Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres invites the community to chat with him and other members of the Naperville Police Department Tuesday, Jan. 24. This informal meet-and-greet is part of the Naperville Police Department’s Chat with the Chief series and will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sweetwaters
Amelia was just finishing her breakfast in the opulent dining room at the Hotel Trumpy in Zurich, Switzerland. Damask window drapes gave a Victorian feel to the room and the tables were set with the finest china dinnerware and linens. Breakfast was delicious and filling served by formally-dressed staff members
A couple of editions back, I commented on some new products available for adults and children as potentials for Christmas gift-giving. Sales figures are coming in from Amazon and other retail outlets as to how these items were accepted in the marketplace by us lowly consumers. Plain, old, every-day, electric
Civil rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for equality for all and brought monumental changes for America and African Americans in particular. Millions celebrated his birthday Monday this week and Illinois civic leader, Dr. Robert Renteria, of the Fox Valley reflected on Dr.
Ingredients2 cups potatoes, cubed2 cups cooked ham, cubed1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained¼ cup finely minced fresh parsley¼ cup butter1 tablespoon chopped onions1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 ¾ cups milk1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper4 ounces processed cheese food, shredded Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Bring a large pot of
I’d like to talk about this Murphy;s Law,That anything that can go wrong, it will.Why must it be something that rubs you raw?Why must it be something that irks you still? We joke about it all the time, it seems,But are we really joking? Think of it.We often want to
By Mark Pickering The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is offering free PCR testing to the general public through a partnership between the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and SHIELD Illinois that utilizes federal funds. Beginning January 4, SHIELD has been available from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
By Dustin Sharp White Owl Animal Sanctuary is slowly recovering after facing recent emergency conditions and is in need of donations, items and financial. The Sanctuary is an all-volunteer animal rescue and shelter serving the 2.1-million acre Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwest South Dakota. Winter Storm Dias last month
Reverend Elizabeth Hartung will be installed as the new settled pastor at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Rev. Hartung began conducting services there in October 2022. She previously had been the associate pastor and led youth and children ministry at Glenview Community Church
Montgomery mayor Matt Brolley reflects on municipal accomplishments and plans at Gray’s Mill Estate restaurant in Montgomery Thursday, Jan. 12 as the keynote speaker for the monthly meeting of Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV)
Aurora police chief Keith Cross cites both 2022 highlights and 2023 plans Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Aurora Police Department. Cross was the keynote speaker at the January membership meeting of Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora
Cameron Leys of Naperville, left, helps a patron load groceries Monday, Jan. 16, at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora. Leys, 15, is a sophomore at Metea Valley High School in Aurora.
BrightSide Theatre continues its commitment to young artists with the belief that involvement in arts programs increases the development in children on both an academic and social scale while building self-esteem. We designed The BrightSide Theatre Youth Project to provide a professional and educational learning experience for grade school through
By Bobby Narang The Martin Luther King (MLK) holiday weekend featured some quality girls high school basketball in Chicagoland. The 33rd Annual Coach Derril Kipp’s Hoopfest was the marquee event. Played over a three-day span, with two days dedicated to the tournament, the high-profile event was must-see basketball with high
By Woodrow Carroll Entering the Saturday, Jan. 14 home men’s basketball game with the Toledo University, the Northern Illinois University men’s team was in good position to end a rather bizarre jinx for want of a better word. The game with the Toledo Rockets presented Northern Illinois with a shot
The high school basketball season for boys and girls can take on various forms during the season with possible injuries, growth of players in size, strength, skill, experience, and accomplishment. Emotional and maturity can be factors. Part of the process is the bonanza of basketball during the recent seasons of
The Sunday School Children at the United Methodist Church of Plano begin the year learning information on John the Baptist as a baby, prophet, and forerunner for Jesus the Messiah.
Aurora author and leadership coach Marianne Renner explores “What Holds You Back?” Thursday, Jan. 12 in a speech to Aurora Business United, a networking group that meets monthly at Santori Aurora Public Library.
The Kendall County Health Department has hired a new transitions coordinator to assist older adults with life transitions, and to assist their family caregivers with helpful information in changing times. Patricia Penfold began her new career as transitions coordinator in November 2022. She has almost 20 years of experience in
By Al Benson Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity dedicated the Lopez family home at 656 Spruce Street in Aurora December 3, 2022. The ceremony featured prayers, housewarming gifts, and presentation of a ceremonial house key. Habitat volunteers and contractors built the home in partnership with the future homeowners, Cristal
