By Peter Hancock As the cost of higher education continues to rise in Illinois and elsewhere, a growing number of students are working to earn as many college credits as possible while they are still in high school. But even as the popularity continues to grow for “dual credit” offerings...
New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, in Aurora, will be host to a concert of 17th- and 18th-Century music Sunday, Jan. 7. At 2:30 p.m., Black Tulip, a Chicago-based ensemble, will perform “Court, Convent and Stage: Redefining the Early Modern Woman,” music for voice, recorders, viols, lutes, and...
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, and the Aurora City Council listened to a proposed resolution authorizing the provision of America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) in the amount of $4.5 Million for 2024. ACCA has requested financial assistance to subsidize its...
Out with the old. In with the new. The year 2024 will provide a new dimension and at the same time more of the same. It is up to each one of us to decide what is important in our lives and protect, enhance, and perpetuate the good things in...
January 2, 2024Dear editor; As we mark the third anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, it’s important to remember how we got to that moment and who was responsible for it. Donald Trump and his allies engaged in a months-long criminal conspiracy after the 2020 election. They spread lies about...
December 30, 2023Dear editor; Some would like to believe that the issues today are all brand new. Believing that early American culture was not based on division, class wars and prejudice is to have blinders on. The issues today come from seeds planted long ago. America is filled with mind...
Reprint from October 7, 2021Last of three parts It borrows its name from the massive stone structure built by the Qin Dynasty. But the purpose of the Green Great Wall in China is not to hold back the barbarians, it’s to stop the ever-encroaching deserts. The following article was submitted...
Aurora’s 39th annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Ceremony as we answer that question at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Calvary Church, 9S200 Illinois Route 59. The ceremony will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with youth performances, community awards, and special guest speakers, 17-year-old Ph.D. graduate...
By Russ George Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley stress that the most important resolution you could make, is to be tested at least once a year, to see if you’re diabetic or pre-diabetic. Uncontrolled blood sugar can cause vision problems,...
From AD 711 until 1492, Iberia was in Islamic hands. There was a peaceful intermingling of Muslim, Christian, and Jew under the tolerant caliphs. This was the tenth-century Cordoba. Power and wealth created a civilization of affluence. The Alhambra shows the glories of Cordoba when it was Christian ruled. It...
Well? Have you made them? Have you broken them, yet? It’s already been three days. What are you waiting for? In case you’re more confused than I am, which hardly seems possible, I’m referring to New Year’s resolutions. It’s out with the old, in with the new, although it has...
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Not only hasn’t Donald Trump been convicted of insurrection, he hasn’t been charged with the crime. Special prosecutor Jack Smith, the henchman of the DOJ (Department of Justice) and Democrats, could have charged Trump with the crime, but realized he didn’t have a case. Perhaps Trump’s...
Aurora Greek orthodox churches will bless the Fox River at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at RiverEdge Park pedestrian bridge, 360 N. Broadway in Aurora. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church and St. Athanasius Romanian Orthodox Church both in Aurora, will be partners in a Feast of Theophany service. Theophany, in western...
Ingredients3 1/2 cups potatoes, diced1/3 cup celery, minced1 small onion, diced1 cup cooked ham, diced3 1/4 cups water3 chicken bouillon cubes1 teaspoon ground pepper3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded2 cups milk Directions1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham, and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil,...
Since this does not require it done with some affection,Nor do we have to look at it with some reflection,I guess it’s all right if we try to seek perfection.The trouble is, all efforts will require inspectionMost likely always seeing changes in direction.Most likely, also, we’ll have trouble in selection;Each...
In response to the growing demand for programs tailored to seniors, the Aurora Public Library District is excited to announce an empowering upcoming event entitled Senior Self-Defense: Confidence & Safety with martial artist Peter Honingmann. Scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Eola Road Branch, this unique program aims to...
By Bobby Narang The Batavia High School girls basketball team entered the holiday tournament season with a goal of making some noise. The Bulldogs opened the season with a signature blowout road win against Benet Academy, but suffered tough losses to Kenwood and Geneva. Set to play four games at...
By Woodrow Carroll Positive news includes the University of Michigan football team and the Chicago Bears football. •Has anyone taken notice of the Bears lately? The National Football League (NFL) team came into the 2023 season with a 10-game losing streak going back to last season. The franchise tacked on...
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