Who is that coming down the stair,Tip-toeing softly to my chair,Clad in pajamas, pink and bright,Coming to kiss her Dad good night.Littlest angel in disguise,Trying to take me by surprise,Breathless with laughter, pert and smart,Welcoming love with all her heart.The final rush and delighted squeal,The living proof that love is
Are you part of a book club and looking for an easier way to get everyone on the same page—literally? Look no further than the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) Book Discussion sets! Designed to simplify the logistics of book club planning, these sets offer a variety of engaging titles
The Batavia Public Library is offering a special challenge to patrons this winter: Winter Challenge. Winter Challenge is a reading and activity club through the Batavia Public Library that qualifies participants to win prizes. Previously called Winter Library Club, Winter Challenge began December 16, and will end Friday, Jan. 31.
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. 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. •Read with Paws, Saturday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m.. Children can come
By Bobby Narang Former Aurora Christian High School star quarterback, Ethan Hampton, made headlines for the second time this season. After leading Northern Illinois University to an thrilling upset victory over Notre Dame in September, Hampton shocked several people in the college football world by transferring to Illinois in late
By Woodrow Carroll A quick glance at the four teams left in the hunt for college football’s National Championship quickly tells us we are certainly looking at the game’s blue bloods. Each of the final four teams left in the running, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, and Texas, has
Thursday, Jan. 9Chicago Catholic League crossoverLeo at St. Francis, 7:30Non-conferenceIslamic Foundation at Yorkville Christian, 7 Friday, Jan. 10Chicago Catholic League BlueBrother Rice at De La Salle, 6:30DePaul at Loyola, 6:30Mount Carmel at St. Ignatius, 7Chicago Catholic League WhiteIC Catholic at Providence, 7Marmion at Aurora Central, 7St. Francis at Montini, 7DuKaneBatavia
Joliet Catholic High School’s Max Lewis (24) looks to pass, guarded by Immaculate Conception’s Justin Hall (3) in the Jeremy Izzo Shootout first round at Aurora Central Catholic Saturday, Jan. 4.
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Liam Schwartz (22), left, and Ben Bohr (15), defend against Nazareth Academy’s Rasim Johnson (12) in the final game of Aurora Central Jeremy Izzo Shootout in Aurora Saturday, Jan. 4.
Aurora University’s, Joevonn McCottry, drives to the basket defended by Monmouth College’s Jordan Hill Monday, Jan. 6.
Balloons drop in a noon countdown at the Fox Valley Park District’s annual New Year’s Eve Bash Tuesday, Dec. 31 at Vaughn Recreation Center in Aurora.
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora were seeing stars Sunday, Jan.5. In a second annual celebration of Epiphany, when three kings followed a star to bring gifts to the Christ child, Wesley members and friends were invited to select a star from 80 wooden stars in a collection
Aurora’s Santori Public Library celebrated Three Kings Day with food, photos, crafts, face-painting and gifts from the kings Sunday, Jan. 5. The 10th annual Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos (three wisemen) attracted more than 200 attendees to the event held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Shake off the winter chill and join the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for the debut of Polar-Palooza, a family-friendly winter festival designed to celebrate nature, community and our centennial anniversary, Join us from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean Street,
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, will continue its Wednesday Night Gathering series with two events in January. Gatherings coordinator Michelle Curiel, Wesley children and family director, said events including a free dinner followed by a family activity will be held from 6 p.m. to 8
All Fox River Valley students in grades K-12 are encouraged to submit their artwork for consideration for the St. Charles Arts Council (SCAC) annual Student Art Show. The deadline to submit is Friday, March 14. There is no entry fee to participate, and any medium except videos will be considered.
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Charles Coddington should be embarrassed by his latest article (January 2), but is too ignorant to know where he went wrong. “Spongy,” Coddington doesn’t soak up information well! So this article is an attempt to set him on the right path. “The Chas,” as Coddington refers
By John & Nisha Whitehead We have become a nation adrift in a sea of government overreach, abuse and corruption. The following is a sobering account of the challenges we faced in 2024, which were marked by the government’s never-ending power grabs and relentless assaults on our civil liberties. The
January 9 Southern Tenant Farmers’ Union leads Missouri Highway sit-down of 1,700 families. They were evicted from their homes so landowners wouldn’t have to share government crop subsidy payments with them. – 1939. Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs unveils the iPhone, a touchscreen mobile phone with an iPod, camera, and
