The Montgomery Street Eats Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10, in Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street and along River Street adjacent to the Fox River in the downtown area of Montgomery. The day-long event will feature as many as 13 food trucks
Fifty talented Fox Valley-area kids are ready to find the thrill of a lifetime, their big Broadway-in-Aurora moment when the Paramount School of the Arts presents its first Paramount Performance Camp production, Matilda Jr.. Following three weeks of intensive rehearsals, five-days-a-week, working with Paramount’s professional artists and staff members, the
Last of two parts Native Americans arrived in Pennsylvania approximately 14,000 BCE years ago. The tribes lived by farming, hunting, and fishing. The Keystone State gained U.S. statehood in 1787 and has approximately 15 million population. The state tree is the Eastern Hemlock and the state bird is the ruffed
Here’s some interesting things I didn’t know that I didn’t know (for thoughts on anything, I always fall back on my senior year homeroom’s motto, “Ignorance is Bliss.” You can get an idea of how far up on the food chain we were.). Let’s assume for a moment that my
By Tim Wagner Live & Uncorked, the Fox Valley Park District’s popular outdoor concert series, is playing an extra week this year for a total of eight live performances at historic Blackberry Farm in Aurora. Fox Valley Park District officials extended the summer lineup, which begins Thursday and runs through
Ingredients3 tablespoons soy sauce1½ tablespoons honey1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 teaspoons lime juice2 teaspoons chopped garlic4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Directions1. In a shallow container, blend soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, and garlic. Place chicken breast halves into the mixture, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in
You live your life as a religious person, scant or much;Quite comfortable with what it teaches, and its loving touch.Let’s say you also read your Bible, bolstering belief—Where almost always, in some measure, you will find relief.But dictates of your daily life, your everyday routines,May well dispel religion, and the
In today’s world, it is crucial to recognize the significance of preserving and respecting nature. The earth has given us numerous gifts that we take for granted every day, from the food we grow, to the air we breathe, and the water we drink. Someone working tirelessly to restore balance
In a 15th annual relay for life, 350 students at Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge raised $11,000 for the American Cancer Society. Jennifer Lauermann, Pleasantdale science teacher and event founder and coordinator, announced relay results at a Friday, June 2 rally culminating the fundraiser at Pleasantdale Park District’s Walker
By Bobby Narang In many ways, Benet Academy athletics had a week to remember. In the Class 2A girls State soccer tournament, the Redwings played stellar in their two State games at North Central College, however, Glenwood pieced together two goals in less than 35 seconds in the first 10-minute
By Woodrow Carroll Former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Roger Craig died Sunday, June 4 at the age of 93. Although Craig’s MLB stats, 74-98 overall in a big league career, 1955 through 1966, left him well short of Hall of Fame consideration, he was involved in more than his
June Swoon for many years had been associated with the Chicago Major League Baseball teams, especially the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs won the World Series championship in 2016, however, many seasons the Cubs had started well, perhaps playing over their heads, and suffering the swoon. Through Monday, June 6, Cubs
York personnel pose for a photo after the Dukes’ 4-3 win over Batavia for the IHSA Class 4A sectional championship Saturday, June 3, at Judson University in Elgin
Aurora Noon Lion Carrie Snyder, right, offers pizza at a June 1 picnic at Aurora’s Phillips Park for hearing-impaired K-12 students, families and educators from East Aurora and West Aurora public school districts.
By Jim Garamone So long, Fort Bragg. Hello, Fort Liberty. The Naming Commission process is over and the names of bases, posts, ships, streets and more named after Confederate soldiers will change. William A. LaPlante, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, directed all DOD (Department of Defense) organizations
By Joe Jackman With the guidance of the Plastics Industry Association’s Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Community Impact Task Group, Aurora Division of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps had a clean-up in Montgomery May 20. Aurora Division cadets gathered at VFW Post 7452 motivated to make a difference
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday June 20 dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting. The general
Recent dry conditions in the Aurora area are deemed a contributing factor to a fire that started on the exterior of an attached garage. June 3, at 2:41 p.m., Aurora Central Dispatch received a 911 call from a utility worker who reported the fire. The utility worker retrieved a fire
The Sandwich VFW Post #1486 will sponsor a pork chop dinner, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the dinner are $15 for two pork chops, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, and dinner roll. The dinner is dine in
Everyone is invited to honor and remember our Nation’s heroes from the Korean War by visiting the Traveling Korean War Memorial, June 23 -25, Lake Park, 2200 Lee Street, Des Plaines. Statues can be viewed 24 hours a day. American Post 36 will have memorabilia on display at the post
