Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora celebrates 100 years
Robert “Rob” Prisco, Prisco’s Family Market president, speaks during a ceremony recognizing the market’s 100th anniversary October 16.
Select high school football Schedule Oct. 23-24, results Oct. 16
Schedule Class 8A opening roundFriday, Oct. 23Oak Park-R.F. at East Aurora, 7 p.m.Neuqua Valley at Chicago Marist, 6:30 p.m.Waubonsie Valley at Barrington, 7 p.m.Warren at Naperville Central, 7 p.m.Metea Valley at Lyons, 6:30 p.m.Joliet Central vs. Chicago Lane at Lane Stadium, 7 p.m.Leyden at West Aurora, 6:30 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 24Oswego
East Aurora High football teams, 1976 and 2001, recognized
At an 81st annual dinner, October 15, the East High Football Old Timers Association recognized 50- and 25-year Tomcat football teams. The event at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia opened with a reception followed by a dinner and program. Emcee was Claudio Mercado. The 2001 team was inducted into the
IHSA football regular season concludes, playoffs start with strong contenders
By Bobby Narang The real season is finally here. The IHSA football regular season included some strange and memorable moments. Naturally, Mount Carmel, Brother Rice, and Loyola were among the top teams, all competing in the Chicago Catholic League Blue. Still, Lincoln-Way East managed to put itself in the mix
High school flag football championship
Friday, Oct. 16QuarterfinalsGame 1: St. Charles North 27, Evanston 12Game 2: Chicago Marist 26, Chicago St. Ignatius College Prep 12Game 3: Prospect 27, Hononegah 6Game 4: Lyons 12, Bradley-Bourbonnais 6 Saturday, Oct. 17SemifinalsGame 5: St. Charles North 27, Chicago Marist 13Game 6: Prospect 46, Lyons 13Third placeGame 7: Lyons 21,
Pet of the Week: Aries: Handsome, loves humans, active
Aries is a male Shepherd/Husky mix who is about 14 months old. When Aries came to Rover Rescue he was found to have a heart defect that will require medication for the rest of his life. However Rover Rescue has pledged to continue to provide the medication for him. He
Sins of Trump, benefits of socialism, improvements for U.S.
Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter 22). He has placed his signature on the $100 bill “in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America”; Pardoned six persons who tampered with air pollution equipment in their automobiles in violation of the Clean Air Act; Brought
When Americans stop seeing the warning signs
By John & Nisha Whitehead The spectacle of public executions. Deadly military strikes on foreign countries. Innocent civilian lives lost to war. Aggressive ICE raids. Government officials accused of using their powers to intimidate political opponents. Public office increasingly entangled with private financial interests. Government leaders who glorify violence, spew
A Focus on History: October 22 through October 28
October 22 The first parachute jump of note is made by André-Jacques Garnerin from a hydrogen balloon 3,200 feet above Paris. – 1797. In a televised speech of extraordinary gravity, U.S. president John F. Kennedy announces that U.S. spy planes have discovered Soviet missile bases in Cuba. These missile sites,
Pritzker says much more to do as he seeks rare third term
By Ben Szalinski & Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com When the retrospective analyses of his tenure in office are written, governor JB Pritzker says he hopes his legacy will rest on the same argument he’s making to Illinois voters in seeking a rare third term. “I would like people to remember
Bailey trying to stay on message as attacks from Pritzker mount
By Ben Szalinski & Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Last summer, Republican Darren Bailey had no plans to make a second run for governor after a 12-point loss to Democratic governor JB Pritzker in 2022. But Bailey said he changed his mind when he saw the Republican field developing slowly and
High School football: Yorkville vs. Oswego East
Yorkville High School’s, James Sapp (9), leaps and tackles Oswego East quarterback, Carter Meindel (17) October 9.
College football: Aurora University vs. Concordia Chicago
Aurora University’s Lucious Dones (6) rushes against Concordia Chicago’s Kelvin Hayden (11) at Vago Field October 10.
What keeps you living? Counting blessings important
By Dr. Glenn Mollette What keeps you living? Do you enjoy life? Are you happy for the opportunity to be in the world, breathe the air, see the beauty of God’s creation? Do you enjoy family, friends and daily life? What is your reason for living? None of us chose
Toys for Tots 2026 campaign starts
Naperville Park District’s Park Police invite the community to donate new, unwrapped toys for the 2026 DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Toys will be collected at six different Naperville Park District locations through Saturday, Dec. 12. “The Naperville community has been incredibly
Public Forum Regarding the Fox River Dam
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has been reviewing the potential removal of dams along the Fox River to increase safety and water quality. The IDNR has concluded a multi-year study about the potential removal of the Fox River Dam in North Aurora. Though the State of Illinois owns
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley ‘Meet and Greet’ Oct. 17; November is ‘Diabetes Awareness Month’, help ‘Light the Way for a Cure’, Nov. 6
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its October “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose the Club and its mission, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Panera Bread, 2871 E. Main Street (Rt. 64), in St. Charles. Plan
Great Pumpkin pancake breakfast Oct. 24
Aurora Lions club will hold its annual “Great Pumpkin” pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24 at East Aurora High School cafeteria, 500 Tomcat Lane in Aurora. The public is invited to attend in Halloween costumes. Parking is free.The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, mini donuts,
Elgin Día De Los Muertos concert Oct. 29
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present its third annual Día de los Muertos concert Thursday, Oct. 29 at at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a two-day Mexican holiday to honor the memory of departed loved ones,