The Sugar Grove Public Library Foundation is extremely pleased to report that a donation was received from Rich Harvest Farms to provide new technology for the Library’s computer lab and teen department. The donation, valued at approximately $19,000 will provide for new computers, monitors, and additional hardware and software elements
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaSugar Grove After my first microbiology class in college, I realized there were at least a thousand ways I would come into contact with microbes on a daily basis. There is an inevitability to living with germs. They are all around us, on us, and inside of
Ingredients2 pounds ground beef2 tablespoons taco seasoning1 onion, chopped2 teaspoons minced garlic1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans24 (8 inch) flour tortillas9 ounces shredded
Is there a reason for our intellect?There must be–perhaps more than we suspectThis thought occurs a lot to mortal manHave tantalized our minds since man began.But then there is no answer we can touch,We simply shrug it off, not caring much.We view it as conjecture, nothing more;We have no cogent
Are we all overjoyed and ecstatic now that our beloved Fearless Orange-Faced Supreme Leader has been restored to his rightful place in the White House as head of our country? I haven’t seen any fireworks, or dancing in the streets because of the great election turnover that took place on,
I had lunch the other day with two friends from way back. When we sat down at a public golf course in Prophetstown in northwest Illinois, I realized each of us has been president of a respected statewide organization over many decades. There might be a column here, I thought.
There was a day when I lost sleep over debates about things such as politics, religion, and grammar. I once believed it was important to try and persuade everyone to see things as I did. That was back when debates were generally civil and the majority of participants actually listened
TRIAD is a program philosophy that focuses on reducing criminal victimization of older persons and enhancing the delivery of law enforcement services to these individuals. TRIAD truly believes that senior citizens should be able to feel safe in their own communities. The philosophy sees law enforcement, older volunteers, and social
Grandpa,You have said before that the Quran and the Bible both give the same message. I have just started reading the Quran and already have found that you are dead wrong! The Quran said that God told Adam the names of all the animals and asked Adam to repeat the
Alley Art Festival will return to its home on the last Saturday of August in downtown Aurora. The popular, grassroots art festival will be back on Water Street Mall from noon to 5 p.m. and expand to the nearby riverwalk, Millennium Plaza on Stolp Avenue, and Gallery 1904 at 1
Morris Hospital has expanded the services provided at its Yorkville Campus with the addition of Kelly Lopez, a family nurse practitioner who serves as a primary care provider for patients of all ages. In addition, the hours for the walk-in convenient care service at the Morris Hospital Yorkville Campus have
Aurora Downtown was host to a back to school celebration on Saturday with hundreds in attendance.
Aurora Downtown’s second gateway mural features a unity theme by community artists Laura Lynn and Catalina Diaz.
Chili Appreciation Society International’s (CASI) Batavia Chili Cook-Off Saturday, Aug. 7 was at the Batavia Riverwalk.
Aurora police chief Keith Cross outlines his top priorities August 10 at the monthly meeting of Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Aurora (CPAAA) at Aurora Police Department (APD) headquarters.
Kane County treasurer, Michael J. Kilbourne, MBA, would like to remind taxpayers the second installment of property tax is due on or before September 1. If you are a new or existing homeowner and need a copy of the bill to remit payment, you may print a duplicate bill atKaneCountyTreasurer.org
Judge Bianca Camargo right, recently sworn in, takes the oath of the 16th Judicial Circuit judge from Kane County Chief Judge Clint Hull.
By Bobby Narang By this time of the season, Sue Skelley is usually knee deep into coaching. For most of her life, Skelley had been a staple in the East Aurora community, coaching several sports and handling various administration jobs. But these days, Skelley is enjoying her view from the
Friday, Aug. 27Fox Valley*Dundee-Crown at Cary-Grove, 7 p.m.Crystal Lake Central at Huntley, 7 p.m.Crystal Lake South at Jacobs, 7 p.m.Hampshire at Burlington Central, 7 p.m.Upstate EightEast Aurora at Elgin, TBDBartlett at Glenbard South, 7:30 p.m.Fenton at South Elgin, 7:30 p.m.Larkin at Glenbard East, 7:30 p.m.Streamwood at West Chicago, 7:30 p.m.Non-conferenceArgo
By Woodrow Carroll There is always a sense of anticipation just prior to the start of a sports season, including college football. The FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) honor of first up goes to the University of Illinois and Nebraska. It is listed as Week Zero on the schedule. Saturday, Aug.
