“Silence is the fence around wisdom.” — Elizabeth Rathbone A difficult childhood, a mentally ill mother, an alcoholic and abusive father who was an itinerant bookseller and Methodist preacher led Dorothea Dix to live with her grandmother and subsequently with other relatives so much so that she never felt she
I’ve learned something new, dear reader! I’ve learned that The Voice has an “insane section” in its pages, according to Professor Bela Suhayda, the Wizard of Ooze. He failed as an historian. Now, he is trying his hand at psychiatry. His first patient was Wayne’s World Johnson. His second patient
By Erika Hunt and Lisa Hood,Regional Office of Education #17 The “State of Our Educator Pipeline 2023” report by Advance Illinois underscores the challenges in Illinois’ education system and the urgent need to address the teacher shortage comprehensively. While recruiting more teachers is important, addressing teacher attrition, responsible for 90%
Ingredients2 pounds beef chuck roast1/2 cup red wine1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon rosemary2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium-sized onion, chopped4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth1 teaspoon prepared mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained1/3 cup sour cream1/3 cup cream
Oh, naturally, I’m wary of this learning stuff.I reckon learning ‘how to live’ is quite enough.Sometimes I think that having smarts would be a kick,But, honestly, at other times, don’t give a lick.So let me tell you, what is natural is best;Leastwise, like when what you can do beats all
For those who frequently navigate the Illinois Tollway, using an I-PASS is convenient and cost-effective. This electronic toll collection system promises faster travel, lower costs, and convenience for Tollway users. But, due to the up-front cost and ongoing financial responsibility, some drivers aren’t able to keep their I-PASS account in
Thursday, Jan. 25DuKaneLake Park at Geneva, 7St. Charles East at Wheaton North, 7Wheaton-Warr. S. at Glenbard North, 7Southwest Prairie WestWest Aurora at Yorkville, 6:30Upstate EightEast Aurora at Glenbard South, 7West Suburban GoldDowners Grove S. at Hinsdale South, 7:30Non-conferenceAurora Central at Mooseheart, 7 Friday, Jan. 26Chicago Catholic League WhiteAurora Central at
By Bobby Narang Benet Academy Saturday, Jan. 20 featured some of the best boys basketball teams and players from Chicagoland. The event, “When Sides Collide,” showcased five marquee games, with numerous elite recruits and teams capable of winning a state championship. The second game pitted Downers Grove North, which finished
By Woodrow Carroll When the San Francisco 49ers play host to the Detroit Lions at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 for the right to go to Super Bowl LVIII, it brought up some historical facts. Or better, memories. Believe it or not, the last time the Lions claimed the NFL
Fri, Jan. 5vs. Charlotte, W 104-91Mon, Jan. 8at Charlotte, W 119-112Wed, Jan. 10vs. Houston, W 124-119Fri, Jan 12vs. Golden State, L 140-131Sat, Jan. 13at San Antonio, W 122-116Mon, Jan. 15at Cleveland, L 109-91Thu, Jan 18at Toronto, W 116-110Sat, Jan. 20vs. Memphis, W 125-96Mon, Jan. 22at Phoenix, L 115-113Thu, Jan. 25,
Tue, Jan. 2at Nashville, L 3-0Thu, Jan. 4at N.Y. Rangers, L 4-1Fri, Jan. 5at New Jersey, L 4-2Sun, Jan. 7vs. Calgary, W 4-3Tue, Jan. 9vs. Edmonton, L 2-1Thu, Jan. 11at Winnipeg, L 2-1Sat, Jan. 13vs. Dallas, L 3-1Tue, Jan. 16vs. San Jose, W 2-1, soThu, Jan. 18at Buffalo, L 3-0Fri.,
Big Ten Team Conf. Overall Wisconsin 6-1 14-4 Purdue 6-2 17-2 Illinois 5-2 14-4 Northwestern 4-3 13-5 Nebraska 4-4 14-5 Indiana 4-4 12-7 Michigan State 4-4 12-7 Ohio State 3-4 13-5 Minnesota 3-4 12-6 Iowa 3-4 11-7 Maryland 3-5 11-8 Penn State 3-5 9-10 Rutgers 2-5 10-8 Michigan 2-5 7-11
Fri, Dec. 22, 2023vs. Missouri, W 97-73Fri, Dec. 29, 2023vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, W 104-71Tue, Jan. 2vs. Northwestern, W 96-66Fri, Jan. 5at Purdue, L 83-78Thu, Jan. 11vs. Michigan State, W 71-68Sun, Jan. 14vs. Maryland, L 76-67Thu, Jan. 18at Michigan, W 88-73Sun, Jan. 21vs. Rutgers, W 86-63Wed, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., BTNat
Wed, Dec. 20, 2023at Arizona State, W 65-46Fri, Dec. 29, 2023vs. Jackson State, W 74-63Tue, Jan. 2at Illinois, L 96-66Sun, Jan. 7vs. Michigan State, W 88-74Wed, Jan. 10at Penn State, W 76-72Sat, Jan. 13at Wisconsin, L 71-63Wed, Jan. 17vs. Maryland, W 72-69Sat, Jan. 20at Nebraska, L 75-69Wed, Jan. 24, 8
Sports staples include hard work to yield championships and competition among bitter rivals. It exists at all levels from high schools through college at every level, and major league professional ranks. Examples are easily accessible and can include Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers; Chicago Major League baseball teams, such
Montgomery Police Chief Smith presented two Life Saving Awards at the Village Board meeting to Officers Lindholm and Karner for their heroic efforts resulting in saving the life of a resident suffering from cardiac arrest.
Batavia Park District recently was awarded a grant from an Illinois Department of Natural Resources program that will help provide funds for renovations of the future Patrick J. Callahan Community Center building at 150 Houston Street in downtown Batavia. The IDNR Park and Recreational Facility Construction Act (PARC) grant program
The public is invited to attend a no-cost event Friday, Feb. 2 to learn more about resources for veterans and browse veteran-owned businesses. The event will be held at Batavia VFW Post #1197, 645 South River Street in Batavia beginning at 10 a.m.. The resource fair and business showcase will
Academy of the Arts, the west-suburban, non-profit academic- and art-focused school projected to open in fall 2025, will be host to its annual fundraising concert and gala Saturday, Feb. 24, at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. The theme will be “A Night On Broadway,” and special guest
