The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program will have instructors to teach participants basic angling skills including casting, knot tying, and fish identification, while demonstrating ethical angling practices for evenings of fishing fun at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Avenue, in Aurora. Participants
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, Most individuals agree about the importance of the bridges that cross over the Fox River that divide the east and west side of Aurora. I often thought they would have taken Sullivan Road east of Mitchell Road to Farnsworth Avenue, to reduce the traffic from
In a solemn tribute to a hero who never returned home, State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, sponsored legislation to never forget those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and never made it home. Although unable to attend due to a commitment out of town, area Legislators,
It will be a fun-filled evening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug, 2 at Fox Valley Mall Park, 195 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora, to celebrate the end of summer and start of the school year. One-hundred backpacks filled with school supplies will be given out starting at
For the first time since 2019, the City of Aurora, in partnership with the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board, will host a Fiestas Patrias Parade, set to take place Sunday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m.. The Parade, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day and the City’s vibrant Hispanic culture, is returning
Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter nine). He has: Reduced the funding of all indigenous colleges and universities; Ended the Transportation Security Administration’s “Quiet Skies” programs which monitored passengers in airports and on airplanes who might pose a security risk; Eliminated half a billion dollars in grants to
Geneva’s beloved free, family-friendly Shakespeare in the Park event will return Saturday, Aug. 2 at Island Park. Goodly Creatures Theatre will perform the comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” The play will start at 6 p.m. and runs about 90 minutes without intermission. Seating will begin at 4 p.m.. Guests should
Montgomery is gearing up to celebrate the 40th Montgomery Fest August 15-17 at Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street. For the last 40 years, Montgomery Fest has been a cherished tradition, bringing together neighbors, friends, and families to enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned summer festivities. Visitors can enjoy performances by
Ingredients1/2 cup uncooked white rice1/2 cup nori (roasted seaweed), crumbled1 English cucumber, cut into 1 inch strips2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and cubed2 cups shredded imitation crabmeat2 teaspoons wasabi powder, or to taste1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon white sugar1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon sesame seeds
If I had never seen a cloud-filled skyAnd watched as images evolved, to plyImagination, meaning I had missedThese reveries so pleasing to the eye.How could I know that they, in fact, exist?Once seen in Nature, no one could denyCompared to sight words hardly satisfy,For neither could you just presume to
If you think your Aurora Public Library District card is just for checking out items at the library…think again! That little piece of plastic can open doors to concerts, museums, and zoos at a discounted price or even for free! Through fun partnerships with Ravinia, Explore More Illinois, and the
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in August. 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 AdventureThis month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready! Use
By Bobby Narang Montini Catholic High School senior Isaac Alexander is going back to his roots in football this season. The 5-foot-10, 210-pound Alexander played running back and safety for the Broncos last season, contributing several key plays to ignite the Broncos’ run to the Class 3A state championship. He
By Woodrow Carroll For former Major League Baseball manager Charlie Dressen, his finest hour may have also been his worst moment when looking back. A native of Decatur, Ill., Dressen was born in 1894. (And, be careful when bringing up Dressen’s birth year. Like so many pro athletes, Dressen apparently
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Ind., Sunday, July 27. Bubba Wallace held off Kyle Larson to win the Brickyard 400. Following in third place was Denny Hamlin, fourth Ryan Preese, and fifth Brad Keselowski. Chase Bristol started on pole. Ross Chastain hit the
Tunes filled Batavia Public Library Sunday, July 27. Misty River Music Makers, a Batavia-based women’s a cappella ensemble, kicked off the library’s five-part summer/fall “Sundays On Stage” series. In an hour-long concert, about 20 members of the group performed favorites ranging from “In the Good Old Summertime” to “Under the
Midday storms didn’t deter an outdoor benefit recently for an Aurora nonprofit mentoring young area girls. With a “Welcome to our Rodeo” theme, a 2 p.m. Summer Concert in the Park went on as scheduled by 100 Girls Like Us, Inc., at Greene Field Park in Aurora. Weekly mentoring sessions
The related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson, and Stoner families of Kendall, Kane, Will, and DuPage Counties will hold their 96th annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 10, at Hudson Crossing Park on Harrison Street at the east end of the Oswego U.S. Route 34 bridge in Oswego. Attendees should note that North Adams
Join us for an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 on the patio of La Quinta de los Reyas, 36 E. New York Street in downtown Aurora.
