By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their February membership meeting Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora are collecting donations for the Aurora warming center. Wesley lead pastor Rev. Tammy Scott, said, “There are many ways we can support the work of the warming center being hosted by Becoming Oswego Church at Aurora Financial Empowerment
Youth six months to 16 years can get free vision screenings Saturday, Feb. 21, in Aurora. Aurora Lions Club continues monthly eye exams from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River St. in Aurora. No appointments needed. Walk-ins are welcome. Parking is free. Aurora
Friendly Visiting & Phone Calls through Senior Services Associates helps match volunteers with seniors 60 and older, who no longer drive, an opportunity socialize. Most often seniors are not aware of the program that has so much to offer. Both participants and volunteers are needed. If you are interested in
The Sunday School children at the Plano Methodist Church are excited about their current mission project and need help. They are collecting donations for a “Joy to the World” Basket from Heifer International. With a goal of $1,500, donations will be accepted through February 15. Donations help provide animals, training,
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, This week, I’ll continue with Aurora’s churches and influential persons, with Sacred Heart Parish on Fulton Street, on the East Side. Sacred Heart of Jesus was the very first Catholic Church in Aurora, dedicated in 1848. The Parish began with German, Irish, and French immigrant
State representative Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, and State senator Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, recently visited the site of a new water tower in North Aurora, a project they worked to include within the state’s 2026 budget to ensure accessible drinking water for residents and businesses. “The weather may be dreary, but the
“…The House will be taking up the 2026 Homeland Security funding bill. After reviewing the text of the legislation, I will be voting no. “Last year, Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ increased ICE’s funding to exceed some countries’ military budgets. Since then, ICE operations have terrorized U.S. citizens and immigrants in
The St. Charles History Museum has announced that the Joseph P. Bartlett Farm in Campton Township has been officially accepted as the first verified Underground Railroad safehouse in Kane County. This designation is part of a broader effort to identify and nominate additional historic Underground Railroad sites across Northern Illinois.
The Naperville Park District invites the community to the District’s brand new winter event, Glow in the Snow, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. During this free event, attendees can walk along a beautifully lit trail of festive lights
Ingredients2 cups crumbled cornbread1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350F. 2. In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, half of the enchilada sauce, half of the
When you were just a kid, with all that childhood stuff,Were you aware you were a diamond in the roughAnd, like a diamond, measured for potential worth,A lengthy process that began before your birth.But this does not relate to fame and fortune here;Your “average” life has been the diamond, accents
Most history books, especially in Illinois, mention Jane Addams, a Nobel Peace Prize winner who was once described as “the most famous American woman of the 20th Century.” Fewer know the story of Alta May Hulett, a Rockton native who became Illinois’s first female lawyer at just 19 years old,
Love is in the air this February, and so is chemistry. Curious minds are invited to explore the science behind attraction in nature during “EcoLab: My Chemical Romance,” a hands-on program hosted by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in February. 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 Adventure This month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready!
By Bobby Narang Just a few days away from February, Morton High School is one of the surprise teams in Chicagoland. Morton is riding a strong group of players, often utilizing a rotation of 12 players in games to be on track for a winning season after several down years.
Thursday, Jan. 29DuKaneGeneva at Wheaton-Warr. South, 7Glenbard North at St. Charles East, 7Lake Park at Batavia, 7Wheaton North at St. Charles North, 7Non-conferenceHinckley-Big Rock at Aurora Christian, 7:30 Friday, Jan. 30Catholic League Blue*St. Francis at De La Salle, 7Catholic League White*Aurora Central at Providence, 7Marmion at IC Catholic, 7:30Montini at
By Al Benson “Aurora’s police department is not going out of business.” Deputy Chief Steven Stemmet made the comment as guest speaker at the January 13 Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora monthly membership meeting at APD headquarters. Stemmet filled in for Police chief Matt Thomas who was unable to
Our Lady of Good Council (OLGC) Knights of Columbus Council #14929 members donate to Fox Valley Special Recreation (FVSRA) recently.
