Month: April 2025

Sports

Downers Grove North baseball still strong in 2025

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By Bobby Narang Despite losing several big-time, program-building players from last season’s team, Downers Grove North High School is among the best baseball teams in the area. The Trojans (11-1 and 3-0 West Suburban Silver) opened up a three-game conference series against Proviso West, looking to gain some momentum heading...

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Names in 1950s worth recalling: Lane, Dressen, Parker

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By Woodrow Carroll Frank Lane, Charlie Dressen, and Buddy Parker. Three names from the sporting world that were often mentioned in the 1950s. Each one a study in how not to operate when things were in your favor. At least for the moment! First up we have Frank Lane. Lane...

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Cleaning up Edgelawn: Aurora University student-athletes pitch in

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Edgelawn Drive from Jericho Road to Prairie Street in Aurora got a makeover April 10. Celebrating NCAA Division 3 Week, about 25 Aurora University male and female Spartan athletes cleared the Edgelawn roadway of debris. The annual service project was coordinated by Morgan Stenson, assistant athletic director and Christina Bonaparte,...

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Art deco housewares from 1930s at Aurora main library

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Art deco metal housewares dating to the 1930s are showcased in the Aurora main library’s new exhibit. The display on the third floor of Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora, runs through June. Admission and parking are free. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m....

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Charity Community Events

Fill the Carts this spring to support the Kendall Food Pantry

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Kendall County Community Food Pantry (KCCFP) invites you to their premier event of the year, the Fill The Carts Gala, to be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at BrighterDaze Farm, 10978 Crimmin Road, in Newark, Ill.. It is sure to be an unforgettable evening filled...

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Community Events

Three Fires Council to honor Aurora everyday heroes May 1

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Scouting America, Three Fires Council is scheduled to host its annual Aurora Everyday Heroes event Thursday, May 1 at the Prisco Center, 150 W Illinois Avenue, Aurora. This event serves to celebrate and honor heroes in the community who have made a positive impact on those around them. This year’s...

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Community Crime Events

Kane County Circuit Clerk annual expungement clinic May 3

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Theresa Barreiro, Kane County circuit clerk; Jamie Mosser Kane County States attorney, State representative Barbara Hernandez; Kane County Law Library; and volunteers, will be host to their annual Expungement Clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora. Theresa Barreiro,...

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Events

Fly-Fishing Heritage exhibit in St. Charles

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Forest Preserve District of Kane County will celebrate its 100th anniversary with an exhibit chronicling the sport and art of fly-fishing. “Time Flies: A Centennial Celebration” exhibit will be offered through June 8, at Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles. It traces the evolution of fly-fishing during...

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Environment Events

Electronics/Textile Recycling in Wheaton

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Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 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...

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Pet of the Week: Rusty: Perfect dog for the family

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Rusty is a male mutt, who is three years old. Meet Rusty, the ultimate companion dog! The lovable dog adores humans and children, greeting everyone with a wagging tail and a happy heart. Rusty is always excited to meet new friends, human or dog, and is not shy about making...

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Government Opinion

A financial coup: Manufactured crises to seize power

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By John & Nisha Whitehead What we’re witnessing is the calculated use of emergency powers to concentrate power in the hands of the president, enrich the Deep State, and dismantle what remains of economic and constitutional safeguards. Nearly 250 years after our nation’s founders rebelled over abused property rights, Americans...

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History

A Focus on History: April 17 through April 23

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April 17 Heavy eruptions of the Tambora volcano in Indonesia are letting up by this day in 1815. The volcano, which began rumbling April 5, killed almost 100,000 persons directly and indirectly. The eruption was the largest ever recorded and its effects were noted throughout the world. – 1815. The...

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Government

House passes legislation: Abortion protection, plan to ease college admissions, much more

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By Ben Szalinski and Jade AubreyCapitol New Illinois The Illinois House took its first step Monday in passing legislation responding to proposed actions by the Donald Trump administration. The House voted 67-39 to advance House Bill 3637, which would put new protections in State law to safeguard health care licenses...

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Tens of thousands of Illinoisans protest Trump/Musk agenda

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By Sonya DymovaMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com Tens of thousands of Illinoisans across the state took to the streets Saturday to protest president Donald Trump’s and billionaire Elon Musk’s government downsizing, foreign policy choices, and actions on the economy, immigration, and human rights. The protests spanned more than 30 cities in...

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Charity Community

Aurora University Day of Generosity

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Aurora University students, faculty, and staff members assembled 42 fleece blankets for charities Thursday. In a noon-hour project, about 100 campus community volunteers cut and tied blankets to be donated to World Relief and Oaken Acres Wildlife Center in Sycamore. The effort in the university banquet hall was among a...

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