A Call to Shoulders provides fellowship and encourages veterans to learn skills they can use to make and sell products
Vietnam veteran Denny Soszynski from Downers Grove, helps fellow veteran David Puma from Mt. Prospect with a wood lathe Veterans Day morning at A Call to Shoulders woodworking shop on Stolp Island in Aurora.
Aurora University Veterans Day observance
Lisa Fredenburgh, Parolini Distinguished Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities at Aurora University, leads the national anthem at Aurora University’s Veterans Day observance Friday, Nov. 10.
Medicare open enrollment coverage for review
It is Medicare open enrollment time through December 7, to give you the opportunity to review and bring up to date your Medicare coverage. Choices of coverage can be very confusing, and it is valuable to schedule an appointment with an experienced and trained Senior Health Insurance Program, or SHIP,
North Central College football team captures third straight CCIW
Closing out a spectacular regular season with a familiar formula for victory, the North Central College football team celebrated its third straight College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) championship Saturday with a 61-17 victory over host Augustana College at Lindberg Stadium in Rock Island Saturday. The No. 1-ranked Cardinals
High School football: Sandwich vs. Wheaton Academy
Sandwich High School’s Nick Michalek looks down the field with the ball and at the same time makes an effort to shed the tackle of host Wheaton Academy’s Ethan Bunner.
High school football in eight-class semifinals
By Bobby Narang The eight-class high school football season is down to the last two weeks. Two teams still standing belong in the same conference. York and Downers Grove North are among the teams still standing in the middle of November, with the two West Suburban Conference Silver Division teams
Aurora University to hold first home D-III playoff
For a fourth consecutive season, Aurora University’s football team is will play the NCAA Division III football championship playoffs. The Spartans (10-0 overall, 8-0 in the NAAC, Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference) will be host to Coe College (9-1, 7-1 ARC, American Rivers Conference) at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery at
College Basketball: Aurora University vs. Millikin University
Aurora University center Atem Chol (40), a 7-foot-1-inch South Sudan, northeast Africa native, is in a battle for a rebound with Millikin University’s Frazier Ott (44) and Nate Straughber (33), Friday, Nov. 10 in Aurora.
College football: Aurora University vs. Concordia University Wisconsin
Aurora University running back Jhe’Quay Chretin runs toward Concordia University Wisconsin defenders at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery Saturday, Nov. 11.
National Football League standings
NFC North Conf. Overall W L T W L T Detroit 7 2 0 4 1 0 Minnesota 6 4 0 6 2 0 Green Bay 3 6 0 3 3 0 Chicago 3 7 0 2 4 0 NFC South New Orleans 5 5 0 2 3 0 Tampa
College Football Standings
Nacc Conf. Overall Aurora 8-0 10-0 St. Norbert 6-2 7-3 Benedictine 5-3 5-4 Concordia Wisconsin 6-2 7-3 Eureka 2-6 4-6 Wisconsin Lutheran 4-4 4-6 Concordia Chicago 1-7 1-9 Rockford 1-7 2-8 Lakeland 3-5 4-6 MAC Conf. Overall West Division W L W L Toledo 6-0 9-1 Central Michigan 3-3 5-5
Big Ten Conference College Football
East Division Conf. Overall W L W L Ohio State 7-0 10-0 Michigan 7-0 10-0 Penn State 5-2 8-2 Maryland 3-4 6-4 Rutgers 3-4 6-4 Indiana 1-6 3-7 Michigan State 1-6 3-7 West Division Iowa 5-2 8-2 Nebraska 3-4 5-5 Minnesota 3-4 5-5 Northwestern 3-4 5-5 Wisconsin 3-4 5-5 Illinois
University of Illinois Men’s College Basketball
Mon, Nov. 6vs. Eastern Illinois, W 80-52Fri, Nov. 10vs. Oakland, W 64-53Tue, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., FS1MarquetteFri, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., B1G+vs. ValparaisoSun, Nov. 19, 7 p.m., BTNvs. SouthernFri, Nov. 24, 8 p.m., BTNvs. Western IllinoisSat, Dec. 2, 3 p.m., BTNat RutgersTue, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m., ESPNvs. Florida Atlantic at
Aurora University Men’s College Basketball
Wed, Nov. 8vs. Eureka College, W 86-61Fri, Nov. 10vs. Millikin University, L 76-67Wed, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.at North Central CollegeSat, Nov. 18, 4 p.m.at University of DubuqueSun, Nov. 19, 4 p.m.at University of Illinois – ChicagoTue, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.vs. Beloit CollegeSun, Nov. 26, 11 a.m.at Marian UniversitySat, Dec. 2,
North Central College Men’s College Basketball
Thu, Nov. 9at California Lutheran University, L 63-71Sat, Nov. 11at University of La VerneWed, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.vs. Aurora UniversitySat, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.vs. Anderson UniversityTue, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.at Benedictine UniversityWed, Nov. 29, 7 p.m.vs. Augustana CollegeSat, Dec. 2, 7:15 p.m.at Wheaton CollegeWed, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.at Carthage CollegeSat,
Elite teams at all levels start at the beginning
The elite teams in the Fall season adopt a special perspective. Excellence is rewarded from high schools up though the pro ranks. Some of us call it crunch time. Is it rewards of winning more games than losing? Playoffs loom and/or are in existence. The Chicago Bears have seven games
At 98, Margaret Gustavson embraces new church
At 98 years, Margaret Gustavson is embracing a new church. The Aurora resident is the eldest member of the former Aurora Advent Christian Church. Aurora Advent and Redeemer Community Church, formerly of Oswego, but sharing Aurora Advent facilities since 2022, merged Easter Sunday. During a Redeemer rededication service, Gustavson joined
Representative Kifowit partner with Toys for Tots
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is pleased to announce her continued partnership with The Marine Corps Toys for Tots program for the upcoming holiday season. As a part of this initiative, Kifowit’s district office, 1677 Montgomery Road, Suite 116 in Aurora, will serve as a drop-off location for new