Asbury Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation in North Aurora, receives award
Moshe Kahn, second from right, owner of Asbury Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation in North Aurora, accepts a B.E.S.T. in class award Wednesday, April 17.
This year: Major national events
Special years can be understood in advance. This year, 2024, is such a year. If no other reasons, this year we will encounter the Summer Olympic Games and the major political parties’ national conventions. Any other items to be added make little difference in the quality of a year, however,
Election officials to weigh whether Darren Bailey and GOP operative Dan Proft illegally coordinated
By Andrew Adams & Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com A year and a half after Republican Darren Bailey lost his campaign to challenge governor JB Pritzker, State election officials are weighing whether he illegally colluded with conservative radio show host and political operative Dan Proft in the 2022 campaign. The State
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will meet May 8
Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their May membership meeting Wednesday, May 8, at the 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 p.m. and
Legislation: Create Metropolitan Mobility
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) issued the following statement on proposed legislation to create a new Metropolitan Mobility Authority. “As a representative for DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties, I am committed to ensuring that all constituents in these regions have proper representation in the consideration of this legislation
Aurora Lions Club donate to Mutual Ground for annual Walk for Hope fundraiser
Aurora Lions Club recently donated $500 to Mutual Ground for the Aurora domestic violence shelter’s 16th annual Walk for Hope fundraiser June 7.
On Trump Tower, other nefarious ways
The name “Trump” seems to be plastered everywhere these days: on video screens, in print, and on radio talk shows. Whatever happened to DJT’s 2016 pronouncement that, “If I lose the election, you’ll never hear from me again.”? Just another fib in his ever-increasing collection of fibbery. Not meaning to
Officer Woolsey receives Distinguished Award
Aurora police officer Jason Woolsey received the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Distinguished Citizen Medal award after being nominated by East Aurora High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps senior instructor and retired Navy Commander, Mike Kerley. This medal was awarded through a national competitive initiative and subsequently
Reader’s Commentary: Anti-Semitic language continues
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Cheering for the home teams on American universities has been replaced by calls for “Death to the Jews” and “Death to America.” It’s an interesting departure from the norm. Well-organized, well-funded groups of Hitler Youth with tents, signs, Hamas banners, and Palestinian flags, are again creating
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 11
The National Association of Letter Carriers and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association will be a partner with Loaves & Fishes Community Services during the 32nd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Each year, residents are encouraged to place healthy, unexpired, non-perishable items in bags by their mailboxes Saturday, May
On being “the life of every party”
By Ricky Rieckert This week I’m touching a bit to complete information on last week in Aurora history. The buildings on Broadway, from East New York Street to Benton Street had vaults in the front of the basements, that were right under the sidewalks, with steam pipes overhead, under the
Recipe of the Week: Twice Baked Potatoes
Ingredients4 large baking potatoes1/2 cup of bacon bits1 cup plain Greek yogurt1/4 cup milk2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese8 green onions, sliced Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. 2. Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour. 3. When potatoes
Poem: Twenty Year Bites
We think back on our lives, to sumWhat we believe we have become.But then a succinct thought appearsHow that same question’s seen in years.At twenty, “Look out, World,” we blared,While deep inside a little scared.We’re finding life lives not by text,We really don’t know what comes next.At forty, Wow!, where
Good financial literacy help at the Aurora Public Library District
You’re interested in learning information on investments and taking control of your financial future, but the jargon and complexity of financial markets is overwhelming. The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) can help guide you on your financial journey with our upcoming program, ‘Investment Concerns in a Fragile Market’, Monday, May
Soccer special in Tri-Cities Nights
By Bobby Narang Four Kane County high schools got together for a special night of girls soccer last week. St. Charles North was host to St. Charles East in the nightcap of Tri-Cities Nights and Batavia and Geneva played in the opener. The annual event is a special occasion, filled
New Eagle Scout: Eddie Deems
Mike Zafran, left, president, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, presents Boy Scout Eddie Deems with an honors certificate and patch during Deems’ Eagle Award Court of Honor ceremony
Hamlin captures 54th victory in Cup series
By John Schutt Here are NASCAR results in the April races NASCAR Cup Series, Wurth 400, Dover Motor Speedway, Dover, Del., Sunday, April 28. After the dust was cleared, pole position was awarded to Kyle Busch in his Childress Chevrolet, but Denny Hamlin in a Gibbs Toyota held off the
The ‘88 Orioles exceeded Sox frustration this year
By Woodrow Carroll After suffering a four-game sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Twins on the road in the early part of last week, the Chicago White Sox’s record fell to 3-22. There were comparisons with other Major League Baseball teams that opened their seasons with poor records. In
Motorcycle Awareness Month in Plano
Mike Rennels (right), mayor of Plano, is with Open Roads ABATE members Cliff Oleson, Patti & Kevin Smith with a signed proclamation proclaiming that May is Motorcycle Awareness Month at the April 22 Plano City Council meeting.
College Lacrosse: Aurora University vs. Edgewood College
Aurora University’s Austin Spoklie, center, drives through Edgewood College defenders Saturday at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery for the 2024 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference championship.