Saturday, May 17 “I pledge Allegiance” I most openly declare;That phrase is THE commitment all of us should share.I understand this also—freedom is not free!Demanding vigilance as well from you and me.So here we praise the military, long and loud,To all of them, we emphasize, “You make us proud!”On their
While Aurora’s colorful Bookmobile is a familiar sight at parks, schools, and community events, there’s another quieter, heartfelt service happening behind the scenes. The Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) Outreach Services Department (OSD) is hard at work delivering joy and connection through its Deposit Collection and Home Delivery service. Essentially,
Representative Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora) released a statement after governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Lewis University’s Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program that serves people in the Aurora area has been renewed for $682,000. In addition, $1,100,000 has been renewed to support the
Officers from the Montgomery Police Department responded to a report Tuesday, May 6, from Lakewood Creek Elementary School regarding a student found in unauthorized possession of a weapon on school grounds. Initial investigation by the school administration determined that a student had brought a weapon, a look-alike BB gun, to
By Bobby Narang Lyons High School senior pitcher, Tucker King, had win No. 15 on his mind Monday, May 12. Earlier this week, King became the all-time leader in wins with 14 victories in Lyons’ storied baseball program. He entered the seventh inning against Downers Grove North Trojans just three
By Woodrow Carroll Would you believe it? The MLB’s worst teams, the Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies, were winners last Sunday. Playing at home, the White Sox defeated the Miami Marlins last Sunday to improve their record 12-29. Better yet, the White Sox, who finished last season with the
State senator Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, State representative Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) are announcing their work together to expand opportunities for student athletes to compete in local and national sporting events, based on their work on the Right to Play Act (House Bill 3037).
Young rocketeers line up to launch their water-propelled rockets May 7 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Margaret Perreault, seated, and Shirley Mott, communications and membership coordinator, right, welcome a visitor to the chamber’s second annual volunteer fair May 6 at Batavia Public Library.
Aurora University catcher, Kelsey Oviatt, connects May 8 against Milwaukee School of Engineering in the opening round of the 2025 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference tournament.
Plano American Legion Auxiliary held a rummage sale May 2 and May 3 to raise funds for veterans.
For a generation that has always been taught to be aware of stranger-danger, the world can still harbor criminal intent, sometimes where we least expect. With the prevalence of scammers, it is important to be aware as one of the most insidious scams preys on the lonely at heart. Catfishing
Two local scout volunteers, Julia Reina Jeffries and Brian Joseph Hockings were recently honored with the Potawatomi District Award of Merit for their outstanding service to youth. Each spring, Three Fires Council, Scouting America recognizes the efforts of volunteers who make a difference in the lives of the youth they
State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, joined veterans organizations, community members, and fellow legislators Saturday to support dedicating a section of Illinois State Route 59 honoring Sergeant First Class (SFC) Theordore Katsoolias, a beloved West Chicago serviceman who made the ultimate sacrifice while deployed. Highlighted through an ongoing House Joint Resolution,
By Beth HundsdorferCapitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com As the red velvet curtains at the Vatican parted, a priest realized that his college pal from the South Side of Chicago that he knows as “Bob” had been elected the first American pope. “Oh, dear God,” the Very Rev. Anthony Benedetto Pizzo, the prior
A recycling event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, will shred documents, accept clothing, textiles, small home goods bikes and accessories, latex-based paints and coatings. Please do not arrive before 7:45 a.m., because it impedes setup. All stations and services
Gabby is a female four-year-old Lab mix. Gabby weighs in at 40 pounds and is great with humans and other dogs. Gabby brings the fun with her playful energy, but she’s just as happy curled up next to you for a cuddle session. Gabby is trained and comes when called,
Haylee and Hannah Scott of Oswego serve as acolytes during worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11.
Members of Plano Methodist Church gathered May 3, for a community work day focused on outdoor cleanup and beautification.
