Swedish Days Grand Parade in Geneva
Suburban Chicago Norwegian-Americans from Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472 marched in Sunday’s Swedish Days Grand Parade in Geneva.
Recipe of the Week: Black Bean Burgers
Ingredients1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1/2 green bell pepper, diced1/2 onion, minced3 cloves garlic, minced1 egg1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce2/3 cup bread crumbs Directions1. If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of
Poem: I Am Proud To Be American!
All those who read this, or who hear my voice aloudHave every reason on this day to stand unbowed.On every other day as well, that is allowed,To state, “As an American, I’m standing proud!” For you are not an accident; you are a plan.A nation geared to be ruled by
AI capabilities an Aurora Public Library District program focus
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our society, impacting many aspects of our everyday lives. If you’d like to learn more about its capabilities, an upcoming Aurora Public Library District (APLD) program entitled, AI Playground: Experiment & Learn, will give a basic introduction to AI and provide the opportunity to
Congressman Foster on Supreme Court ruling
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade: “It is hard to believe it has been two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, dismantling nearly 50
Art and Soul camp at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora
Charlie Gilbert of Aurora, right, assembles a sandwich during an Art and Soul camp Monday, June 24 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Memories: Hall of Fame members, Aparicio, Mays
By Woodrow Carroll With the death of Major League Baseball icon, Willie Mays, last week, the distinction of being the oldest living Hall of Fame member belongs to former Chicago White Sox great, Luis Aparicio. In addition Aparicio, 90, is the lone Sox member alive of the 1959 World Series
NHL Stanley Cup champions
2024 Florida def. Edmonton2023 Vegas def. Florida2022 Colorado def. Tampa Bay2021 Tampa Bay def. Montreal2020 Tampa Bay def. Dallas 2019 St. Louis def. Boston2018 Washington def. Vegas2017 Pittsburgh def. Nashville2016 Pittsburgh def. San Jose2015 Chicago def. Tampa Bay2014 Los Angeles def. New York2013 Chicago def. Boston2012 Los Angeles def. New
Summer Olympic top medaling countries
Year Country Total Gold Slvr Brnz2020 USA 113 39 41 332016 USA 121 46 37 382012 USA 104 48 26 302008 USA 112 36 39 372004 USA 101 36 39 262000 USA 93 37 24 321996 USA 101 44 32 251992 EUN* 112 45 38 291988 USSR 132 55 31
Summer drama: MLB, ABB; NFL on horizon
Ryne Sandberg was deserving of the recent tribute to his accomplishments with the Chicago Cubs by recent unveiling of his statue in front of Wrigley Field at Clark and Addison in Chicago. Other former players are so honored, including Ernie Banks, Ferguson Jenkins, Ron Santo, and Billy Williams. Their talents
Aurora Lions Club holds installations
Suburban residents were among Aurora Lions Club 2024-2025 officers and directors installed Thursday, June 20. Open to the public for the first time, the event was held at Aurora Country Club in Aurora. Co-presidents installed were Randy Brown, membership chair and Susan Koepke, past president and co-service chair; Jay Short,
The Venue host to Queen tribute band
The Venue, a live music performance room in downtown Aurora, will be host to Rock a la Carte, a Queen tribute band, July 6. The Venue, which is run by nonprofit Fox Valley Music Foundation, will be host to the classic rock tribute show at Mundy Park, which is adjacent
Lesser of two evils remains evil
By John & Nisha Whitehead Like the proverbial boiling frogs, the government has been gradually acclimating us to the specter of a police state for years now: Militarized police. Riot squads. Camouflage gear. Black uniforms. Armored vehicles. Mass arrests. Pepper spray. Tear gas. Batons. Strip searches. Surveillance cameras. Kevlar vests.
A Focus on History: June 27 – July 3
June 27 The Germans set up two-way radio communication in a newly-occupied French territory and employ their most sophisticated coding machine, Enigma. – 1940. U.S. president Harry S Truman announces that he is ordering U.S. air and naval forces to South Korea to aid the democratic nation in repulsing an
Aurora Blues Mural in Mundy Park is open
Mayor of Aurora, Richard C. Irvin holds the bell while mural artist Max Sansing rings it in dedication of the new mural, Tuesday, June 18, in the heart of downtown Aurora at 31 S. Broadway.
State Board to dismiss election complaint
By Hannah Meisel State elections officials Tuesday, June 18 indicated they were unlikely to step in to clarify what constitutes illegal campaign coordination after voting to dismiss a complaint alleging such coordination in the 2022 campaign for governor. At their monthly meeting in Chicago, Illinois State Board of Elections members
Fox Valley Brass Band in Summer Pops Sunday
Fox Valley Brass Band will perform “Summer Pops,” a concert of show tunes, patriotic melodies and pops tunes at 3 p.m. Sunday,
Essential now: Music, good listening
Music is a part of our lives. For many of us music is an important part of our lives, whether we play an instrument, sing, dance. For some of us appreciation of music, good music, is essential. The Fox Valley Brass Band will offer a Summer Pops concert Sunday, June