The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) and the Aurora African American Health Coalition are gearing up to host a community baby shower from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Santori Library. This event is designed to provide expecting Black families with essential resources, information, and support as
By Ricky Rieckert I’m sorry, but I left a few things, out of my article, last week. First off The Mug Tavern, was a great place to see live bands on the weekends. I saw quite a few. I saw the bands Off Broadway and Survivor. Jim Peterik, from Berwyn
The Plano American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday, Oct. 7, at 5:30 p.m., at the Plano Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street. Midwest Championship Pro wrestling will be at the Plano American Legion Friday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.. Tickets at the door or check the code on the Plano American
Celebrity and pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan, signs cases of his Real American beer at Woodman’s Market in North Aurora Friday, Sept. 20.
An Active Senior Expo drew hundreds to Courtyard Banquets in Warrenville, Wednesday, Sept. 18. The annual free event was sponsored by Lombard-based Silver Silver Star Expositions. Held from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Expo showcased hundreds of products and services for seniors offered by 35 exhibitors. Additionally, seminars on
Wheaton College’s Ben Bonga (15) makes a catch under heavy defense from an Augustana defender Saturday, Sept. 21.
Yorkville High School’s Joe Freeman, Sr. (7) reaches out to catch an interception in the first quarter against Plainfield Central Friday, Sept. 20.
East Aurora High School’s Fredrick Scott (8) runs the ball against Larkin behind quarterback C.J. Young (3) Friday,
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Trey Seifrid (0) races for a first quarter touchdown against Walther Christian Friday, Sept. 20.
Aurora University quarterback Tyler Adkins (17) passes under pressure from a St. Norbert College defender Saturday, Sept. 21 in Montgomery.
Excellence in sports is the objective in most reporting, but so is honesty. With six games remaining through Monday, Sept. 23, the Chicago White Sox had tied the 1962 New York for most defeats in a season with 120. The 36-120 White Sox have secured a place in history. The
The East High Football Old Timers Association 79th Annual Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue (Route 31) Batavia. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and will cost $35 per person. The Old Timers Committee will induct the
It will be an evening of great music when the Village of Montgomery presents a free concert in Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street Thursday, Oct. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Guests are encouraged to bring their chairs and blankets to sit back and relax as Beatles Tribute
By John & Nisha Whitehead Public trust in the government to “do what is right” understandably remains at an all-time low. After all, how do you trust a government that continuously sidesteps the Constitution and undermines our rights? You can’t. When you consider all the ways “we the people” are
September 26 For the first time in U.S. history, a debate between major party presidential candidates is shown on television. The presidential hopefuls, John F. Kennedy, a Democratic Party senator of Massachusetts, and Richard M. Nixon, the vice president of the United States, meet in a Chicago studio to discuss
Aurora’s longest-serving teacher had a street by Holy Angels School named in her honor Friday, Sept. 13. “Laura Waegner Way” was designated in an outdoor ceremony led by Aurora mayor Richard Irvin. Waegner, 79, retired in May after teaching 54 years at Holy Angels and an initial year at St.
By Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Approximately 4.6 million records associated with Illinoisans in more than a dozen counties, including voting records, registrations and death certificates, were temporarily available on the open internet, according to a security researcher who identified the vulnerability in July. The documents were available through an unsecured
The Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission’s Annual Cemetery Walk will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Riverside Cemetery, 414 N. River Street. Guests will be led through the cemetery on a tour back in time to meet the fascinating ghosts of early Montgomery settlers and other cemetery residents.
Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 5 for Montgomery’s annual River Run. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or just looking for a fun day out with the family, this year’s event offers something for everyone. With the classic 5K and 10K races and an
