Taste of Norway 2026 in Montgomery
Nancy Andersen of St. Charles dishes desserts at the annual ‘Taste of Norway” by Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472 November 1
Aurora Central Catholic A Midsummer Night’s Dream Nov. 6-8
Aurora Central Catholic High School students pose for a cast photo during rehearsal of an updated “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare.
Spanish reading during All Saints’ Day at Wesley United
Into Smith of Aurora, center, reads the Lord’s Prayer in Spanish at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora November 1.
Annual Aurora Area Holiday Food Drive
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s 19th Annual Holiday Food Drive will run through November 25, a time when families feel the added pressure to provide for their households. Long before the summer’s end, local organizations and businesses were already reaching out asking how they could lend a hand. Local grocery
Montini football star Abrams, ready for Morris
By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High School senior quarterback Izzy Abrams is entering his final stage of his illustrious career. The Miami-bound star is aiming to lead the Broncos to another state title. This time, the Broncos are the favorite to win the Class 4A State championship, especially after a
Select high school footballSchedule Nov. 6-7, results Oct. 30-31
Schedule Class 8A second roundFri, Nov. 6Naperville North at Oswego, 6 p.m.Chicago Lane at Huntley, 7 p.m.Homewood-Flossmoor at New Trier, 7 p.m.Sat, Nov. 7Hinsdale Central at Lincoln-Way East, noonLyons at Bolingbrook, 7 p.m.York at Loyola Academy, 3 p.m. Class 7A second roundFri , Nov. 6Chicago St. Rita at Downers Grove
Pumpkin Smashes: Fun way to recycle jack-o’-lanterns
What to do with those old pumpkins/jack-o’-lanterns? Smash em! Since 2014, the DuPage County-based non-profit SCARCE has been working with Chicago-region municipalities to collect pumpkins to compost facilities so that they can be transformed into valuable compost instead of going into landfills. All events listed below will be Saturday, Nov.
Anderson Humane Diamond Jubilee Gala
Anderson Humane will host its 60th Diamond Jubilee Gala fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the new Hollywood Casino, 2500 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora. The Diamond Jubilee Gala will celebrate the remarkable people, animals, and supporters who have shaped Anderson Humane’s legacy. At the event
Teen Philanthropy Initiative accepting grant applications
KidsMatter is excited to announce that student participants in the Teen Philanthropy Initiative program will again be offering $10,000 in grant funding to local nonprofits that benefit youth in the Naperville/Chicagoland area. Proposals are due Monday, Nov. 9. Individuals may request funding up to $1,500, with applications available at kidsmatter2us.org/teen-philanthropy-initiative/tpi-rfp.
Preparing for the end of the world, not the end of power
By John & Nisha Whitehead This time of year, there is no shortage of monsters to frighten us. Hollywood has given us vampires, zombies, mad scientists, masked killers, and creatures that emerge from the darkness to prey upon the unsuspecting. But perhaps the most frightening monster of all is the
A Focus on History: November 5 through November 11
November 5 Early in the morning, King James I of England learns that a plot to explode the Parliament building has been foiled, hours before he was scheduled to sit with the rest of the British government in a general parliamentary session. Sir Thomas Knyvet, a justice of the peace,
Plano Methodist Church 23rd Annual Trunk or Treat
Many children visit the varied car trunks at Plano Methodist Church’s 23rd Annual Trunk or Treat event October 11.
Projected $3.1B for ComEd to connect data centers to grid
By Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinoismdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Data centers have been the focus of growing debate across the U.S., facing a push for regulation that would require operators to pay for the energy and water resources they use, among other proposals. But beyond paying to generate new energy, consumer advocates warn that
Aurora Haunt Your House Contest 2026 winner
Spooky skeletons and ghastly ghosts decorate the winner of the Aurora Haunt Your House Contest.
High school football playoffs: Yorkville vs. Palatine
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan (34) leaps into the end zone against Palatine October 23 in the opening round of Class 7A playoff play.
High School football playoffs: West Aurora vs. Leyden
West Aurora High School’s Richard Bell, Jr. (1) carries the ball under pressure from Leyden defenders during the opening round of Class 8A football playoffs October 23.
Halloween costumes and political candidate’s masks
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Halloween and the election are really close. People will hardly have time to take off their scary costumes before entering the voting booths. It is unclear as to what will be the most frightening, the scary costumes or the candidates. The outcome of the election will
Reader’s Voice: Politics: Negative ads, informed choices
October 19, 2026Dear editor; We must put an end to the childish campaign tactics we see far too often in our elections. Negative campaigning may be an effective way to win elections, but does it help elect the best, most qualified candidates? Or are we simply giving in to negativity,
Diabetes Club to ‘Shine a Light on Diabetes’, Nov. 6; Help raise funds for diabetes research in November, ‘Diabetes Awareness Month’
By Russ George November is “National Diabetes Awareness Month”. Please don’t miss an opportunity to help the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, “Light the Way for a Cure”, bringing hope for a brighter tomorrow, as we shine a light on diabetes, Friday, Nov. 6, at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 South