VNA Health Care, the largest Community Health Center in the Chicago suburbs, celebrated the grand opening of its new clinic at 323 Weston Avenue, in the Bloomhaven Campus in Aurora. The new location continues VNA’s deep, long-standing commitment to the Aurora community and allows VNA to expand its service offerings
Ingredients2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup melted butter1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk2 cups flaked coconut, unsweetened1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips, melted Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix and pat into the bottom of one 9×13 inch
The way people think, and the way that they act,Their habits are ingrained, and that is sheer fact.Despite what the rules say, they won’t accept “No”,”Indignant to think they’re not privileged to know.This usually happens in Clubs or in Guild,Where limited membership have the self-willed.It seems, all too often, they’ll
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is currently showcasing two captivating exhibits that celebrate local and historic art. One features a dazzling display of houseware from the Mid-West Early American Pressed Glass Club of Aurora, honoring the 100th anniversary of the Art Deco movement. The other highlights the life and
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in May. 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. •Escape Room Adventure This Escape Adventure will be available in the
Rosary High School’s National Honor Society was proud to host its second annual “Senior Prom” for the residents of Greenfields living community in Geneva April 15. This year’s standing-room-only event had a Western theme and featured music from the Marmion-Rosary Jazz band. Mr. and Mrs. Bergman were crowned king and
By Bobby Narang The York High School baseball team is looking for another trip to the State tournament this spring. But the Dukes, despite a senior-loaded team, are a vastly different squad this season. The Dukes have finished in fourth place in back-to-back seasons in Class 4A, mainly led by
Forty people enjoyed a train fun run sponsored by Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Saturday, April 12.
By Woodrow Carroll After an 8-1 Opening Day victory over the Los Angeles Angels, fans of the Chicago White Sox started to think that last season’s 41-121 (.253) debacle had been put behind. No, true realists had no illusions about the White Sox suddenly becoming contenders. But, maybe better times
A living flower wreath returned to Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora recently. Continuing a Wesley Easter tradition, the wreath in the church narthex (lobby) was decorated by members before worship. Lynn Burnett and Kathy Breazeale coordinated the display. Reverend Tammy Scott, Wesley lead pastor, said “The wreath helps turn
Alley Art Festival celebrated World Art Day April 15 with an art workshop at Mutual Ground in Aurora. Aurora artist Cherylyn Gnadt guided a dozen participants in making HERO inspiration cards. Mutual Ground is celebrating 50 years and Alley Art Festival is celebrating 15 years, so I met with Mutual
West Aurora High School’s fine arts department will stage “The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 24-26 and a “Tea under the Sea” luncheon with cast members Sunday, April 27. Performances will take place in the school auditorium at 1201 W. New York Street in Aurora. “Little
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda I continue to be amazed how out of touch, ignorant, and downright dishonest Leftist Dems are with the American people. But then the realization hits me, this is the “new normal,” and I shouldn’t be surprised. I should know better than to think anything but malice
Fox Valley Park District will sponsor an Earth Day of Service Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.. Community cleanup locations are Waubonsie Lake park and trail, 998 Kautz Road in Aurora; and Montgomery dam parking lot, 101 Marsch Avenue in Montgomery. All are welcome, including students, families,
The Friends of the Great Western Trails will celebrate 30 years of cleaning trails with the 2025 Annual Trails Cleanup of the Great Western Trails & Illinois Prairie Path Saturday, April 26, at approximately 9 a.m.. Times will be set by the local coordinators. Over the years thousands have joined
Document Shredding and Electronic Recycling Event in Warrenville will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 3, at Bower Elementary School parking lot, 4S241 River Road, Warrenville. Paper shredding is free and most electronic recycling is free, except for microwaves, computer monitors, and TVs, which require a pre-paid
Carol Stream librarian, Paul McDonald, will provide a fun and informative one-hour presentation about electric vehicles from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, April 28, at the Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive, Carol Stream, in the combined meeting room. Registration required at www.cslibrary.org.
By John & Nisha Whitehead It has begun, just as we predicted, justified in the name of national security. Mass roundups. Raids. Indefinite detentions in concentration camps. Martial law. The erosion of habeas corpus protections. The suspension of the Constitution, at least for select segments of the population. A hierarchy
April 24 On Easter Monday in Dublin, the Irish Republican Brotherhood, a secret organization of Irish nationalists led by Patrick Pearse, launches the so-called Easter Rebellion, an armed uprising against British rule. They riot and attack British provincial government headquarters across Dublin and seize the Irish capital’s General Post Office.
