InterFaith Aurora will be host to its 12th annual Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Society 57, 100 S. River Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Street parking is free. A free-will collection will benefit the Neighbor Project in Aurora,
Ingredients 2 cups frozen peas and carrots 2 cups frozen green beans 1 cup sliced celery 1.2 cup butter 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1 1/3
When I was eight, or nine, or ten… It matters not at all, back then, But there is something I still see, Most definitely Mom would agree, She’d look at me with scant belief And, in that first look, say “Good Grief!” The dirt around our neighborhood Just never acted
Linda Chapa LaVia of Aurora and Illinois director of the State Veterans Affairs Department, gives tips to members of the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club Thursday, Nov. 14.
Rodrigo “Bobby” Menendez, standing, Aurora Noon Lions Club president, presents Aurora public school nurses with children’s brooms at the Lions’ luncheon Monday
Fighting to be an advocate for vulnerable children in local communities around Illinois, State representative, Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, joined a group of bipartisan State legislators, some of whom were veterans, and representatives from Illinois Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to call on Illinois veterans to consider training with their local
For the second consecutive year, Aurora was honored in the Illinois State Capitol. In a ceremony held Monday at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield, the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service presented 21 communities with 2019 Governor’s Hometown Awards. The city government of Aurora received the award for
An indoor Winter Market will join with the Winter Lights lineup Friday, Nov. 22. Winter Lights Winter Market will have shops and museums open throughout downtown Aurora with pop up shops to feature a variety of artisans and makers. The Winter Lights Winter Market will be a time to get
Grandpa says: Thank you to all who sent to me letters describing things for which you are grateful this Thanksgiving season. • I am grateful that I am retiring on New Year’s Eve. With my upcoming retirement. I want to share a few tips I learned in a life time
Image of a Barred Owl from the Wings and Talons website (wingsandtalons.org/birds) will be included at the Wizard Yule Fest December 14 at Santori Library.
The Aurora Public Library (APL) will hold a community meeting in Spanish to inform the public about plans for 2020 and beyond, including a levy increase proposal. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Santori Library in Room 224. The intention for the meeting
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) in Aurora, in partnership with the city government of Aurora and the 605 Innovation District, invites Aurora youth ages 14 to 20 to participate in the ‘Aurora Smart City Youth Summit’ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. “Aurora is poised to
Class 8A Game 29 — Chicago Brother Rice (8-4) at Warren (12-0), Sat., Nov. 23, 4 p.m. Game 30 — Lincoln-Way East (12-0) at Chicago Marist (8-4), Sat., Nov. 23, 1 p.m. Championship — Winner Game 29 vs. Winner Game 30 at DeKalb (Huskie Stadium), Sat., Nov. 30, 7 p.m.
By Carter Crane Sports fans of major league franchises and nationally-known Division I college teams become wrapped up in their fan situation seriously. The joys of high school sports and Division III college teams often are overlooked. Communities embrace their teams in low-key ways. Playoffs perk up the fans’ attention.
By Bobby Narang After sealing a second straight State girls volleyball championship, Newark High School’s Megan Williams forever will be remembered in school lore. A year ago, Williams was a wide-eyed freshman but she capped a stunning run by the Norsemen with the match-winning kill over Hartsburg-Emden in the Class
Junior Jack Scales, 30, of Marmion Academy sprints down the sideline in a recent home playoff game against Rockford Boylan on his way to a touchdown.
