There is one word which argues how to live,One word which, once described, can giveThe essence of all freedoms, which can be,The word is individuality!Examine all your freedoms, speech, religion, voice,Of movement, personal finances, and of choice;Condense them all into one word, and seeIt all comes down to individuality.If you
Calling all creature enthusiasts! Get ready for a slithery good time at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) when Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles slithers in for an exciting presentation at the West Branch Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. in which this interactive show, perfect for children of
Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley will be host to a one-day farmers market from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28 at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 Fifth Avenue, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The Church is wheelchair accessible. The market
By Ricky Rieckert Last week we made it to Lake Street in Aurora in the recapture of businesses in Aurora in past years. Just one-half block from Lake Street, on West New York Street, on the south side, was another Prince Castle restaurant with burger and one-in-a million shakes. South
Batavia football players kept an undefeated record intact at West Aurora’s 7 on 7 tournament Friday, July 19. For a third year, Batavia won the benefit for Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora. Results reported by event coordinator and West Coach Nate Eimer were: Batavia, first place; West Aurora,
By Woodrow Carroll After watching the Chicago White Sox struggle the first part of this season, there were observers who thought the team might pick up the pace following the all-star break. Although few, if any, nobody envisioned the Sox stringing together a long winning streak, the more optimistic Sox’
Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 color guard shows flags for the Legion concert band’s season finale performance Sunday, July 21 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
A new record. That was set by State representative Stephanie Kifowit’s 12th annual community recycle and shred day Saturday, July 13. Kifowit said, “We saw a record turnout, with residents from all over the area coming together to responsibly recycle and securely shred their documents. This year we served nearly
Donald Trump holds up a fist in salute during a speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last week.
DeKalb and Kendall County Republicans walk in one of several recent parades including Yorkville, Sandwich, Newark, Sheridan, and Plano.
Anticipation only increases the tension for the coming events. Of all the wonderful sports events which gain our attention, the Olympic Games, without question, is the top attraction every four years. We see superbly-conditioned athletes from a world-wide perspective. The competition is great. Nationalism is a natural perspective. Unexpected excellence
By Andrew Adams & Peter Hancocknews@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois Democrats, after initially being split on whether to immediately endorse vice president Kamala Harris’ bid to replace president Joe Biden on the party ticket in November, began rallying around her Monday this week. Governor JB Pritzker, along with Illinois’ U.S. senators, Tammy Duckworth
By John & Nisha Whitehead “Whenever any American’s life is taken by another American unnecessarily—whether it is done in the name of the law or in the defiance of law, by one man or a gang, in cold blood or in passion, in an attack of violence or in response
July 25 Workers stage a general strike, believed to be the Nation’s first, in St. Louis, in support of striking railroad workers. The successful strike was ended when approximately 3,000 federal troops and 5,000 deputized special police kill at least 18 individuals in skirmishes around the city. – 1877. Louise
By Peter Hancock, Hannah Meisel, & Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com MILWAUKEE – A former Republican congressman from New York told Illinois Republicans Tuesday, July 16 that to win more elections in their deeply blue state, they need to reach beyond the traditional conservative voting base. “We need to challenge ourselves
Tree limbs block a road on the West Side of Aurora Tuesday morning after severe storms for the second night in a row battered northern Illinois Monday evening.
Language is important. Using language is greater than correct sentence structure or use of a proper noun. Language conveys thoughts, feelings, a communication of ideas with other persons in our environment and those potentially in our environment. That is why it was important to hear and understand those participants in
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a $325,000 loan to an Aurora grocer to turn a vacant West Side building into its fourth store. The agenda at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, July 16 presented a Resolution to approve a forgivable loan to Carniceria
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora will hold a back-to-school fair with free school supplies, a pop-up market and outdoor cooking class on Saturday, July 27. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marie’s Garden, an urban farm at 834 N. Highland Avenue in Aurora.
