Year: 2024

Food

Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Cupcakes

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Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup butter, room temperature1 cup white sugar1 cup packed brown sugar4 eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree...

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Poetry

Poem: Our Real Thanksgiving

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What validates Thanksgiving in your mind;I mean, it’s innate value, so consigned?For how you look at it denotes its worth;Perhaps conscripting knowledge of its birth.May I suggest, however, my own view,Where our Thanksgiving is observed anew.For had it not been for the most devout,This holiday would not have come about.But...

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Magic Show at Aurora Library November 27

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Next week many kids will be off school for Fall Break, making it the perfect time for family activities! The Aurora Public Library District has a great option: Magic with Gary Kantor, a family-friendly event Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Santori Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora....

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Varied youth events at Yorkville Library in December

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The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in December. 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 AdventureThe Escape Adventure will be available in the month...

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Montgomery Holiday Decorating contest, due Dec. 8

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The Montgomery Beautification Committee will be host to its annual Holiday Decorations Contest to recognize homes and businesses for outstanding Holiday decorations that contribute to making “Montgomery Merry & Bright.” Registration is now open for the contest, which kicks off the holiday season in the Village. Residents can nominate their...

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Sports

High school football playoffs, two weeks left

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By Bobby Narang The second-to-last week of high school football is shaping up to be a memorable weekend. The eight-class system is down to 32 teams, heading into the semifinals in each class this weekend. In Class 4A, Montini (10-2) is one of the headline teams in the coverage area,...

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College football season nearing end, bowl invites soon

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By Woodrow Carroll September 7, Northern Illinois shocked Notre Dame with a 16-14 victory, in a game that made national news. At the time, the Fighting Irish were ranked No. 5 in the polls. As you might imagine, Notre Dame took a beating in the polls after that upset loss....

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Aurora University football team, Division III playoffs

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Aurora University’s (AU) football Spartans are headed to the NCAA Division III football championship playoffs for the ninth time in program history and fifth consecutive season the NCAA has held a playoff. During the NCAA D-3 selection show Sunday, the Spartans received a Pool A berth as they finished the...

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High school football playoffs: Semifinal schedule; quarterfinal results

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Schedule Class 8AGame 29: Loyola Academy (10-2) at Lincoln-Way East (12-0), Sat., Nov. 23, 6 p.m.Game 30: York (10-2) at Naperville Central (11-1), Sat., Nov. 23, 6 p.m.Class 7AGame 29: Batavia (11-1) at Lincoln-Way Central (9-3), Sat., Nov. 23, 5 p.m.Game 30: Chicago Mt. Carmel (9-3) at Chicago St. Rita...

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Aurora volunteers assemble 128 sandwiches for community

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Volunteers at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora made 128 sandwiches for hungry individuals in our area Saturday, Nov. 9. Let’s Go Fellowship, a church adult group, sponsored the project in a meeting at the church. Twenty-four volunteers made turkey and cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that were...

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Plano Methodist Church and Plano American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Day Luncheon

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Plano Methodist Church and Plano American Legion Auxiliary honored our veterans and their families with a Veterans Day Luncheon November 11 at the Plano Methodist Church.

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Aurora University president named Notable Latino Leader

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Aurora University president Susana Rivera-Mills, Ph.D. has been included in Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Latino Leaders feature. John D. Ammons, Aurora board of trustees chair, made the announcement in an email to alumni. He said, “Crain’s Chicago Business, a leading regional publication known for its in-depth news and analysis, annually...

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Fox Valley Brass Band concert “Peace, Light and Joy!” Dec. 7

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Fox Valley Brass Band continues its 2024 concert series with “Peace, Light and Joy!” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora. Victor Anderson will direct the 31-member band in familiar carols and holiday favorites. Featured will be the music of...

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Oswego museum exhibit: Remembering Our Veterans

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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. This is the 18th year the museum has hosted the...

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Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship Nov. 24

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InterFaith Aurora will present its 16th annual “Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship” at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m.. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Representatives of 17 congregations will present songs and reflections from diverse...

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Kane County bird watching walks

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The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will be host to a winter series of engaging bird watching walks, where participants can enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons while discovering the diverse birdlife inhabiting our forest preserves. Led by a Forest Preserve District naturalist, these walks will cover essential...

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Christmas decoration sale at Plano Church

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Christmas decorations will be for sale at Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street, Plano, Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Choose from a large variety of Christmas decorations: Snowmen, Santas, ornaments, and lights. Donations will be accepted. For more information please call the church office on...

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Charity Events

Aurora Lions to ring bells Nov. 23

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Aurora Lions Club members will ring handbells for the Salvation Army Saturday, Nov. 23.Approximately 18 Aurora Lions will ring bells for SA’s Red Kettle campaign from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, outside Jewel-Osco, 1952 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora. Aurora SA Corps Major Joaquin Rangel said the...

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Open Roads Collecting Diapers

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Open Roads ABATE is collecting baby diapers and adult disposable underwear during the month of November. Containers to drop donations off are at Ivana’s, 12 W. Main Street, Plano; Cooper’s Home Furnishings, 112 W. Main Street, Plano; Heartland Bank, 200 E. Church Street, Sandwich; and Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game...

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