Gerald Subaru helps raise $9,000 for Charity Blooms in Aurora
Gerald Subaru of North Aurora helped raise $9,000 during March in a Fund the Farm virtual fundraiser to benefit Charity Blooms,
Spring booms in Aurora
A blooming tree in Aurora reflects Spring, Monday, April 1, no fooling!
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, start of Holy Week
Emelia Jackson, from left, James A. Gilbert, and Reverend Tammy Scott move down the sanctuary aisle at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday, March 24, to open Palm Sunday services.
Drive-through barbecue in Aurora April 16
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will be host to a drive-through barbecue fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. 5Bs Barbecue will fix pork chops and chicken with sides on the grill. Meal choices are two pork chops, a half-chicken, or a
Spring craft fair at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora April 6
Handmade items, jewelry, and sweet treats will be a highlight of a Spring craft fair at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The public is invited. Parking is free. Admission is $2.
Wheaton Recycling Extravaganza April 13
The annual Recycling Extravaganza with SCARCE will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13 at the DuPage Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Accepted items include: Car and other large batteries (no household batteries), working bikes and bike-related items, 4 paper bags of documents for shredding, electronics, TVs
Nonconformists challenging
By John & Nisha Whitehead Tyrants don’t like people who speak truth to power. Cue the rise of protest laws, which take the government’s intolerance for free speech to a whole new level and send the resounding message that resistance is futile. In fact, ever since the Capitol protests January
A Focus on History: April 4 through April 10
April 4 Only 31 days after assuming office, William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, dies of pneumonia at the White House. – 1841. Just after 6 p.m. April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. is fatally shot while standing on the balcony outside his second-story room
Illinois still suffers shortage of teachers
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois continues to suffer from a shortage of teachers and other education professionals, although recent efforts by the State to ease the strain have made an impact. That’s according to the latest annual survey of school officials from the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of
Aurora City Council honors National, State, champion Patrick Hilby
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored Aurora Central High School senior, Patrick Hilby, at the City Council meeting, Tuesday, March 26. He won the National championship for the 800-meter run at the New Balance National Indoor Championship Meet. In addition, Hilby won the 2024 National championship for Indoor
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry gives out 600 Easter baskets
Becky Dunnigan, center, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry community impact manager, offers an Easter basket to a child Monday.
Railroad trains and fun run historical
Railroads helped build the United States. There are various centers in northern Illinois for dedication to railroads, including Aurora. The history of Aurora and Burlington Railroad, 175 years, 1849-2024, an exhibit, will run through Saturday, Aug. 17 at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 East Downer Place
Commentary: Illinois Community Colleges empower women
By Teresa Garate As a career advocate for community inclusion and access to critical services such as health care and education, I felt compelled to highlight the work of Illinois Community Colleges across our state that empower women to pursue careers in historically male-dominated industries. March is National Women’s History
Reader’s Commentary: Attack on Wayne’s World biting
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Alliterations aside, “Wayne’s World” Johnson’s article in the March 7 edition of The Voice was, using his word, “tripe.” Wayne sold his soul to an “armchair” psychiatrist, Dr. Gartner, along with 27 other waddling quacks, saying Donald Trump is almost as demented as Biden. Trump wasn’t
Explaining prediabetes and what to do
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley has been receiving inquiries about what is prediabetes, and what should you do about it? Here’s what the American Diabetes Association has to say about prediabetes. “Prediabetes is a condition that comes before diabetes. It means your blood sugar (glucose) levels
Little White School Museum changes topic April 13
Sixty years ago, the Oswego area, still overwhelmingly rural, was in the midst of its first major population growth spurt since the settlement era. Those in attendance can find out what it has been like to live through the community’s profound changes since that time when the Little White School
Just saying: John Birch Society to T. Rump
Musings: •The John Birch Society is back in town! These zombies first crawled out of their graves in the 1960s, preaching what is now called “Christian nationalism.” They believe the time is right to crawl out again and add their two cents’ worth to what the Trumpites – particularly Ms
Elvis & Cash Show at Santori Library April 5
Calling all music lovers! Dust off your blue suede shoes and get ready for a toe-tapping good time as the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) presents the “Elvis & Cash Show” at our First Friday: Turn It Up event Friday, April 5 at the Santori Library. This special evening featuring
Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast April 6
The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6, for the all-you-can-eat annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast. The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 108th year celebration presents
Recipe of the Week: Smothered Meatballs
Ingredients2 pounds lean ground beef1/3 cup diced green bell pepper1/3 cup diced onion2 eggs1 1/2 cups Italian-style dry bread crumbs1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup sour cream1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons red wine Directions1.