“The Earth was the most glorious instrument and I was audience to its strains.” — Henry David Thoreau April arrives. Glorious, sunny rain-filled, early Spring is April. Time for black umbrellas bouncing down the street and for windy days blowing the green garden shoots this way and that. There are
There is a horrible disease gripping the United States. It affects mostly right-wing politicians and radio-talk-show hosts. It is called “logorrhea,” a pathological inability to stop talking. The victims talk and talk and talk because they need to speak in order to feel safe and be in control. Too often,
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda The Donald Trump derangement crowd is frothing at the mouth again. “Wayne’s world Johnson” has spittle on his nose! Johnson and the Left don’t bother looking at the millions Biden has gotten from China or at Hunter’s criminality or Biden family corruption. The FBI still guards
Ingredients1/4 cup white sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup butter3 cups white sugar3 eggs6 very ripe bananas, mashed1 (16 ounce) container sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons baking soda4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 300 F. Grease four 7×3 inch
Palm Sunday is the open door to what you should discern;It is the open expose designed for you to learn.It shows in succinct detail in a telescopic rangeThe sorry fact that human nature has not seen much change.The wheel that squeaks the loudest is the first to get the grease.And
Volunteering at the Aurora Public Library facilities provides numerous benefits for teenagers. It allows them to give back to their community by helping others and promoting literacy through our Summer Reading Adventure. It provides an opportunity for them to gain work experience and develop skills such as communication, organization, and
First Fridays in Aurora will celebrate the start of Spring along with National Poetry Month, Friday, April 7. Here are sites in downtown Aurora which will be in action with events and items to see: The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River Street, will have a Spring sale plus
June Davis is sorting donations of jewelry and collectibles for the spring rummage and bake sale at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ.
Becky Dunnigan, left, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry community impact manager, presents free Easter baskets to clients at a grocery distribution Monday, April 3, at the Aurora facility.
The Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club celebrated its 20th Anniversary Wine and Chocolate Extravaganza at the Stonebridge Country Club March 25. We extend a thank you to all who attended and participated and made this event a huge success. The tables were filled to capacity with guests. Auction items were displayed
A touchstone of the arts in Aurora, Nancy Smith Hopp left us March 23, 2023 with the same unassuming grace she showed in all she did in Aurora. And, she did a great amount. As a historian, biographer, connoisseur of art and architecture, philanthropist, executive, trustee, conservationist, gardener, mentor, and
Kiwanis Club members serve their communities all year, but the excitement for service really builds in April each year. Kiwanis members come together for Kiwanis One Day – a day of community service that is felt around the world. This year, One Day in Aurora will be Saturday, April 15,
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Toyota Owners 400, Richmond Raceway, Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 2. A good pit stop near the end of the race with 25 laps to go, put Kyle Larson out front where he stayed to win the race. Following in second place was Josh Berry,
By Bobby Narang The Oswego East High School girls soccer team is looking to build following last season’s success. The Wolves want to strike magic again this Spring. Thus far, the Wolves are on the right track. One year ago, the Wolves made soccer program history by winning their first
By Woodrow Carroll Both the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament championship games played out last weekend and last Monday, April 3. Each offered plenty of excitement, and, with a plethora of story lines. South Carolina captured the women’s national championship last season with a 64-49 victory over Connecticut in
Aurora University second baseman Collin Meinert, right, bumps helmets with third baseman Sean Rivera, 21, after hitting a home run during Sunday’s 21-8 win.
Aurora Central Catholic’s Olivia Lujano, 10, moves the ball downfield defended by Providence Catholic’s Abby Martin, 23, Tuesday, March 28.
The playoffs are the goal at nearly every level The Chicago Bulls are on the cusp and through Monday this week has a mathematical chance to be in postseason play. There were three games remaining in the regular season following Tuesday’s game this week in Atlanta. The Bulls were just
Risk is a relative term that applies to groups, not individuals. If all is held equal in a group, changing one element can increase or decrease overall risk for the group, but not the risk to each individual who makes up that group. What’s the point in making a change
With the Easter and Passover holidays approaching mid-month, many families are planning to enjoy special holiday traditions that highlight various foods and materials that can be hazardous to pet health. The Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) wants pet owners to be aware of potential dangers and take steps to keep
