It’s déjà vu all over again, as baseball great, Yogi Berra, used to say. 2002: The George W. Bush administration requested Afghanistan to surrender Osama bin Laden so that he might stand trial for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. The Taliban-dominated government in Kabul responded
Progressive Democrat, Rachel Ventura, received the national endorsement from Our Revolution (OR), along with Marie Newman, who is challenging Democrat, Dan Lapinski in Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District Saturday, Jan. 11 during the organization’s State convention. Ventura is a member of an OR-affiliate group, Will County Progressives (WCP), which endorsed her
Ingredients 2 cups butter 2 cups white sugar 2 cups corn syrup 1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy corn and rice square cereal 1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy rice cereal squares 2 cups sliced almonds 2 cups unsweetened, flaked coconut 1 cup chopped dried cranberries 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon Directions1. In a
In searching how our ancestors had lived and died, We always looked for evidence they could not hide. To know how they existed, and on what they fed, Would always come to this—how did they treat their dead? No matter their primeval state, to each his own, Respect and honor,
By Peter Hancock One year ago, January 14, 2019, Democratic Party governor, JB Pritzker, was sworn into office. A billionaire businessman from Chicago with no prior experience as an elected official, he took the reins of a State government that was on the brink of insolvency. A massive pension debt
Naperville councilman, Kevin Coyne, has formed Safe DuPage, an organization that will raise public awareness to a host of issues relating to crime and public safety. Safe DuPage will raise concerns, educate the public, and be an advocate for legislation aimed at the following policy issues: • Recreational marijuana stores
Grandpa,My girlfriend is pregnant. She is 15. I am 14. We are both afraid to tell our parents. Is it legal for us to get her an abortion without her parents giving permission? Who do we contact? Grandpa says: Because you both made the error in judgment about birth control,
Individuals new to the Fox Valley area or those seeking new social connections are invited to attend the Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 19 at McNally’s Pub, 109 W. Main Street, St. Charles. Deadline for reservations is Tuesday, Feb. 11. FVNN offers a monthly Girls Night Out
There will be a Seed Swap at the West Branch of the Aurora Public Library (APL) from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 25. A Seed Swap is just like a potluck, but with seeds; great for both avid and aspiring gardeners. Free seeds will be available, including vegetable, flower,
Free citizenship classes will be offered February through April by the Dominican Literacy Center of Aurora. Male and female students are invited. Parking and instruction are free at St. Mary’s Church parish center, 432 E. Downer Place in Aurora. A $10 donation is requested for study materials. Starting February 3,
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and
The Compassion Foundation of Aurora announced its 2019 grant recipients and will award $43,500, its highest total annual amount ever, to 12 non-profits, helping those in need, including: Breaking Free, Mutual Ground, Kiwanis Club of Aurora (Coats for Kids), Tri City Family Services, Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry, CASA Kane County,
Cat Battista, executive director of the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, shares her journey moving from the private to the non-profit sector with members of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Tuesday, at the Prisco Center.
Village of Montgomery trustee Denny Lee, president pro-tem, presents awards to Kathleen Taylor and her grandson, Aiden Jaquez, for running half-marathons in all 50 states.
Retired United States Air Force Lieutenant-Colonel, Chaplain, and Wayside Cross volunteer, teacher, and mentor in Aurora, Ray Hinsch, speaks on behalf of 19 registered sex offenders at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday.
The Aurora Police Department is investigating after a man was struck and killed in a hit and run crash on Aurora’s near West Side Monday evening. Just before 7 p.m., Aurora Police responded to reports of a person struck by a vehicle in the 500 block of South River Street.
Aurora is living up to its reputation for high school basketball excellence and enthusiasm. • The celebration focus will be generated by the East-West girls and boys games at West Aurora Saturday, Jan. 18. The West Aurora Hall of Fame induction will take place between the girls varsity 4 p.m.
The Little Ten Conference held a special meeting at Somonauk High School Wednesday Dec. 4, 2019. All schools were represented at both the athletic directors/principals meeting, followed by the legislative meeting. During that meeting the Little Ten Conference voted to accept DePue Unit School 103 into the conference beginning in
Aurora Christian High School’s Taaj Davis, 13, drives past visiting Bishop McNamara’s Nolan Czako, 25, on his way to setting a single-game school record 56 points Friday.
West Aurora High School’s Axel Motola drives the lane against visiting Joliet Central Friday.
