This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Aurora Public Library Foundation (APLF), and the celebration is well underway. In honor of this milestone, the Foundation is hosting a series of events designed to bring people together in support of the Aurora Public Library District. From heartfelt gatherings to creative
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, May 20, dinner meeting at the private room in the north side of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner afterward. The
Local author, speaker, and leadership coach Marianne Renner released her newest book, “Self-Talk: 10 Stories You Tell Yourself that Hold you Back… and How to Overcome Them” in which she openly shares how she overcame decades of depression and addiction. “This is a book I’ve been writing for many years,”
By Bobby Narang The Downers Grove North High School baseball team is aiming to add another historic milestone this week. The Trojans (19-5 and 9-3 West Suburban Silver) are one win shy of the 20-win mark, a level usually associated with a memorable season. After winning a combined 62 games
By Woodrow Carroll When the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros, four straight games in the 2005 World Series, it ended 88 years of no championship frustration for the White Sox franchise. The 1917 championship featured the White Sox against the New York Giants, which the Pale Hose won,
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Würth 400 Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 4. Joey Logano, who took the lead in the last two laps, won the race. In second place was Ross Chastain, Ryan Blaney third, Kyle Larson fourth, and Eric Jones fifth. The pole position
Aurora Lions Club members held youth vision screenings Saturday, May 3 at Aurora Ward 9 alderman Edward J. Bugg’s 13th annual “Clean-Up the Streets Day.”
The St. Charles Arts Council proudly presents Kaleidoscope of Color, a dynamic gallery exhibit featuring the work of 49 talented artists from across Illinois — all centered around one dazzling theme: COLOR through July 6 at SCAC Gallery – Arts Resource Center (ARC), 121 N. 2nd Street, Suite H, St.
Reverend Tammy Scott, left, leads prayers Thursday, May 1 in the peace garden at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Aurora University attacker, Tyler Foerstel, center, drives between Concordia Wisconsin defenders Saturday, May 3.
Members of the Aurora Lions Club learned cyber safety tips at the club’s meeting May 1. Dan Vargas, an Aurora Lion and assistant information technology supervisor for Fox Metro water reclamation district in Oswego, presented “Cyber Safety Basics” at Paulie’s Pub in Aurora. Vargas explained aspects of information technology, including
The City of Aurora government’s Youth Services Division will honor National Physical Fitness and Sports month by hosting the 31st Annual Sports Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 9 at Phillips Park, 828 Montgomery Road in Aurora. The time-honored Festival, which features more than 1,200 student-athletes competing
The Village of Montgomery government and Earthmover Credit Union are partners to offer the community and members a free paper-shredding opportunity Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Montgomery Police Station, 10 Civic Center Avenue, on the Village’s west side. The drive-thru event will offer a convenient,
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
Rusty is a male mutt, who is three years old. Meet Rusty, the ultimate companion dog! The lovable dog adores humans and children, greeting everyone with a wagging tail and a happy heart. Rusty is always excited to meet new friends, human or dog, and is not shy about making
Suburban Norwegian-Americans honored departed friends Sunday, May 4. Members of Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472 held a remembrance service during the group’s May meeting at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. After a potluck luncheon and business meeting, Yorkville resident and Polar Star president Ken Johnson opened the
By John & Nisha Whitehead “One of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one’s house. A man’s house is his castle.”—James Otis, Revolutionary War activist, on the Writs of Assistance, 1761 What the Founders rebelled against—armed government agents invading homes without cause—we are now being
May 8 Both Great Britain and the United States celebrate Victory Day in Europe. Cities in both nations, as well as formerly occupied cities in Western Europe, put out flags and banners and rejoice in the defeat of the Nazi war machine. – 1945. Approximately 200 construction workers in New
Thousands of tulips were in bloom at the Sunken Garden in Phillips Park in Aurora on the beautiful spring day, Sunday, May 27.
