Naperville Park District is bringing back Kids’ Night Out, a monthly, themed evening at Fort Hill Activity Center’s childcare center and indoor playground for kids ages four to 12, with dinner and fun, instructor-led activities. Parents can drop off their kids and then enjoy free time on a Friday evening.
In just two short years, and with a lot of collaboration from community partners, a dream has become reality along Oswego’s Orchard Road corridor. The new Venue 1012, 1012 Station Drive, is officially open, as of last week, and will provide a home for entertainment and the performing arts in
The Village of Oswego is seeking artists to submit proposals for a new mural in downtown Oswego. The mural is a project of Oswego’s Cultural Arts Commission in its mission to build a vibrant permanent public art collection in Oswego. It’s planned for the building at 59 Main Street, home
August is National Dog Month, a month-long celebration of the most commonly owned and lovable pet recognized during the dog days of Summer. We wanted to share how a St. Charles resident, Missy Young, has been saving dogs in her community and throughout Illinois and uniting them with their forever
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation into law August 20 introduced and passed by assistant House minority leader representative Keith Wheeler, R-Oswego, which allows expectant mothers in their third trimester to obtain a free placard for their vehicle valid for 90 days permitting them to park in handicap designated spots throughout
New parents faced with the responsibility of caring for a baby often wonder how often to feed a newborn, when to wean babies from breastmilk or formula, when to introduce baby to solid foods, and whether homemade baby food is better than store-bought. Babies may not come with a care
Illinois college students will receive financial relief due to a new law passed by State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora. The measure will cap fees on student loan debt relief services. “Making higher education affordable is a priority for me, but that will never happen if predatory student loan debt relief
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizers, survivors, allies, youth, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. “Youth suicide rates are on the rise, especially amongst LGBTQIA youth,” said Anna Czerniak, children’s mental health program
By Bobby Narang The 2021 high school football season is set to be another historic journey into the unknown. After the coronavirus pandemic pushed the 2020 season into Spring this year, and shortened the regular season to six games without a playoffs, the upcoming season is already bringing another set
Everyone can celebrate public art in downtown Aurora, when 25 of 30 new murals by Aurora Public Art will be installed on or completed by August 28 during Aurora Downtown’s annual Alley Art Fest, Saturday, Aug. 28. Alley Art Festival, from noon to 5 p.m., will be host to live
By Woodrow Carroll There are 130 FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) teams. FBS refers to the heavy hitters playing collegiate football. In theory, any one of those 130 programs could win the national championship. The reality of the situation is a bit different. What are the odds that this season’s national
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, FireKeepers Casino 400, Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 22. A surprise Ford vehicle came from nowhere with Ryan Blaney driving to win his second Cup race ahead of William Byron and Kyle Larson, who led much of the race. Following in fourth
In our seasons of change: • In the rearview mirror are our hopes for the 2021 Chicago Cubs’ success. Hold our ears: We must wait until next year. • Meanwhile, in spite of a comfortable lead, it is time for the Chicago White Sox to start playing better than .500
By Robin Reder Dolan and Murphy fastpitch softball team finished with a 1-2 record in the International Softball Congress (ISC) World Tournament in Eldridge, Iowa, August 14-21. Dolan defeated Lancaster, Pa., 7-2. Michael Jamieson was the winning pitcher, struck out nine, and gave up five hits. Leading the offense were
Danny is a male Domestic Shorthair Brown Tiger who was born April 11, 2021. Danny will make sure to interrupt whatever you are doing when he feels he needs some attention and is very loving. He enjoys playing with his brothers, toys, plastic bottle caps or whatever else he can
In 1977, Aurora Art League, Fox Valley Park District, and Downtown Business Council, held the 11th annual Downtown Aurora Art Fair at Water Street Mall. It was a weekend affair in May according to the dates on the yellow poster, hand- drawn by Robert Clark. Bubble lettering reminiscent of the
Gray’s Mill Estate in Montgomery the building on the Fox River from the 1850s, officially opens with a ribbon-cutting Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Although the bumblebee is likely the most well-known pollinator, pollinators come in a variety of shapes, species, and sizes. “Many entomologists believe the tiny sweat bee nectaring on your flowering weed is just as important to a healthy ecosystem as the more well-known bumble bee and honey bee,” said Kelly
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead The government has a history of shamelessly exploiting national emergencies for its own nefarious purposes. Terrorist attacks, mass shootings, civil unrest, economic instability, pandemics, natural disasters: The government has been taking advantage of such crises for years in order to gain greater power
August 26 With America in the depths of the Great Depression, the Comptroller of the Currency announces a temporary halt on foreclosures of first mortgages. – 1932. The first televised Major League Baseball game is broadcast on station W2XBS, the station that was to become WNBC-TV. Announcer Red Barber called
