By Ricky Rieckert As we enter the New Year, I hope everyone had a great time with family and friends, over the holidays. I had some feedback on Fox Street (now E. Downer Place) from some friends. First off, directly across from the present City Hall, is the building that
Senior Services Associates, a nonprofit with offices in Aurora and Yorkville, will offer free income tax preparation help. The public is invited. The service, called AARP Tax Aide, is in cooperation with Internal Revenue Service under its Tax Counseling for the Elderly program. There are no age or income limits
Patrick Dean McGhee was born on June 24th, 1966: he suddenly transitioned onto glory on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024. Patrick was the 4th child out of 6 born to Sam and Elizabeth McGhee in Aurora, Illinois. At one point in his childhood, Patrick was a member of The Starlight Band
I read that by 2050 (by which date I will no longer care because I’ll be worm food) our oceans will contain, by weight, more trash plastics than fish, which is both good and bad: Good, because discarded Barbies are easier to catch, but bad because they’re more difficult to
The Plano American Legion Saturday, Jan. 11, as they welcome distinguished guest and National Vice Commander, Roger Mathison, during the 2025 Legion Family Caravan. He will be at the Plano Legion, 10 E. Dearborn Street, at 8:30 a.m. for a breakfast with American Legion families. This is an annual event
Ingredients1 1/2 pounds ground pork1 large baking potato1 large onion, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 cup water1 9 inch double crust deep dish pie1 pastry, large enough to cover 9 inch pie1 egg1/4 teaspoon paprika Directions1. Preheat oven to
Who is that coming down the stair,Tip-toeing softly to my chair,Clad in pajamas, pink and bright,Coming to kiss her Dad good night.Littlest angel in disguise,Trying to take me by surprise,Breathless with laughter, pert and smart,Welcoming love with all her heart.The final rush and delighted squeal,The living proof that love is
Are you part of a book club and looking for an easier way to get everyone on the same page—literally? Look no further than the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) Book Discussion sets! Designed to simplify the logistics of book club planning, these sets offer a variety of engaging titles
The Batavia Public Library is offering a special challenge to patrons this winter: Winter Challenge. Winter Challenge is a reading and activity club through the Batavia Public Library that qualifies participants to win prizes. Previously called Winter Library Club, Winter Challenge began December 16, and will end Friday, Jan. 31.
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. 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. •Read with Paws, Saturday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m.. Children can come
By Bobby Narang Former Aurora Christian High School star quarterback, Ethan Hampton, made headlines for the second time this season. After leading Northern Illinois University to an thrilling upset victory over Notre Dame in September, Hampton shocked several people in the college football world by transferring to Illinois in late
By Woodrow Carroll A quick glance at the four teams left in the hunt for college football’s National Championship quickly tells us we are certainly looking at the game’s blue bloods. Each of the final four teams left in the running, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, and Texas, has
Thursday, Jan. 9Chicago Catholic League crossoverLeo at St. Francis, 7:30Non-conferenceIslamic Foundation at Yorkville Christian, 7 Friday, Jan. 10Chicago Catholic League BlueBrother Rice at De La Salle, 6:30DePaul at Loyola, 6:30Mount Carmel at St. Ignatius, 7Chicago Catholic League WhiteIC Catholic at Providence, 7Marmion at Aurora Central, 7St. Francis at Montini, 7DuKaneBatavia
Joliet Catholic High School’s Max Lewis (24) looks to pass, guarded by Immaculate Conception’s Justin Hall (3) in the Jeremy Izzo Shootout first round at Aurora Central Catholic Saturday, Jan. 4.
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Liam Schwartz (22), left, and Ben Bohr (15), defend against Nazareth Academy’s Rasim Johnson (12) in the final game of Aurora Central Jeremy Izzo Shootout in Aurora Saturday, Jan. 4.
Aurora University’s, Joevonn McCottry, drives to the basket defended by Monmouth College’s Jordan Hill Monday, Jan. 6.
Balloons drop in a noon countdown at the Fox Valley Park District’s annual New Year’s Eve Bash Tuesday, Dec. 31 at Vaughn Recreation Center in Aurora.
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora were seeing stars Sunday, Jan.5. In a second annual celebration of Epiphany, when three kings followed a star to bring gifts to the Christ child, Wesley members and friends were invited to select a star from 80 wooden stars in a collection
Aurora’s Santori Public Library celebrated Three Kings Day with food, photos, crafts, face-painting and gifts from the kings Sunday, Jan. 5. The 10th annual Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos (three wisemen) attracted more than 200 attendees to the event held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the
