We need to make a service call, so then, of course, we call;But we get someone who cannot speak English much at all.We try to make “it” understand that we don’t understand;But seemingly there’s no attempt to bridge the language spanned.So what has happened to “good service,” and that needed
Since 2022, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has participated in Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a virtual program series that provides high-quality online events to library customers. Previous speakers include Nick Offerman, Kwame Alexander, Danny Trejo, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Dr. Temple Grandin. This year, APLD has expanded these events by
The DuPage Care Center will host a fundraiser for the community to send Valentine wishes to Center residents. For a $5 donation, community members may send a balloon to a Care Center resident to spread cheer and warm wishes. In the past, the public sent nearly 1,000 heart-shaped, helium balloons
By Bobby Narang Downers Grove North High School’s basketball season hit a snag in late December. Sophomore point guard Connor Crowley suffered a lower leg injury in the Wheeling Tournament, causing him to sit out the last five games. The loss of Crowley forced Downers Grove North coach James Thomas
Thursday, Jan. 22Chicagoland ChristianWheaton Academy at St. Edward, 7Little TenIMSA at Leland, 7Upstate Eight EastGlenbard East at West Chicago, 7Ridgewood at Elmwood Park, 7Riverside-Brookfield at Glenbard South, 7Upstate Eight WestBartlett at East Aurora, 7Elgin at South Elgin, 7West Aurora at Streamwood, 7Non-conferenceNazareth at Proviso East, 6 Friday, Jan. 23Catholic League
Three former athletes and a coach were inducted into East Aurora High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame Friday, Jan. 16. Inductees were Frank Schuster, Aurora, Class of 1970, baseball pitcher; Tim Young, Colorado Springs, CO, Class of 2015, wrestler; Abraham Kanneh, Milwaukee, Class of 2013, soccer; and Calvin “Cal” Tyson,
West Aurora High School’s Athletic Department and Blackhawk Sports Boosters host the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Induction Saturday, Jan. 17. Inductees were Devin Vaughn, 2010 alum, basketball, volleyball and softball athlete; Bob Fowler, 1989-present, football, wrestling and track coach; Joe McWilliams, 2003 alum, tennis athlete; Cathy Hofer,
Hello, all friends and subjects of the future King of the World, Donald J. Trump. In my opinion, if King Donald has his way and succeeds in gobbling up country after country with some independent states thrown in, we’ll be groveling at the foot of his throne, begging for a
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda It’s amazing some people in Minneapolis have cooperated in blinding themselves to the purposes of ICE agents serving their communities. Ignorance like this only occurs when people don’t bother getting informed about what’s happening in our country with criminal illegal immigrants in our midst. When cluelessness
Kane County Animal Control (KCAC) is reflecting with gratitude on a successful 2025 year, made possible by the continued support of adopters, rescue partners, and the community. In 2025, 115 pets found their forever homes through adoption, including 76 cats and 39 dogs, each beginning a new chapter with a
Lulu is a female Lab/Hound mix who is 6-7 years old. Lulu was surrendered by her owner who was 91 and could no longer care for her. Unfortunately Lulu has not lead a very healthy life. She had to loose multiple teeth due to chewing on a crate or chain.
With artist microtalks and a reception, Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center museum opened “Mapping Territories: The Art of Exile in Pilsen-Chicago,” an exhibit of 59 works by 32 printmakers, January 13. The free exhibit will be at the museum at the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie St. in Aurora through May
By John & Nisha Whitehead In January 1776, Thomas Paine published Common Sense, a pamphlet that gave voice to the discontent of a nation struggling to free itself from a tyrannical ruler who believed power flowed from his own will rather than the consent of the governed. Paine’s warning was
January 22 The U.S. Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion by handing down its decision in the case of Roe v. Wade. Despite opponents’ characterization of the decision, it was not the first time that abortion became a legal procedure in the United States. For most of the country’s first 100 years,
By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisbmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois and Chicago sued the Donald Trump administration January 12, seeking to severely limit immigration agents’ authority in the state after accusing the feds of unleashing an “organized bombardment” to coerce state and local officials to change their immigration policies. State and city leaders want
Richard “Rick” Armstrong, center, accepts the IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award January 9 at West Aurora High. Left is IHSA executive director Craig Anderson and Jason Buckley, West Aurora athletic director.
Aurora Lions Club members fulfilled their club’s motto, “We Serve,” January 9. Returning for an annual community-service project, 11 Lions prepared and served lunches to about 200 guests at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora. Jay Short, Aurora club first vice president and service co-chair, coordinated the feeding event. He
West Aurora High School’s Amon Greene (21) dunks over East Aurora’s Jason Moore (14) January 9.
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch, and the City Council, honored an Aurora high school marching band that represented the City on the international stage, performing in Rome, Italy’s New Year’s Day Parade. The Waubonsie Valley High School Marching Warriors embarked on a Rome New Year’s Tour from
