A diverse group of 36 socially conscious and activist women will be inducted into the, Aurora IL Metropolitan Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.. This historic event, to be held at the Sheraton Lisle Hotel, 3000 Warrenville Rd., Lisle, Saturday, Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to
Halloween party, Trunk or Treat An annual Halloween party and Trunk or Treat celebration will be held by New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, Sunday, Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to noon, in the church parking lot. Youth of all ages are invited to attend the
Ingredients1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed1 cup apple cider4 pounds Macintosh apples – peeled, cored and chopped3/4 cup dark brown sugar1/2 cup apple brandy (apple cider can be a substitute)1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Directions1. In a large
No matter how you came to see them, brooding round their pot,Their stark black garbs identical, down to the common stitch,You realize that this Halloween is different, like as not,And tremble knowing that you cannot tell which witch is which.But you don’t have to worry, and you know it, plain
Do you have an unconventional hobby? Something that fascinates you but makes others scratch their heads? For Will Quam, that passion comes in a size 194 × 92 × 57 mm and chances are you encounter thousands of them every single day. If the title didn’t give it away, I’m
The Aurora Police Department has launched a new initiative to strengthen connections with the city’s senior population and protect senior residents from crimes and scams. The Senior Safety & Resources Unit, developed through the Community Oriented Policing (COP) Division, assigns specially trained officers to each patrol area to provide direct
By Bobby Narang Glenbard East High School senior defensive end Sam Walton had to win over his toughest critic in his first season playing football. Walton, a two-year starter who is an integral player for the Rams, is planning to play in college. At 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, Walton is
By Woodrow Carroll While few are predicting a major breakthrough for the Northwestern football program, one has to admit that the Wildcats have performed better than expected by most to this point. With a 19-0 road victory at Purdue last Saturday, Northwestern upped its season record to 5-2. Five victories
Thursday, Oct. 23Southwest Valley BlueSandburg at Lincoln-Way East, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24CCL/ESCC GreenSt. Francis at Nazareth, 7:30 p.m.St. Rita at IC Catholic, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC Orange*Providence at Joliet Catholic, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC PurpleBenet at DePaul, 7 p.m.CCL/ESCC RedLeo at Marmion, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC White*Montini at St. Laurence, 7:30 p.m.Chicagoland ChristianChicago Christian at
World SeriesFriday, Oct. 24Game 1: L.A. Dodgers at Toronto, 7 p.m., FOXSaturday, Oct. 25Game 2: L.A. Dodgers at Toronto, 7 p.m., FOXMonday, Oct. 27Game 3: Toronto at L.A. Dodgers, 7 p.m., FOXTuesday, Oct. 28Game 4: Toronto at L.A. Dodgers, 7 p.m., FOXWednesday, Oct. 29*Game 5: Toronto at L.A. Dodgers, 7
Thursday, Oct. 23Saint Louis at Bradley University, 7 p.m. (exhibition) Friday, Oct. 24DePaul at Notre Dame, 6 p.m., TBD (exhibition) Saturday, Oct. 25Lake Forest College at Aurora University, 4 p.m. (exhibition) Sunday, Oct. 26Northwestern at Iowa State, noon, ESPN+ (exhibition) Tuesday, Oct. 28Quincy at Northern Illinois, 7 p.m. (exhibition)St. Francis
Saturday, Oct. 25Illinois at Washington, 2:30 p.m., BTNNorthwestern at Nebraska, 11 a.m. FS1Ball State at Northern Illinois, 2:30 p.m., ESPN+Augustana College at North Central College, 1 p.m.Western Illinois at Tennessee State, 1:30 p.m., ESPN+Eastern Illinois at Charleston Southern, 1 p.m., ESPN+Illinois State at South Dakota, 1 p.m., ESPN+Lakeland at Benedictine
Aurora University’s T.J. Ramsey (4) runs the ball under pressure from Concordia University Wisconsin defenders October 18.
Yorkville High School’s Joel Castillo reaches for the ball under close coverage from a Plainfield North defender October 17.
Gosh are we lucky. This past weekend, my husband, Max, and I supported eight local businesses and took in some local art. There’s often so much to do in the Fox Valley area that we have to pick and choose as it’s impossible to do everything. This weekend was not
Kiwanis Club of Aurora president Lucas Albright (left) and immediate past president, Dan Ahern, are “coat ready” at the Coats for Kids packing event October 16.
From left, Muriel Covington, Elgin; Nancy Haire, Elgin; Verna Corbin, Aurora; and Mari Curless, Aurora, make holiday greeting cards for veterans October 15.
Shoppers can find many bargains at the fall rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 and from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville. A wide selection of household goods,
Aurora Lions club will hold its annual “Great Pumpkin” Halloween pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. The public is invited to attend in Halloween costumes. Parking is free. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes with sausage, mini
