Month: December 2024

Reader’s Commentary: Democratic Party disregard for life, late-term abortions

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Planned Parenthood provided free mobile abortion and vasectomy units near the entrances of the United Center in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention, August 19-22. They demonstrated to the world their disregard for the unborn child. They’ve taken to destroying human life at a level never

Multi-cultural nativities on display at New England Congregational Church in Aurora

The community is invited to a unique and exciting “open house” event at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. On display will be a fascinating collection of multi-cultural nativities on loan from the Loyola University Museum of Art

Program helps teens learn the value of giving back

Students participating in Naperville’s KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative (TPI), have been giving back this holiday season, helping not only several significant causes and charitable events, but their own philanthropic learning. TPI mentor, Kristen Refness, and some of her team members in the Teen Philanthropy Initiative, recently volunteered at Loaves &

Aurora Library: Making legal resources accessible

Navigating the legal system can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re representing yourself. That’s why the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has launched a new Court Support service designed to support self-represented litigants. By offering dedicated spaces, trained staff, and access to legal resources, the library is stepping up as a

50 nativity sets from around the world on display at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist

Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, celebrated the season with an annual display of 50 nativity sets from around the world Friday, Dec. 6. Held during a chili and pie supper fundraiser by United Women in faith, the 20th annual display was held

Aurora University to add women’s flag football for 2026

Aurora University and the Spartan Athletic Department announced the addition of women’s flag football as the 25th varsity sport in spring 2026. A national search for the program’s inaugural head coach will begin immediately. “We are thrilled to build on Aurora University’s tradition of supporting women’s sports with the addition

Post season college football schedules Dec. 14 – Jan. 20, 2025

Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) select bowl games Saturday, Dec. 14Celebration Bowl, 11 a.m., ABC, Atlanta, Ga., South Carolina State vs. Jackson State,Salute to Veterans Bowl, 8 p.m., ESPN, Montgomery, Ala., South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Tuesday, Dec. 17Frisco Bowl, 8 p.m., ESPN, Frisco, Texas, No. 25 Memphis vs. West Virginia

Suburban United Methodist men celebrate Advent in Batavia

Suburban United Methodist men celebrated the Advent season Saturday, Dec. 7. The event by Prairie Central District United Methodist Men featured an annual breakfast and worship service at Batavia United Methodist Church. Attendees represented Batavia, Aurora, Oswego and other northern Illinois UMC congregations. Reverend Melissa Meyers, senior pastor at Batavia

Naperville Park District’s Park Police, Toys for Tots

The Naperville Park District’s Park Police is still collecting new, unwrapped toys for the 2024 DuPage County Toys for Tots campaign through Saturday, Dec. 14. “We thank everyone who has already donated so generously,” said Park Police Chief Steve Schindlbeck. “There is still time to drop off toys and give