Aurora Township Democrats’ rally, governor JB Pritzker
Governor JB Pritzger poses with U.S. Navy sea cadets after speaking Saturday, Sept. 10, at an Aurora Township Democrats’ rally outdoors at IBEW Local 461 in Aurora.
Avis Miller, Neighbor Project board member, dedication of the Avis Patterson Miller Way
The Neighbor Project Board of Directors in Aurora pose with fellow Board member, Avis Miller, third from left, at the recent dedication of the Avis Patterson Miller Way at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Kendall Street in Aurora.
Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Illinois governor, visits Kendall County Fair
Darren Bailey, Republican Party candidate for Illinois governor, visits the Kendall County Fair in early August.
College Football: Aurora University vs. Franklin College
Aurora University senior quarterback Josh Swanson, 9, dives against Franklin College defenders Andre Harlan, 22, and Charlie Moore, 48, Saturday, Sept. 10.
Mary Clark Ormond, president of the Aurora Historical Society, examines smoking materials hidden in the armrest of Victorian-era
Mary Clark Ormond, president of the Aurora Historical Society, looks at the storage space for smoking materials hidden in the armrest of a gentleman’s Victorian-era smoking chair, which is ornamented with carvings of smoking dogs.
Rich culture in Hispanic Heritage at Aurora Public Library District
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is dedicated to celebrating, serving, and reflecting, our community. It’s an honor and pleasure to highlight our community’s rich Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15. The Library will offer art, music, dance, and craft, programs across our multiple locations
Historic No. 43 victor car at Darlington Raceway
By John Schutt Nascar (National Association for Stock Car Racing) Cup Series, Cook Out Southern 500, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, S.C. Sunday, Sept. 3. It had been 55 years since Richard Petty’s No. 43 car won at Darlington, until the race’s 20-lap shoot out with driver Eric Johns in car No.
High school football schedule Sept. 15-17 and Sept. 22-24; results Sept. 8-10
Thursday, Sept. 15West Suburban GoldMorton at Leyden, 6 p.m.Non-conferenceJoliet Central at Oswego East, 6Joliet West at West Aurora, 7Plainfield East at Yorkville, 7Romeoville at Oswego, 7 Friday, Sept. 168-Player Football North 1Franklin Center at Parkview Christ. Acad., TBDCCL/ESCC GreenChicago St. Rita at Benet Academy, 7:30Niles Notre Dame at Nazareth Acad.,
West Suburban Conference football clashes ahead
By Bobby Narang After the first three weeks of the high school football season, the West Suburban Silver Conference is heating up. York, Glenbard West, Lyons, and Downers Grove North, enter the fourth weekend of the season all undefeated along with one Conference victory each. By Saturday, Sept. 17 that
Illinois football finds stability with solid defense
By Woodrow Carroll After defeating the visiting Virginia Cavaliers, 24-3, Saturday, Sept. 10, the University of Illinois football program can lay claim to two touchdown shutouts this season. A touchdown shutout means the other team may have scored by field goal or safety, but, the opponent did not score a
New seasons, new hopes; special for both East Aurora and West Aurora
The start of college football and high school football always draws a focus of interest, even with hard times for many of the teams of interest in our northern Illinois sports and with the dominant sport interest for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League. Interest must not necessarily
High School football: Marmion Academy vs. Montini Catholic
Marmion Academy senior running back Josh Lim, 5, carries for yardage against Montini Catholic’s George Asay, 24, Friday, Sept. 9.
High School football: Aurora Central Catholic vs. East Peoria
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Zack Dineen, 52, and Gabriel Bouyett, 7, stop East Peoria’s Jaden Seelye, 2, Friday, Sept. 2.
Mission or ministry may propel us to be helpful
“Where is your misery, there’s your ministry.” I heard that strange comment on talk radio recently and it rang in my head. The speaker was explaining what brought her to her career in counseling. But it immediately made me think about what I am doing with my life, and wondered
League of Women Voters: Hybrid forum September 18
The League of Women Voters chapters falling within the Illinois Second Judicial District is a partner with the DuPage NAACP to host a hybrid forum Sunday, Sept. 18 for the judicial candidates running in the November 8 General Election for Illinois Supreme Court and Illlinois Appellate Court seats. Both Appellate
Three 4-H volunteers Hall of Fame inductees
Outstanding 4-H volunteers Jim McGuire of DuPage County, Doris Braddock of Kane County, and Mary Schobert of Kendall County, were celebrated as part of the 2022 class of the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame at an in-person ceremony during the 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair August
Noon Lions Club: Vision screening
Celebrating its 100th anniversary year, Aurora Noon Lions Club will sponsor free vision screenings for children Saturday, Sept. 17. Children from six months to six years old will be screened from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church parking lot, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public
DuKane A.B.A.T.E. Toy and Food Run
The 36th Annual DuKane Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. (A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education) of Illinois’ biggest event of the year and one of the biggest motorcycle runs in the State will be Sunday, Oct. 9. The all-day event with registration at Knucklehead’s Tavern/Schmidt’s Towne Tap in Elburn will feature live music
Registration time extended for Post 84 annual golf outing September 21
Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 will be host to its second annual golf outing Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar Grove with registration and lunch at 10:30 a.m. and with a noon shotgun start. The outing with conclude with a steak dinner at 5:30 p.m. with
St. Charles Veterans Center active
The St. Charles Veterans Center will be host to many events during U.S. Constitution Week • Thursday, Sept. 15, Open House 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The Convention of States organization presents “Article Five”. Come learn about the process of amending the Constitution. Refreshments will be available. • Friday, Sept.