St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora blesses 85 homemade quilts
Amid 85 handmade quilts draping sanctuary pews, congregants at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora celebrate Quilt Weekend at Saturday, Oct. 14 evening worship.
Halloween Happening in Naperville Oct. 29
Halloween Happening, presented by Woody Buick/GMC, will be Sunday, Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court, just west of Centennial Beach in Naperville. This free event is designed for children ages 10 and under, featuring Halloween-themed games and activity
We grapple with blockback from loss of freedom
By John & Nisha Whitehead For those who remember the days and months that followed 9/11, there is an unnerving feeling of déjà vu about the Hamas attacks on Israel. Once again the drums of war are sounding on the world stage, not that they ever really stopped. Israel is
A Focus on History: October 26 through November 1
October 26 After eight years and at least 1,000 worker deaths, mostly Irish immigrants, the Erie Canal opens, which links the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. It cost $7 million and was 363 miles long, 40 feet wide, and four feet deep. – 1825. The Earp brothers face off
Reader’s Commentary: East Aurora School District & TIF #1: A Cautionary Tale
By David CannonAurora, Ill. In 1986, the city of Aurora government, created TIF #1 – a public financing tool which diverts property tax dollars from their rightful destination to an unaccountable, undemocratic bucket of money, often doled out to private developers directly, as is the case with the new casino
Chet and Judy Albright Park Ribbon Cutting
Recently, a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed outdoor enthusiasts to the newest park in Aurora’s 6th Ward. Chet and Judy Albright Park officially opened Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at 625 Iowa Avenue, Aurora, Ill.Married for 56 years, Chet and Judy Albright dedicated their lives to helping the community. He was owner and
Justice for Wadea vigil in Plainfield
One of several speakers at the Justice for Wadea Vigil points to a sign that the living young boy is not a threat, at the support evening Tuesday, Oct. 17 in Plainfield.
Late Herschel Luckinbill, honored with Route 30 dedication
The Illinois State Route 30 Dedication Ceremony in memory of Herschel Luckinbill Friday, Oct. 13 at Oswego Village Hall, honored the late former resident from Montgomery.
Sierra Club: Undam the Fox River
The Sierra Club Valley of the Fox meeting entitled Undam The Fox River will be Monday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Dr. Cindy Skrukrud, will provide an overview of the proposed dam removal project along the Fox River. For a link, go to: https://www.sierraclub.org/illinois/valley-fox The U.S Army Corps
Salutes to Community Foundation and peace
Each day we have renewed opportunities. We can go in many directions, even though we may all find ourselves taking many of the same paths in life. Certainly the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley offers the same path in its effort to be a force for good. Its
Aurora goals: Mayor’s Sustainable Aurora Advisory
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed a presentation from members of the Mayor’s Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board on its goals and initiatives at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 17. The Mayor’s Sustainable Aurora is an advisory board that recommends to the City Council and
Reader’s Voice: Yorkville students exercise their rights
October 15, 2023Dear editor; Hooray for our young people! The Yorkville High School students who spoke up at the meeting of their school board September 25 protesting the four members of the boards’ decision to summarily remove a text from their English class had a great civics lesson. They learned
Be more aggressive to stop Donald Trump: NAACP
Reprint from August 8, 2019Last of three parts The NAACP (National Association of Colored People) gathered in Detroit for its annual convention. Lauren Gambino, based in Washington, D.C., wrote a piece for The Guardian Weekly. She wrote how the NAACP convention urged presidential hopefuls not to shy away from being
State grant for Aurora Public Library District bookmobile
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), State representative Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora), and State senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) have secured $400,000 in state grant money for the funding of the Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) new bookmobile. State legislators recently joined the APLD) and members of the community for a check presentation
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley begins second year
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) celebrated its first full year of service to the Fox Valley area Thursday, Oct. 12, at the regularly-scheduled monthly meeting, with 25 members and guests in attendance. Following dinner, the Club’s meeting was opened with a silent prayer, the Pledge
Chicago remains a world-class city
“My kind of town, Chicago is.” What better way to enjoy a week than in Chicago in golden mid-September! Chicago remains a world-class city along the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan. White sailboats dot the horizon and multi-nationals converse as their children play in the waters of the Millennium Park
Coddington Agenda seeks help for our environment
From the vault — various dates (revised): Ever since we hairless apes swung down from the trees and began walking upright, we have tossed our garbage aside wherever it was convenient (and healthy) to do so. As the ages passed and our numbers increased, we tossed aside even greater amounts
Reader’s Commentary: Gruesom statistics should be understood, not attacked
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaSugar Grove, Ill. The dementia-riddled man in the White House works for Ukraine, China, Romania, and now Iran. He doesn’t work for you. Always verify the worth of a man by what he does, not by what he says. The proof is always in the pudding. Donald
Recipe of the Week: Rich and Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin
Ingredients3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup heavy cream1 teaspoon black pepperA dash of nutmeg2 tablespoons white wine1/2 cups freshly shredded Swiss cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a bowl, put the swiss cheese and white wine and mix. Let it
Poem: Be All You Can Be
Be all you can be, you have heard since your teens,But how can you possibly know what that means?At that time, for one thing, you were but naïve;With knowledge so limited, what to believe?Career would be what you could easily seek;Or fall into, not knowing why, so to speak.What’s that