National Night Out at Randall West in Aurora
Participants enjoy the National Night Out at Randall West in Aurora, August 2.
Epic Elvis reveals strength, triumph more than tragedy
By Tom Siebert “Nothing affected me until I heard Elvis,” John Lennon once said. Bob Dylan described hearing Presley’s voice for the first time as “like busting out of jail.” I grew up in a subsequent era, however, when the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll” was widely viewed as an
Optimism, experience, swing in high school golf
By Bobby Narang The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) boys and girls golf is nearly set to get under way for the 2022 season. On the girls side, Barrington, Stevenson, Loyola Academy, and Hinsdale Central are all looking to equal or surpass last season’s exact order in Class 2A. Barrington
Joliet Slammers surviving in an uncertain Frontier League
By Woodrow Carroll The Joliet Slammers defeated the visiting Florence Y’Alls, 4-3, in a Frontier League minor league baseball game Sunday, Aug. 7 in a game delayed two hours by bad weather. In many instances the game would have been postponed to the following day and made up as part
Dolan and Murphy fastpitch softball ninth in ASA tournament
Tournament time continues for the Dolan and Murphy fastpitch softball team, based in Aurora. The team collected 1-3 records in July at tournaments in Prairie duChein, Wis. and in St. Paul, Minn.. Dolan and Murphy’s record was 3-2 in Amateur Softball Association (ASA) national tournament in South Bend, Ind. which
Sports nearly back to routine level of games, thankfully
A sense of gratitude is in order in sports world, from junior high levels, through the professional ranks. Order has returned in the main for schedules, fans, and games. If we reflect on 2020 we should understand that games were played under duress of no fans in attendance, limitations because
High school football Fall practices start for West Aurora
High school football Fall practices started earlier this week.
Aurora Noon Lions celebrate 100 years, set future course
By Al Benson “I challenge you to keep up the good work. “Have fun. “Aurora Lions roar for another 100 years!” That was the charge to the Aurora Noon Lions Club Thursday, July 28, from Lions Clubs International past international director Robert “Bob” Block. Elected at the Lions’ 102nd international
Aurora Noon Lions: Lions’ Key award, diabetes education
Donna Carter, RN, explains diabetes basics to Aurora Noon Lions Club members Thursday, Aug. 4, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora. Carter is a quality coordinator at Rush-Copley Medical Center’s outpatient diabetes center in Aurora.
Veterans’ organizations perform important duties
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club Herschel Luckinbill Veterans of the Month for August 2022 are the many veterans serving in military service organizations; the veterans who continued their service as civilians in support of veterans, their families, and the community. The main organizations are: American Legion
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry honors Dan Dolan
At the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s (AAIFF) largest fundraiser of the year, the Radiothon, Dan Dolan was presented with the Champion Against Hunger Award by the pantry staff and board members. Dolan created the annual fundraiser eight years ago, and it has since grown into the Pantry’s most significant
Illinois representative Stephanie Kifowit director
Illinois Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) has been selected as the Midwest Regional (Democratic) Director of the Women’s Legislative Network (WLN) by the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Nominating Committee. The Women’s Legislative Network of NCSL states that its mission is to “promote the participation, empowerment, and leadership of women
Take time to choose plants which fit conditions
By Nancy Kreith Taking time to select plants for difficult growing conditions helps long-term success Difficult growing conditions leave gardeners stumped when selecting plants. These planting areas may include alkaline soils, dry shade, over a septic tank, a large local deer population, and more. Always consider the existing site conditions
Back to school, back to school police state?
By John & Nisha Whitehead The following is what it means to go back-to-school in the United States today. Instead of making the schools safer, government officials are making them more authoritarian. Instead of raising up a generation of civic-minded citizens with critical thinking skills, government officials are churning out
A Focus on History: August 11 through August 17
August 11 One hundred platform men employed by the privately owned United Railroads streetcar service in San Francisco abandon their streetcars which ties up many of the main lines in and out of the city center. – 1917. A group of federal prisoners classified as “most dangerous” arrives at Alcatraz
State declares disaster for monkeypox virus
By Jerry Nowicki Governor JB Pritzker issued a public health emergency declaration and declared Illinois a disaster area in response to the monkeypox virus Monday this week, a move his assistants said would help mobilize resources. The governor’s office personnel said the proclamation will aid in moving vaccines to the
Derek Trucks performs with Susan Tedeschi at RiverEdge Park in Aurora
Derek Trucks, left, performs with Susan Tedeschi at RiverEdge Park in Aurora Tuesday, July 26
Aurora National Night out 2022
Aurora Officer Flores of the Aurora Police Department presents rubber wrist bracelets at Aurora National Night Out
Problem of automatic weapons must be seen
There is always more than one way to achieve the desired results. Many methods will lead to discussions and arguments on how to achieve fulfillment. Discussions and arguments will prevail on what the desired results should hold as goals. Consider the climate today on gun violence, what to do to
Stolp Island Social seeks grant of $45,000 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
By Jason Crane Amy Morton, owner and operator of Stolp Island Social restaurant that opened in 2019 in downtown Aurora, addressed the Aurora City Council at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, Aug. 2. Morton, daughter of legendary restaurateur Arnie Morton of Morton’s Steakhouse, explained the importance of