By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, We start off this week in our tour of Aurora, on W. Benton Street, heading west toward S. River Street, from the former Post Office and Sci-Tech building. As we cross over the west branch of the Fox River, take notice that between the east...
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) has filed two bills to improve teacher recruitment in Illinois. “As the son of a teacher who spent over 30 years in the classroom, I know firsthand the value of promoting and supporting educators,” said Rep. Davis. “It’s why I filed these bills – to...
If you thought the first three weeks of living in the kingdom of self-proclaimed King Donald Trump was like being forced to listen to fingernails being scratched on a hundred blackboards, the last week was as if your own fingernails were added to the cacophony of scratching. Sure, we’re all...
Alley Art Festival will celebrate 15 years Saturday, Aug. 30. The independently run event is currently seeking local artists to apply. Applications will be open to artists from March 1 until June 1.The popular, grassroots art festival will feature artists and artisans from noon to 5 p.m. on both pedestrian-friendly...
The first hybrid forum for the Aurora Mayoral Race will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 10 at the Santori Library, 101 S River Street, Aurora. Incumbent mayor Richard Irvin and candidate John Laesch will participate.The forum is open to the public, but there is limited seating available. The...
The Batavia MainStreet Share the Hype Scavenger Hunt is a fun and interactive promotion designed to get the community out and exploring downtown Batavia March 8 through April 6. Participants can join the hunt by downloading a game card and find foam fingers placed in downtown businesses, or, players take...
Ingredients1 tablespoon butter1 onion, chopped1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk1 packet dry onion soup mix3 tablespoons curry powder1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces1...
In every union, there’s a better half;And, in acknowledgement, no need to laugh.But I’ve a question few will ever do;That is: what is the better half of you?You must admit the question is quite fair;Which side of you would you most like to share?Okay, that is your good side, but,...
To celebrate National Barbie Day (March 9), the Aurora Public Library District is turning into a Barbie world! If you love all things Barbie, then you won’t want to miss two upcoming Barbie-themed programs for children and families. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the iconic doll or just looking...
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in March. 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 AdventureThis Escape Adventure will be available in the month...
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda To this point, more than $500 billion, of taxpayer money, has gone missing. Yet the Media/Dems target Elon Musk and DOGE, calling them racists and Nazi’s. This is the level of discourse on the political left. Name calling and blame on Musk and DOGE are the...
By Bobby Narang Kaneland High School sophomore wrestler, Angelina Gochis, concluded a stunning season with another memorable performance Saturday, March 1. A year after winning her first girls state championship, Gochis made it 2-for-2 with a victory over Crystal Lake South sophomore, Annalee Aarseth, in the 110-pound state final at...
By Woodrow Carroll Northern Illinois University’s football history dates back to 1894 when the school first fielded a team. Keep in mind that the school did not achieve university status until many years later. For the sake of continuity and clarity, the school will be called Northern Illinois from here...
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Friday, March 7IHSA State Tournament – 4A – 1A(Sectional championships) Monday, March 10IHSA State Tournament – 4A – 1A(Super-sectionals) Thursday, March 13IHSA State Tournament – 4A – 1A(Semi-finals) Friday, March 14IHSA State Tournament – 4A – 1A(Third place) Saturday, March 15IHSA State Tournament – 4A – 1A(Finals) Results Friday, Feb....
Suburban CEO Boy Scout Eagle Award winner Jeremie Bacon told Scouting America Three Fires Council’s “Gathering of Eagles” attendees that Scout values are foundations for life success during a talk Friday evening. More than 200 Eagle Scouts and guests returned to Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge for the 33rd annual...
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, left, chats with a guest at a women's veterans resource fair in Aurora Saturday, March 1.
From left, Jerri Lynn Baker and Diana Raimond of Oswego and Barb Johnson, Yorkville, celebrate Mardi Gras early on Shrove Sunday, March 2.
Waubonsee Community College guard James Parker (22), a Metea Valley High School alumni, drives to the basket against College of Lake County Friday, Feb. 28.
Aurora Lions Club celebrated a record turnout for its annual bowling fundraiser Sunday afternoon, March 2. Officials reported more than 80 bowlers participated in “Rolling for a Cause,” Aurora Lions’ second annual bowling event which returned to Parkside Lanes in Aurora. In addition to bowling and a pizza buffet with...
