Check out the free Plano Food Pantry. Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs, and more at the free Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Oct. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, I am going to finish up last week’s story of me working at The Blue Lantern Restaurant, where I started working in the summer of 1974. My favorite waitress to work with was Pam, she was Chinese, gorgeous, friendly, and always gave me pointers. One
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) has awarded $300,000 in grant funding to local organizations working to prevent opioid overdoses, expand access to treatment, and support recovery services across the community. The funding supports a range of innovative programs designed to save lives and strengthen the safety net for individuals
From the vault: July 18, 2022 (revised): He has quartered large bodies of troops among us. He has protected them…from punishment for any murders which they should commit on the inhabitants of these States. The above are two of the reasons inscribed in the Declaration of Independence that the United
The peninsula that makes up the southwest shoreline of Lake Gregory provides staff at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, an annual measuring stick when varieties of maple, oak and birch trees begin their green-to-gold transformation. And cooler-weather color at Blackberry means it’s time for Pumpkin Weekends, the annual
Step into the magic and mystery at Witches Night Out Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Batavia. Last year, hundreds of witches were in the downtown to enjoy this fun and festive evening. Start the night with a Dance of Witches performance by the Batavia
Ingredients2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese1/2 cup colby cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add
Today, some primeval mentality persists;Perhaps with some sophistication, it exists.The most successful hunter-gatherers stood tall,And soon would find that they were ruling over all.What this high status did for egos was not taught;Some good, some bad, some praiseworthy, some not.But this had far-reaching effect on everything;Eventually fomenting gains for queen
Picture this: You’re standing in front of a bookshelf (or scrolling endlessly through Goodreads), sighing because you just finished a great book and now you have no idea what to read next. Do you risk another mystery that might fizzle out or reread that comfort romance for the fourth time?
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in October. 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. •Y115 Read Aloud Pajama Party (Zoom), Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:45 p.m..
By Bobby Narang Hinsdale Central High School heads into a key Week 7 football game against Glenbard West with some momentum. The Hinsdale Central Red Devils entered the season with some question marks, especially on the defensive line. But six weeks into the season, the Red Devils (4-2, 1-2) are
By Woodrow Carroll With a 43-27 victory at Purdue Saturday, Oct. 4, the University of Illinois football team upped its record to 5-1. In fact, if you go back to the finish of last season, the Fighting Illini have emerged victorious in nine of their last 10 outings. Of course
Friday, Oct. 10Chicagoland Christian*Chicago Hope Academy at St. Edward, 7 p.m.Wheaton Academy at McNamara, 7 p.m.Aurora Christian) at Chicago Christian, 7:15 p.m.DuKaneWheaton North at Batavia, 7 p.m.Geneva at Glenbard North, 7 p.m.St. Charles East at Lake Park, 7 p.m.St. Charles North at Wheaton Warrenville S. 7 p.m.Fox Valley*Dundee-Crown at Jacobs,
Saturday, Oct. 11Ohio State at Illinois, 11 a.m., FOXNorthwestern at Penn State, 2:30 p.m., FS1Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan, noon, ESPN+NC State at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m., PeacockRockford University at Aurora University, 1 p.m.Millikin University at North Central College, 6 p.m.Western Illinois at UT Martin, 2 p.m., ESPN+Gardner-Webb at Eastern
Calling Aurora police for help? Officers may show up with a social worker. The department’s co-response initiative was outlined by APD officials during the Aurora Lions Club membership meeting at Eola Taphouse in Aurora. Bridget Damschen, APD social work coordinator and Sgt. Scott Carter, Crisis Intervention Unit coordinator, spoke on
Seth Groom, left, and his mother, Kim Groom, show off a tire found during the Fox Valley Park District’s Fall Day of Service, Community Clean-up Day, October 4.
Students perform Flamenco-style dances in pregame entertainment at the East Aurora-Bartlett football game Friday, Oct. 3 at Aurora.
City of Aurora employees pitched in Saturday, Oct. 4 on the Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley’s project at 1921 Jericho Road in Aurora. According to a Facebook post from mayor John Laesch, aldermen Will White and Keith Larson were among city volunteers who helped Habitat staffers and other
East Aurora High School quarterback Joe Becker (1) passes against Bartlett Friday, Oct. 3.
