In support of libraries, education and lifelong learning, the State has awarded more than $21.4 million in grants for library services and more than $5.7 million in adult literacy grants for literacy programs to more than 140 Illinois recipients. The projects receiving grants met the following criteria: The following programs
The traditional and full Naperville Labor Day parade Monday, Sept. 4
Business owners of If These Walls Could Talk custom framing and gallery, Tim Frederick, left, and Jen Rauch, right, welcome Nolan McCants, owner of The Nolan Gallery, Friday, September 1.
We have various points and positions to develop in this space, some consequential and some inconsequential. We say: Labor Day brings mixed thoughts and reviews with values in accordances with a person’s view. The end of Summer may be a mixed bag. September may to the introduction to ideas and
September 5, 2023Dear editor; Many question whether election totals reported by Illinois election authorities are always accurate. Errors can occur, and sometimes election contests are decided by only a handful of votes. However, in Illinois, independent audits of computerized election reports prepared by county clerks and election boards are not
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, announced Brandon Tolliver as his nominee for Ward 7 alderman at a special City Council meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 5. Born and raised on Aurora’s West Side, Tolliver attended West Aurora School District 129 from kindergarten through 12th grade, where he was graduated
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing was held on Friday, September 1 at Fox Bend Golf Course, in Oswego. Russ George, president of the Diabetes Club welcomed 70 golfers prior to their teeing off at one o’clock on a perfect
Aurora’s unique cross-generation birthday celebration returns after a multi-year hiatus. The City of Aurora government is celebrating our golden elders and some the youngest residents simultaneously at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue, Aurora. The one and 100 birthday celebration will bring
“Memory is the scribe of the soul.” —Aristotle Salt water, storms, and headwinds, leaky decks and the November winds coming in did not deter the 102 passengers on the Mayflower in 1620. The thin-walled cabins below deck overflowed with chests of clothing, “casks of food, chairs, pillows, and rugs. A
Musings: Where is your chimney located, dear reader? Is it an external or an internal chimney? I ask because I recently have become fascinated by chimneys. An external chimney is a structure attached to the main body of the house, whereas an internal chimney is a pipe which runs from
Six elected officials of the 103rd Illinois General Assembly were honored this week for stalwart work in passing legislation that directly impacted the city of Aurora. Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin presented the Mayor’s Award of Excellence to the six legislators representing Aurora in the Illinois House of Representatives and the
Ingredients2 teaspoons olive oil3 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained1/2 tablespoon brown sugar1/4 cup salsa1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes2 tablespoons butter8 (8 inch) flour tortillas1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Directions1. Heat oil in a large
To me, a prayer must have a substance to it;Not just a wishful thought then running through it.That wishful thought may have good thought behind it,But not be pertinent enough to bind it.A prayer must always move the world around it;That means, the very things that will surround it.An answered
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. From borrowing materials to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending a book
Thursday, Sept. 7West Suburban GoldHinsdale South at Leyden, 6 Friday, Sept. 8Chicagoland ChristianAurora Christ. at Chicago Hope Acad., 7Wheaton Acad. at Chicago Christ., 7:15DuKaneBatavia at Lake Park, 7St. Charles East at Glenbard North, 7St. Charles North at Wheaton North, 7Wheaton Warrenville South at Geneva, 7Fox ValleyJacobs at Huntley, 7Burlington Central
By Bobby Narang Two games into the 2023 high school football season, York is proving last season wasn’t a fluke. Ten years ago, the Dukes were a fledging program and failed to win a game in 2013. Last season, the Dukes recorded the program’s first undefeated regular season in their
West Division Team W L PCT GB Gateway 59 37 .615 – Schaumburg 54 41 .568 4.5 Evansville 52 44 .542 7.0 Washing ton 47 49 .490 12.0 Joliet 46 50 .479 13.0 Windy City 43 52 .453 15.5 Florence 38 58 .396 21.0 Lake Erie 37 59 .385 22.0
East Division Team W L PCT GB Milwaukee 56 44 .560 – Chicago 56 44 .560 – Kane County 49 51 .490 7.0 Cleburne 46 54 .460 10.0 Lake Country 46 54 .460 10.0 Gary 41 58 .414 14.5 West Division Team W L PCT GB Kansas City 59 40
Wed, Aug. 23vs. Cleburne, L 2-1Thu, Aug. 24vs. Cleburne, W 6-1Fri, Aug. 25vs. Cleburne, W 8-5Sat, Aug. 26vs. Cleburne, W 4-3Sun, Aug. 27vs. Cleburne, L 6-5Tue, Aug. 29vs. Milwaukee, W 10-2Wed, Aug. 30vs. Milwaukee, L 4-0Thu, Aug. 31vs. Milwaukee, L 7-6Fri, Sept. 1vs. Lincoln, L 4-3Sat, Sept. 2vs. Lincoln, L
Sun, Aug. 20at Windy City, L 6-5Tue, Aug. 22vs. Washington, L 20-13Wed, Aug. 23vs. Washington, W 6-4Thu, Aug. 24vs. Washington, L 5-3Fri, Aug. 27vs. Gateway, W 7-6Sat, Aug. 26vs. Gateway, L 7-6Sun, Aug. 27vs. Gateway, W 3-2Tue, Aug. 29at Florence, L 12-3Wed, Aug. 30at Florence, L 8-1Thu, Aug. 31at Florence,
