Aurora Historical Society will hold a Burlington Railroad 175th anniversary banquet program from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission by July 16 is $75 for AHS members, $85 for nonmembers; after July 16, admission
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 13 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
If you lace up your walking shoes you can help raise funds to help Anderson Humane! Whether you walk or run our 5K, this event is a great way to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Join us at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 along the
Loaves & Fishes Community Services is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members: Michael Mitchem, Alex Pope, Dr. Amy Stoeffler, and Karen Wells. Michael Mitchem has been in the food industry all of his career and serves as the general manager of Cargill North America’s Protein Distribution
From emergencies to long-term cleanups, Paul Ruesch has seen it all. Ruesch, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 on-scene coordinator, recounted some of his adventures when he addressed the Aurora Navy League Council 247 audience at Riverview Diner in Montgomery. Region 5 includes Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
Waubonsee Community College’s women’s basketball head coach Jim Williams has announced that TJ Hodges will be joining his coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-2025 season as the Chiefs’ Assistant Coach. Hodges will assist with Waubonsee’s recruiting, player development, practice plans and game strategy. He coached for five years at Parkland
By John & Nisha Whitehead No matter what carefully crafted sound bites and political spin get trotted out by Joe Biden and Donald Trump in advance of the 2024 presidential election, you can rest assured that none of the problems that continue to undermine our freedoms will be addressed in
July 4 In Philadelphia, Pa., the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of the United States of America from Great Britain and its king. The declaration came 442 days after the first volleys of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday, June 25, to create a new cabinet-level State agency dedicated to early childhood education and development. The new Department of Early Childhood, which will become operational in July 2026, will take over programs currently housed across three State agencies,
Independence Day this year provides 248 years since the historic and significant signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. At the time, the gathering to declare a colonial development separate from the anchor, the original nation, England, was a new twist, new development. The older European nations offered strength,
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented awards and street signs at the June 25 Aurora City Council meeting in honor of Aurora track athletes Patrick Hilby from Aurora Central High School, and Kewon Marshall from West Aurora High School. Hilby is the National Champion in the 800
Sunday, June 23Dear editor; As many of you are floundering over who to vote for, Joe Biden or Donald Trump, I say choose what to vote for, democracy or fascism. As a child, the poem “If”, plaque hung on the wall of our kitchen. I spent a lot of time
June 22, 2024Dear editor; Some thoughts on upholding a useful idiot. After Donald Trump took office in January 2017, he wasted no time getting Americans accustomed to his lies. He claimed, “It was the largest crowd ever!” at his presidential inauguration then he shamed White House chief of staff, Reince
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their second annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” golf outing, Friday, June 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start, in 90 degree-plus temperatures. Morning radio host,
Plano American Legion Post #395 will be host to its first family fun picnic, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. Burgers, hot dogs, table service, children’s games, bounce house, bags for the adults, will be provided. Please bring a dish to share
Fox Valley Orchestra will open a three-concert “Summer Pops” series on Sunday, June 30. Themed “FVO Goes West,” the inaugural concert is at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. Selections will celebrate America’s great westward expansion with music of pioneers, cowboys and fearless
Fox Valley Brass Band director Victor Anderson reacts to audience applause after leading the 40-piece band in a free concert Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
By Ricky Rieckert This week, I’m taking you west on East New York Street in remembrances of Aurora to Broadway, from my old homestead. But first, I wanted to tell you about, Harold O’Brien, who lived across the street from me. When we were 7 and 8 years old, we
Suburban Chicago Norwegian-Americans from Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472 marched in Sunday’s Swedish Days Grand Parade in Geneva.
Ingredients1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1/2 green bell pepper, diced1/2 onion, minced3 cloves garlic, minced1 egg1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce2/3 cup bread crumbs Directions1. If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of
