Musings: “National Security,” part two: According to the Coddington Agenda, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was modeled after the Soviet Union’s KGB and Nazi Germany’s Gestapo. That is to say that what worked for other spy operations ought to work for America’s. And so it has, month in and
The epic adventure of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will be the Paramount School of the Arts’ third annual Paramount Performance Camp production. Performances will be Friday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 28 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena
Fox Valley Brass Band will continue its 2025 concert series with “Summer Pops” at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Victor Anderson will return to direct the 31-member band in familiar show tunes
Ingredients1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet1/2 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup lemon juice1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup brown sugar1/3 cup water1/4 cup vegetable oil Directions1. Season salmon fillets with pepper, garlic powder, and salt. 2. In a small bowl, stir together lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable
If I had never seen a cloud-filled sky,To watch as images evolved, to plyImagination’s realms; if I had missedThese reveries so pleasing to the eyeHow could I know that they in fact exist?Once seen in Nature, no one could deny—Compared to sight—words hardly satisfy.And neither could you just presume to
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is committed to empowering families through programs and resources that foster learning, strengthen connections, and draw on community support. This month we are holding our second annual Homeschool Book Swap and Info Panel Friday, June 27, at the Santori Library to help with that
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in June. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Make Your Own Spirit Flute, Tuesday, June 24, 1 p.m., or
By Nancy Kuhajda Sometimes growers just want to try something new in their garden. How about an ancient fruit with edible leaves? How about figs? For many years, growing figs was relegated to warmer regions, but with the combination of the warming climate and the development of cold-hardy fig varieties,
By Bobby Narang Barrington High School veteran coach, Perry Peterson, did the math before Saturday’s game. The Hall of Fame coach was seeking his first State title in his illustrious career. Barrington and Oswego were slated to battle in the Class 4A State championship softball game at Louisville Slugger Sports
The Little Ten Conference softball coaches have selected the following players for All-Conference recognition for the 2025 season. *Denotes an unanimous selection Serena (9-1) *RayElle Brennan (Sr…C/3B/SS), Four-Time Selection, third time unanimous *Jenna Setchell (Sr…SS/P), third-time unanimous selection *Maddie Glade (Sr…P/1B), repeat unanimous selection *Lanee Cole (Sr…2B) Brynley Glade (So…OF)
For the first time in Aurora University history, athletic training students will compete at the annual National Athletic Trainers’ Association Convention June 26 in Orlando, Fla.. Jacob Perez, Shane Krummick , Christina Roszkowski, and Bethany Koman qualified for the national competition by taking home first place at the Great Lakes
An estimated 3,000 persons jammed Aurora’s M.L. King Park Saturday for the city’s 24th annual Juneteenth celebration. Sponsored by African American Men of Unity, an Aurora nonprofit, the free event celebrates family, community and culture through singing, dancing, storytelling and food.Other features were a Black history tribute, a drum and
Members from the Plano Methodist Church gather around the campfire in the church parking lot June 6.
At their yearly Tribute to Heroes event, Three Fires Council Scouting America recently honored five local women who exemplify service to others through their efforts to help senior citizens. Held annually at Ashley Farms in Newark, Ill., Tribute to Heroes identifies and honors individuals who are local heroes in their
Louisville, Kentucky, isn’t your typical missionary destination. But seven members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora headed to the home of the Kentucky Derby on Sunday for a week-long mission trip. Volunteers were Gena Gerdin and Rob Creaney, chaperones; and high school students Clodagh Creaney, Andrew Friend, Daniel Miller,
Raven is a female Lab mix who is four-years-old. Raven has a heart full of love and a tail that never stops wagging. She has been selfish with food and toys from certain dogs, so she will only be adopted to a home with no other dogs or cats. Raven
State representative Stephanie Kifowit’s annual Recycle & Shred Day, will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 28, in the parking lot of Rep. Kifowit’s district office, 1677 Montgomery Road, Aurora. The free community event will help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents (three 13-gallon trash bags or
By John & Nisha Whitehead In Donald Trump’s America, the bar for martial law is no longer constitutional—it’s personal. What is unfolding right now in California—with hundreds of Marines deployed domestically; thousands of National Guard troops federalized; and military weapons, tactics and equipment on full display—is intended to intimidate, distract
June 19 Eight-hour work day adopted for federal employees. – 1912. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were convicted of conspiring to pass U.S. atomic secrets to the Soviets, are executed at Sing Sing Prison in Ossining, N.Y.. – 1953. June 20 During the Civil War, West Virginia is admitted into
