Ingredients1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree4 eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce2/3 cup water2 cups sugar3 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoon baking soda1 1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice1 cup walnuts1/2 cup raisins1 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon cloves1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F.
The frost is on the pumpkin, yessirree;Predicting what the weather soon will be.But, here and now, we’re barely into Fall,So why do we now have this early call?I know that Mother Nature’s oft obtuse,But here it seems she’s playing fast and loose.Two days ago we had good summer heat;So waking
Every fall, the Aurora Public Library District transforms into a vibrant space of joyful remembrance and cultural connection. Through colorful displays and family-friendly programs, we invite the community to honor Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with us! This vibrant tradition honors the memory of loved ones who have
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in November. 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. •Escape Room AdventureThis month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready! Use
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Six bunker buster bombs dropped on Iranian nuclear facilities changed the course of history in the Middle East. The person sending the bombs was none other than president Donald Trump, the person most hated by The Voice contributors “Wayne’s World” Johnon, Charles “The Chas” Coddington, and
By Bobby Narang Now, the fun beings The Illinois High School Association released the football playoff pairings for the eight classes. As usual, there were some interesting matchups set for the first round. In Class 8A, York, which finished in second place last season, is set to battle West Suburban
By Woodrow Carroll Last weekend was not a good one for Illinois and Northwestern football. Both teams suffered conference losses on the road. Illinois was a 42-25 loser at Washington, while Northwestern was edged 28-21 at Nebraska. Defeats that left each team with 5-3 overall records. In the case of
Class 8AFriday, Oct. 31Elgin at Barrington, 7 p.m.Huntley at Fremd, 7:30 p.m.Minooka at Glenbrook South, 7 p.m.Oswego East at Bolingbrook, 7 p.m.Palatine at Whitney Young 7 p.m.Stevenson at Lincoln-Way East, 7 p.m.York at Lyons, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1Belleville East at West Aurora, 6 p.m.Downers Grove South at Maine South,
Thursday, Oct. 30Taylor (Ind.) at Judson University, 6 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 1St. Mary-Woods at Judson University, 3 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 2Wabash College at North Central College, 1 p.m. (exhibition)Monday, Nov. 3Jackson State at Illinois, 7:30 p.m., BTNMercyhurst at Northwestern, 7 p.m., B1G+ULM at Northern Illinois, 7 p.m.LIU Brooklyn at Notre Dame, 6
Saturday, Nov. 1Rutgers at Illinois, 11 a.m., NBCNotre Dame at Boston College, 2:30 p.m., ESPNAurora University at Wisconsin Lutheran College, 1 p.m.North Central College at Carroll University, noonUT Martin at Eastern Illinois, 2 p.m., ESPN+Northern Iowa at Illinois State, 2 p.m.Benedictine University at St. Norbert, 1 p.m.Wheaton College at Elmhurst
Kiwanis Club of Aurora members and friends learned October 21 about access to various resources for seniors, including car rides, home emergency helps, snow removal, and more from Katrina Boatright, manager Senior Services, & Disabilities for the City of Aurora.
Waubonsee Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams and coaches joined guests at the annual Aurora Lions Club ‘Great Pumpkin’ pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 25.
Celebrating Day of the Dead, artifacts honoring departed relatives and friends are displayed on an ofrenda (altar) at Aurora University’s Phillips Library, 315 S. Gladstone Ave. in Aurora.
Aurora Central Catholic High School students pose for a photo during rehearsals for “Clue” at ACC November 7-8.
After hearing iconic civil rights leader reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. speak, Aurora College student John A. Boryk became a warrior for integration. Boryk, a retired United Methodist minister, preached Sunday at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego. His topic: “Listening to God’s Call: How Meeting MLK
Aurora University students launched an aggressive attack on Type 2 diabetes, Sunday, Oct. 26. Two AU undergraduates and an alum presented “Healing Diabetes Together,” a PowerPoint show that was screened at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Presenters were AU seniors Blend Dalipi, of Plano, and Hlawn Tlang, Aurora, with AU grad
Lift up your spirit and help uplift neighbors in need across our community during the DuPagePads Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast! The 23rd annual inspirational breakfast will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Abbington Distinctive Banquets. This motivational morning benefits over 300 guests currently
Two Forest Preserve District of Will County initiatives, a major restoration project at Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve and the Be a Trailblazer campaign, received awards from the Chicago Wilderness Alliance. The awards were presented October 22 during the Celebration of Conservation at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago. The
Celebrating Staff Appreciation Month, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora honored staff members and coordinators Sunday, Oct. 26.
