Aurora University and the Spartan Athletic Department announced the addition of women’s flag football as the 25th varsity sport in spring 2026. A national search for the program’s inaugural head coach will begin immediately. “We are thrilled to build on Aurora University’s tradition of supporting women’s sports with the addition
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) select bowl games Saturday, Dec. 14Celebration Bowl, 11 a.m., ABC, Atlanta, Ga., South Carolina State vs. Jackson State,Salute to Veterans Bowl, 8 p.m., ESPN, Montgomery, Ala., South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Tuesday, Dec. 17Frisco Bowl, 8 p.m., ESPN, Frisco, Texas, No. 25 Memphis vs. West Virginia
Open Roads ABATE collected approximately 45 packages of disposable underwear and diapers during the month of November.
Suburban United Methodist men celebrated the Advent season Saturday, Dec. 7. The event by Prairie Central District United Methodist Men featured an annual breakfast and worship service at Batavia United Methodist Church. Attendees represented Batavia, Aurora, Oswego and other northern Illinois UMC congregations. Reverend Melissa Meyers, senior pastor at Batavia
West Aurora High School’s Abe Martinez (21) drives the baseline defended by Bartlett’s Keegan Taylor (3) Friday, Dec. 6.
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) shoots for two of his 15 points against Concordia Wisconsin Wednesday, Dec. 4.
The Naperville Park District’s Park Police is still collecting new, unwrapped toys for the 2024 DuPage County Toys for Tots campaign through Saturday, Dec. 14. “We thank everyone who has already donated so generously,” said Park Police Chief Steve Schindlbeck. “There is still time to drop off toys and give
Starfish Animal Rescue will hold an animal adoption event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. “Pizza, Pinot and Paws!” will be hosted by Portofina Trattoria, 40W188 Campton Crossings Dr. in St. Charles. Animals available for adoption may be viewed. Information and applications for cat and dog adoptions
By John & Nisha Whitehead Once again we find ourselves approaching that time of year when, as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln proclaimed, we’re supposed to give thanks as a nation and as individuals for our safety and our freedoms. But how do you give thanks for freedoms that are
December 12 More than two years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris, Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece The Mona Lisa is recovered inside Italian waiter Vincenzo Peruggia’s hotel room in Florence. Peruggia previously had worked at the Louvre and had participated in the heist with a group
By Beth HundsdorferCapitol News Illinois Four years before police said he caused a crash that killed a DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy, Nathan Sweeney pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and having 44 grams of heroin in his car – an offense that, if properly reported to the secretary of
Julenisse, Norway’s version of Santa Claus, made an early stop in Montgomery Sunday, Dec. 1. Sons of Norway Polar Star chapter 5-472 members celebrated Juletrefest, a traditional Nordic Christmas, with its annual December meeting at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. The family event featured a potluck luncheon, tree trimming,
By Beth HundsdorferCapitol News Illinois Four years before police said he caused a crash that killed a DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy, Nathan Sweeney pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and having 44 grams of heroin in his car – an offense that, if properly reported to the secretary of
Continuing a Thanksgiving tradition, approximately 20 off-duty Aurora firefighters played their 16th annual Turkey Bowl exhibition flag football game Thursday. The second-shift team beat the third-shift squad, 25-20. Despite 28-degree temperatures, the contest on the holiday morning took place at West Aurora High School’s football practice field. Players, family members,
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, is celebrating the Advent season by focusing on fighting local hunger. Sunday, Dec. 1, Reverend Tammy Scott, lead pastor, opened her Advent-season sermon series “From the Manger,” with “Hope Grows.” The series continues with “Peace Grows,” Dec. 8; “Joy Grows,”
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Education officials from five statewide organizations are pushing for fundamental changes in the way student achievement is measured each year and how schools are held accountable for meeting the state’s academic standards. In a new report entitled Vision 2030, organizations representing local school boards, superintendents,
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, and the Aurora City Council presented honors to the Rosary Beads swimming team Tuesday, Dec. 3 for their 9th State championship. The Beads secured the top spot at the State meet November 16, and Rosary and the City of Aurora held a
Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, will display 50 nativity sets Friday, Dec. 6. The 20th annual display will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church during the Oswego Christmas Walk in downtown from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The
Oswego Presbyterian Church, 1976 Route 25, will stage a live nativity pageant from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The church’s annual presentation will feature a depiction of the story of Jesus’ birth every 15 minutes. Live animals are
