Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club inducts new members
Three new Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club inductees, left, pose with president Joe Kosner. They are, from left, Andolf Rincon, Hannah Olson, and Monica Tovar.
Ground-breaking for Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 69th home
Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity broke ground Saturday at 654 Spruce Street in Aurora for its 69th area home. The Cristal Lopez home is Habitat’s 69th area project and the housing ministry’s Habitat’s fifth annual Faith Build, a partnership of 25 area faith communities. Mark Knox of Naperville, Habitat
State House speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch joins with Republican Party members in In bipartisanship gesture
From left, State House speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch, representative. Keith Wheeler and his wife, Lisa, and House minority leader Jim Durkin at Friday’s representative Wheeler’s open House in North Aurora.
Aurora University graduation ceremony
Golf carts transport degree candidates, family members and friends at Aurora University outdoor, in-person commencement ceremonies Saturday and Sunday on the University quadrangle.
Aurora protest against puppy mills at Fox Valley Mall
An Aurora protest against puppy mills Saturday at the Fox Valley Mall informs passing motorists about stores in the Mall which have possible problems with unhealthy puppies.
State can receive boost with Biden infrastructure
The stars are aligned for Illinois to become a hotspot in the revival of manufacturing across our great American heartland. For example, I propose a really big, transformative, federal-state-private-sector partnership that would create a cutting-edge, computer chip manufacturing and research facility on Arsenal Island, which straddles the Illinois-Iowa Quad Cities.
Many MLB players made stops at Cougars’ franchise
The Kane County Cougars have released a list of all 411 players to make it to Major League Baseball (MLB) in franchise history. The announcement followed the unveiling of the Cougars new enhanced logo with the addition of “Est. 1888” to honor the franchise’s 111-year history. This season will begin
Marmion Academy wrestlers seek to continue success
By Bobby Narang Marmion Academy head wrestling coach Nathan Fitzenreider is not bothered by a shortened season. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) moved wrestling into the new Summer season. At a time when most wrestlers would be resting their bodies, or playing a Spring
Women’s College Lacrosse: Aurora University vs. Concordia University Chicago
Aurora University midfielder Jalyn Yakovich, 18, is in a battle with a Concordia University Chicago defender Saturday at Spartan Athletic Park in Aurora.
College softball: Aurora University vs. Concordia University
Aurora University’s Hannah Tomasko, 27, delivers a pitch in the Spartans’ 9-0 victory Saturday over visiting Concordia University Chicago at Bedrosian field at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery.
Previous draft treasure: No. 199 Tom Brady
By Woodrow Carroll The 2000 National Football League (NFL) draft was well along when the St. Louis Rams selected Matt Bowen of the University of Iowa in the sixth round. Shortly later, the New Orleans Saints picked Sherrod Gidean from Southern Mississippi University. Bowen was the 198th player selected and
Elmhurst Eagles’ youth football registration May 23
Elmhurst Eagles youth football will be host to an exciting registration event Sunday, May 23 at the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome, 1000 Commerce Court, Bensenville. We will have a window of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make it easy for parents as we realize there are other sports
U.S. National Guard 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, receives a welcome home in Aurora
The U.S. National Guard 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, receives a welcome home to its Aurora facility adjacent to East Aurora High School.
Geneva head football coach Rob Wicinski: Memories
Geneva High School has been successful in winning football games over many years. Rob Wicinski, the head coach the last 22 seasons led the Vikings to second place in the 2008 season and a 13-1 won-loss record. Earlier this week he announced his retirement from coaching and will no longer
Quick reaction often in conflict with natural process
A young mother called one morning to tell me her five-year-old son was vomiting and asked what she could do. I suggested the standard of rest, sips of Pedialyte, or Gatorade (not the sugar-free versions), and time. Later that day, when the vomiting hadn’t stopped, the mother called her pediatrician
Kane County Animal Control Clinic May 12
Kane County Animal Control will be host to its second Rabies and Microchip Animal Clinic of the year on from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday May 12 at Kane County Animal Control, 4060 Keslinger Road in Geneva. The clinic will be conducted drive-thru style. Dog and cat owners just
Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center to hold three fundraisers May 12
Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center (DLC) will hold fundraisers at three Lou Malnati’s Pizzerias Wednesday, May 12.“Raise a Slice for a Good Cause” fundraisers will be held at Lou Malnati’s locations in Aurora, Oswego, and Naperville. Locations and hours will include: • Lou Malnati’s, 1720 Orchard Road, Aurora, from 4 p.m.
Recycle TVs, Computers, Electronics, Clothes, Books, Paint, and Aerosol Products in Kane County
• Kane County’s Recycling collection event: The next one-day event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 8 at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Accepting: Electronics, Clothing & Textiles, Books, Paint, and Aerosol Products Rules of Use: Please click, review and follow these rules in the name
Rising threat to citizen safety: Global Deep State
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead “If you don’t want to get shot, tased, pepper-sprayed, struck with a baton, or thrown to the ground, just do what I tell you. Don’t argue with me, don’t call me names, don’t tell me that I can’t stop you, don’t say I’m
A Focus on History: May 6 through May 12
May 6 The airship Hindenburg, the largest dirigible ever built and the pride of Nazi Germany, bursts into flames upon touching its mooring mast in Lakehurst, N.J. and kills 36 passengers and crew members. – 1937. Works Projects Administration (WPA) established, provides work opportunities for millions during the Great Depression.