Because I was writing about pets (last time, I mean) I thought I’d continue. Humankind is finally learning about animal intelligence and behavior. In the past, animals were generally thought of as something dumb, disposable, targets for hunters, creatures in the way of progress. How could we build large environment-polluting,
The Montgomery 5K and 10K River Run Committee members, Matt Brolley, second from left, Village president, and Pete Wallers, Engineering Department, right, present checks to Quartermaster Tim Juillett, Montgomery VFW Post 7452, left, and representatives of the Montgomery Rotary Club, third and fourth from left, at Monday’s Village Board meeting.
Val W. Zimnicki of Taxpayers United of America holds documents in a press announcement Thursday, Dec. 5 in Geneva which reveal excessive government pensions.
The filled Cocoa Crawl promotion, sponsored by Aurora Downtown, at First Fridays in Aurora Friday includes available cocoa at Tavern on Broadway.
The Village of Montgomery, in cooperation with Kane County, unveiled its new charging station for electric vehicles at Village Hall, 200 N. River Street December 5. The charging station was a partnership project with Kane County to provide the physical charging station and the Village providing the manpower and supplies
Aurora Christian’s Taaj Davis, right, seeks to shoot over an Indian Creek defender in the championship game Saturday.
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced its seventh class of recipients of the IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award. The 2019-2020 honorees include two of the longest-active media members in Illinois, alongside a legendary high school sports writer. Fowler Connell is 95 years young and still going strong as a
The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club has named Bob Brockmann the December Veteran of the Month. He was born July 28, 1941 in Chicago west suburban Berwyn, where he lived until he was married. He was graduated from Morton West High School in 1959. He went to work for 1st
Everett “Jim” Schlegel, 100, of Elgin, lone Fox Valley area survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack December 7, 1941, receives a standing ovation.
Aurora resident Army Lt. Col. Rick Todas (retired), left, and president of the Aurora Navy League, presents an appreciation certificate to Marine Col. (retired) Lawrence J. Kaifesh.
The 33rd annual Ted Brattin youth award winners, chosen by 11 high schools, stand in acknowledgement after they were announced Monday, at the 50th annual Pearl Harbor memorial luncheon at the Gaslite Manor in Aurora.
Louie is a male Domestic Shorthair who was born May 18, 2019. Louie is a beautiful black and white cat. He enjoys talking to humans and will run to the other humans. He enjoys sitting on a lap, but not for long. Louie is playful, but caring. His eyes and
Signs in color show us the holiday season is beginning to look like it is drawing closer, or, at least preparations are taking place. Communities will continue to greet the holidays with annual events and new ways to celebrate.
Imagine three Celtic artist monks, secluded in the scriptorium of Iona, or in eastern Scotland, or in a new monastery at Kells, County Meath, Ireland. They welcome in the year 800 A.D. in days filled with extraordinary artistry and commitment. The Book is written on prepared calfskin (vellum) and contains
An all-around citizen of goodwill and contribution was named the 2019 Batavia Citizen of the Year this week. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Nanette ‘Nan’ Phillips Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at the Chamber’s Inspire 2020: A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us! annual awards event. Batavia mayor Jeffery
Yorkville author Brent A. Peterson discusses his book, “Once Upon A Lifetime: The Epic True Story of Corporal William Wesley Bennett, USMC,” at Aurora Noon Lions Club’s meeting Monday.
Kiwanis Club of Aurora members sort toys at a warehouse on Hankes Road on Aurora’s East side to assist Toys for Tots, Tuesday.
Corinne Pierog, candidate for Kane County Board chair addresses Board members Monday at the North Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting.
