Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry gives out 600 Easter baskets
Becky Dunnigan, center, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry community impact manager, offers an Easter basket to a child Monday.
Railroad trains and fun run historical
Railroads helped build the United States. There are various centers in northern Illinois for dedication to railroads, including Aurora. The history of Aurora and Burlington Railroad, 175 years, 1849-2024, an exhibit, will run through Saturday, Aug. 17 at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 East Downer Place
Commentary: Illinois Community Colleges empower women
By Teresa Garate As a career advocate for community inclusion and access to critical services such as health care and education, I felt compelled to highlight the work of Illinois Community Colleges across our state that empower women to pursue careers in historically male-dominated industries. March is National Women’s History
Reader’s Commentary: Attack on Wayne’s World biting
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Alliterations aside, “Wayne’s World” Johnson’s article in the March 7 edition of The Voice was, using his word, “tripe.” Wayne sold his soul to an “armchair” psychiatrist, Dr. Gartner, along with 27 other waddling quacks, saying Donald Trump is almost as demented as Biden. Trump wasn’t
Explaining prediabetes and what to do
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley has been receiving inquiries about what is prediabetes, and what should you do about it? Here’s what the American Diabetes Association has to say about prediabetes. “Prediabetes is a condition that comes before diabetes. It means your blood sugar (glucose) levels
Little White School Museum changes topic April 13
Sixty years ago, the Oswego area, still overwhelmingly rural, was in the midst of its first major population growth spurt since the settlement era. Those in attendance can find out what it has been like to live through the community’s profound changes since that time when the Little White School
Just saying: John Birch Society to T. Rump
Musings: •The John Birch Society is back in town! These zombies first crawled out of their graves in the 1960s, preaching what is now called “Christian nationalism.” They believe the time is right to crawl out again and add their two cents’ worth to what the Trumpites – particularly Ms
Elvis & Cash Show at Santori Library April 5
Calling all music lovers! Dust off your blue suede shoes and get ready for a toe-tapping good time as the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) presents the “Elvis & Cash Show” at our First Friday: Turn It Up event Friday, April 5 at the Santori Library. This special evening featuring
Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast April 6
The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6, for the all-you-can-eat annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast. The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 108th year celebration presents
Recipe of the Week: Smothered Meatballs
Ingredients2 pounds lean ground beef1/3 cup diced green bell pepper1/3 cup diced onion2 eggs1 1/2 cups Italian-style dry bread crumbs1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup sour cream1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons red wine Directions1.
Poem: Opinionated Viewpoint
This new commercial bombshell promising this feat,Removing wrinkles from old age—that standard beat.That may sound good, but pardon when I question why;For old age is a privilege, youth cannot apply.Why do away with wrinkles, why the ego-burn?It seems to me that wrinkles are but what you earn.Besides that, they have
Dr. Robert Renteria shares the story of his life at West Aurora High School
Dr. Robert Renteria gives remarks to an audience at West Aurora High School Thursday, March 21.
Benet Academy talented in high school soccer
By Bobby Narang Entering the final week of March, the high school girls soccer season is in full swing. The season kicked off in the second week of March, with the three-class format culminating in the State tournament at North Central College in Naperville, May 20-June 1. O’Fallon is looking
Reverend Sam Park new pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC) in Mt. Prospect
Reverend Sam Park will become pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC) in Mt. Prospect July 1 to fill the vacancy created by the promotion of Rev. Wendy Hardin Hermann to Northern Illinois Conference Prairie Central District superintendent.
MLB Preseason Standings
Cactus League W L PCT GB L.A. Dodgers 14 6 .700 – San Francisco 15 11 .577 2.0 Colorado 16 12 .571 2.0 Milwaukee 16 14 .533 3.0 Chicago Cubs 16 14 .533 3.0 Seattle 14 13 .519 3.5 Cleveland 14 14 .500 4.0 Kansas 13 13 .500 4.0 L.A.
University of Illinois Men’s College Basketball
Tue, Feb. 13vs. Michigan, W 97-68Sat, Feb. 17at Maryland, W 85-80Wed, Feb. 21at Penn State, L 90-89Sat, Feb. 24vs. Iowa, W 95-85Wed, Feb. 28vs. Minnesota, W 105-97Sat, March 2at Wisconsin, W 91-83Tue, March 5vs. Purdue, L 77-71Sun, March 10at Iowa, W 73-61Big Ten TournamentFri, March 15vs. Ohio State, W 77-74Sat,
Northwestern Men’s College Basketball
Wed, Jan. 31at Purdue, L 105-96, otSat, Feb. 3at Minnesota, L 75-66, otWed, Feb. 7vs. Nebraska, W 80-68Sun, Feb. 11vs. Penn State, W 68-63Thu, Feb. 15at Rutgers, L 63-60Sun, Feb. 18at Indiana, W 76-72Thu, Feb. 22vs. Michigan, W 76-62Wed, Feb. 28at Maryland, W 68-61Sat, March 2vs. Iowa, L 87-80Wed, March
Loyola Chicago Men’s College Basketball
Tue, Jan. 30vs. Saint Louis, W 77-62Sun, Feb. 4vs. Davidson, W 76-63Wed, Feb. 7at George Mason, W 85-79Sat, Feb. 10at George Washington, W 81-73Wed, Feb. 14vs. Saint Joseph’s, W 64-59Sun, Feb. 18at Rhode Island, W 77-67Sat, Feb. 24vs. George Mason, W 80-59Tue, Feb. 27at St. Bonaventure, L 79-64Fri, March 1vs.
Late Joe Ruklick offers cheers for Northwestern
Northwestern University men’s basketball can be determined a success the last two seasons with two March Madness NCAA tournament berths. Each season the Wildcats won one game in the tournament and bowed out with a loss in the second game. Success can be relative. Prior to last season Northwestern accomplished
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking for net-zero-energy homes
Tlueka Chism of Aurora, center, flanked by two of her children, helps break ground Saturday, March 23 for her future Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity home.