State snow disaster
By Sarah Mansur Dangerous sub-zero temperatures and massive snow accumulation across Illinois prompted governor JB Pritzker to issue a disaster proclamation for the entire State Tuesday. “I have directed my administration to use all resources at our disposal to keep our communities safe amid dangerous and ongoing winter weather,” Pritzker...
On neighborliness, clear sidewalks, pedestrian prayers
From the vault: December 26, 2013 (revised): This essay is actually a revision of a revision. The original version appeared 20 years ago when I was writing for TONIT (that other newspaper in town). The message remains the same, however, because it involves public safety. Besides, I am currently suffering...
Clean-up of six inches of snow in Aurora
Youth and adults dig out snow-covered Aurora streets and a driveway after an overnight snowstorm dumped six inches on the city Saturday and Sunday.
Snow delight/fright in Aurora’s West Side
An Aurora West Side resident plows snow Tuesday morning after an overnight snowfall. The snow was predicted to continue, intermittently, until Wednesday.