Check out the free Plano Food Pantry and pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more Friday, Sept. 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at First Lutheran Church in Plano,
The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 is hosting their annual “Jim Butler” Golf Outing Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, Sugar Grove, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.. “This is our annual event that honors and supports the Veterans in the Aurora community”,
September is National Voter Registration Month and Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham reminds Kane County residents who are not registered to vote, or need to update their voter registration information, to do so during the month of September. Cunningham said, “We have a very important election coming up this
Marmion Academy’s, Caleb Quitno, left, and West Aurora High School senior James Chan, have been named a National Merit Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Four young writers from Aurora, Naperville, and Burr Ridge have been recognized in the 2026 Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards, Illinois Humanities’ annual statewide competition honoring poets in grades K-12. The four suburban students are among 39 poets receiving awards or honorable mentions from a record 1,063 submissions representing 186
Last Friday, the Aurora Public Library District was closed for Staff Development Day, an annual event where staff take the day to learn, connect, and have a little fun. With more than 160 employees working across three locations and a bookmobile, our staff bring a wide range of expertise to
Oswego’s Little White School Museum will have two upcoming events at the historic Oswego Township Cemetery, 503 South Main Street, Oswego. •Saturday, Sept. 25, the museum will host “Oswego History Tour- Oswego Township Cemetery,” starting at noon. The Oswegoland Heritage Association and the Oswegoland Park District will host this leisurely
Auroraland German Heritage Society will host Oktoberfest Saturday, Sept. 19 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Phillips Park Main Pavilion, Ray Moses Dr., Aurora. The fun-filled day will be packed with live music, delicious food, authentic German beer, exciting contests, family-friendly activities, and plenty of entertainment for all ages. For
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will host her final Annual Kids Expo Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center, 828 Montgomery Road in Aurora. The 11th year of the free, family-friendly event will give children an opportunity to get an up-close
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in September. 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. •Pokémon Club, Thursday, Sept. 22, 11:45 a.m.. Ms Jessica S. will
Ingredients2 pounds ground beef1 packet of taco seasoning3/4 cup queso cheese1 15 oz. jar of nacho cheese sauce1 can refried beans3/4 cup salsa1/2 cup sharp cheddar1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup black olives, diced4 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, minced1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1/2 tablespoon garlic powder1/4 cup onion, diced1/4
Through history, most governments are formed by forceOr accident—and this has been the normal course,Until, in 1787, came a voiceInsisting it be made through reflection and choice.Not only was this unheard of, but viewed with doubt—In governing, the common citizen was out.Our Constitution brought new concepts into play;But many can’t
Those who enter the world of an isolated elderly person, sharing in their day-to-day pains and frustrations, and who follow alongside their journey, are an exemplary and compassionate group. Senior Services Associates, Inc. calls them Friendly Visitors. Their companions know they as saints. John Aman of Montgomery is one such
Celebrating 40 years of Aurora University football, alumni coaches and players pose for a photo at halftime of the AU vs. Mt. St. Joseph game Saturday.
Amy Miller of Joliet won August’s portion of the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Preserve the Moment photo contest with a picture of three deer following a path at Rock Run Preserve in Joliet.
Friday, Sept. 18Chicagoland Christian*Aurora Christian at McNamara, 7St. Edward at Wheaton Academy, 7:30DuKaneGeneva at Lake Park, 7St. Charles North at Batavia, 7Warrenville South at Glenbard North, 7DuPage ValleyNaperville Central at DeKalb, 7Naperville North at Metea Valley, 7Waubonsie Valley at Neuqua Valley, 7Interstate 8*Sycamore at Kaneland, 7Kishwaukee RiverPlano at Richmond-Burton, 7UpState
By Bobby Narang Downers Grove South High School junior Luke Potter is a standout on the diamond. He is considered one of the best baseball players in the State in the Class of 2028. The 5-foot-11, 175-pounder earned MVP for the Mustangs in the spring by batting .418 with 46
Aries is a male Shepherd/Husky mix who is about 14 months old. When Aries came to Rover Rescue he was found to have a heart defect that will require medication for the rest of his life. However Rover Rescue has pledged to continue to provide the medication for him. He
By John & Nisha Whitehead Twenty-five years after 9/11, one has to ask: Has the nightmare ever really ended? For a quarter-century, Americans have been governed by fear: Fear of terrorists and foreign enemies, fear of domestic extremists and political opponents, fear of the next attack, the next crisis, the
