Saluting Veterans Day: Aurora bookstore hosts author-vets
Saluting Veterans Day, Yellow Bird Books, 34 S. Stolp Ave., in Aurora hosted readings and signings of books by two military veterans Saturday, Nov. 8. The event was free to the public. Wayne Johnson of Aurora read from his novel, “The Militarized Zone: What Did You Do in the Army?”
Aurora University salutes veterans
“Student veterans arrive on our campus and in our classrooms with significant work and life experience. They are ready for and committed to learning.” That was the word Tuesday from Chris Wells, Ed.D., guest speaker at Aurora University’s Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday. Wells, a Navy veteran and professor of parks
Veterans honored at Wesley United
Armed forces veterans Ralph Breazeale (Air Force), left, and Bob McKnight (Army) were among veterans who stood to be applauded by fellow congregants during Sunday, Nov. 9 worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Senior Services: Men’s Club, full schedule of activities
Under the direction of activity coordinators Amanda Creighton and Paul Heinkel, participants at Senior Services are enjoying a jam-packed fall schedule full of opportunities for fun, food, and friendship! Senior Services Associates, Inc. is at 2111 Plum Street in Aurora. New to the lineup of activities available there is a
Naperville man finds new family, activities in retirement
After 40 years as an IRS attorney, Gerry Horan of Naperville found a new family and activities in retirement. That’s what he told Aurora Lions Club members November 6 as guest speaker at the club’s bi-weekly membership luncheon at Monarch Landing senior living community in Naperville. In after-lunch opening remarks,
Pet of the Week: Frankie: Young Beagle loves others
Frankie is a male nine-month-old Beagle and Hound Mix. Frankie enjoys running around in a fenced yard and playing with toys. He gets along well with other dogs and enjoys interacting with humans. He has not been exposed to cats. He has separation anxiety and does not fare well when
Aurora Historical Society war poster exhibit; calendars
The Aurora Historical Society exhibit, “Poster Art of the World Wars,” the exhibit features more than 25 colorful, lithographed patriotic posters from World War I and World War II. The exhibit, in honor of Veterans Day, is featured in the first floor gallery of the David L. Pierce Art &
The police state becomes a pay-to-play shadow government
By John & Nisha Whitehead America has been backsliding into kleptocratic territory for years now, but this may finally be it. A kleptocracy is literally “rule by thieves.” It is a form of government in which a network of ruling elites “steal public funds for their own private gain using
A Focus on History: November 13 through November 19
November 13 An immense tidal wave and storm surge, caused by a powerful cyclone, kills more than 200,000 persons in East Pakistan, now known as Bangladesh. It was at least the third disaster in the region to kill 200,000 persons. – 1970. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington,
Power to the People: Aurora
The ACLU of Illinois, Indivisible Batavia Aurora, and Indivisible Illinois will host a community program on the current First Amendment landscape and knowing your rights when protesting Sunday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eola Community Center in Aurora, 555 S Eola Road, Aurora. This event will explore the state of free
Illinois bill ‘decouples’ state, federal taxes
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois lawmakers are sending a bill to governor JB Pritzker that makes a pair of changes to Illinois’ tax code in response to new federal tax provisions that could reduce state revenue. The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget projected last month that Illinois is
Bill to regulate insurance rates fails
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois House rejected a bill Thursday that would have given the state Department of Insurance authority to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates. Governor JB Pritzker had called for the legislation in July after State Farm Insurance announced it was raising rates for property and casualty
High School football: Yorkville vs. Glenbard North
Yorkville High School’s Dillon Viscogliosi, 12, and Luke Hendershott, 3, converge on Glenbard North’s Donato Gatses, 22, Friday, Oct. 31 in a Round 1 Class 7A playoff game.
Suburban Norwegian-Americans celebrate Norwegian Hostfest
Suburban Norwegian-Americans celebrated their heritage Sunday, Nov. 2 afternoon with Hostfest, an annual fall festival showcasing traditional food, music, and crafts. Sponsored by Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472, the event was held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. Polar Star holds monthly membership meetings on the first
High School football playoffs: West Aurora vs. Belleville East
West Aurora High School’s Brodie Caragher (21) dives to tackle Belleville East runner, Josh Ware, Saturday Nov. 1 in a Class 8A Round 1 playoff game.
Aurora City Council continues work on ICE-Free Zones
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council met from 5 p.m. to nearly 11 p.m. to listen to dozens of speakers after allowing extra time for comments at the Tuesday, Nov. 4 Committee of the Whole and City Council meetings. The Council agreed to work on the language of an
Aurora Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11
The City of Aurora is set to celebrate the 87th anniversary of Veterans Day with the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade, beginning at the intersection of Downer Place and Water Street Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10:15 a.m.. U.S. Air Force veteran and current Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Reader’s Voice: Property tax relief for low-income seniors
November 3, 2025Dear editor; Property taxes in Illinois are too high and the highest of any state in the U.S., recently surpassing New Jersey. I remember 30 years ago, as a freshman State senator assigned to the Revenue Committee because of my tax background, working on the as “Low-Income Senior
Reader’s Voice: Where is the sanity with Democrat hypocrites
October 30, 2025Dear editor; Here we go again, another No King rally cry. Watching some of the protest on TV, I would have to agree that across the entire country there were probably millions marching. Of course not near the millions that elected Donald Trump to do what he said