Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s Trunk or Treat, a success
Randy Brown of Aurora gives treats to a guest at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s Trunk or Treat Friday, Oct. 28.
Great Pumpkin pancake breakfast fundraiser at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora
East Aurora High School student Melanie Galendo, left, serves plates at Aurora Noon Lions Club’s annual fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 29, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Aurora’s most famous artist, Ruth Van Sickle Ford, discussed
The Kiwanis Club of Aurora at Plum Landing, Aurora, Tuesday, Oct. 25, heard on one of Aurora’s most famous artists, Ruth Van Sickle Ford, from Nancy Hopp.
Aurora University students to perform “Merrily We Roll Along”
Aurora University students will perform “Merrily We Roll Along,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 3-5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2:30 p.m.
Woman’s Club of Aurora sponsors green boxes to collect used sneakers
From left: Frank Johnson, business development manager of the the Fox Valley Park District, Dawn Magana, Woman’s Club of Aurora president, and Cindy Gustafson, Woman’s Club environment chair person, check out one of the green boxes used to collect used sneakers in the Reuse-a-Shoe Recycling project
The late Ronald F. DeSanto will be missed
Good family advice for serious, positive, persons is that we should seek to brighten the day of our heroes who protect us every day. Even a cup of coffee and a bagel would make them feel appreciated. Those involved in cheerful displays will miss Ronald F. DeSanto who passed away
National novel-writing for youth at Aurora Public Library District this month
Once upon a time, there was a child who loved stories. Afternoons spent at the library, surrounded by books, were some of the best afternoons spent. On one afternoon in November, a librarian approached the child and asked, “Have you ever written a story?” The child responded with a look
West Suburban Silver shows football strength
By Bobby Narang The West Suburban Silver Conference is showing its strength in the playoffs this season. Filled with big schools with the capability to be among the best in the State, the West Suburban Conference (WSC) Silver is led by the strong play of York and Glenbard West High
Illini move up in rankings, ready for two postseason games
By Woodrow Carroll At the beginning of the Division I college football season, focus on the University of Illinois program was if the Fighting Illini would win six games and make it to a postseason bowl game. The 2021 Illini ended with a 5-7 record under first-year head coach Bret
Success continues with what works in winning ways
Basketball is upon us. The men’s college basketball games can begin Monday, Nov. 7 in all Division I top level play. The other divisions will be gin at approximately the same time. The women’s high school basketball games can begin Monday, Nov. 14 and the men’s high school basketball games
College football: Aurora University vs. Benedictine University
Aurora University’s Trey Madsen makes the game-winning catch in Lisle Saturday, Oct. 29 against Benedictine University.
High School Football: Kaneland vs. Riverside-Brookfield
Host Kaneland High School quarterback Troyer Carlson, 10, celebrates his 15-yard first-quarter touchdown run Friday, Oct. 28 with Dom DeBlasio, 11, and Johnny Spallasso, 2. Kaneland won, 35-14, in round one of Class 6A playoffs against Riverside-Brookfield.
High School football: Yorkville vs. Libertyville
Yorkville defense crucial: Yorkville High School punt-rushers, Kyle Gettemy, 4, and Luke Zook, 23, take aim at the Libertyville punter in the Class 7A first-round high school football playoff game Friday, Oct. 27.
High School Cross Country
Bria Bennis of York High school captures individual first place in the Waubonsie Valley High School Class 3A Sectional meet Saturday, Oct. 29 in the time of 16:59.2.
Winter consideration: More outside air indoors
It used to be called “cold and flu season”. Since the COVID years, we seem to want to ignore that seasonal changes bring on troublesome symptoms. For the moment, let’s sidestep the health complaints associated with actual infections, bacterial and otherwise, and turn our attention to less onerous maladies. As
Wayne brothers in exhibit honors
Oswego’s Little White School Museum invites all area residents to visit their annual “Remembering our Veterans” special exhibit at the museum, 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk), just two blocks from historic downtown Oswego. This is the 16th year the exhibit to honor area veterans has been hosted by the
Day of the Dead Sugar Skull City Nov. 3 in Aurora
First Fridays will celebrate Day of the Dead as part of Sugar Skull City events in downtown Aurora. Two outdoor festivals will be part of the events. One will take place in the parking lot east of Broadway behind Balderas Beauty Salon. The event will feature pan de muerto, catrinas,
Pennies to Pies Drive through Nov. 18
Naperville Park District invites donations to the 16th annual Pennies for Pies drive, November 1-18. Pennies for Pies is an initiative begun in 2006 by the District’s preschool classrooms with the goal of encouraging donations of any amount—including pocket change, to help provide funds for the purchase of pumpkin pies
Sandwich VFW Turkey Dinner Nov. 5
The Sandwich VFW Post #1486 is sponsoring a turkey dinner from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. The Sandwich VFW is at 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the dinner are $14 for turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, vegetable, dinner roll, and dessert. This dinner is dine
Pet of the Week: Jerry: Loves tummy runs, watching people
Jerry is a male Domestic Shorthair who was born April 17, 2022. Jerry is a handsome boy who loves belly rubs. He will plop right down for some tummy attention. He is quiet and is not wild about playing. Jerry is more interested in watching what is going on around