Isolation is a chronic condition for most elderly in nursing homes, especially in cold weather months when contact with the outside world is limited to protect residents from illness. Meanwhile, Rotarians throughout Illinois and Wisconsin are trying to make a difference, thanks to the efforts of Rachel Ossyra of the...
The aim in our sports world is greater than entertainment, although it is a sincere part of sports. Offering help is an objective part of the East Aurora-West Aurora alumni doubleheader basketball games at East Aurora Friday, April 19. Ticket sales from the games, which start at 6 p.m., will...
By Ricky Rieckert My condolences for the passing of Donna Crane. I know she’ll be missed by many, especially Carter Crane and Jason Crane. I sent an E-mail to Aurora mayor Richard Irvin, a couple of weeks ago, about bringing back, Main Street. No reply, yet. We haven’t had a...
During the April 11, Naperville Park District Board meeting, police officer Arzania Williams, known as “Zook”, was honored for his service to the community when he officially retired. Officer Williams began his career in law enforcement with the City government of Naperville in the mid-1980s. For the last decade, he...
Approximately 45 participants Sunday, April 14, were at the Aurora Lions Club's first "Rolling for a Cause" fundraiser.
Hope, Waubonsee Community College’s first-ever K9 comfort dog, officially was sworn in at a ceremony on the Sugar Grove campus Wednesday, April10. The ceremony was attended by college staff members, administrators, faculty members, and students, highlighting the widespread support and enthusiasm for this innovative initiative. “We are thrilled to welcome...
The Plano Methodist Church men treated the congregation to an awesome Easter breakfast in the morning, Sunday March 31.
Aurora youth Camila Rodriguez, left and Isabela Ramirez display appreciation certificates they received Sunday, April 14 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), a proud U.S. Marines veteran, has been appointed to the Breakthrough Therapies for Veteran Suicide Prevention Program Advisory Council and continues her steadfast work to prevent veteran suicide and improve mental health care for those who have served our Nation. “I am deeply honored...
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will be host to an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 21. Breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public and...
Elmhurst will be host to the event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27 at the Public Works Facility, 985 S Riverside Drive, Elmhurst. Acceptable electronic items include: Computers, printers, scanners, VCR and DVD players, video game consoles, cable and converter boxes, satellite receivers, keyboards, mice, holiday string lights,...
Monday, April 15, House Bill 4350, known as the Child Abuse Notice Act, filed by State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville), passed a vote on the House floor. The bill will move to the Senate for a vote. “The passage of the Child Abuse Notice Act is a huge step forward...
By John & Nisha Whitehead The government wants your money. It will beg, steal, or borrow if necessary, but it wants your money any way it can get it. This bottom line is what comes of those $1.2 trillion spending bills: someone’s got to foot the bill for the government’s...
April 18 Missouri is hit by a string of deadly tornadoes and 151 residents die, including 99 in the town of Marshfield. – 1880. At 5:13 a.m., an earthquake estimated at close to 8.0 on the Richter scale strikes San Francisco, Calif. and kills hundreds of residents when it topples...
It was a joyous but emotional night in Aurora as Mayor Irvin hosted a Grand Reopening Ceremony for the Aurora City Council Chambers. After a one-year, $1.7 million renovation project to enhance accessibility and communications with Aurora residents, the Aurora City Council Chambers reopened with much fanfare and some tears....
Kiwanians Kevin Nickel, left, and Hunter Weber man the rotating grill at Aurora Kiwanis Club's 73rd annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, April 6 morning.
Makanda residents and visitors from all over gather in front of the boardwalk to watch and take pictures of the solar eclipse totality April 8 in Makanda, Ill..
By Alex Abbeduto & Cole Longcor Grocery startups can now apply for funding allocated in last year’s $20 million Illinois Grocery Initiative aimed at preventing and eliminating food deserts in Illinois. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, which is administering the grants, is accepting applications in the second round...
News notes and thoughts: It should be fun, especially for train buffs and fans of rides. A gathering at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13 will be at the Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway in Aurora, sponsored by the Open Roads ABATE Chapter. The fun run into Chicago will leave...
