More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year. This February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday citizens to be agents of change by stepping in as the first responder until professional help arrives. Nine out of every 10 people
“Rolling for a Cause,” an Aurora Lions Club bowling fundraiser, will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Parkside Lanes, 34W185 Montgomery Rd. in Aurora. The public is invited to participate as individuals or teams. In addition to three games of bowling, the third annual
Check out the FREE Plano Food Pantry…Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at First
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, This week, during Black History month, I am writing about Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK). He advanced civil rights for Black individuals in the United States through the use of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience against Jim Crow laws and other forms of legalized discrimination,
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement on his vote in favor of the funding package that reopens the government, locks in Democratic wins in the budget, and provides a two-week window to negotiate meaningful changes to ICE: “(The) vote is a win for Democrats and for the people
Long before Troy became a forgotten name on old maps, it was a busy industrial suburb of the growing Village of Oswego, shaped by water, business, and railroads. Its story began in the 1830s, when early entrepreneurs followed settlers into the Oswego area and built one of the earliest dams
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, Feb. 17, dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill S., Montgomery. You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting, the general
Celebrating Valentine’s Day, a free, community meditation sit-in will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. by The Perch wellness center in downtown Aurora. Perch owner and instructor Amy Jackson of Aurora will lead the event at her studio, 140 S. River St., Suite 114, Aurora
Celebrating Mardi Gras, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, will host annual dixieland-band worship services Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15. The events will take place at 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. The public is invited. The celebration will continue after worship Sunday with a Mardi
Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup white sugar2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded carrots1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut1 apple, peeled, cored, and shredded3 eggs1 cup applesauce2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 12 muffin cups, or line
Our science says it knows when flowers first evolved;But there are many questions which must be resolved.“Evolved from what?” is the first question we must ask.You can’t evolve from nothing, (taking science to task).In Nature, everything is functional, bar none;So what were flowers for, at first, when said and done?And
Close your eyes and picture a beautiful person. What color are their eyes? What style of hair do they have? What does their clothing look like? We all have our own opinions, but what standards are these opinions based on? For centuries, darker skin has often been portrayed as “less
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in February. 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. •Afternoon Hang Out: LEGO, Thursday, Feb. 12, 12:30 p.m.. Let’s play!
The 59th class of the Aurora Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy will begin Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 and run for 11 consecutive Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Aurora Police Headquarters. Applications are due by Sunday, Feb. 22. Those interested in participating must be at least 18 years
By Bobby Narang Wheaton Warrenville South and Wheaton North High Schools added another memorable game to their storied rivalry on Friday night. The Wheaton Warrenville South Tigers mounted an impressive fourth quarter comeback, behind the play of David Showman and AJ Rogers, to pull out a 56-54 win before a
Thursday, Feb. 12Chicagoland ChristianTimothy Christian at Aurora Christian, 7:30Southwest Prairie EastPlainfield Central at Romeoville, 6:30 Friday, Feb. 13Catholic League BlueLoyola at St. Francis, 7Catholic League WhiteAurora Central at St. Francis de Sales, 7Leo at Marmion, 7Montini at St. Rita, 7DuKaneBatavia at St. Charles East, 7Glenbard North at St. Charles North,
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Thursday, Feb. 12Valparaiso at Illinois State, 6 p.m., Varsity NetMaryville at Lewis, 7:30 p.m.UIC at Drake, 6:30 p.m., ESPN+Little Rock at Western Illinois, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+ Friday, Feb. 13Saint Louis at Loyola Chicago, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2 Saturday, Feb. 14Illinois at Nebraska, noon, BTNNorthern Illinois at Central Michigan, 4 p.m., ESPN+Georgia
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association members and guests learned about an Underground Railroad conductor, spy and nurse during a presentation Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Batavia. Celebrating Black History Month, Civil War reenactor Pamela Welcome of Aurora spotlighted Harriet Tubman’s life through stories and songs. An independent professional roleplayer and storyteller,
