By Woodrow Carroll Former Plano High basketball star Brad Korn will be coaching in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament this week, although probably not for long, given the formidable road ahead. Still, that in no way detracts from Korn’s achievement. Korn, who guided the Plano Reapers as a player to
March Madness! Generations, many years, expectations. All add up to what we call March Madness, first used as a term in Illinois high school basketball 85 years ago. The fruition of tournament triumph during culmination of basketball tournaments follows many aspects. Heartbreak, sudden joy or sudden deflation, culminate quickly. Benet
The Aurora Historical Society is adding a series of five talks by Aurora-area art experts to the Spring exhibit on display at the Pierce Art and History Center at 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora. Entitled Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford, the show features more than 30 watercolors by
In my opinion, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and even LinkedIn, and others are an unavoidable evil. They are a part of a professional’s life though, as we need to send out our message and be in constant communication with clients and supporters. They are an addictive
The green grass and tulips always get their moment in the sun, but an earlier hint that Spring’s on its way arrives around this time every year at Red Oak Nature Center, in North Aurora, and it sure is sweet. “Spring officially begins March 20,” said Renee Oakley, facility manager
This year, Aurora will celebrating five milestones that honor the City’s history and its forward momentum. “We rise through legacy, growth, and community,” will be the theme throughout the year. The Aurora Downtown organization celebrates the following anniversaries. 10 years of First Fridays Aurora has a long tradition of celebrating
March 16 The United States Military Academy, the first military school in the United States, is founded by Congress for the purpose of educating and training young men in the theory and practice of military science. The site at West Point, N.Y., the U.S. Military Academy, often is simply known
By John & Nisha Whitehead There was a time when the U.S. census was just a head count. That is no longer the case. The American Community Survey (ACS), sent to about 3.5 million homes every year, is the byproduct of a government that believes it has the right to
The Montgomery Police Department took the annual Polar Plunge Sunday, March 5 at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville.
By Jerry Nowicki With two months to go before the adjournment of Illinois’ Spring legislative session, governor JB Pritzker’s State budgeting task may have gotten easier Tuesday, March 7. The Commission on Government Forecasting Accountability increased its revenue estimate for the current fiscal year by $575 million, yet another positive
The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the all-you-can-eat “Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast” from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 18 at Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive, at the corner Edgelawn and Indian Trail, Aurora. The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 107th
Trevon Roots, Marmion 6-5 point forward, 24, holds the Class 3A sectional championship plaque and teammates celebrate.
By Charlie Schmalz Sunrise Rotary Club of Aurora invited everyone to its 20th Annual Wine and Chocolate Fundraiser from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the beautiful Stonebridge Country Club, 2705 Stonebridge Boulevard, Aurora. Those who have attended in the past and shared in our program, understand
We can care in our communities for community events in areas outside of our communities. It is not completely an unnatural situation. We can take a more broad approach. It could broaden our horizons. Time and circumstances may dictate our actions. • Chef Showdown for Loaves & Fishes Community Services
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed a brief presentation of a proposal to develop more restaurants within downtown Aurora at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, Mar. 7. The City Council gave consent to the Resolution authorizing approval of a development agreement with Leilani Asian Fusion:
February 25, 2023 Dear editor; I’ve been living in the Lakewood Springs Club Community for a few months now. There are way too many rules that are a bit on the petty side of things. We moved into this Club to enjoy our lives and break away from the craziness
March 6, 2023Dear editor; When I was growing up in the 1950s my mom was a single parent raising my three older brothers and me on a low-paid job and no food assistance. I remember when I was six years old leaving food on my plate each night that she
Reprinted from November 25, December 2, 2021Second of four parts ‘“The Times published the 1619 Project in August 2019; the lynching of George Floyd the following May amplified its reach during a global racial reckoning. Its influence fueled what Chris Jackson, the publisher of the new book version, calls ‘a
Loaves & Fishes Community Services is excited to announce that Chef Showdown will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at its Food Distribution Hub, 580 Exchange Court, Aurora. The popular event will raise funds for essential services to help struggling families in DuPage, Kane, Kendall,
By Al Benson After a three-year hiatus due to COVID 19, Aurora’s GreenFest is back this year. That was the message Thursday, March 2, from Mavis Bates, GreenFest chair and chair, Kane County Board energy and environmental committee. Bates addressed the Aurora Noon Lions Club’s meeting at St. Mark’s Lutheran
