B-25 visits Aurora airport
The Berlin Express,” a historic B-25 Mitchell bomber, takes off at Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove.
Sammy Hagar and Friends rock out at RiverEdge in Aurora
Sammy Hagar and Friends performs in wonderful weather Sunday, July 18 evening at RiverEdge on the banks of the Fox River in Aurora.
The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley Writing Contest winner: Kyla Muhammad
Kyla Muhammad, Bolingbrook, shows the prize for winning The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley Writing Contest.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrates opening of Chic Events & Weddings
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of a showroom/consultation space for Batavia Chamber member Chic Events & Weddings, 713 Main Street, Batavia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 9.
Battle of the Big Butts high school football force
By Al Benson Eight contests known as the Battle of the Big Butts had 300 football linemen competing at West Aurora High School Thursday, July 15. After being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the 21st annual event opened at 3 p.m. at West Aurora’s stadium and practice fields.
White Sox make fast recovery against talented Houston
By Woodrow Carroll It may not rank as the quickest comeback in Chicago White Sox history, yet, what the White Sox did in their final two games against the Houston Astros Saturday and Sunday, 10-1 and 4-0 victories, certainly made with the team and fans rejoice and heave a sign
Jared Badie, Oswego East, poised for positive football
By Bobby Narang Oswego East High School senior Jared Badie already is considered one of the best players in the State. At 6-5 and 218 pounds, Badie is a bone-crushing, sideline-to-sideline, linebacker capable of changing the outcome of a game with his physical style and athleticism. Badie had a number
Dolan and Murphy fast pitch softball, 12-10, in Eau Claire
By Robin Reder Dolan and Murphy was 1-2 at the Boys of Summer tournament in Denmark, Wis. July 9-11. Dolan, with a 12-10 won-loss record, will be in action July 23-25 in the Eau Claire, Wis. tournament. Dolan defeated Appleton, Wis. in its first game, 11-0. Winning pitcher was Michael
Nate Thomas with Schaumburg Boomers
Recent Northern Illinois University graduate Nate Thomas (Mishawaka, Ind./South Bend St. Joseph) signed a professional contract with the Schaumburg Boomers of the Frontier League baseball team. Thomas finished his Northern Illinois career fifth in program history in strikeouts per nine innings at 8.80. He is ninth all-time in career strikeouts
Rampant rumors, Hot Stove in Summer, MLB fixture
Rumors are a part of big-time sports with the possibility of trades, contract expiration, and dashed hopes of qualifying for the playoffs. Likely it is more true for Major League Baseball. The discussion is possible movement, new contract, trades. Stuff which used to be called Hot Stove League talk. Now
Summer nights of fun ready in downtown Aurora
It’s easy to enjoy a perfect Summer week in downtown Aurora. With things back open, downtown offers Summer fun almost every night of the week. • Starting on Tuesdays this month, The Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora, will be host to a very funny look at Shakespeare.
Newsies the Musical, Fox Valley Park District’s 51st annual Summer Stage
Eliana Kettley of Aurora, left, portrays one of 14 nuns in “Newsies the Musical,” the Fox Valley Park District’s 51st annual Summer Stage production July 15-18 at Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
Oswego mayor president of Board of Directors of the Metro West Council of Governments
Oswego Village president Troy Parlier recently was elected the president of the Board of Directors of the Metro West Council of Governments, an organization that represents Oswego and its neighbors in Springfield and Washington on legislation and policies that affect their residents. The MetroWest Council of Governments represents 33 municipalities
Dandelions colorful, composite of several flowers
By Jennifer Fishburn To a child, a dandelion is a magical thing. It’s one of the first plants we learn to recognize. The bright yellow flowers make cheerful bouquets, necklaces, and crowns. The fluffy white seed heads become wishes when we squeeze our eyes shut and blow. Adults, especially home
SuperHEARo 5K in Aurora August 28
Illinois Hands & Voices is excited to announce their third annual 5k Run/Walk: SuperHEARo Dash Saturday, Aug. 28, at Phillips Park in Aurora, or virtually from anywhere. This event is the sole fundraiser, for Illinois Hands & Voices, a parent-driven non-profit organization that supports families with children who are Deaf
Montgomery Fest, 26th annual, August 13-15
The Village of Montgomery announced that the 36th annual Montgomery Fest will be back August 13-15. The Festival will take place in downtown Montgomery along the Fox River. The Fest is back and better than ever with a jam-packed three-day schedule with features to include live entertainment, a carnival, food,
Batavia Windmill City Festival back
What’s on your Summer bucket list? The best fest around, of course! Windmill City Festival will return August 27-29 to downtown Batavia. After a hiatus last year because of the pandemic, this free festival is back and better than ever! Festival times are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug.
We still have rights to refuse visitors’ entry to home
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead A federal COVID-19 vaccination strike force soon may be knocking on your door, especially if you live in a community with low vaccination rates. Will you let them in? More to the point, are you required to open the door? The Joe Biden
Pet of the Week: Susie: Green-eyed mama, needs home
Susie is a female Domestic Shorthair Brown Tiger who was born in January 2019. Susie has the most beautiful green eyes! She came to HELP from Kentucky in April with her four babies. She is sweet and petite. Susie is quiet and loves attention. She would do best with older
A Focus on History: July 22 through July 28
July 22 Outside Chicago’s Biograph Theatre, notorious criminal John Dillinger, America’s “Public Enemy No. 1,” is killed in a hail of bullets fired by federal agents. In a bank-robbing career that lasted just over one year, Dillinger and his associates robbed 11 banks for more than $300,000, which in today’s