Pancakes, chili, and bingo will be featured in fundraisers by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora Pancakes will be served Sunday, March 15, at 8:30 a.m., in Sanctuary Hall at the church. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, applesauce, coffee, juice, and milk. A freewill offering is requested.
Ingredients2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted6 chicken thighssalt and pepper to taste6 slices prosciutto (thin sliced)4 cloves of garlic, minced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup dry white wine1 cup sour cream Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Drizzle butter into a casserole dish. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and
Celebrating Clayton Parks Day February 26, his widow, Abby, mobilized family members to stock two Aurora community fridges with food. Clayton was among five victims of a 2019 shooting at Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora. Fridge project spokesman David Cannon said Abby and other volunteers filled fridges located outside at
Ingredients1 (8 ounce) package crescent rolls1 pound ground beef1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix1 (16 ounce) container sour cream8 ounces shredded Mexican-style cheese1 (14 ounce) bag nacho chips, crushed Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Lay crescent dough flat on the bottom of a square cake pan and
Ingredients2 pounds ground beef2 cups diced poblano peppers1 teaspoon salt1 (16 ounce) jar salsa1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper2 (8.5 ounce) boxes dry corn muffin mix2 eggs2/3 cup milk4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese8 ounces frozen corn, thawed1 9×13 casserole dish Directions1. Preheat
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry…Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at First
Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup white sugar2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded carrots1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut1 apple, peeled, cored, and shredded3 eggs1 cup applesauce2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 12 muffin cups, or line
More than 20 Fox Valley restaurants will host a fundraiser for Aurora’s Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway in Aurora. The public is invited. Tickets are $75 for adults, $40 for children ages six to 12, and
By Al Benson Yorkville resident Jeanne Leifheit took first place in an annual Norwegian soup cookoff Sunday, Feb. 1, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. Members voted Leifheit’s “Potato Corn Chowder” best of eight homemade entries. Leifheit was awarded a traveling gold-colored soup pot by Barb Johnson, Polar Star
Ingredients1/4 cup white sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup butter3 cups white sugar3 eggs6 very ripe bananas, mashed1 (16 ounce) container sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons baking soda4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease four 7×3 inch
Fran Berg of Aurora, left, is served pancakes and sides by Boy Scout Asher Cecala February 1 at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.
Ingredients2 cups crumbled cornbread1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350F. 2. In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, half of the enchilada sauce, half of the
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry executive director Katie Arko told Aurora Lions Club members January 15 the pantry is continuing its core mission of feeding neighbors in need. During a noon talk at Riverview Diner in Montgomery, Arko reported what her nonprofit does and how the public can help. “We’re
Ingredients2 cups butter2 cups white sugar2 cups corn syrup1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy corn and rice square cereal1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy rice cereal squares2 cups sliced almonds2 cups unsweetened, flaked coconut1 cup chopped dried cranberries3/4 teaspoon cinnamon Directions1. In a large bowl toss together the corn and rice cereal,
The City of Aurora is gearing up to celebrate its second annual Aurora Restaurant Week, from January 20 through February 3. The event, which will showcase Aurora’s rapidly growing and diverse culinary scene, offers both residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy exclusive discounts and prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants
Ingredients1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips1 tablespoon butter1/2 medium onion, sliced or diced8 ounces sliced mushrooms2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup white wine2 cups beef broth, divided3/4 cup sour cream1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives Directions1. Season beef generously with salt
More than 20 local Fox Valley restaurants are gathering to host a fundraiser for the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Sunday, Feb. 22. Guests of all ages are welcome from noon to 3 p.m. at the Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fill-the-bowls-tickets-1979492415100 or
Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs, and more at the Free Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Jan. 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Bring your
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois starts the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie™ season. To purchase Girl Scout cookies connect with local cookie entrepreneurs at www.girlscoutsni.org/buycookies, and they’ll add you to their customer list! Or use the Girl Scout Cookie Finder by entering a zip code. We serve 16 counties including parts
Ingredients2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce1/2 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar1 pound beef flank steak, sliced 1/8 inch thick1/4 cup cornstarch1 cup vegetable oil for frying2 bunches green onions, cut in 1-inch lengths Directions1. Place the sliced beef into
