Batavia Celebration of Lights Festival Dec. 1

The annual Celebration of Lights Festival will light up the Batavia Riverwalk from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. in downtown Batavia. Presented by the Batavia Park District, this free event celebrates the magic of the season with festive and fun holiday activities, song and ceremony, culminating in Santa’s...

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Nativity scene Spirit of Christmas Dec. 14, Faith Lutheran Church, Aurora

The spirit of Christmas will come alive Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m at Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty Street in Aurora. The public is invited to the annual outdoor live nativity. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (630) 862-3500 or visit discoveringfaith.com. —Al Benson...

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Pearl Harbor Day luncheon Dec. 9 in Batavia

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 and Rotary Club of Aurora United will hold their annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 Batavia Avenue (IL-31), Batavia. As usual, veterans will be honored, achievement awards will be presented to...

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U.S. Supreme Court asked to review Illinois late mail-in votes

By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com The conservative group Judicial Watch is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case filed by U.S. representative Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, challenging Illinois’ law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted 14 days after the election. Under Illinois law, ballots postmarked by Election Day can...

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Not again; here comes another four years

“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me,” or something along those lines. Hard to believe, but we’ll have convicted criminal sex abuser Dumbo Donald Trump to kick around again for four more years, with many of his cohorts and deviants at his side. He appears...

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Historical trip down former Fox Street, now E. Downer

By Ricky Rieckert I want to wish all subscribers, readers, and all, a happy Thanksgiving Day, with your families and loved ones. I was unable to write for a few weeks because I have been in the hospital with foot injuries. I’ll be out soon, hopefully. Back to Aurora’s history,...

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Montgomery holiday celebration, Santa, December 8

Montgomery Merry & Bright will light up the night Sunday, Dec. 8 starting at 5 p.m., in front of Village Hall, 200 N. River Street. The event will feature Santa, giveaways, musical performances, and the opening of the Festival of Trees, which will run through December 26 at Village Hall...

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Recipe of the Week: Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

Ingredients2 cups frozen peas and carrots2 cups frozen green beans1 cup sliced celery1/2 cup butter2/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 3/4 cups chicken broth1 1/3 cups milk4 cups cubed cooked turkey meat – light and dark meat...

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Poem: Thanksgiving

So our Thanksgiving HolidayIs just another work-filled day,Because, at least, you get a perkBecause somebody has to work.That latter part, you must confess,Is what, each year, you must address.They do not have to ask you twiceBecause the extra pay is nice,Of course, there is the family touch–They never see, of...

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Aurora Library Foundation Winter Gala 2024

The Aurora Public Library Foundation’s much-anticipated Winter Gala is set to dazzle attendees Saturday, Dec. 7, with an evening of elegance, entertainment, and philanthropy. This signature event offers attendees a magical atmosphere filled with fabulous cuisine, live music, and the spirit of giving. Mingle with community leaders and supporters while...

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December youth events at Yorkville Public Library

The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in December. 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. Bond with your little one while exploring yoga, based on your...

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High school football championship games, Friday, Saturday

By Bobby Narang The 14-week Illinois High School Association football season is headed toward the home stretch. The football season caps off a memorable season with a two-day, eight-class state championship at Illinois State University in Normal this weekend. Friday’s four lower class state championship games feature just one local...

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Aurora University’s Deedee Maldonado finishes 22nd in national cross country

Aurora University women’s cross country senior runner, Deyanneira “Deedee” Colon Maldonado (East Aurora High School) finished 22nd of 290 runners at the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Cross Country Championships Saturday, with a time of 21:32.6 for the 6K course. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology was host to the event at...

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High school football playoffs: championship schedule; semifinal results

ScheduleClass 8ALoyola Academy (11-2) vs. York (11-2) at Normal Hancock Stadium, Sat., Nov. 30, 7 p.m.Class 7ABatavia (12-1) vs. Chicago Mt. Carmel (10-3) at Normal Hancock Stadium, Sat., Nov. 30, 4 p.m.Class 6AGeneva (12-1) vs. East St. Louis (12-1) at Normal Hancock Stadium, Sat., Nov. 30, 1 p.m.Class 5ANazareth Academy...

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Thirteen faith communities join in celebration

Christians, Jews, Muslims, and 10 other faith communities spanning Kane and Kendall counties came together Sunday, Nov. 24. InterFaith Aurora, an ecumenical nonprofit, sponsored its 16th annual “Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship” at New England Congregational Church in Aurora. An estimated 150 persons attended the program with the theme...

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Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s Coats for Kids provides leadership for citywide drive

The Kiwanis Club of Aurora is proudly living its mission to “Serve the Children of the World,” helping local kids stay warm this winter through its leadership of the citywide “Coats for Kids” initiative. Partnering with the City of Aurora, Cities In Schools Aurora, and local businesses, the Kiwanis Club...

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Inaugural Lumenaura illuminated downtown Aurora

I’m not sure that I ever pronounced it correctly, but Lumenaura sure was fun. Aurora’s inaugural light festival that branded itself as an interactive light and sound experience ran from October 4 through November 1. Lumenaura gave us another reason to explore downtown Aurora. Branded as an “illuminated art experience”...

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