Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham was recently recognized with the Commitment to Service Award for his outstanding dedication and commitment to public service. The award was presented October 23 in Rockford during a special ceremony hosted by the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders Zone IV. “It is
I would be remiss, more so than usual, without a tremendous “Thank you” and big hug to all those who came out to Yellow Bird Books in Aurora this past Saturday to hear Sara Knigge and me make our presentations in honor of Veterans Day, based on our veteran-authored books.
News from the Sierra Club Valley of the Fox: •Getting out into nature is one way that we can come together, appreciate the beauty of the Earth, and remember how important it is that we take care of the environment for ourselves and future generations to thrive. Valley of the
Enjoy the changing seasons as we hike, look and listen for birds inhabiting our forest preserves, this fall. District naturalists will cover basic bird-identification skills and share a few interesting stories along the way. Next bird watching walk will be Friday, Nov. 21; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Culver Forest
Ingredients1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 3/4 cups milk2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9×13
When I was eight, or nine, or ten…It matters not at all, back then,But there is something I still see,Most definitely Mom would agree,She’d look at me with scant beliefAnd, in that first look, say “Good Grief!”The dirt around our neighborhoodJust never acted as it should.It was magnetic—all too true!It
The Library of Things is part of a growing movement among public libraries to move “beyond books.” At the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), our Library of Things collection has grown to include something for everyone, at any stage of life, with whatever talent level they possess. From musical instruments
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. •T-Rex Tea Party, Saturday, Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m..
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Look out workers at The Voice. If ”The Chas” Coddington had it his way, he would take the paper and make it an employee-owned and operated state publication. He would then have you work for The Voice as an employee for wages he would determine for
Aurora University’s Larry Carthan (5) shoots over Bethany Lutheran’s Jack Brockmann (23) Saturday, Nov. 8.
Aurora University defenders swarm St. Norbert’s Jacob McVane (28) Saturday, Nov. 8.
By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High School football coach Mike Bukovsky couldn’t help, but take a trip down memory lane. After the Montini Broncos defeated Peoria Notre Dame Saturday, Nov. 8 in a Class 4A second-round playoff game, the stage was set for a rematch with Coal City. Twenty-one years
Class 8ASaturday, Nov. 15Oswego at Maine South, 1 p.m.Lincoln-Way East at Chicago Mt. Carmel, 4 p.m.Barrington at Lockport, 6 p.m.Fremd at Bolingbrook, 7 p.m. Class 7ASaturday, Nov. 15Lincoln-Way West at Downers Grove North, __Glenbard North at Batavia, 1 p.m.St. Rita at Hersey, 3 p.m.St. Charles North at Brother Rice, 6
Thursday, Nov. 13Benedictine University at Northern Illinois, 7 p.m., ESPN+Loyola Chicago at Wichita State, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14Colgate at Illinois, 8 p.m., B1G+Northwestern at DePaul, 7:30 p.m., truTVIllinois State at USC, 6:30 p.m., PeacockJudson University at Kuyper, 6 p.m.Lewis University vs. Malone University, 2 p.m.Eastern Illinois at Kentucky, 6
Saturday, Nov. 15Maryland at Illinois, 2:30 p.m., FS1Michigan at Northwestern, 11 a.m., FOXNotre Dame at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m., ABCAurora University at Concordia University Chicago, noonIllinois Wesleyan University at North Central College, noonSoutheast Missouri State at Western Illinois, 1 p.m., ESPN+Eastern Illinois at Lindenwood, 2 p.m., ESPN+Illinois State at South Dakota
Saluting Veterans Day, Yellow Bird Books, 34 S. Stolp Ave., in Aurora hosted readings and signings of books by two military veterans Saturday, Nov. 8. The event was free to the public. Wayne Johnson of Aurora read from his novel, “The Militarized Zone: What Did You Do in the Army?”
“Student veterans arrive on our campus and in our classrooms with significant work and life experience. They are ready for and committed to learning.” That was the word Tuesday from Chris Wells, Ed.D., guest speaker at Aurora University’s Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday. Wells, a Navy veteran and professor of parks
Armed forces veterans Ralph Breazeale (Air Force), left, and Bob McKnight (Army) were among veterans who stood to be applauded by fellow congregants during Sunday, Nov. 9 worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
