I know that Christmas is long gone—a memory;But something happened then that’s still dumbfounding me.My daughter had become a problem months before,And every day since then had been a constant war.It seemed that nothing that we tried did any good;And, believe me, we did everything we could.But I was forced
If you’re looking for a joyful way to kick off the new year with your family, the Aurora Public Library District has you covered. Our annual Three Kings Day Celebration will return to the Santori Library Sunday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. to bring family fun, cultural traditions, and moments
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. 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. Mommy and Me YOGA, Tuesday, Jan. 6 and 27, 10:30 a.m..
Local activist organizations plan a community rally in downtown St. Charles Saturday, Jan. 3, aimed at celebrating immigrants and their contributions to the area. When and where: The rally is set for Saturday, Jan. 3, from 11 a.m. to noon at 2 East Main Street in downtown St. Charles. Organizers
By Bobby Narang Glenbard East High School is on the right track. After a memorable showing last season followed by a strong effort in the summer, the Rams are among the top boys basketball teams in Chicagoland entering the new calendar year, Senior guard Keenan House is one of the
Friday, Jan. 2Non-conferenceRock Island at DeKalb, 7 Saturday, Jan. 3Non-conferenceDundee-Crown at Round Lake, noonEvergreen Park at Naperville North, noonGeneva at Belvidere North, 4:30Joliet Central at Sandburg, 11:30 a.m.Joliet West at Warren, 5:30Lake Park at Bartlett, 3Lockport at Plainfield North, 1Oswego at Brother Rice, 1:30Pecatonica at North Boone, 3Plainfield Cen. at
Thursday, Jan. 1Evansville at Illinois State, 2 p.m., ESPNBradley at Belmont, 6 p.m., ESPN+Murray State at UIC, 8 p.m.Eastern Illinois at Southeast Missouri, 7:30 p.m., ESPNWestern Illinois at UT Martin, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2Notre Dame at Cal, 10 a.m., ESPN2Lewis University at McKendree University, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3Illinois
Santa greets guests at the Pitney Bowes Co. family holiday party at Prisco Community Center in Aurora December 21.
Village Board members and staff gathered recently alongside Marilyn Michelini, her family, and close friends for the official naming of Marilyn Michelini Way, honoring Montgomery’s first female Village president and a trailblazing leader who served three consecutive terms from 2000 to 2012. This commemorative street naming recognizes Marilyn Michelini’s lasting
Scott Tipping will spend his birthday on stage in the New Year, which will be a big shift from how he spent January 2 a couple of years ago. Tipping, a musician from Wheaton, turned 50 from a hospital room after a severe car accident two days after Christmas 2023,
In a fundraiser for the Salvation Army Aurora Corps, Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association will host a bus trip to a summer White Sox game. Tickets are on sale for the Sox vs. world champion LA Dodgers game Sunday, June 14, at 1:10 p.m. in Chicago. Dick Schindel, trip organizer
As temperatures drop in the American Red Cross urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Kellie O’Connell, CEO for the Illinois Red Cross. “But, there are steps people can take to avoid having
Ozzie is a male Terrier mix who is five years old. If you are looking for that perfect companion look no further. Ozzie is about 35 pounds and full of love to give. He loves to snuggle up the couch, play with toys, and explore the backyard. Ozzie is very
By John & Nisha Whitehead As familiar as the Christmas story of the baby born in a manger might be, it is also a cautionary tale for our age. The Roman Empire, a police state in its own right, had ordered that a census be conducted. Joseph and his pregnant
January 1 President Andrew Jackson achieves his goal of entirely paying off the United States’ national debt. It was the only time in U.S. history that the national debt stood at zero, and it precipitated one of the worst financial crises in American history. – 1835 Abraham Lincoln signs the
Kenny Battle of Naperville, an NBA and West Aurora High basketball alum, sponsored a frozen turkey giveaway Sunday, Dec. 21 afternoon. The first-ever event was held at Fox Valley Park District’s Prisco Community Center in Aurora. Battle was partners with the City of Aurora government, Loaves & Fishes food pantry,
Dick Schindel of Aurora, left, was among 20 Aurora Lions Club members and friends who helped raise $1,515 for Salvation Army Aurora Corps’ 2025 Red Kettle drive.
By Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois’ electric grids may soon face power shortages and further price increases as fossil fuel plants go offline and data centers fueling the rise of artificial intelligence demand ever-increasing amounts of power. That’s the conclusion of a new report by three state agencies that foreshadows
Reverend Brandon Perrine, third from left, senior minister at New England Congregational Church, Aurora, leads hikers December 21 from Wesley United Methodist in a first community “Steeple Walk.”
