Aurora Greenfest: Science, cars, brooms
Attendees of Aurora Greenfest Saturday, May 13 get a close look at the fascinating world of cryogenics with Mr. Freeze.
State prepares to wrap up session with bills
By Andrew Adams and Hannah Meisel As the State General Assembly prepares to wrap up its Spring legislative session this week, Democratic Party lawmakers are advancing a bill that would mandate job postings to include a salary range in a move they say would promote equity within the workplace. Meanwhile,...
Historic, emotional, day: Ground broken
It was an historic and emotional day in Aurora recently when ground was broken on the first new public housing subdivision in nearly 50 years. More than 150 participants and witnesses gathered on Aurora’s West Side to usher in the next era of public housing, with the launching of the...
Special: East Aurora drill; Jennifer Kray, Cantigny
Special is not an overused word when an individual, championship team, or events warrant the classification of special:...
Aurora City Council members sign civility pledge at COW
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council recited and signed a civility pledge at the Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, May 16. A video of the presentation can be viewed after the 59 minute mark on the city government of Aurora’s YouTube page by clicking...
Mike Saville, Aurora mayor pro-tem
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council conducted a special City Council meeting, Tuesday, May 16, following the Committee of the Whole meeting. The reason for the meeting is to approve the mayor’s appointment of aldermen to the standing committees of the City Council and his designation of the chairpersons...
Reader’s Voice: Situation at Mexican border alarming
May 15, 2023Dear editor; Can the incompetence of the Joe Biden administration be any clearer than the alarming humanitarian situation we have on the Mexico border? Estimates show thousands of immigrants are coming across the border every day. The current situation is out of control and dangerous. A robust, well-regulated...
Dole uses solar panels to help fight food waste
Reprinted from May 13, 2021 Last of three parts “Working at every layer applies to aspects of our world affected by food,” said Future Food Institute Founder Sara Roversi. “‘Thirty-seven percent of global emissions come from the food industry, she said. To tackle this problem, Dole Packaged Foods is working...
Loaves & Fishes renames its Aurora food distribution hub
Loaves & Fishes Community Services recently celebrated the naming of their Aurora building as the Linnea Eleanor Rutkowski Food Distribution Hub in response to a generous gift by the Gustafson Family Foundation Fund of DuPage Foundation. In appreciation of the lead gift for the project, the nonprofit has named the...
Memorial Day ceremony in Aurora
West Aurora Cemetery, opened in 1824, will present its’ annual Memorial Day ceremony, at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 28 at 543 Wilder Street. Please bring a folding chair, open to the public. This cemetery, the oldest in Aurora was donated to the City by Clark and Hanna Wilder. Many of...
Enchanting to teach primary children: Angels, fresh, innocent
How enchanting it is to teach primary children! Especially preschool and first graders. Their joy and enthusiasm is infectious. One morning as the children were coming into the first grade classroom, I stood at the door to welcome them, and a little one looked up at me and exclaimed, “Boy,...
Reader’s Commentary: An appeal to Charles Coddington to debate, left, right
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda How many of you reading this article would want to be in a position to defend the insane ideas boys can be girls, girls can be boys, and men can become pregnant? I certainly wouldn’t! Or, would it be easier for you to accept and defend...
Thoughts: On gun control, immigration, wise philosophers
“Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” – George Santayana. “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – Lord Acton. “With great power comes great responsibility” – Spider-Man. Republican Party politicians would be wise to heed the above observations. But, they won’t, of course,...
Recipe of the Week: Grilled Beer Brats
Ingredients1/4 cup butter2 medium onions, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, chopped4 (12 ounce) bottles dark beer2 pounds fresh bratwurst (count of 10)10 hot dog buns Directions1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. 2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the...
Poem: WAAR
The Western World has been at waar,Yes, WAAR, and spelled correctly;It’s something men did once abhor,But now must deal directly.This WAAR you’ve seen expand and grow,It’s neither slight nor trite;In fact, it’s something we all know—That Women Are Always Right! © Richard Williams...
Aurora Public Library District seeks responses to its community survey
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is a vital resource for the community, by providing access to books, information, and technology. The library offers a variety of programs and services, such as storytime sessions for children, computer classes for adults, and job-search assistance. But, what can we improve? To better...
Mission: Horticulture educator
By Rosie Ralston From protecting native plants and pollinators to helping urban, suburban, and rural residents grow food in their communities, the new University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator aims to meet the diverse needs of DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties. Jamie Viebach, who joined Illinois Extension last summer as...
Aurora’s Luigi’s Pizza building demolished
The former Luigi's Pizza building on Prairie Avenue in Aurora is demolished Tuesday, May 16.
Michelle Meyer honored with Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s 46th Service to God & Fellowman award
Michelle Meyer is honored by the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Wednesday, May 10, as the Club's 46th "Service to God & Fellowman" recipient.
Aurora Police Department Coffee with a Cop
Aurora police Sgt. Scott Carter, right, greets visitors to a second annual Aurora Police Department Coffee with a Cop Wednesday, May 10 at Java Plus Cafe in Aurora.