Pack some snacks and check your map; it’s time for a Library Road Trip! Starting Saturday, March 28, the Aurora Public Library District and 15 area libraries will come together to share the spirit of discovery, adventure, and community. It’s a chance for anyone to support libraries, learn something new,
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in March. 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. •Artful Beginnings (preschool), Monday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. Check out this
The City of Aurora government and the Aurora Fire Department will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the City’s two newest fire stations Thursday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Station 9, 500 N. Eola Road, and Station 13, 1701 Bilter Road. Both stations
By Bobby Narang Benet’s quest for a second straight Class 4A State championship hit a small snag Saturday, March 14. Playing a familiar foe in East Suburban Catholic Conference member Marist, Benet struggled scoring points in the first half. Marist relied on its athletic guard to gain a lead in
Saturday, March 14IHSA State Tournament Class 4AChampionshipMarist 44, Benet 28IHSA State Tournament Class 3AChampionshipEast St. Louis 52, Deerfield 46IHSA State Tournament Class 2AChampionshipManual 60, Notre Dame (Quincy) 55IHSA State Tournament Class1AChampionshipMarshall 52, Goreville 44 Friday, March 13IHSA State Tournament Class 4ASemi-finalsMarist 55, York 38Benet 39, DePaul 38Third placeDePaul 56, York
Plum Landing Retirement Community is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone in the life of one of its most dedicated and beloved employees. March 5, Plum Landing officially recognized the 90th birthday of Mary Schaibley, honoring her extraordinary 42 years of service and proclaiming the day “Mary Schaibley Day.” For
Sunday, March 15ChampionshipPurdue 80, Michigan 72 Saturday, March 14SemifinalsMichigan 68, Wisconsin 65Purdue 73, UCLA 66 Friday, March 13QuarterfinalsMichigan 71, Ohio State 67Wisconsin 91, Illinois 88Purdue 74, Nebraska 58UCLA 88, Michigan State 84 Thursday, March 12Third RoundOhio State 72, Iowa 69Wisconsin 85, Washington 82Purdue 81, Northwestern 68UCLA 72, Rutgers 59 Wednesday,
Saturday, March 14First RoundAurora 6, Saint John’s (Minnesota) 1Hamilton 6, Neumann 2Norwich 6, Salve Regina 1Utica 3, Williams 0Saint Norbert 5, U New England 4Wisconsin-Stout 4, Anna Maria 1 Saturday, March 21QuarterfinalsSt. Norbert vs. Hobart, 6 p.m.Wisconsin-Stout vs. Utica, 6 p.m.Aurora vs Endicott, 6 p.m.Hamilton vs. Norwich, 6 p.m Semifinals:
Wednesday, March 11Big East First Round: Georgetown 63, DePaul 56Atlantic 10 First Round: Loyola Chicago 75, Richmond 67 Thursday, March 12Atlantic 10 Second Round: Davidson 64, Loyola Chicago 59, ot Friday, March 13NAIA Tournament: Indiana Wesleyan University 71, St. Francis Joliet 60
By Al Benson “We’re here to stay,” Lorena Hernandez said March 10. The Aurora Police Department lieutenant led a trio of female Aurora police officers who explored “Women in Law Enforcement” at APD headquarters. Celebrating Women’s History Month, the presentation highlighted the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora March membership
According to Donald Trump, the man who would be king, the war with Iran is technically over and we won. So he’s sending over 2,500 Marines, maybe 5,000, to just get into formation and break the Guinness World Record for most humans in line doing the Bunny Hop. At any
By John & Nisha Whitehead Dysfunction, decadence, depravity and a death cult: that, in a nutshell, sums up the mindset now at the heart of the Donald Trump administration. Troubling reports have surfaced that apocalyptic Christian rhetoric is being used to justify the Trump administration’s attacks on Iran as part
March 19 At the beginning of the Great Depression, Nevada’s mines were in decline, and its economy was in shambles. In an attempt to lift the state out of the hard times, the Nevada state legislature votes to legalize gambling. – 1931. Underdog Texas Western College defeats Kentucky, 72-65, in
The City of Aurora government is partnering with the Aurora Downtown District to host a free, action-packed weekend of St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans. “Find Your Luck In Downtown Aurora,” which will take place March 14 and 15, will feature 15 downtown businesses in an event that is expected to deliver significant Irish cheer. From festive
By Gabriel Matias CastilhoMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com As the Donald Trump administration moves to slash federal protections for waterways and wetlands, Illinois Democratic lawmakers and environmental advocates are racing to finally pass a measure that would enact state safeguards. The Wetlands Protection Act was discussed in both chambers of the
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is offering constituents of the 50th District three museum programs allowing them to receive four tickets to explore up to 16 museums in the state of Illinois, as well as the Paramount Theater in Aurora. “Many museums are not accessible to the general public because
Children make cake postcards at the Aurora Santori Library during First Fridays, March 6.
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois Supreme Court began weighing arguments Tuesday in a case that challenges the state’s ability to prohibit people with nonviolent felony convictions from possessing a firearm. At issue is whether state laws governing the possession of firearms conflicts with the latest U.S. Supreme Court
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council voted Tuesday to send an ethics reform Ordinance back to the Rules, Administration, and Procedures (RAP) Committee for further discussion. The proposed Ordinance would amend and add several sections of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aurora pertaining to the disclosure
