ACC changes affiliation; Geneva-Benet in State scrum
Change is the steady framework in sports in all manner of methods, in personnel, conference affiliation, and rivalries. The West Suburban Conference, Silver and Gold, are dominant in football and often in basketball. That’s steady. The once flaming-hot football rivalry between East Aurora and West Aurora is non-existent because of
Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chili Cookoff competition
The Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chili Cookoff competition had nine contestants vying for the title of best chili at this year’s Chili Cookoff.
Kane County Monthly Recycling Event
Kane County is continuing a monthly First Saturday pop-up from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, March 4 at the Ace Hardware at 994 N. Lake Street in Aurora. Accepted items electronics, monitors and TVs $25 fee for screens under 21 inches and $35 fee for screens 21 inches or larger;
Aurora Historical Society Spring exhibit on Van Sickle Ford
The life and work of artist and educator Ruth Van Sickle Ford (1897-1989) is the subject of the Spring exhibit at the Aurora Historical Society (AHS). “Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford” will present her life story from her earliest days as the daughter of restaurateurs in Aurora to her
A Focus on History: March 2 through March 8
March 2 The Jones Act, the last gasp of the Prohibition, is passed by Congress. Since 1920 when the Eighteenth Amendment went into effect, the United States had banned the production, importation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. But the laws were ineffective at actually stopping the consumption of alcohol. The
U.S. military continues as police force of the world
By John & Nisha Whitehead “Autocrats only understand one word: no, no, no. No you will not take my country, no you will not take my freedom, no you will not take my future… A dictator bent on rebuilding an empire will never be able to ease the people’s love
Gender change on birth certificates legal by law
By Nika Schoonover Illinoisans seeking to legally change the gender on their birth certificate will have an easier time under a new law signed by governor JB Pritzker last week. “Here in Illinois, we recognize that gender transition is a personal journey that doesn’t always follow a prescriptive medical path,
Journey of Hope United Methodist men’s Lenten breakfast and worship service
Stan McGraw of Aurora, from left, the Reverend Norval Brown, Cary United Methodist Church pastor; and Paul Eggert, Aurora, reunite at Journey of Hope UMC, Elgin, Saturday, Feb. 18.
Nonpartisan political event by the League essential
Officially we are less than one month away from Spring’s first day, March 20. We have been blessed with the joy of a warmer than usual Winter for the first two of three months. With warmer weather arrives the joy of an accumulation of activities. With COVID-19 losing its grip,
Tangle Roots could be coming to downtown Aurora
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a development agreement with a developer for the purpose of facilitating the sale and redevelopment of the vacant Vargas (former Culture Stock) building, at 43 East Galena Boulevard, between Broadway and Stolp at the Tuesday, Feb. 21 Committee of the Whole
Reader’s Voice: Opening Day, Spring, nearly here
February 15, 2023Dear editor; Even as the world may be going to hell in a hand basket, as Grandma used to say, and at the risk of sounding frivolous, millions of Americans will share at least a temporary respite March 30 when Major League Baseball’s Opening Day takes place across
Art Exhibit At Marmion Academy March 5
“Color: Breathe In…Breathe Out…,” an exhibit by Naperville artist Tania Blanco, will be on display March 5 through April 7 in Marmion Academy’s Dr. Scholl Gallery, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. An opening reception will be held Sunday, March 5, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the gallery. The
SS Aurora Spirit a fundraiser
By Martha Bein Woman’s Club of Aurora announces its annual Spring fundraiser, using a cruise theme, SS Aurora Spirit. All are welcome aboard this event to benefit local philanthropies and scholarships Saturday, March 25 at Belle Salle Banquets, 1915 East New York Street Doors will open at 11 a.m.. There
Life of Queen Victoria similar to Queen Elizabeth’s
Consider the two British queens and their history. Queen Victoria lived to be 81 and Queen Elizabeth II lived to be 96. Victoria brought forth nine children and Elizabeth bore four children. Both loved their spouses totally and were torn asunder at their passing. Victoria was on the throne for
Poem: The Strength And Power Of Influence
No matter what you did, or didn’t do, on New Year’s Eve,It’s time to contemplate the influence you‘re bound to weave.Oh, yes you will, unconsciously, sans intent or design;And it may be most anything—there is no Bottom Line.Your children are a good example—influence is seen;In fact, they are the living
Thoughts on ‘Intelligent Design’ and not science fiction
The Chas confesses that he is a firm believer in “Intelligent Design.” But, before you leap out of your chair, dear reader, and wonder why Aurora’s “Great Godless Guru” has turned 180 degrees philosophically, read on. You’ll be greatly surprised/outraged. What is “intelligent design?” you may ask. There was a
Aurora Public Library District begins document notarization service
Notarizing documents is an important process that ensures the accuracy and integrity of legal documents. It is a form of authentication that involves a Notary Public witnessing a signature on a document and verifying the identity of the signer. The Aurora Public Library District is happy to announce that we
Reader’s Commentary: Correction on virus confusion sets record straight
By Mary Goetsch, Aurora, Ill. I wish to correct virus misinformation which arose from popular periodicals published in Winter 2020. I am not the only one who believed that SARS-Cov-2 is from retrovirus. To set the record straight, SARS-Cov-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is a single-strand, positive-sense RNA virus.
Recipe of the Week: Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients12 leaves cabbage1 cup cooked white rice1 egg, beaten1/4 cup milk1/4 cup minced onion1 pound extra-lean ground beef1 1/4 teaspoons salt1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper2 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce2 tablespoon brown sugar2 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Directions1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.