The Red-tailed Hawk soars majestically in Kane county, Saturday, Feb. 3.
The hawk soars majestically in Kane County.
Weapons ban signed in Illinois
By Jerry Nowicki The Illinois Supreme Court has again denied a request from a Republican lawmaker seeking to repeal the state’s assault weapons ban. Governor JB Pritzker signed the ban on the sale, possession and manufacture of a long list of firearms, high-capacity magazines and certain accessories in January 2023....
Welcome good weather; politics needed
Snow? What snow? We have Spring in full measure, or, so it has been made to feel as though while we are suffering through 50-degree weather and warmer in early February. Some commentaries have led us to think it is related to global warming. In reality, we are a few...
Courageous young cancer patient in Aurora
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored a young cancer patient at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 6. A press release from the City stated Abigail Ayala, 12, was diagnosed with a Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, an aggressive sarcoma, February 7, 2023, She has spent...
Diabetes Club February meeting on Valentine’s Day
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) will hold its February membership meeting on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is on members’ own from the menu at...
All kinds of persons form Rotary
The Rotary Club of Montgomery brings together the kind of individuals who step forward to take on important issues for communities worldwide. Rotary members hail from a range of professional backgrounds; doctors, artists, small business owners, retirees, and stay-at-home parents all call themselves Rotarians. Rotary connects these unique perspectives, and...
Bits and pieces: Eiffel to Sistine Chapel
Time for this and that. Bits: Northern Illinois University student body includes every state as well as 76 countries. Last enrollment international students numbered 966. Pieces: Some of the endangered species include wild salmon, ferrets, jaguar, whooping cranes, polar bears, Canadian lynx, and the grizzly bear. Bits: Starting 45 centuries...
From Heaven to Fire to Grim Reaper
Have you ever heard anyone, dear reader, say that he was going to Hell when he dies because of his “bad behavior”? Of course not. Everybody – even those who have committed atrocious acts of violence – believe they are going to Heaven/Paradise, according to their religious beliefs. I’ve read...
Naperville Park District cited for its achievement
The Government Finance Officers Association of the U. S. and Canada (GFOA) recently informed the Naperville Park District that the District has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award for its 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This award recognizes organizations that go beyond the minimum requirements...
Reader’s Commentary: 10th Mini Golf FUN Raiser in Yorkville a hit
By Sue Smithmeyer and Sharon Mix, Friends of the Yorkville Public Library The 10th annual “Mini Golf FUN Raiser” at the Yorkville Public Library was held February 4. The Yorkville Public Library and Friends of the Library want to thank everyone, especially you the players, who made this event so...
Recipe of the Week: Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
Ingredients4 tablespoons butter1 small onion, chopped4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup half-and-half3 cups chicken brothsalt and ground black pepper to taste4 cups chopped broccoli2 carrots, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese Directions1. Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat; add onion and saute until tender, 3...
Poem: In Any War
No war leaves anyone behind;It always spreads its ties that bindIn ways not seen or felt throughout,But nonetheless without a doubt.With those in combat, it’s assumedThat they’re the only ones so doomed,But know this—those who stand apartWill be affected from the start.Adjusting, when the shooting stops,Will rest in what each...
Aurora Public Library District can assist in the voting process
The Illinois Primary Election is coming up on March 19! New voters and anyone seeking reliable information on the voting process need look no further than the Aurora Public Library District (APLD). Library staff members have been preparing for months by compiling resources, planning programs, and educating themselves on the...
High school boys basketball schedule February 8 – 14; results January 30 – February 5
Thursday, Feb. 8Catholic League WhiteMarmion at St. Francis de Sales, 7East Suburban CatholicMarist at Joliet Catholic, 7Non-conferenceElmwood Park at IMSA, 7 Friday, Feb. 9Catholic League WhiteAurora Central at Montini, 7IC Catholic at Providence-St. Mel, 7Providence at St. Francis de Sales, 7St. Francis at St. Laurence, 7DuKaneGeneva at St. Charles East,...
Marmion Academy captures wrestling regional
By Bobby Narang The Marmion Academy high school boys wrestling team made a big statement at the Class 3A Glenbard West Regional. The Cadets opened up the Saturday, Feb. 3 championship round with a flurry of victories, putting on a dominating show in the lower weights to cruise to the...
Northern Illinois men’s basketball improving
By Woodrow Carroll Coming off a 76-66 victory over Eastern Michigan Saturday, Feb. 3, a victory that ended the Northern Illinois eight-game losing streak in Mid-American Conference (MAC) play, the Huskies’ men’s basketball team finds itself in a position to not only improve its record this week, but, to give...
National Football League Super Bowl Champions
2023 Kansas City 38, Baltimore 352022 L.A. Rams 23, Cincinnati 202021 Tampa Bay 31, Kansas City 92020 Kansas City 31, San Fran. 202019 New England 13, L.A. Rams 32018 Philadelphia 41, New England 332017 New England 34, Atlanta 282016 Denver 24, Carolina 102015 New England 28, Seattle 242014 Seattle 43,...
Chicago Bulls schedule/results January 10 – February 10
Wed, Jan. 10vs. Houston, W 124-119Fri, Jan 12vs. Golden State, L 140-131Sat, Jan. 13at San Antonio, W 122-116Mon, Jan. 15at Cleveland, L 109-91Thu, Jan 18at Toronto, W 116-110Sat, Jan. 20vs. Memphis, W 125-96Mon, Jan. 22at Phoenix, L 115-113Thu, Jan. 25at Los Angeles, L 141-132Sun, Jan. 28at Portland, W 104-96Tue, Jan....
Chicago Blackhawks schedule/results January 9 – February 19
Tue, Jan. 9vs. Edmonton, L 2-1Thu, Jan. 11at Winnipeg, L 2-1Sat, Jan. 13vs. Dallas, L 3-1Tue, Jan. 16vs. San Jose, W 2-1, soThu, Jan. 18at Buffalo, L 3-0Fri., Jan. 19vs. N.Y. Islanders, W 4-3, otMon, Jan. 22vs. Vancouver, L 2-0Wed, Jan. 24at Seattle, L 6-2Thu, Jan. 25at Edmonton, L 3-0Sat.,...
NBA Eastern Conference standings through February 5
W L PCT GB Boston 38 12 .760 – Cleveland 32 16 .667 5.0 Milwaukee 33 17 .660 5.0 N.Y. Knicks 32 18 .640 6.0 Philadelphia 30 19 .612 7.5 Indiana 28 23 .549 10.5 T Orlando 27 23 .540 11.0 T Miami 26 24 .520 12.0 T Chicago 23...