Yorkville author Brent A. Peterson will release his “Once Upon A Lifetime: The Epic True Story of Corporal William Wesley Bennett, USMC” at a reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Highpoint Church, 2301 Tanner Road in North Aurora. Peterson will speak at 2:15 p.m. and
By John Montesano – Tom Bulin was born December 10, 1947 and grew up on the Southwest Side of Chicago. He didn’t like living in the city, but preferred the country. Growing up he spent Summers at his grandmother’s cottage on the Fox River in Millbrook, eight miles southwest of
U.S. senator Dick Durbin, third from left, and acting principal deputy under secretary for health, Steven Lieberman, M.D., join Hines Veterans Hospital director, Steven Braverman, M.D. recently when Hines VA receive $5 Million donation to support geriatric research and patient-centered care. Hines VA Hospital received a ceremonial check for $5
The Oswego American Legion Post 675 and Oswego Boy Scout Troop 63 representatives present Aurora mayor Richard Irvin with a check for $850 to donate to the #Aurora Strong fund for the victims of the February 15 Henry Pratt shooting. From left: Commander Joe West, mayor Irvin, Legion member Jim Stuersel,
The Oswego Veterans Serenity Park Committee is excited to announce the official ground-breaking event to mark the beginning of Park construction. The community is invited to the celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at the site along Adams Street, just north of Hudson Crossing Park near downtown Oswego. Members
The Aurora University Veterans Association will be host to a keynote speaker and panel discussion to inform community members and concerned individuals about PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) among many walks of life at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 at the Aurora University Crimi Auditorium, 347 S. Gladstone Avenue, Aurora. The
All Aurora area retired teachers, administrators, and school support staff members are invited to the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) luncheon Tuesday, April 2. We will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Gaslite Manor on Church Road in Aurora. Come and enjoy lunch and a program by Improv Unlimited, a
All Aurora area retired teachers, administrators, and school support staff members are invited to the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) luncheon Tuesday, April 2. We will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Gaslite Manor on Church Road in Aurora. Come and enjoy lunch and a program by Improv Unlimited, a
To honor the service and contributions of women Veterans, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, asks area residents to submit the names of outstanding female veterans to be recognized on the House floor later this month. “Women veterans are trailblazers whose achievements deserve to be honored and recognized,” said Kifowit. “Upon
Judge Michael Noland, 16th Judicial Circuit Court, Kane County, swears in Barbara Hernandez recently as the State representative in the 83rd District, mainly Aurora. She fills the vacancy created by the selection of Linda Chapa LaVia as director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs by governor JB Pritzker, pending
By John Montesano – Due to a crisis in my personal life, the Veteran of the Month feature was temporarily put on hold, but it will be resumed in April. That personal situation was full of a great deal of grieving and reflection. How the passing of an individual affects
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, March 19 at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery, just north of U.S. Route 30. A reception will begin at 5:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m.. —Aurora Navy League Council 247
The Batavia American Legion Post 504 will hold it’s next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Batavia VFW, 645 S. River Street, Batavia. The Post meets the third Tuesday of each month. All veterans are invited to attend. More information regarding the Post’s activities can be
The American Legion Riders Post 181 from Sandwich will sponsor a “Soup’s On!” Luncheon from 11 am to 2 pm. Saturday, March 23 at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Donations are $6 to sample the variety of soups, desserts, and corn bread. Donations will go to the Sandwich
The Village government of Oswego invites residents and the public to a Downtown Construction Open House from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at East View Academy, 4209 Route 71, Oswego. Enter through door 21. Staff members will be on hand to talk about new restaurant and retail
The Fox Valley Philharmonic will present its Ninth Annual popular Children’s Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday Feb. 24 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 W. Downer Place in Aurora. Parking is behind the Church building and accessible form Garfield Avenue. The free-admission concert will feature a performance of Tubby the
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery. The after dinner speaker will be Lieutenant Peter Besser, USN from the Recruit Training Center, Great Lakes. Lt. Besser’s topic will be “How we transform a young
Chuck Granholm, left, receives a charter to begin the Walter E. Truemper Legion Post 1944 from Michael Calder, American Legion Department of Illinois. The presentation was Thursday, Feb. 7 at the new home of Post 1944, the Warehouse Church in Aurora. There are 25 members now. Granholm is commander, Gary
The American Legion Riders Post 181 from Sandwich coordinated “Bowl for Vets” Saturday, Jan. 26 at Sandwich Idle Hour Lanes. Focus: bowling, turkeys (bowling strikes), food, raffles, seeing friends, and making friends. Cash prizes were awarded to first place, Bobby Wilgus who bowled a 919 series with 9 pins, no
The Batavia American Legion Post 504 will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Batavia VFW, 645 S. River Street, Batavia. All veterans are invited to attend and join. More information can be found on the Post’s website at bataviapost504.org. The post meets the third
