Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch, honored five Aurora residents at Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. The young athletes proudly represented the City at the national level, winning the 3 vs. 3 BOWNET Soccer National Championship. Aztec Girlz 630 captured the title Sunday, Nov. 30, in Panama City, Florida,
Loaves & Fishes Community Services announced the launch of Hub 2.0, a transformational facility expansion designed to significantly increase access to fresh, healthy food for families across DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties. Hub 2.0 is the cornerstone of Nourish Together, a bold regional initiative that can more than double
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, a United States Marine Corps veteran, filed resolution HR 0575 this week in the Illinois House of Representatives condemning recent statements, attributed to the President of the United States, that have been widely interpreted as threats of political violence or retaliation against elected officials who have
Aurora residents experienced a Medieval-style Christmas Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15, at West Aurora High School’s annual madrigal weekend presentations. A project of West students and staff, events featured a Saturday evening three-course feast which was sold out and a Sunday afternoon dessert performance. It was the 38th year of
Join Ward 3 alderman Ted Mesiacos and State representative Barbara Hernandez will host the annual Ward 3 Posada Navideña Sunday, Dec. 21 at the Third Ward Social Club, 612 5th Ave, Aurora.The event will feature food, piñatas, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The event is for Ward 3
The public is invited to sing part 1 of Handel’s “Messiah” Sunday, Dec. 21, with the Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus. Featuring the Hallelujah Chorus and seasonal carols, the 14th annual event will be held at 2 p.m. at Marmion Abbey Church, 850 Butterfield Rd. in Aurora. Guest soloists will
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, Hopefully, everyone is staying warm. This week, I’m going to add to Aurora’s downtown Main Street history. My dad would frequently use the phrase, Main and Broadway, in reference to something with a lot of people, action, or a happening place. In Aurora, downtown, from
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) reintroduced the Payer State Transparency Act, December 16, to help shed light on the “Payer State” problem, wherein certain states, including Illinois, pay more in federal taxes than they get back in federal spending. According to data from the Internal Revenue Service and USASpending.gov, Illinois sent
Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter 14). He has: Announced the revival of nuclear testing; Advised the Republican Party to end the filibuster in the Senate in order to deny the Democratic Party control of the government forever; Dispatched three military aircraft to El Salvador without the approval
With a few steps off a trailer and onto Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve in Sycamore, American bison, also known as buffalo, have made a triumphant return to Kane County prairie, for the first time in more than 200 years. The move follows a three-way partnership between the Forest Preserve District
Ingredients1 cup butter, softened1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 cups rolled oats1 cup raisins1 cup crushed toffee candy Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease cookie sheets. 2. In a large bowl, cream together the
Unless you make it Christmas, likely it won’t be.For it is just a day, as far as you can see.You’re well aware you like the atmosphere it brings,You do not like the crowds, but smile as carols sing.You do not like debating just what you should buy,And then, push come
If you’ve ever wished for a book fairy godparent, you are in luck! The Aurora Public Library District’s reader’s advisory services are basically that, minus the sparkly wand. Whether you love browsing on your own, want a librarian to handcraft a list just for you, or prefer a little of
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in December. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. 3D Printing, Saturday, Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m.. Fifteen-minute appointments are available
By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High School junior quarterback Israel Abrams is looking to put a final touch on his illustrious career. Less than two years ago, in the middle of his sophomore season, Abrams was an unknown player. Although he shined in camps and his reputation as a potential
Thursday, Dec. 18West Suburban SilverDowners Grove N. at Hinsdale Central, 6:30Non-conferenceLake Forest at Benet, 7Orlando (Fla.)Aurora Christian vs. Lake View-Fort Oglethorpe (Ga.), 2 Friday, Dec. 19Catholic League White*Aurora Central at IC Catholic, 7:30Providence at Montini, 7Providence-St. Mel at Marmion, 7DuKaneBatavia at Geneva, 7Lake Park at Glenbard North, 7:30St. Charles North
Saturday, Dec. 13NCAA Division III quarterfinalNorth Central College 35, Bethel University 21NCAA Division III quarterfinalIllinois State 42, UC Davis 31NCAA Division III quarterfinalUW-River Falls 46, Wheaton College 21Celebration Bowl, 11 a.m., ABCSouth Carolina State 40, Prairie View A&M 38LA Bowl, 7 p.m., ABCWashington 38, Boise State 10 Tuesday, Dec. 16Salute
Thursday, Dec. 18Illinois State at Southern Illinois, 8 p.m., Varsity NetSIUE at Eastern Illinois, 5:30 p.m., ESPN+Western Illinois at Lindenwood, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19Elmhurst at Coe College, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20Northwestern at Butler, 3 p.m., PeacockCentral Michigan at Northern Illinois, 2 p.m., ESPN+Loyola Chicago at Santa Clara, 4
Kids at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Sugar Grove talked holiday wishes with Santa and Mrs. Claus Saturday, Dec. 13. In a fifth annual visit to the church, Paul Eggert and wife Giuli of Aurora portrayed the jolly old elf and Mrs. Claus during an annual Cookies and Cocoa
