Month: July 2024

Modern Summer Olympic Sites

Athens, Greece, 1896Paris, France, 1900St. Louis, Mo., U.S.A., 1904London, United Kingdom, 1908Stockholm, Sweden, 1912Berlin, Germany, 1916 (canceled)Antwerp, Belgium, 1920Chamonix, France, 1924Paris, France, 1924St. Moritz, Switzerland, 1928Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1928Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.A., 1932Berlin, Germany, 1936Cancelled due to WWII, 1940, 1944London, United Kingdom, 1948Helsinki, Finland, 1952Melbourne, Australia, 1956Rome, Italy, 1960Tokyo, Japan, 1964Mexico...

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US Open tennis Men’s singles champions

2023 Novak Djokovic2022 Carlos Alcaraz2021 Daniil Medvedev2020 Dominic Thiem2019 Rafael Nadal2018 Novak Djokovic2017 Rafael Nadal2016 Stan Wawrinka2015 Novak Djokovic2014 Marin Čilić2013 Rafael Nadal2012 Andy Murray2011 Novak Djokovic2010 Rafael Nadal2009 Juan Martín del Potro2008 Roger Federer2007 Roger Federer2006 Roger Federer2005 Roger Federer2004 Roger Federer2003 Andy Roddick2002 Pete Sampras2001 Lleyton Hewitt2000 Marat...

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Bears begin the journey; HOF salute special; West Aurora’s Carlini in Olympic Games

The Chicago sports world continues to sink into the abyss. It is in a thud, Thank goodness for both the captivating Summer Olympic Games on now in Paris through August 11 and the start of the Chicago Bears’ preseason football games to blunt the nasty sting of both the Chicago...

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Rover Rescue Barn Sale in Oswego special

Whether you are downsizing, planning to start up a new household, or looking for a new friend, the Rover Rescue Barn Sale is something you have to discover. The Rover Rescue Barn Sale is at the big red barn, 5401 Route 71, in Oswego. There are barn sales monthly, with...

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Glen Ellyn lawmaker seeks home school laws

By Beth Hundsdorfer & Molly ParkerCapitol News Illinoisinvestigations@capitolnewsillinois.com An Illinois lawmaker heading a child welfare committee said the state must strengthen its laws and policies to protect homeschooled children facing inadequate education, abuse and neglect. Representative Terra Costa Howard, the chair of the Adoption and Child Welfare Committee in the...

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Rep. Hernandez a champion of safety for children in the workplace

A new measure carried by State Representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will create new child labor protections to keep children safe and free from exploitation in the workplace, and was signed into law this week. “Our children deserve robust protections if they take part in Illinois’ workforce,” Hernandez said. “Exploitation and...

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The Venue August lineup filled with music

The Venue, at 21 S. Broadway in downtown Aurora, a live music performance room in downtown Aurora, recently announced its August lineup, which kicks off with a free First Fridays show and ends with a new Beatles night series. •Friday, Aug. 2, The Venue will be host to a free...

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Youth activities at Yorkville Public Library

The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in MONTH. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Escape Room Adventure This Escape Adventure will be available in the...

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Standing for freedom stops injustice

By John & Nisha Whitehead “Whenever any American’s life is taken by another American unnecessarily—whether it is done in the name of the law or in the defiance of law, by one man or a gang, in cold blood or in passion, in an attack of violence or in response...

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A Focus on History: August 1 through August 7

August 1 Four days after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, two more great European powers, Russia and Germany, declare war on each other; the same day, France orders a general mobilization. The so-called Great War that ensued would be one of unprecedented destruction and loss of life, resulting in the...

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Oswego offers history glimpses of important items

The Oswegoland Heritage Association, the Oswegoland Park District, and the Little White School Museum are partners to offer two entertaining local history programs in early August. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, those 21 and older are invited to the latest “History Happy Hour at Christina’s.” No...

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Eola Road Library Branch plans upgrades

Aurora Lions Club members recently learned of Aurora Public Library District plans for Eola Road branch upgrades. In a Lions meeting at Santori Aurora Public Library July 18, APLD executive director, Michaela Haberkern, provided history, floor plans, and renderings for the $11.3 million project. According to Haberkern, renovations will include...

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Veggie Fest runs August 10-11

Veggie Fest will return for its 14th annual festival from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. August 10 and 11, at Danada South Park, Navistar Circle, Lisle. Veggie Fest has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s leading vegetarian/vegan food festivals. Plus, it offers so much more for the entire...

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