By Peter Hancock, Hannah Meisel, & Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com MILWAUKEE – A former Republican congressman from New York told Illinois Republicans Tuesday, July 16 that to win more elections in their deeply blue state, they need to reach beyond the traditional conservative voting base. “We need to challenge ourselves
Tree limbs block a road on the West Side of Aurora Tuesday morning after severe storms for the second night in a row battered northern Illinois Monday evening.
Language is important. Using language is greater than correct sentence structure or use of a proper noun. Language conveys thoughts, feelings, a communication of ideas with other persons in our environment and those potentially in our environment. That is why it was important to hear and understand those participants in
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a $325,000 loan to an Aurora grocer to turn a vacant West Side building into its fourth store. The agenda at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, July 16 presented a Resolution to approve a forgivable loan to Carniceria
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora will hold a back-to-school fair with free school supplies, a pop-up market and outdoor cooking class on Saturday, July 27. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marie’s Garden, an urban farm at 834 N. Highland Avenue in Aurora.
July 11, 2024Dear editor; Allan Lichtman has predicted the winning president 90% of the time since Ronald Reagan’s 1984 re-election. He uses 13 key elements, one of them being the incumbent as a winning key, so why is their talk of replacing Joe Biden? Joe Biden is one of our
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley were given an informative insight Wednesday, July 10 into the power of using animals for therapy, when dealing with children and adults with disabilities, especially those with diabetes. Guest speaker, Barbara O’Neil, executive director and PATH Certified Instructor from
West Aurora High School Football Program will be host its third annual Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry 7 v 7 Friday, July 19 at West Aurora High School, 1201 E. New York Street, Aurora. It will be a competitive 7 on 7 tournament. The program covers all fees associated with
“Orienteering for Beginners,” will be from from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Creek Bend Nature Center. During this hands-on program, participants will gain the confidence needed to enjoy the art of orienteering. District naturalists will cover basic map and compass skills, demonstrate how to follow clues
There will be a vibrant and festive celebration when the 52nd Annual Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festival returns to downtown Aurora from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 28. The anticipated event will showcase the richness of Puerto Rican culture through music, food, dance, and activities. Family fun Culinary
Rev. Tammy Scott marked her first anniversary as pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora July 7 and again Sunday, July 14. July 7, a congratulations graphic was projected on an overhead screen during announcements. Then she was honored by Michelle Curiel, children and family director, who thanked Pastor
At its July 16 meeting, the Oswego Village Board approved a strategic financial decision to pay off $3 million in bonds using general fund surplus from fiscal year 2024 (May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024). The move will clear the remaining balance of the Series 2013 bonds that were
“We, the members of the U.S. Supreme Court, are thy gods by reason of our holy decrees. “Thou shalt have no other gods before us. “Thou shalt not make any graven images or likenesses of us, except that of our servant, Donald J. Trump, hereafter referred to as His Angelic
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda “To the victor go the spoils” is a factual statement. “Winners write the history” is just as true. So when we want to know what has transpired throughout history, we need to hear from all who lived it, not just the winners. We should examine every
Ingredients1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper1/4 cup finely chopped carrots2 cloves garlic, minced1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil5 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.1 cup cottage cheese1 egg, beaten3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Just recently we passed another birthday date,Our cry for Independence, which helped decide our fate.But we must recollect…we had a war to winBefore the USA could venture to begin.We also must remember how that started out;For at the very first, the outcome was in doubt.Remember too it was as much
A person’s mental health is an important part of his or her overall well-being, especially for children. By addressing mental and emotional wellness early on, we can equip children with tools to manage their feelings and build resilience, setting them up for success later in life. To help with this,
By Ricky Rieckert Hi everyone. I left off at Lincoln Avenue and East New York Street, last week in the recapture of Aurora businesses in years past. I know a woman who used to live in the brick three-story apartment building, on the southeast corner. When they were kids, she
By Woodrow Carroll Occasionally, when surfing the web, one comes across an interesting bit of reading. One interesting article was on Olympic Games athletes who died before their time. All too often it was a war or military conflict that brought about death. The individuals were in the modern Olympic
Dirt flew Sunday as Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity broke ground for its 74th Aurora-area home. Rick Loufek, Habitat board chair, emceed an afternoon ceremony in front of lot nine at 1921 Jericho Road in Aurora, site of its Green Freedom subdivision, a 17-home development. Other speakers were Pastor Sarah
