Prairie View Pilates welcomed to Oswego
Melissa Smith of Oswego holds scissors aloft following the ribbon-cutting ceremony recently in front of her Prairie View Pilates in Oswego.
Aurora Pancake House change in ownership
Fifteen years ago Jesus Arceo was a customer at the Aurora Pancake House. When owner Tom Verakis said he was looking for a buyer, the deal was struck. Last week Mr. Arceo sold the business to three Coyomani brothers, Andy, Alex, and Genaro. “I was a supervisor at a factory
First Student celebrated in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for First Student in Batavia recently. Not only was it a ceremony to honor its location move and for its joining the Batavia Chamber, but a kick-off for a Job Fair. First Student needs to hire 180 bus drivers for the upcoming
Cougars connect, win 11-2 over Houston Apollos
Kane County Cougars’ third baseman Luis Roman puts the ball in play in the Cougars’ 11-2 victory over visiting Houston Apollos Wednesday, July 7, at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva. in an independent American Association Baseball League game.
MLB history full of team surprises and streaks
By Woodrow Carroll Surprises, streaks, and situations, have peppered Major League Baseball (MLB) historically. It was four weeks ago that life took a dark turn for the Chicago White Sox. No sooner had the White Sox captured a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays June 16 to give the team
Old Kurt Busch captures first NASCAR victory since 2020
By John Schutt Nascar Cup Series, Quaker State 400, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, Ga., Sunday, July 11. The race was run on a very old surface and was won by an old driver, Kurt Busch, 42 years of age. Kurt Busch won over his younger brother, Kyle Busch, by less
Tall, unselfish, Glenbard West special in basketball
By Bobby Narang Glenbard West High School boys basketball head coach Jason Opoka called it the ideal start to a potential special season. Last season, the Hilltoppers won all but one of their games in the abridged regular season to establish themselves as one of the top teams in the
Nine-school CCIW unveils bold, revitalized, identity
By Mike Krizman The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) unveiled a bold, revitalized, identity to kick off the 2021-2022 academic year. The CCIW is a partner with New Jersey-based Skye Design Studios (SDS – sdsbranding.com), a national leader in sport branding, to develop a modernized look for the
Olympic Games best without spectators; June Swoon
Decisions on playing games have been highly important the last 18 months with the COVID-19 pandemic. It is more than playing games. It is sickness and health. The International Olympic Committee made the correct decision to hold the Olympic Games beginning July 21 in Japan, which already had been postponed
Staying connected essential to family, friends, self
Please stay connected. I do not want to lose contact with you. In today’s environment, with all our social media options, as well as E-mail, telephones, and texting, it seems hard to imagine that you could lose contact with a close friend or relative. But we all are bombarded with
Pet of the Week: Caramel: Loves hide and seek
Caramel is a male Domestic Shorthair Orange Tiger who was born April 27, 2021. Caramel loves food and is always in the mood for treats. He enjoys sitting on scratching posts and playing hide and seek in cardboard boxes. His dark eyes beautifully contrast against his peachy, orange fur, and
Dime Jingle game returns to Montgomery
The Village of Montgomery Intergovernmental Committee representative said that senior programming and events will return this year. The Village has a long history of supporting the senior community through educational and social engagement opportunities. The popular Dime Jingle will return the third Wednesday of each month beginning July 21, and
Second Amendment real tug-of-war: Master or servant
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” —The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution You can largely determine where a person will fall
A Focus on History: July 15 through July 21
July 15 During a live television and radio broadcast, president Richard Nixon stuns the nation by announcing that he will visit communist China the following year. The statement marked a dramatic turning point in U.S.-China relations, as well as a major shift in American foreign policy. – 1971. July 16
Physics of the Summer Olympic Games an online discussion July 14
Two Northern Illinois University physics professors will discuss the physics of the Summer Olympic Games at a fun online STEM Café at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 14. The online STEM Café is free and open to the public. Registration and more information at go.niu.edu/Olympics. Associate professor Jahred Adelman said, “There’s
Pack the Pantry Radiothon July 15
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, Aurora’s largest food pantry, joins together with 95.9 The River, asking for community support to ensure no one goes hungry in Fox Valley this Summer, Thursday, July 15. Pack the Pantry Radiothon, a 13-hour live radio broadcast, from three Aurora restaurant locations, Breakfast at Syrup,
New State law augments Medicaid range of services
By Peter Hancock Illinois residents who have health coverage through Medicaid now have access to a broad range of services, including mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, smoking cessation and dental services. Governor JB Pritzker Tuesday signed Senate Bill 2294, which passed unanimously out of both chambers during the Spring
Many honors, musical tributes, parades, salutes: Independence Day in Aurora
A young girl, with an elevated view of the Aurora Independence Day parade Sunday, July 4,
Military veterans’ organizations in Fourth of July Aurora parade
The Aurora Independence Day parade Sunday, July 4 includes veterans organizations’ participation through the streets of downtown Aurora.
Wheaton Field of Honor
Visitors to the Wheaton Field of Honor in Seven Gables Park Thursday, July 1, in a tribute to fallen U.S. military personnel