Aurora Fourth of July Parade 2023
Paul Konrad of Aurora, WGN-TV morning show host, waves to the crowd during the Independence Day parade in Aurora during the morning July 4.
Aurora Fourth of July Fireworks 2023
Independence Day fireworks Monday, July 3 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora explode in the night in celebration.
Aurora Historical Society Tanner House Independence Day Celebration
A visit with the animals is a treat for kids at the Aurora Historical Society Tanner House independence Day celebration Tuesday, July 4.
Final goodbyes to late Aurora Ward 7 alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
Seven doves were released in front of Aurora City Hall Friday, June 30 in memory of the late Ward 7 alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns as part of a horse drawn carriage Final Consent Procession.
We can continue to make independence valid
All of us newspaper readers have our favorite sections, and yes, changes in newspapers have been continual, just as does every slice of life make changes, modifications, alterations. For example, one segment of readership may want to peruse classified ads, or, commentaries, or, letters, or, sports, or, meetings, or…. Yes,
Crisis line support needed
Are you willing to answer the call for help? Friends, family, and neighbors, in your community are experiencing alarming rates of anxiety, loneliness, suicidal ideation, depression, and substance use. The need for crisis line support never has been greater. Individuals can make a difference for themselves and their community by
State health insurance market dramatically changed
By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday, June 27 that will dramatically alter the health insurance market in Illinois. The measures establish a state-based exchange for policies sold under the Affordable Care Act and give the Illinois Department of Insurance the authority to modify or reject proposed rate
Stopping global warming specific aim of eccentric inventor
Reprint from July 11, 2019 A most interesting feature was presented on CBS television show, ‘60 Minutes”, recently. Allison Cacich reported online about an amazing discovery with the following headline: Inventor Marshall Medoff Could Be on Track to Stop Global Warming. “The two words most often used to describe inventor
19th Century leader, Abraham Lincoln: Gentleman, scholar
“As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy.” —Abraham Lincoln The man who would serve as the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln,
Family STEAM at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will be host to a family STEAM night featuring simulated crash tests. The science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, event will take place Wednesday, July 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Church. The public is invited. Admission and
Oswego answers at the Museum
Answers are available for those who wonder why kids from Joliet, Plainfield, Minooka, Yorkville, Montgomery, and Aurora all go to Oswego schools. Or, how Oswego got its name? Or, who the first white settlers of the community were? Or, who the Native People already living here were who greeted the
Collection of school supplies for children
The Plano Methodist Church is collecting school supplies for children in Kendall County. Items of the greatest need are 17” backpacks, No. 2 pencils, five-tab dividers for binders, one-inch hard three-hole binders, and wide-ruled filler paper. These items will be taken to Kendall County Community Food Pantry July 24 in
Clubs, organizations, dog owners: Options for friends
Did you ever think about pounding a No. 2 pencil up your nose? Neither did I. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get to something more beneficial to our well-being, such as meeting new people. Many of us have been sheltering just like cloistered monks because of the
Reader’s Commentary: Results required to improve Lakewood Springs Club
By Daniel “Danny” Fuentes, Lakewood Springs Club director, Plano, Ill. At Lakewood Springs Valued Club, I was elected to the Homeowners Association (HOA) Board one month ago. I still don’t see urgency by the Realmanage employee who handles our Club business. I was at the clubhouse several times last week.
Amtrak trip St. Louis to Chicago quicker with track help
By Andrew Adams A trip from St. Louis to Chicago through Amtrak’s Lincoln Service became 15 minutes quicker starting last week due to track upgrades that allow for increased speeds. The Amtrak line ran its first 110 miles per hour service Monday, June 26 an increase from 90 miles per
Recipe of the Week: Chili-Lime Chicken Kabobs
Ingredients3 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powdercayenne pepper to tastesalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces skewers Directions1. In a
Poem: Without Someone, Something, To Do It For
If you compete in any sport, with all your skills to use,If you compete just for yourself, most likely you will lose.A transcendental impetus, when knowing others care,Will oft determine just how well you do, and with them share.In competition where it’s only you against the field,You may think you
Geocaching treasure hunt all month at Aurora Public Library District sites
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be host to a real-life treasure hunt as a part of our Summer Reading Adventure. Find Your Voice and find the hidden caches as you go geocaching at each Library location. Sorry to get your hopes up, there is no actual money hidden
Yorkville Library used book sale Sept. 2-3
The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library will hold its 14th Annual Used Book Sale during Hometown Days in Yorkville, September 2-3 at the Library. All adult books will be $1, and children’s paperbacks and board books will be $.50, all of which are great bargains. Thousands of books will
Rusty Crayfish catch in Rusty Rodeo Aug. 12
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County streams and rivers have underwater invaders by an invasive species known as the Rusty Crayfish. We invite everyone to take part in Rusty Rodeo, from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 12, aimed at collecting, identifying, and removing Rusty Crayfish from our precious