Ribbon-cutting for Toys ‘n Hobbies 4 All in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was delighted to celebrate the opening of Batavia Chamber member Toys ‘n Hobbies 4 All with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony Thursday, Sept. 2.
Changes real against many expectations, variations
Expectations and variations are a part of the sports world. There is no denying they constitute preparations, games, and results. As soon as we thought losing streaks, which twice reached 11 games in a row for the flailing Chicago Cubs, would occur again the for the reconstituted players, the downtrodden,
Joey Pope leads Glenbard West; Judson unveils team
By Bobby Narang Glenbard West High School’s Joey Pope a junior running back is making a name for himself early in the 2021 regular season. The Hilltoppers lost some key players from last season’s team, including at running back. But Pope, a speedy and shifty runner, has energized the offense
College soccer: Aurora University vs. Illinois Wesleyan University
Aurora University forward, Cristian Correa, 7, uses a head shot under pressure from Illinois Wesleyan University midfielder, C.J. Rodriguez, 24 Saturday, Sept.
Final game of season for Kane County Cougars.
Kane County Cougars’ pitcher Andy McGuire throws Labor Day to a Chicago Dogs’ batter in the final game this season.
John Hodgson’s military experiences varied, decorated
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club Veteran of the Month henceforth will be named the Herschel Luckinbill Veteran of the Month, in memory of the man who was president of the Fox Valley Breakfast Club for 12 years and who was a continual friend and advocate for
A Focus on History: September 9 through September 15
September 9 Though it only had been a part of the United States for less than two years, California becomes the 31st state in the union, without ever even having been a territory. – 1850. A Japanese floatplane drops incendiary bombs on an Oregon state forest, the only air attack
Endless war clearly not in best interest of the U.S.
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead It’s time to bring all our troops home. Bring them home from Somalia, Iraq and Syria. Bring them home from Germany, South Korea, and Japan. Bring them home from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Oman. Bring them home from Niger, Chad, and Mali. Bring
Kane County’s Recycling collection event, Sept. 11, final of year
The next one-day event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 11 at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Electronics, books, and latex paint will be accepted at this event. The event will be the last event for the year to recycle paint, aerosol cans, small propane canisters,