Year: 2025

Diabetes Club members to hear from two AU students aspiring to become medical doctors; members to meet Oct. 8

By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their October membership meeting Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30

LUMENAURA Fest October 10-12

LUMENAURA is the City of Aurora government’s unique annual experience that transforms downtown Aurora into a glowing wonderland of immersive light and sound. Attendees can start at Aurora City Hall, 44 E. Downtown Place and stroll through mesmerizing art displays, interact with artistic soundscapes, and enjoy a magical, family-friendly adventure,

Kifowit responds to Pentagon’s ‘Highest Male Standard’

Illinois State Representative, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and current candidate for Comptroller, Stephanie Kifowit (Oswego – D), responds to the Pentagon’s “Highest Male Standard” proposal. “As the only female Veteran in the General Assembly, I served during a time when women were not allowed to serve in combat roles. Many

Recipe of the Week: Baked Italian Chicken

Ingredients1/4 cup butter1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons minced garlic3 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon dried parsley6 boneless chicken thighs, with skin1 teaspoon dried parsley Directions1. Preheat oven for 375F and lightly grease a baking pan. 2. In a microwave safe bowl, mix the butter, olive

October youth events at Yorkville Public Library

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. •Fort Night, Thursday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m.. Fort building after hours!Kids,

Reader’s Commentary: Coddington’s silence on atrocities, speaks volumes

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda The “Chas,” as Charles Coddington refers to himself (in the third person is a quirkiness that defines him better than any combination of words could ever describe. I’ve only known one other person with this affliction, and he, just as Charles, was full of “it.” But

Nazareth Academy football on track to playoffs

By Bobby Narang Five games into the season, Nazareth Academy football is right on track toward another prolonged playoff journey. The Roadrunners recorded an impressive 48-21 victory at Joliet Catholic September 26 to improve to 4-1 on the season and 1-0 in the CCL/ESCC Green. Despite a new starting quarterback

Select high school football schedule Oct. 3-4; results Sept. 26-27

Friday, Oct. 3CCL/ESCC GreenChicago St. Rita at Nazareth Acad., 7:30 p.m.IC Catholic at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC Orange*Niles Notre Dame at Joliet Cath. Acad., 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC PurpleSt. Viator at Chicago DePaul College Prep, 7 p.m.Chicago St. Patrick at Benet Acad., 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC Red*Marmion Acad. at Chicago Heights Marian, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC

College football schedules and results

Saturday, Oct. 4Illinois at Purdue, 11 a.m., BTNUL Monroe at Northwestern, 2:30 p.m., BTNMiami (Ohio) at Northern Illinois, ESPN+Boise State at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m., NBCAurora University at Lakeland University, 1 p.m.Wheaton College at North Central College, 1 p.m.Western Illinois at Tennessee Tech, noon, ESPN+Tennessee State at Eastern Illinois, 3