April 29, 2025Dear editor; Under the guise of a conveniently focused concern for antisemitism on our nation’s college campuses, the Donald Trump administration is attempting to impose its own political views and distorted realities on what has been for centuries the bastion of free thinking and independent research, our academic
May 1, 2025Dear editor; The Executive Order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” was signed March 27, targeting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) for promoting an alleged “improper ideology.” This order threatens not only the ability of institutions to engage with the
By Ricky Rieckert(Part 8) As we begin this week with Aurora’s social clubs, let us take a moment to remember our fallen heroes of our Armed Service clubs and those who have passed from the many social, nationality, and service clubs from this great City of Aurora, as Memorial Day
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their May membership meeting Wednesday, May 14, 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
The Saturday Morning Batavia Farmers’ Market will return May 17, for its 30th outdoor season. It will occur every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through October 25 on North River Street. With approximately 60 vendors each week, the Saturday Market offers an expansive selection of locally grown produce, farm-raised
The Batavia Lions Club will hold their most colorful fundraiser of the year Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. This year marks the 43rd annual plant day for the service organization. Locally grown hanging baskets will be available for $30 each and would make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift.
The streets of downtown St. Charles will come alive with color and community spirit at the annual Paint the Riverside event Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the intersection of Walnut and Riverside Avenues. This event is sponsored by the St. Charles Arts Council. This free public
The City of Aurora’s annual Memorial Day Parade will step-off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, in downtown Aurora! The Parade will begin at the intersection of Benton Street and River Street;March east on Benton Street to Broadway (Rt. 25);March north on Broadway (Rt. 25) to Downer Place;March west on
In partnership with Oswego Honors Veterans, the Village of Oswego is honored to host the Illinois Fallen Wall, a powerful tribute honoring the memory of Illinois military service members who were killed in action since September 11, 2001. The wall will be on public display in the Village Hall lobby
Try knocking on the door of Opportunity;She’s almost always in—as nice as nice can be.She can be disconcerting, seems to never blink,But she expects the same from you—to make you think.Then, often, when she speaks, it’s hard to hear her though;And that’s when she’ll be saying what you need to
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Aurora Public Library Foundation (APLF), and the celebration is well underway. In honor of this milestone, the Foundation is hosting a series of events designed to bring people together in support of the Aurora Public Library District. From heartfelt gatherings to creative
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, May 20, dinner meeting at the private room in the north side of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner afterward. The
Local author, speaker, and leadership coach Marianne Renner released her newest book, “Self-Talk: 10 Stories You Tell Yourself that Hold you Back… and How to Overcome Them” in which she openly shares how she overcame decades of depression and addiction. “This is a book I’ve been writing for many years,”
By Bobby Narang The Downers Grove North High School baseball team is aiming to add another historic milestone this week. The Trojans (19-5 and 9-3 West Suburban Silver) are one win shy of the 20-win mark, a level usually associated with a memorable season. After winning a combined 62 games
By Woodrow Carroll When the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros, four straight games in the 2005 World Series, it ended 88 years of no championship frustration for the White Sox franchise. The 1917 championship featured the White Sox against the New York Giants, which the Pale Hose won,
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Würth 400 Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 4. Joey Logano, who took the lead in the last two laps, won the race. In second place was Ross Chastain, Ryan Blaney third, Kyle Larson fourth, and Eric Jones fifth. The pole position
Aurora Lions Club members held youth vision screenings Saturday, May 3 at Aurora Ward 9 alderman Edward J. Bugg’s 13th annual “Clean-Up the Streets Day.”
The St. Charles Arts Council proudly presents Kaleidoscope of Color, a dynamic gallery exhibit featuring the work of 49 talented artists from across Illinois — all centered around one dazzling theme: COLOR through July 6 at SCAC Gallery – Arts Resource Center (ARC), 121 N. 2nd Street, Suite H, St.
Reverend Tammy Scott, left, leads prayers Thursday, May 1 in the peace garden at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
