Plano Methodist Church helps Feed My Starving Children in Aurora
Ten members from the Plano Methodist Church visited the Feed My Starving Children facility in Aurora, October 18.
Second round of IHSA playoffs, Geneva looking strong
By Bobby Narang With the first round of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) football playoffs in the rear view mirror, the action will heat up this weekend. The first round of the playoffs is often a unique mix of mainly blowouts combined with a few surprises. The eight-class system
Aurora pop-up drive-thru pantry serves 80 families
Rain didn’t dampen a drive-thru, pop-up food distribution in Aurora Sunday, Nov. 3. In cooperation with Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, the event was sponsored by New Hope Advent Christian Church of Aurora in the Temple B’nai Israel parking lot. New Hope board chair, Char Dillon said, “We gave out
Good things come to an end for Illinois coach Bielema
By Woodrow Carroll Going into last Saturday’s Minnesota at Illinois’ football game, Illinois head coach, Brett Bielema, had a 10-0 lifetime record against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Seven of those victories were from when Bielema was the Wisconsin coach and the final three were a product of Bielema’s last three
Celebrating departed: Aurora church marks All Saints’ Day
Departed members and friends of Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora were remembered Sunday, Nov. 2. The church celebrated annual All Saints’ Day by lighting candles, sharing in communion and sharing photos or other memorabilia on a display board. A bell chimed as Reverend Tammy Scott, pastor, read the names
Plano American Legion children’s Halloween party
The Plano American Legion Auxiliary Post #395 was host to a children’s Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Plano American Legion.
College football: Aurora University vs. Benedictine
Aurora University defensive back, Quintarius Davis, runs 45 yards for a touchdown after a first-quarter interception against Benedictine University Saturday, Nov. 2.
High School football playoffs: Oswego vs. Waubonsie Valley
Oswego High School’s, Dekker Zelensek, runs the ball against Waubonsie Valley Friday, Nov. 1.
Select high school football playoffs: Second round schedule; first round results
ScheduleClass 8AGame 17: #1 Lincoln-Way East at #17 Minooka, Fri., Nov. 8, 6 p.m.Game 18: #9 Stevenson at #8 Glenbard East, Fri., Nov. 8, 7 p.m.Game 19: #4 West Aurora at #20 Maine South, Sat., Nov. 9, 1 p.m.Game 20: #12 Loyola Academy at #5 Chicago Marist, Sat., Nov. 9,
Little Ten soccer coaches’ all-conference soccer team
The Little Ten Conference soccer coaches have recognized the following players as all-conference selections for the 2024 season.*Unanimous selectionSomonauk-Leland-Newark Coop*Jackson Brockway (Jr…D)Silas Johnson (Sr…D)Austin Todd (Sr…F)Tristan Garcia (So…D)Hinckley-Big Rock*Alex Casanas (Jr…GK)*Jacob Orin (Jr…D)*Sawyer Smith (Jr…MF/F)Luke Badal (Jr…D)Indian Creek*Tyler Bogle (Sr…F)—Repeat Unanimous SelectionJacob Coulter (Sr…GK)—Repeat SelectionCayden Gaston (Sr…D)Isaac Willis (So…D)IMSA*Axel Aguilar
Aurora Veterans Day Parade, speaker POW Jessica Lynch
The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme, Honoring the Heroes Among Us, the 2024 Aurora Veterans Day Parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov.
Free Celebration of Unity Dinner, all Military Veterans
Community Advocacy Awareness Network (CAAN) will be host to the Annual Celebration of Unity Dinner Sunday Nov. 24, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Prisco Center, 150 W Illinois Avenue, Aurora. The event is free and open to the public. The buffet style meal will include drinks and desserts. We
Navy League meeting, election integrity, Nov. 19
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, Nov. 19, dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner afterward. The cost is $25 all-inclusive
Veterans Luncheon at Plano Church Nov. 11
Veterans and their families including active military in the Plano area are welcome to come to a soup, sandwich, and dessert luncheon at the Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano. There will be soup, sandwiches, breads, and desserts at the luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
DeKalb veterans vigil, blood drive
DeKalb County Courthouse 24 Hour Veterans Vigil will start at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, and end at 3 p.m.. Saturday. An opening ceremony will start at 2:30 p.m. Friday, before the 24 vigil begins. There will be 24 guard watches of one hour each. Any veteran that wishes to
Oswego museum, Remembering Our Veterans
Honor Oswego’s veterans from the Civil War through the 21st Century by visiting the Little White School Museum annual “Remembering our Veterans” special exhibit at the museum, 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk), just two blocks from historic downtown Oswego. It will be the 18th year the museum has been
Chapel on the Green in Yorkville Veterans Day event, November 10
Chapel on the Green in Yorkville is planning its annual Veterans Day event to be held Sunday, Nov. 10. Area veterans will talk about their experiences in the military. Those who served at any time in any branch of the service are welcome to speak at the program. Those who
Fundraiser for Operation Warrior Wishes
Open to the public! Sunday, Nov. 10, noon to 3 p.m. Amvets Post 103, 1194 Jericho Road. Door prizes, strip cards, jersey raffle, 50/50 raffle. Food available from Duralima Taco Truck.
A Focus on History: November 7 through November 13
November 7 U.S. president Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected to an unprecedented fourth term in office. FDR remains the only president to have served more than two terms. – 1944. November 8 U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt announces plans for the Civil Works Administration to create four million additional jobs