“Carousel,” Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein’s hit musical, will be presented by Aurora University’s theater department at Perry Theater, 349 S. Gladstone Ave. in Aurora Thursday through Saturday, March 26-28 at 7 p.m.. A Sunday, March 29, performance will be at 2 p.m.. The public is invited. Admission and parking
The 2026 Open Roads ABATE Summer Books are being assembled and will be available April 1. The books have 59 stops which include bike dealers, places of interest, and places to eat. You can get your book at most of the stops in the book. Please see Open Roads A.B.A.T.E.
Construction and upgrades to convert three Oswego well sites into Lake Michigan water receiving stations is expected to begin this spring and progress east. WaterLink, in partnership with the DuPage Water Commission, is constructing a 30-mile pipeline to expand Lake Michigan water service to Oswego, the Village of Montgomery, and
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) has filed his Career Opportunities and Educational Affordability Package, a four-bill plan focused on expanding opportunity, lowering costs, and connecting students to real careers in Illinois. “Too many young people are being pushed toward expensive degrees while good-paying career paths go unfilled,” said Rep. Davis.
Kane County District 4 Board member Mavis Bates and Kane County Code Enforcement manager John Mall will host a Town Hall meeting Tuesday, March 31, at 6 p.m.. at the Aurora Public Library – West Branch, 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora. The Town Hall meeting will serve as an open
CASA Kane County invites the community to join Hands Around the Courthouse (HATCH) at noon Thursday, April 9 at the Kane County Courthouse100 S. 3rd Street, Geneva. The annual event is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to protect children from abuse and neglect while raising awareness about its
A little-known chapter of World War II history will take center stage Thursday, March 26 when historian and certified FAA pilot Rebecca Tulloch brings the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to life during a special presentation by Batavia Depot Museum, a facility of Batavia Park District. Tulloch’s
Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472, will host a free, two-hour, lefse-cooking class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Ave., Montgomery. The public is invited. Viola “Vi” Skogen of Montgomery, a Polar Star member and lefse chef for 67
Ingredients1 pound ground beef1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice1 cup water6 green bell peppers2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 clove of garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon onion powdersalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Place the rice and water in
This human life has factions far beyond the norm;;Like where two people meet, a bonding starts to form.And, if that bonding’s meant to be, you’ll often findThat each one will, quite often, read the other’s mind.To one, the other’s comment came out of the blue;So how were thoughts transferred? That
Looking for something fun (and free!) to do over spring break? Head to the Aurora Public Library District for a show that’s guaranteed to blow up your expectations (in the best way possible). Family entertainer Smarty Pants is bringing The Magical World of Balloons to APLD Wednesday, April 1 with
Sweet treats will be raining from the sky at Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty Street in Aurora, as they again celebrate Easter by dropping candy stuffed plastic eggs from a helicopter, Saturday, April 4, the day before Easter. The event is open to children up to 10 years of age
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. •Read with Paws, Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m.. Children can come
It’s egg hunting season! Get ready for laughs, prizes, and lots of eggs! The Batavia Park District is bringing back its favorite spring events, and families won’t want to miss the fun at Prairie Path Park. •Glow-in-the-dark adventure for middle schoolers, Friday, March 27, 7:45 p.m.. Kids ages nine to
By Bobby Narang Benet Academy senior point guard Jayden Wright cemented his name in program lore this season. The Eastern Illinois recruit capped off an outstanding career with a stellar final season. In his junior season, Wright was one of the key starters behind Benet’s run to its first state
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Jack Hughes (19) goes airborne while Guilford shortstop Sam Goodrum makes the tag at second base March 21.
Aurora University’s Connor Hogan (Joliet West /Shorewood) pitches March 21, in Aurora’s season home opener against visiting Lakeland University.
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 21QuarterfinalsHobart 2, St. Norbert 1Wisconsin-Stout 5, Utica 1Aurora 3, Endicott 2, 2 otHamilton 2, Norwich 1, ot Friday, March
It can be fun to be a tourist in your own town. With Spring Break coming up, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore Fox Valley towns and enjoy the area as a visitor might. There are so many things to do right in our own backyard. Maybe you didn’t notice
