Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. chapter had a booth at the Plano American Legion Car and Bike Show Sunday, July 17. They manned a booth, promoted ABATE, gave away freebies, sold can cozies and raffle tickets for the State of IL ABATE bike raffle.
Elgin Community College volunteers help at Project Backpack to get students ready for the first day of school.
Caregivers and students lug boxes and other containers Sunday, Aug. 28, when Aurora University closed move-in week for school term resident students. Classes began Monday, Aug. 29.
Aurora University head football coach Don Beebe, right, chats with a player Tuesday, Aug. 23, when the Spartans opened workouts.
A Summer series of monthly joint outdoor services will conclude Sunday, Sept. 4, at New England.
Yorkville High School defender, Jacob Homerding, 33, receives assistance in bringing down a visiting Romeoville ball carrier.
Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) believes that children should understand the different jobs associated with vehicles and learn about the community around them. This is why every year, Kifowit looks forward to her annual Kid Expo and Touch-a-Truck event. This event is a large scale, interactive, informative, and educational...
By Tom Siebert Pioneering actor Edward James Olmos shared his intriguing takes on God and country, in addition to giving a well-received shout-out to Chicago’s baseball teams at the Inspirational Series of the World Leaders Forum at Judson University in Elgin on Monday, Aug. 22. “Everyone knows God is a...
By Bobby Narang Naperville Central High School lost several contributors from last season’s memorable football team. Yet, the Redhawks, even with numerous first-time staters and newcomers on the varsity, looked in sync in their season opening 24-9 win over Hinsdale Central. The Redhawks (1-0) kept the visitors out of the...
By Woodrow Carroll The University of Illinois football team has won back-to-back games by more than 30 points. Of course, the first of those two victories was last season in the finale when the Illini defeated Northwestern, 47-14, to finish with a 5-7 overall record. This season’s Illini started well...
Friday, Sept. 28-Player Football – North 1*Parkview Christ. Acad. at South Beloit, 7Fox ValleyDundee-Crown at Hampshire, 7Crystal Lake Central at Jacobs, 7Prairie Ridge at Burlington Central, 7Crystal Lake South at Cary Grove, 7McHenry at Huntley, 7Illinois Central Eight*Lisle at Wilmington, 7Upstate EightElgin at East Aurora, 7Glenbard South at Fenton, 7Lombard...
Sports questions come first. Answers follow. That’s what make projections and predictions interesting, even if well off base at times. • Can the Chicago White Sox overcome a .500 season and climb back into strong contention in the American League Central Division. It is difficult to overtake two teams and...
West Aurora High School junior wide receiver Dariyon Douglas, 14, carries against Plainfield South defenders Friday, Aug. 26.
West Aurora High School girls tennis players hit return shots August 24 against Rosary of Aurora
Commonly, a profession is a paid occupation, one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification. Someone talented at a sport, for example, who works diligently at perfecting her skills, is a professional athlete when she gets paid for playing her sport. Most of us could paint a house, and...
Did you know northern Illinois was once home to “The World’s Shortest Railroad”? Find out all about this bit of rail transportation trivia when the Oswegoland Heritage Association hosts author Jeff Kehoe and a presentation on his latest book for Arcadia Publishing’s “Images of Rail” series, Illinois Midland Railway Saturday,...
By Emily Steele During the COVID-19 pandemic, budgets were stretched tight, and every dollar counted. That’s why Illinois Extension consumer economic educators make financial discussions easy to understand so you can explore your options and make informed decisions. Around the State and close to home, we offer reliable, unbiased research-based...
Registration is open for the fourth Annual Aurora Pooch Parade
Tek Pak Inc., a global manufacturing and packaging solutions company in the Fox Valley area has joined forces with Cal’s Angels, a nonprofit in St. Charles in its quest to raise more than $1 million through its War on Wheels (WOW) bike ride to benefit pediatric cancer patients in Illinois....
Aurora Methodists are collecting donations for victims of flooding in Jackson, Miss. Rev. John Bell, Wesley UMC pastor, said “Join us in prayer for the people of Mississippi experiencing devastating flooding in the Jackson area.” He added, “To donate to support Mississippi flood relief, ongoing Kentucky flood relief or to...
