Receiving mail from your hometown while on active military duty is a welcomed surprise. For those stationed away from home during the holiday season, that surprise is even more special. The city government of Aurora’s annual Gifts from Home program honors active military personnel from Aurora by providing them with
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” —Declaration of Independence The story about women’s suffrage begins with Lucy Stone and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Susan B. Anthony did get the education she wanted, but then she was forbidden to speak in public against slavery. •
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda, Sugar Grove, Ill. The death of free speech! It didn’t concern me much when efforts, even five years ago, tried to silence free expression. I assumed as Americans, we would protect this very important cornerstone to our now lost democracy. I used to believe we had
Holiday festivities will return to downtown Aurora Friday, Nov. 19 for the first time in two years. Presented jointly by the city government of Aurora and Aurora Downtown, Winter Lights 2021 will start the holiday season in the City of Lights 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, with
I came across a fascinating essay two weeks ago, and I’d like to share it with you, dear reader. Upon checking my E-mail, one of my monthly feeds – www.wama.com – caught my eye immediately. The headline of the essay shouted “Is Hemp Stronger Than Steel?” Ever the Curious George,
Naperville Park District is offering five convenient locations where residents can drop off their nonworking holiday lights for recycling, beginning November 19, through February 1, 2022. Holiday lights collection bins will be available at the following Park District locations: • Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. Hours
Ingredients3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 eggs1 (10 inch) prepared graham cracker crust1 cup pumpkin puree3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch ground cloves1 pinch ground nutmeg1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 2. In a large
I figure I’m an expert rating a Gold Star,As having self-made experise at waiting in a car;I know there’s many like me, knowing how I feel,It makes no difference as to who’s behind the wheel.We are a special group to which we all belong.“I need to pick a few things
By Tom Siebert I am the least objective reviewer of a Bob Dylan concert, having devoted endless hours listening to his genius music since college days, having literally lived for his next album, and having now seen him live for the fifth time Wednesday, Nov. 3, along with nearly 4,000
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will distribute free Thanksgiving turkeys and food boxes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive in Aurora. Each household will be limited to one turkey/meal box. Advance registration is required at aurora-IL.org/FreeTurkeys2021. Call 630-897-2127 for more
The United Methodist Church of Plano, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano, upcoming events for November and December are as follows: Christmas Sale, Saturday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Hat & Mitten Tree Donations, Sunday, Nov. 21 – Sunday, Dec. 12; Thanksgiving Eve Service, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 7
Editor’s note: The conductor of the Ask Grandpa columns, following 503 consecutive weeks, died following a brief illness. The announcement was in the October 7 edition of The Voice. Here are gratitude and Thanksgiving passages in keeping with has been included in previous Thanksgiving narratives. Thanksgiving quotes: “There are moments
Homelessness is one of those subjects no one really wants to talk about. It’s not as salacious as a crime story, or as fertile ground for heated partisan debate, as many other topics in the news, which is why it is seldom in the news at all. Consequently, it’s seldom
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora and Chicago Steel hockey team up in “Make A Goal To Fight Diabetes” night at Geneva’s Fox Valley Ice Arena Saturday, Nov. 6.
Four members of the Luxemburg Club in Aurora show their plaques, following an award presentation Tuesday, Nov. 9. The four members were honored for their continuing service to the Luxies Club.
With the holidays right around the corner, many of us probably are getting started with holiday shopping. Should you get the newest device, or go with a homemade gift? Let the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) help with both items. Thursday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. through Zoom and Facebook
Boys Basketball Thanksgiving Tournaments • At Oswego and Naperville North Hoops 4 Healing, November 22-24, 26: Neuqua Valley, West Aurora, DeKalb, Downers Grove South, Oswego East, Hinsdale Central. • At Batavia, November 22-23, 26-27Include Waubonsie Valley. • At St. Charles East, November 22-24, 26-27Includes East Aurora • At Wheaton Academy,
Class 8AGame 29 — Lockport at Loyola Academy, Sat., Nov. 20, 1 p.m.;Game 30 — Maine South at Chicago Marist, Sat., Nov. 20, 1 p.m. Class 7AGame 29 — Chicago Brother Rice at Wheaton North, Sat., Nov. 20, 4 p.m.; Game 30 — Prospect at Chicago St. Rita, Sat., Nov.
IllinoisFri, Nov. 12, Arkansas State, W 92-53Mon, Nov. 15, Marquette, L 67-66Mon, Nov. 22, 5:30 p.m., ESPNEWS, vs. Cincinnati, at Kansas City, Mo., T-Mobile CenterTue, Nov. 23, 6 p.m., ESPN2/ESPNEWS, vs. Arkansas/Kansas State, at Kansas City, Mo. T-Mobile CenterFri, Nov. 26, 7 p.m., BTN+, vs. UT Rio Grande Valley NorthwesternFri,
Wednesday, Nov. 17FBSNorthern Illinois at Buffalo, 6 p.m., ESPN2/ESPNU Saturday, Nov. 20FBSPurdue vs. Northwestern in Wrigley Field, Chicago, 11 a.m., BTNIllinois at Iowa, 1 p.m., FS1Georgia Tech at Notre Dame, 1:30 p.m., NBC Subdivision IIndiana State at Illinois State, noon, Marquee SN Division III PlayoffsAurora University at Wheaton College, noon,
