By Bela “Bill” Suhayda I’m responding to the blithering blather of “Wayne’s World Johnson” and “The Chas” Coddington, ( both contributors to the “insane” section of this publication). I don’t want to waste much of your time or mine. Unfortunately, I don’t speak Wayne-glish so Johnson won’t understand what I’m
Kane County 4-H families gathered for an afternoon of service, collecting toys and supplies for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), and writing thank you letters to veterans. “A foundational part of 4-H is that we ‘pledge our hands to larger service for our club, our community, our country, and our
To choose the Top Ten for this year was quite the task. During the Winter months, I would read at least eight books each month. But, here goes. Some of the finest. Bonus: John Grisham’s latest title “The Exchange” and “Mary Churchill’s War” are worthwhile reading.
With a major election coming up, it’s time to re-visit some necessary changes in the way we govern ourselves. Some of the following suggestions are not new, but they are nevertheless still worth considering. And some will require a constitutional amendment to bring them into being (“Y” = Yes, “N”
Ingredients2 pounds white chocolate30 small peppermint candy canes Directions1. Line a large jellyroll pan with foil.2. Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth.3. Place candy canes in a plastic bag and
In every life, there’s focal points which shape the moldThe character is destined to become when old.What will emerge, of course, is complex, seen when done;Beliefs and traits uniquely woven into one. The childhood will be the most formative in strength,But influences will divide and add at length.We tend to
Calling all parents, caregivers, and educators! Do you need help connecting with local resources and assistance? Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to nurture your little one’s love of reading and learning? Look no further than the Aurora Public Library District’s Early Literacy Expo, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024
Winter is here and the days will get longer. That’s hopeful for us in the Midwest. We must stay hopeful when cold, Wintry weather is upon us, but alas Spring and Summer are around the corner. To keep hopeful, it helps to have a list of local to-do items. Luckily,
Boys Scouts of Blackhawk Troop 11 in Aurora pose December 21 with handmade replica Viking shields they helped build for Geneva History Museum’s “Viking’s Voyage” gallery exhibit.
Children and adults gather around a live nativity scene to act out the first Christmas on Christmas Eve Sunday, Dec. 24 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Montgomery resident Vy Skogen, right, demonstrates making lefse, Norwegian potato flatbread, at a Sons of Norway Polar Star chapter 5-472 meeting.
Aurora University’s Kylie Fischbach (15) drives defended by Trinity Christian’s Sedona Anderson (24) Thursday, Dec. 21 at Aurora.
An appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus Wednesday, Dec. 20 highlighted Wesley United Methodist Church’s Wednesday Night Gathering event in Aurora. The biweekly event featured a free ham dinner, Santa reading “Santa’s Favorite Story” and cookie and ornament decorating. Pastor Tammy Scott provided Santa’s book, one of her childhood favorites,
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) received an award at the American Civil Liberties Union annual Legislator Awards, held at the ACLU’s Illinois headquarters in Chicago December 14. The award recognizes representative Kifowit’s unwavering commitment to civil liberties, specifically her sponsorship and advocacy of SB 2323 in 2021, which ended
Thursday, Dec. 28Bloomington / Normal*Tournament games starting 11 a.m. through 8:30DeKalbTournament games starting 9 a.m. through 7:30East AuroraConsolation semi-final, 1Consolation semi-final, 2:35Semi-final, 4:10Semi-final, 5:45ElginTournament games starting 10:30 a.m. through 8Hinsdale CentralTournament games starting 9:30 a.m. to 8:30IC Catholic / WestmontTournament games starting 4:30 and 6:30Jacobs15th place, 9 a.m.13th place, 10:30
By Bobby Narang The holiday high school basketball season is finally in full swing. The Chicagoland area is filled with several marquee boys and girls basketball tournaments this season. •One of the oldest boys tournaments is The 96th Chuck Dayton Classic, with hosted by DeKalb High School host. United Township,
By Woodrow Carroll At the conclusion of the Saturday, Dec. 23 Camellia Bowl game, you might have heard Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” emanating from the Northern Illinois University (NIU) side. Well, probably not, however, that memorable number would have fit right in given the location. The NIU Huskies defeated
1949 Rose Bowl, vs. Pacific Coast,W 20-141996 Rose Bowl, USC,L 41-321997 Florida Citrus Bowl, vs. Tennessee,L 48-282000 Alamo Bowl, vs. Nebraska,L 66-172003 Motor City Bowl, vs. Bowling GreenL 28-242005 Sun Bowl, vs. UCLA,L 50-382008 Alamo Bowl, vs. Missouri,L 30-232010 Outback Bowl, vs. AubrunL 38-352011 Meineke Bowl, vs. Texas A&ML 33-222011
1983 California Bowl, vs. Cal State FullertonW 20-132004 Silicon Valley, vs. TroyW 34-212006 Poinsettia Bowl, vs. TCUL 37-72008 Independence Bowl, vs. LouisianaL 17-102010 Humanitarian Bowl, vs. FresnoW 40-172010 International Bowl, vs. South FloridaW 27-32012 GoDaddy.com Bowl, Arkansas St.W 38-202013 Poinsettia Bowl, vs. Utah StateL 21-142013 Orange Bowl, vs. Florida StateL
Sat, Dec. 2vs. New Orleans, W 124-118Wed, Dec. 6vs. Charlotte, W 111-100Fri, Dec. 8at San Antonio, W 121-112Mon, Dec. 11at Milwaukee, L 133-129Tue, Dec 12vs. Denver, L 114-106Thu, Dec. 14at Miami, W 124-116Sat, Dec. 16at Miami, L 118-116Mon, Dec. 18at Philadelphia, W 108-104Wed, Dec. 20vs. Los Angeles, W 124-108Thu, Dec.
