By Peter Hancock The Illinois economy showed strong signs of recovery during the first quarter of this year when businesses continued to reopen from the pandemic and direct government payments flowed to businesses and individual consumers. Data released last week from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed the
Naperville City manager Doug Krieger has appointed Jason Arres the interim chief of police of the Naperville Police Department. The appointment was made in advance of Chief Robert Marshall’s retirement July 2, after 44 years with the City of Naperville. Arres, who holds the position of deputy chief of the
The Naperville Municipal Band will be host to its annual Independence Day Concert, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 1. The holiday birthday theme will celebrate patriotism, songs and marches from America’s archives throughout its first 245 years. “The Independence Day Concertn July 1 will include all of the 4th
Independence Day quotes “Listen to me, there is freedom in love. Every day should feel like Independence Day.” – Evy Michaels “Some birds are not meant to be caged. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild. So you let them go, and the part of you
The Tanner House Independence Day ringing bells event will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fourth of July at the Tanner House, 305 Cedar Street, Aurora. The 53rd annual ringing of our historic bells by the children of Aurora will begin promptly at 1 p.m.. There will be
Many job-seekers turn to libraries for assistance, whether to use a computer to submit an application, or to attend a program that offers job-hunting resources and tips. The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is no exception: Here at APLD, we strive to amplify access to employment, especially in a job
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events this month. 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. • Virtual 3-D Printing. Leah English provides a step-by- step tutorial
Grandpa,I was going to send this as a letter to the editor, but they’d print my name. I know you keep names out of the paper. I don’t need people to know my name. You see, I am an ex-felon. I am writing in response to the person who wrote
Association for Individual Development (AID), in collaboration with North Arrow Partners, will be host to a groundbreaking ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 1, at 487 Main Street in West Chicago to celebrate the development of Main Street Lofts apartment complex. Illinois State Senator Karina Villa will be in attendance
The 2021 Officer David White Scholarship was awarded to Ava Bezaire, daughter of Naperville Fire Lieutenant, Benjamin Bezaire. The honor took place at the Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners meeting held at Fort Hill Activity Center Thursday, June 24. Naperville Park District Police Chief Steve Schindlbeck explained the background
With the Fourth of July coming up, Aurora Noon Lions Club wants to remind the public of the dangers of fireworks. Arvid Meyer of Aurora, Noon Lions president, said “The Fourth of July is fast approaching. It seems like more people than ever are using high-powered explosives, as well as
Aurora Advent Christian Church kids sing, recently, at a closing program for “Discovery on Adventure Island,” 2021 Vacation Bible School.
Don Davids of Aurora reports Monday, June 21, how Aurora firefighters assisted at the recent Chemtool fire in Rockton. Davids, president of Wheeling-based Mutual Aid Box Alarm System-Illinois (MABAS) and a retired Aurora Fire Department (AFD) lieutenant, spoke at a recent Aurora Noon Lions Club’s luncheon meeting at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora.
Carrie Skreens of Winfield, center, among 11 Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity volunteers pounding nails and working recently at 1600 W. Wilson Street in Batavia during the fifth annual Women’s Build and Fundraiser.
Fourth of July events throughout the greater Aurora area
In the Fall, the Batavia Park District will be partners with Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club of Geneva, to offer a developmental, recreational, soccer league for children ages four to nine. “It’s exciting. This is the first time we are offering a soccer league through the Park District. This league
Senior Mikey Caliendo of Batavia High school captured the 160-pound State wrestling championship Saturday in the special Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) 3A tournament in Springfield at the Bank of Springfield Center. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) decided in the Spring that theCOVID-19 pandemic would not allow
By Woodrow Carroll Can a Major League Baseball franchise win 302 regular-season games over the course of three seasons and still have little to show for it? Depending on the view of the situation little to show is how many observers look upon the 2001, 2002, and 2003 Seattle Mariners’
By Robin Reder Dolan and Murphy’s fastpitch softball team based in Aurora last weekend captured the Iowa area International Softball Congress (ISC) tournament championship in Walcott, Iowa. Dolan players, Mick Baker and Jose Deleon, received honors. Baker was the tournament Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award recipient and Deleon was the
