The Naperville Park District’s Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road Naperville, will be host to Amazing Owls Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Children and...
Ingredients2 eggs1/2 cup hickory barbeque sauce2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste1 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced, no seeds1 teaspoon adobo sauce1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 onion, chopped1/2 cup dry oatmeal2 pounds lean ground beef Directions1.Preheat...
I wish I could tell you how nice this has been,No, really…I mean it…I’m glad I was here.So nice that I wouldn’t know where to begin—I’m not that familiar with what you call cheer.I hope I’m around at this same time again,And hope they remember me, as I will them.I...
Are you ready to dive into great reads, meet fellow book enthusiasts, and discover new perspectives? The Aurora Public Library District’s book discussion groups offer you the perfect chance to do just that! From romance and nonfiction to African American authors and open-ended discussions, APLD’s book clubs cover a wide...
Aurora Lions Club inducted two new members during its November 7 membership luncheon at Pomegranate Restaurant in Aurora. Welcomed to the club were Mary Arch of Aurora and Gabriela “Gabby” Gaytan, North Aurora. Randy Brown, co-president and membership chair, conducted the induction ceremony. With Arch and Gaytan, Aurora Lions total...
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois State Board of Education recently released the 2024 School Report Card, showing a record-high proficiency rate for students in grades 3-8 in English language arts while math scores still have not fully recovered from the low point they hit during the pandemic. In...
By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy’s Garrett Reese, is part of long and illustrious group of family members to make a mark in football. Reese, an Indiana recruit, said his family has a rich and deep history in football, especially at wide receiver. His older brother, Max, was a standout at...
Vietnam veterans John Krebs, left, and Alan Scott greet each other at the Aurora Veterans Day Parade, Monday, Nov. 11.
By Woodrow Carroll Northern Illinois’ 42-28 victory at Western Michigan last week certainly won’t be remembered to the extent of their victory over Notre Dame, earlier in the season. Yet, the victory in Kalamazoo was ever so vital to a football program that has floundered since that meeting with the...
Oswego Army veteran, Durwood Hafenrichter, center background, poses for a photo with family members and friends after returning from a recent Honor Flight Chicago trip to Washington, D.C.
Oswego High School’s Jeremiah Cain evades York players to gain yards in the second round playoff game Friday, Nov. 8.
By John Schutt First, I must address the death of famous NASCAR driver, Bobby Allison, who was one of the “Alabama Gang,” Saturday Nov. 9. Next is good news: Justin Allgaier won the Xfinity Series Championship and was the first Illinois driver to ever win a NASCAR championship. NASCAR Cup...
Schedule Class 8AGame 25: Stevenson at Lincoln-Way East, Fri., Nov. 15, 7 p.m.Game 26: Maine South at Loyola Academy, Sat., Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m.Game 27: Naperville Central at Lyons, Fri., Nov. 15, 7 p.m.Game 28: Warren at York, Fri., Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Class 7AGame 25: Lincoln-Way Central at Bradley-Bourbonnais,...
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It’s been a very long election and news cycle, extending for years. From our ongoing fatigue over the COVID-19 pandemic, to new variants and vaccine news, to a constant 24/7 media overload of pundits arguing over the recent election, we have seen an increasing division between family members and community...
By Al Benson Approximately 25 discarded U.S. flags went up in smoke Sunday night in North Aurora. The incineration took place in the North Aurora Police station parking lot as part of Brady Norris’ requirements for a BSA Eagle award. Norris, an Aurora resident and member of Troop 104 in...
Want to do something wild & crazy? Come down to the Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn, Plano, for Turkey Bowling Sunday, Nov. 17, beginning at 1 p.m.. There will be a $5 donation to enter, win a turkey for a prize, snacks, cash bar, fun, and proceeds to Plano...
Enhancing life and legacy. That’s the motto of Katrina Boatright, Aurora’s director of senior and disability services. Boatright detailed her department’s offerings in a speech at the November 7 Aurora Lions Club membership luncheon at Pomegranate Restaurant in Aurora. Boatright cited AARP statistics that predict by 2030, one of every...
November 14 In Constantinople, capital of the Ottoman Empire, the religious leader Sheikh-ul-Islam declares an Islamic holy war on behalf of the Ottoman government and urges his Muslim followers to take up arms against Britain, France, Russia, Serbia, and Montenegro in World War I. – 1914. The Depression-era Public Works...
By Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com The first extensive public look at next year’s State finances contains a warning to lawmakers from the governor’s office: “The ability to fund new programs will be severely limited” next fiscal year. That comes from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, which projected a...
