By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, As I started to write this article, I read that Wyckwood House in downtown Aurora, is closing after seven years. The Asian Fusion restaurant has closed, but may reopen in the near future. Sadly, I wonder how many more of the 30 new restaurants in
Musings: •The sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter 11). He has: Removed three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission in order to gain control of the agency; Weakened the guidelines of the National Environmental Protection Act, ignoring climate change and environmental justice, and slashed public participation; Ordered NASA
Calling all Swifties (and non-Swifties too)! Downtown Batavia is set to sparkle Friday, Oct. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the Showgirl Lantern Walk, a Taylor Swift–themed evening blending music, shopping, and community spirit. Visitors can kick off their evening at Wilson Street Mercantile (222 E Wilson St.)
Ingredients1/2 cup all-purpose flour for coating1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves7 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons olive oil2 cups white button mushrooms, sliced1 shallot, diced3/4 cup Marsala wine4 cloves of garlic, minced1/3 cup tablespoons chicken stock1/3 cup half and half Directions1. Place flour,
A situation in which God must interveneTo have it be as you would have it seenIs not so rare in life as you may choose to think, Or not believing that there can be such a link.We muse about our Guardian Angels, like as not,As harmless fantasies, no actual credence
On a summer evening nearly one century ago, the sound of a mandolin floated across the Mexican boxcar camp in West Eola. Played by young Julia Pérez Padilla, the music carried through rows of families who had come from Mexico to work for the railroads in Aurora. Fast forward to
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in October. 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. •Escape Room Adventure This month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready!
The Village of Montgomery’s Historic Preservation Commission will host an annual walk at Riverside Cemetery, River and Taylor streets, Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m.. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Tours will begin every 10 minutes. Attendees should bring flashlights and wear sturdy shoes to navigate
Experience local history come to life during the annual Oswego Cemetery Walk Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Participants will be guided through the Oswego Township Cemetery to visit with “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers. Registration the day of the event is $10, space permitting.
By Bobby Narang The Glenbard West and Downers Grove North High School football game was slated to be one to watch on Saturday afternoon. But misfortune hit both programs earlier in the season, although both teams managed to win their first three games. Downers Grove North star senior quarterback, Owen
By Steve J. Moga At the very least he could be labeled a die-hard fan. It probably wouldn’t be a stretch to call him a ‘gym rat’ either as a term of endearment. But showing unwavering support by still attending games in person at age 95 surely makes him a
Friday, Sept. 26Chicagoland ChristianChicago Christian at Marian, 7 p.m.Chicago Hope Academy at Chicago Christ the King, 7 p.m.McNamara at Aurora Christian, 7 p.m.Wheaton Academy at St. Edward, 7 p.m.DuKaneBatavia at St. Charles North, 7 p.m.Glenbard North at Wheaton Warrenville South, 7 p.m.Lake Park at Geneva, 7 p.m.Wheaton North at St.
Hundreds of suburban senior citizens attended at free expos showcasing goods and services September 16 and 17 in St. Charles and Warrenville. September 16, State senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) hosted his event from 10 a.m. to noon at Pottawatomie Community Center in St. Charles. Approximately 50 agencies and organizations
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan runs the ball past Plainfield East defenders to the endzone for a touchdown, Friday, Sept. 19.
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) runs behind blocker James Roundy (32) against South Elgin Friday, Sept. 19.
We all need connection. Whether we are self-proclaimed introverts or extroverts, we all need to connect with other humans. Even if we profess to love pets or animals more than our counterparts. Social connection is the key to living a longer, happier life. With that in mind, it seems like
Dueling barbershop mixed choruses faced off in “A Capella Palooza” Sunday, Sept. 21. The event took place at United Methodist Church of Geneva. Included were individual chorus performances, combined performances, and three quartets: Four Card Monty, Just Like Dad, and Second Opinion. Second Opinion members, John Schultz, Dave Mouri, Dave
The recycling event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 27 at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Accepted items include clothing and textiles, books, bicycles and bicycle accessories, and latex paint, and documents for shredding. Latex recycling will cost: Pint, $1; gallon, $3; two-gallon, $5; five-gallon, $15.
September 25 The first Congress of the United States approves 12 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, and sends them to the states for ratification. The amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were designed to protect the basic rights of U.S. citizens. – 1789. Under escort from the U.S. Army’s
