Reprinted from November 28, 2019Last of four parts Nearly two-thirds of imprisoned mothers have never received a visit from their children. Jill McCorkel, professor of sociology and criminology, Villanova University in Philadelphia, submitted the following article to The Conversation. “Visitors are not allowed to bring outside food and drink into
By Russ George National Diabetes Awareness Month ended November 30, however, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley want to remind everyone of the health problems uncontrolled blood sugar can cause. Don’t wait until next year’s National Diabetes Awareness Month to think about being checked. Take time now to
Naperville Park District thanks everyone who contributed to the 2023 Pennies for Pies drive to provide pumpkin pies for the annual Thanksgiving meal initiative at Loaves & Fishes Community Services. Preschool children, Park District employees, and many Naperville residents provided cash donations at several Park District facilities, and online contributions
The tableaux of Bethlehem on that first Christmas night centered on the Christ Child nestled among the straw of a wooden manger. His mother Mary, and Joseph the Carpenter, were seeking shelter among the doves and donkeys and fragrant evergreens. The family of three was to change the beliefs of
As we look at what is happening to the Republican Party, it may seem difficult to believe that it was originally formed as a reform party. In the 1850s political landscape, the major parties – the Whigs and the Democrats – struggled for dominance, and neither party was above anti-democratic
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Charles Coddington, in an obtuse article to the Voice (November 16 edition), dredged up hundreds of years of history to explain the meaning of “Anti-Semitism” and how wrong we are using the term. The Chas argues semantics as babies are burned alive in Israel. Hate is
Ingredients2 pounds cubed beef stew meat3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled1 1/2 cups red wine2 1/2 cups beef stock1 teaspoon dried rosemary1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon black pepper3 large potatoes, cubed4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces4 stalks celery, chopped1
It seems to me that, on an average, life-spans loomAs prime examples of the attitudes we groom.And each becomes a personality dictate,Which then is flatly viewed by others as a trait.Distinctly, one is always fun to have around;Whose smile, demeanor, prone to laughter always foundTo lift our spirits, lighten loads,
When you step through the doors of the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), let the warmth of the Library surround you, and prepare to be enchanted by the opportunities that await. One new opportunity has just begun, one that is sure to keep you challenged and entertained during the Winter
North Central College junior quarterback Luke Lehnen has been selected as one of 20 semifinalists for the Gagliardi Trophy, the premier individual award in NCAA Division III Football. Stearns Bank and the J-Club of Saint John’s University (Minnesota), which present the Gagliardi Trophy. Lehnen, who was named the College Conference
Thursday, Nov. 30Southwest Suburban crossoverBolingbrook at Stagg, 6Upstate EightFenton at Elgin, 7Glenbard East at Larkin, 7South Elgin at Glenbard South, 7Streamwood at East Aurora, 6:30West Chicago at Bartlett, 7 Friday, Dec. 1Catholic League WhiteIC Catholic at Marmion, 7St. Francis de Sales at Aurora Central, 7:30Catholic League crossoverMontini at St. Ignatius,
Class 8ALoyola Acad. 26, Lincoln-Way East 15Class 7AChicago Mt. Carmel 35, Downers Grove North 10Class 6ACary-Grove 23, East St. Louis 20Class 5ANazareth Academy 38, Joliet Catholic Academy 20Class 4ARochester 59, St. Laurence 38Class 3AByron 69, Mt. Carmel 7Class 2AWilmington 28, Athens 3Class 1ACamp Point Central 14, Lena-Winslow 0
By Bobby Narang A year after erasing a 1-3 start to win the Class 5A State championship, Nazareth followed the same script this Fall. Nazareth closed out last season with eight straight victories, but took an even difficult road to the state title game this season. The Roadrunners opened the
By Woodrow Carroll By the time all the Division I college football games had run their course Saturday, Nov. 25, 79 teams with six or more victories had punched their bowl game tickets. A total of 82 teams are needed to fill the 41 FBS (football bowl subdivision) bowl games
NFC North Conf. Overall W L T W L T Detroit 8 3 0 5 2 0 Minnesota 6 6 0 6 3 0 Green Bay 5 6 0 4 3 0 Chicago 4 8 0 3 5 0 NFC South Atlanta 5 6 0 4 4 0 New Orleans
Nacc Conf. Overall Aurora 8-0 11-0 St. Norbert 6-2 7-4 Benedictine 5-3 5-4 Concordia Wisconsin 6-2 7-3 Eureka 2-6 4-6 Wisconsin Lutheran 4-4 4-6 Concordia Chicago 1-7 1-9 Rockford 1-7 2-8 Lakeland 3-5 4-6 Individual Teams Conf. Overall Notre Dame 0-0 8-3 St. Francis (Joliet) 2-3 7-3 Judson 0-6 0-9
East Division Conf. Overall W L W L Michigan 9-0 12-0 Ohio State 8-1 11-1 Penn State 6-3 9-3 Maryland 4-5 7-5 Rutgers 4-5 7-5 Michigan State 2-7 4-8 Indiana 1-8 3-9 West Division Iowa 7-2 10-2 Northwestern 5-4 7-5 Wisconsin 5-4 7-5 Nebraska 3-6 5-7 Minnesota 3-6 5-7 Illinois
Conf. Overall West Division W L W L Toledo 8-0 11-1 Northern Illinois 5-3 6-6 Eastern Michigan 4-4 6-6 Central Michigan 3-5 5-7 Western Michigan 3-5 4-8 Ball State 3-5 4-8 Conf. Overall East Division W L W L Miami 7-1 10-2 Ohio 6-2 9-3 Bowling Green 5-3 7-5 Buffalo
Conf. Overall W L W L North Central 9-0 12-0 Wheaton 8-1 10-2 Augustana 7-2 8-3 WashU 6-3 7-3 Carroll 4-5 5-5 North Park 4-5 5-5 Carthage 3-6 3-7 Illinois Wesleyan 3-6 3-7 Elmhurst 1-8 2-8 Millikin 0-9 0-10
University of IllinoisSat, Sept. 2, vs. Toledo, W 30-28Fri, Sept. 8, at Kansas, L 34-23Sat, Sept. 16, vs. Penn State, L 30-13Sat, Sept. 23, vs. Florida Atlantic, W 23-17Sat, Sept. 30, at Purdue, L 44-19Fri, Oct. 6, vs. Nebraska, L 20-7Sat, Oct. 14, at Maryland, W 27-24Sat, Oct. 21, vs.
