Memorial Day is a distinctive holiday with a distinctive purpose: Memorialize those who died defending the United States. Added to it is a memorial for all family members who no longer are alive. Memorial is a tribute and is final. We can do memorials once each year, or, any time...
DuPage County will be host to a ceremony in observance of Memorial Day at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, at the DuPage County Government Complex in Wheaton. The ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial, outside near the pond on the DuPage County Government Complex, 421 N. County Farm...
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, presented the Mayor’s Award of Excellence Tuesday, May 23, at the Aurora City Council meeting to many individuals and organizations for their efforts in honor of National Preservation Month. Honored were owners of nine houses and three large redeveloped properties. The redevelopment...
Judge Martha Pacold issued an order recently that specifically noted the City of Aurora “sincerely and credibly holds no hostility toward Aurora Pride.” Judge Pacold found limited issues with the City’s Special Events Ordinance and issued a preliminary injunction. Well before the recent order, the City government has been actively...
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is offering membership in the Club through September 30, for $25, to give individuals interested in joining our fight against diabetes an opportunity to look us over, while participating in Club activities throughout the Summer months. The Diabetes Club of Fox...
Roosevelt-Aurora Post 84, based in Aurora, has adapted to circumstances in the time change of the Memorial Day parade in Aurora. The parade this year will begin at 10 a.m. rather than the previous step-off time of noon. Therefore, Post 84 will change times in the annual visits to four...
Legislation sponsored by State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) and State senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has passed to put Illinois one step closer to designating the Honor and Remember Flag. “As a veteran of the US Marines, I have known many Gold Star family members,” stated Kifowit. “It is my honor...
“We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain that this Nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” President A. Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, November 19,...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the fast pace and complexity of modern life (you cadavers reading this don’t count)? Actually, that question was the opening of an article I read about simplifying your life, thereby changing it from the day-to-day proverbial hamster wheel-type existence to a slower-paced one that’s a...
When black people talk amongst themselves about the rampant and indiscriminate crime that plagues their communities, there’s no soft-pedaling, or denying the gut-wrenching truth. As we reckon, decade after decade, the devastation of black-on-black violence that decimates our communities seems only to worsen, yet for those who understand the genesis...
Ingredients4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 onion, chopped1/2 pint sour cream1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1 tablespoon dried parsley1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce1/2 cup water1 tablespoon chili powder1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper1 clove garlic, minced8 (10 inch) flour tortillas1...
This day, Memorial Day, stand tall and proud.Though given freely, death would not have been their choice;They chose the only path they knew—remain unbowed.So now their markers speak, their silence is their voice.For in our daily lives, we do not think of price;But know we will not stoop to living...
The Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) annual Summer Reading Adventure is back! This program is a great way to keep children and teens motivated to read throughout the summer months and serves as an opportunity for adults to try new things at the Library. Whether you’re a reader or not,...
An exciting new chapter will begin Monday, June 12, when the Batavia Public Library welcomes its new executive director. Josephine “Jo” Tucci comes to Batavia from the Lincolnwood Public Library District, where she has served as director since September 2019. Tucci’s first day will be Monday, June 12. The Batavia...
Ready for Hire? You may be open to work, but are you ready for hire? Updating your online work status is easy, but finding the right job that aligns with your skills, abilities, interests, and passion is the hard part. In searching for your next role, ask yourself these probing...
Gary Ries, second from left, and Scott Grotto, second from right, receive an induction procee as new members of Aurora Noon Lions Club May 18.
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin (second from left) is joined by executives of Seefried Properties, Endeavour Edged Electric, and ComEd at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aurora Tech Park campus.
Yorkville resident Ron Kelso, right, explains Habitat for Humanity to third graders at McCleery Elementary School in West Aurora School District 129 May 10.
Aurora University's Josh Reinhardt connects against John Carroll University Friday.
Students and educators at Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge will hold their 15th annual Relay for Life cancer walk fundraiser Friday, June 2. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. at Pleasant Dale Park District’s Walker Park, 7425 S. Wolf Road in Burr Ridge. Since 2018, the celebration...
