December 7, ’41: Pearl Harbor Day!But most of you were not alive then, or too young,To recognize its impact then, in any way;But that day must not be allowed to fade, unsung,Because of passing time, advancing years or not,For in and of that day this nation came alive;And you now
It’s easy to overlook just how much money the library can help you save. At the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), we are continually working to reduce everyday costs for individuals and families and increase our overall value to Aurora. You see this through the collections we maintain, the services
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in December. 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. 4-H Science Explorers, Monday, Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m. (ages 6-8);
1st Place Chiropractic 1750 E. Main St., Suite 140, in St. Charles will host a holiday food drive in partnership with Salvation Army, December 8 through 13. The goal is to collect more than a ton (2,000 pounds) of food. To help meet the goal 1st Place Chiropractic is committed
Some of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora members pose for a photo after helping sort holiday food at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry November 21.
By Bobby Narang Right before a snowstorm snarled the second day of the IHSA State championship football games, Montini started the flurry of points Friday, Nov. 28. The Montini Broncos, last year’s Class 3A State champions, added to the program’s growing trophy case with Class 4A victory over Rochester. It
Class 8AWednesday, Dec. 3Chicago Mt Carmel 20, Oswego 3 Class 7AWednesday, Dec. 3Brother Rice 16, St. Rita 0 Class 6ATuesday, Dec. 2Fenwick 38, East St Louis, 28 Class 5ATuesday, Dec. 2St. Francis 39, Providence 35 Class 4AFriday, Nov. 28Montini 47, Rochester 33 Class 3AFriday, Nov. 28Byron 56, Tolono Unity 50
Thursday, Dec. 4Non-conferenceNazareth at Wheaton Academy, 7:30 Friday, Dec. 5Catholic League – Blue*St. Francis at Mount Carmel, 7Catholic League – White*Montini at IC Catholic, 6:30Providence at Marmion, 7Providence-St. Mel at Aurora Central, 7DuKaneGeneva at St. Charles North, 7Glenbard North at Batavia, 7Lake Park at Wheaton North, 7Wheaton-Warr. S. at St.
Thursday, Dec. 4University of Missouri – St. Louis at Lewis University, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5Notre Dame at TCU, 8 p.m., ESPN+ Saturday, Dec. 6Illinois at Tennessee, 7 p.m., FOXOhio State at Northwestern, 1 p.m., BTNNorthern Illinois at Bradley, 7 p.m., ESPN+Arkansas Pine Bluff at DePaul, 8 p.m., truTVPrinceton at
Saturday, Dec. 6NCAA Division III playoffsUniversity of Wisconsin-La Crosse at North Central College, noonNCAA Division I FCS PlayoffsIllinois State at North Dakota State, noonNCAA Division III playoffsWheaton College at DePauw University, 11 a.m., ESPN+ Results Saturday, Nov. 29Illinois 20, Northwestern 13Notre Dame 49, Stanford 20NCAA Division III playoffsNorth Central College
Hannah Scott of Oswego, center, lights an Advent wreath candle November 30 to open the holy season at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
The Kiwanis Club of Aurora learned November 25, about the Lifelong Learning Center at Waubonsee Community College from Ceil Carey.
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Ashley Watter (40) drives against Plainfield Central defenders November 24 in the West Aurora Turkey Tournament.
Oswego High School’s Jordyn Parnell (21) shoots over Aurora Central Catholic’s Annalyse McCarty (11) November 25, in the West Aurora Turkey Tournament.
“Brassy and Bright,” a Fox Valley Brass Band holiday concert, is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, hosted by Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St., Aurora. Victor Anderson returns to direct the 31-member band in joyful carols and dazzling selections by Stephen Bulla, Andrew Wainwright and more! Tickets,
“Pilgrimage,” an art exhibit by Batavia artist and educator Chris Hodge, is hosted by Marmion Academy’s Dr. Scholl Gallery to Feb. 1 at the school, 1000 Butterfield Rd. in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are. Opening with a reception Sunday, Nov. 30, the exhibit showcases spiritual-themed works
The Aurora Historical Society’s historic Tanner House Museum is now festively decorated for the holiday season and ready for guests. Every room in the 1857 home is decked out in seasonal finery. Most rooms have a Christmas tree, including the formal parlor, which boasts a 12-foot tree. The house will
The Joliet Buccaneers Adult Amateur Football Team is having an open team meeting to the public at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Joliet Public Library 150 N Ottawa Street, Joliet. This meeting is an informational structured meeting. All players 18 years an older are encouraged to come out
By John & Nisha Whitehead “Hold on, my friends, to the Constitution and to the Republic for which it stands…for if the American Constitution should fail, there will be anarchy throughout the world.”—Daniel Webster We find ourselves approaching that time of year when, as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln proclaimed,
