Fun on the Fourth at Aurora Historical Society Tanner House
Face-painting and animal balloons provide fun for kids at the Aurora Historical Society Tanner House Independence Day celebration Tuesday, July 4.
First Christian of Aurora Car show
About 40 custom and classic vehicles were showcased at First Christian Church of Aurora’s annual car show Saturday, July 8. A food truck and an indoor craft fair were included.
2023 Kane County Recycling Extravaganza
The Annual Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 22, at 540 S. Randall Road., St. Charles. There will be no document shredding. Items which will be accepted are: Fluorescent Tubes, CFL bulbs, LED bulbs, electronics, clothing, cardboard, books, bicycles & bike accessories, Styrofoam,
Evidently, in face of abuses, circle wagons best
By John & Nisha Whitehead How many Americans actually have bothered to read the Constitution, let alone the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights (a quick read at 462 words)? Take a few minutes and read those words for yourself, rather than having some court
A Focus on History: July 13 through July 19
July 13 At Wembley Stadium in London, Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially open Live Aid, a worldwide rock concert organized to raise money for the relief of famine-stricken Africans. Continued at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia and at other arenas around the world, the 16-hour superconcert was linked
Karen Novy approved to fill vacant Oswego Village Board Trustee position
The Oswego Village Board approved president Ryan Kauffman’s nomination of Karen Novy to fill the vacant trustee seat at Wednesday’s special Village Board meeting. After the vote, Novy was sworn in by Judge John McAdams and participated in the meeting. “Karen is a wonderful member of this community. She brings
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.