Aurora Amvets Post 103 Fall craft fair
Patrons peruse items at a Fall craft fair held recently at Aurora Amvets Post 103 in Aurora.
Pet Blessing at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora
Aurora pastors from left, Rev. Julie Grafe, Our Savior Lutheran Church and Rev. Dr. Brandon Perrine, New England Congregational, bless Teddy held by grandmother Margaret Nickerson Sunday at Our Savior.
Fall Scramble at Springbrook Golf Course in Naperville October 9
Many teams enjoyed friendly competition during the 2021 Fall Scramble at Springbrook Golf Course in Naperville October 9.
Association of Individual Development 60th anniversary Shine Bright Like a Diamond Sept. 30
At the Association of Individual Development (AID) 60th anniversary Shine Bright Like a Diamond auction attendees enjoy fundraising games at Fisherman’s Inn in Elburn September 30.
Faith and Blue Weekend in Aurora
Reverend Dan Haas, right, Aurora Police Department chaplain, prays for visitors at Aurora’s “Faith and Blue Weekend,”
Aurora Downtown festival: Sugar Skull City celebration
Aurora Downtown will turn downtown into Sugar Skull City from October 15 to November 7 and fill downtown with Day of the Dead activities. The event’s second year features a three week celebration honoring the beloved Mexican cultural tradition of Day of the Dead, and coincides with events during First
Illini will take a week off to recover; Huskies lead MAC West
By Woodrow Carroll There are 130 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), major college football programs this season. Who would you care to guess which two programs were shut out Saturday, Oct. 9? Time is up! The answer is Vanderbilt and Illinois. Vanderbilt fell, 42-0, to Florida and Illinois suffered a 24-0
Bubba Wallace takes first NASCAR Cup Series victory
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, YellaWood 500, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladaga, Ala., Monday, Oct. 4. Rain delays Sunday, Oct. 3 moved the start of the race to late Monday , Oct. 4 morning, however, Bubba Wallace didn’t complain because he was in the lead at the end of the second
High School Football: Oswego East vs. Yorkville
Oswego East High School’s No. 5 Senior, Dj Parrott, blocks a Yorkville punt attempt by Adrian Rodriguez in the end zone.
High School Football: West Aurora vs. Oswego
West Aurora High School defenders Jason Green, 89, and Austin Pierce, 17, tackle Oswego’s Jacob Sergen, 26. Friday, Oct. 8.
High School Football: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Chicago Christian
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Conor Hickey, 21, gets a hand on Chicago Christian’s Austin Huizenga, 10, Friday, Oct. 8.
Elmhurst’s three high school teams thriving in football
By Bobby Narang Football is thriving in Elmhurst. The 2021 Fall season is turning into one of the best in Elmhurst history. For years, IC Catholic Prep carried the town’s name with pride by winning three straight State championships, in 2016 and 2017 in Class 3A and a 4A championship
East Aurora Football Old Timers: Oct. 21
East Aurora High School Football Old Timers Association will hold its 75th annual awards dinner Thursday, Oct. 21, at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road in Aurora. The public is invited. The event opens with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.. Proceeds will benefit the Tomcat
Playoffs in view for high school teams on the bubble
The Chicago White Sox changes into wait until next year, following their ouster from the Major League Baseball playoffs Tuesday, three games to one, by talented Houston. The Sox have built a solid group and if they stay together will advance beyond the first round. Every team in the playoffs
Richard Bee survived horrific war scenes in U.S. Army
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Breakfast Club Herschel Luckinbill Veteran of the Month for October 2021 is Richard Bee. Rich was born October 15, 1947 in Aurora. His father died of cancer in 1962. Being one of six, he quit school to work and help pay the bills. He
Domestic Violence Awareness Month importance obvious
By Joseph Kertis October is here, and that means Domestic Violence Awareness Month is upon us. This month is a designation observed annually in America to spread awareness about the important issue of domestic violence. The intent is to spread awareness and information and help people connect with resources. But
Lofty goals: Zero-carbon aviation sector by 2050
By Katie Zelechowski The future of renewable fuel could be in the sky – in thousands of airplanes, that is. Last month, the Joe Biden administration introduced a plan to produce 3 billion gallons of sustainable fuel and reduce aviation emissions by 20% by 2030. The new opportunity for biofuels
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora drive-thru pasta Oct. 22
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street, Aurora, will hold a drive-thru pasta dinner fundraiser Friday, Oct. 22. The event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church parking lot. Proceeds will benefit Wesley’s preschool.Dinners include pasta with marinara, alfredo or meat sauce, side salad,
Aurora Navy League Council dinner meeting October 19
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, Oct. 19 dinner meeting at its new, permanent location, the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill St, Montgomery. This is a very large private room and can be entered from the north door or through the restaurant.
A Focus on History: October 14 through October 20
October 14 Prior to a campaign speech in Milwaukee, Wis., Theodore Roosevelt, the presidential candidate for the Progressive Party, is shot at close range. The bullet failed to mortally wound him and Roosevelt went on to deliver his scheduled speech with the bullet still in his body. – 1912. U.S.