By Bobby Narang Despite losing several big-time, program-building players from last season’s team, Downers Grove North High School is among the best baseball teams in the area. The Trojans (11-1 and 3-0 West Suburban Silver) opened up a three-game conference series against Proviso West, looking to gain some momentum heading
By Woodrow Carroll Frank Lane, Charlie Dressen, and Buddy Parker. Three names from the sporting world that were often mentioned in the 1950s. Each one a study in how not to operate when things were in your favor. At least for the moment! First up we have Frank Lane. Lane
Aurora University attacker, Tyler Foerstel, center, is double-teamed by Lawrence University defenders Saturday, April 12.
Aurora University outfielder Alex Thiel (2) scores at home against Concordia Wisconsin Saturday, April 12 in game two of a doubleheader.
Edgelawn Drive from Jericho Road to Prairie Street in Aurora got a makeover April 10. Celebrating NCAA Division 3 Week, about 25 Aurora University male and female Spartan athletes cleared the Edgelawn roadway of debris. The annual service project was coordinated by Morgan Stenson, assistant athletic director and Christina Bonaparte,
Art deco metal housewares dating to the 1930s are showcased in the Aurora main library’s new exhibit. The display on the third floor of Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora, runs through June. Admission and parking are free. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.
Reverend Tammy Scott, left, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, leads children in waving palm fronds to celebrate Palm Sunday, April 13.
The second annual Ham Bowl was held at the Plano American Legion April 6.
Kendall County Community Food Pantry (KCCFP) invites you to their premier event of the year, the Fill The Carts Gala, to be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at BrighterDaze Farm, 10978 Crimmin Road, in Newark, Ill.. It is sure to be an unforgettable evening filled
Scouting America, Three Fires Council is scheduled to host its annual Aurora Everyday Heroes event Thursday, May 1 at the Prisco Center, 150 W Illinois Avenue, Aurora. This event serves to celebrate and honor heroes in the community who have made a positive impact on those around them. This year’s
Theresa Barreiro, Kane County circuit clerk; Jamie Mosser Kane County States attorney, State representative Barbara Hernandez; Kane County Law Library; and volunteers, will be host to their annual Expungement Clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora. Theresa Barreiro,
Forest Preserve District of Kane County will celebrate its 100th anniversary with an exhibit chronicling the sport and art of fly-fishing. “Time Flies: A Centennial Celebration” exhibit will be offered through June 8, at Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles. It traces the evolution of fly-fishing during
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
By John & Nisha Whitehead What we’re witnessing is the calculated use of emergency powers to concentrate power in the hands of the president, enrich the Deep State, and dismantle what remains of economic and constitutional safeguards. Nearly 250 years after our nation’s founders rebelled over abused property rights, Americans
April 17 Heavy eruptions of the Tambora volcano in Indonesia are letting up by this day in 1815. The volcano, which began rumbling April 5, killed almost 100,000 persons directly and indirectly. The eruption was the largest ever recorded and its effects were noted throughout the world. – 1815. The
By Ben Szalinski and Jade AubreyCapitol New Illinois The Illinois House took its first step Monday in passing legislation responding to proposed actions by the Donald Trump administration. The House voted 67-39 to advance House Bill 3637, which would put new protections in State law to safeguard health care licenses
By Sonya DymovaMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com Tens of thousands of Illinoisans across the state took to the streets Saturday to protest president Donald Trump’s and billionaire Elon Musk’s government downsizing, foreign policy choices, and actions on the economy, immigration, and human rights. The protests spanned more than 30 cities in
Aurora University students, faculty, and staff members assembled 42 fleece blankets for charities Thursday. In a noon-hour project, about 100 campus community volunteers cut and tied blankets to be donated to World Relief and Oaken Acres Wildlife Center in Sycamore. The effort in the university banquet hall was among a
Aurora certified therapy dog Tilly stole the show as Sandy in “Annie” the musical, at Aurora Central High School Friday, April 4. Sandy is a stray mutt that Annie, portrayed by Catie Houck of Aurora, rescues and befriends, becoming her loyal companion throughout the story. In addition to Tilly, owned
