By John Montesano As we welcome in another new year and a new decade, many of us welcome a new set of resolutions. I am not much of a resolution-maker, but there is something that I have wished for every year: Peace on earth. Unfortunately, in my lifetime, there have
Medal of Honor recipient Allen J. Lynch of Gurnee offers remarks at the third annual Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club Christmas celebration Thursday, Dec. 12, at Portillo’s restaurant in Oswego
The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club has named Bob Brockmann the December Veteran of the Month. He was born July 28, 1941 in Chicago west suburban Berwyn, where he lived until he was married. He was graduated from Morton West High School in 1959. He went to work for 1st
Fighting to be an advocate for vulnerable children in local communities around Illinois, State representative, Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, joined a group of bipartisan State legislators, some of whom were veterans, and representatives from Illinois Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to call on Illinois veterans to consider training with their local
By John W. Whitehead War is a grisly business, a horror of epic proportions. In terms of human carnage alone, war’s devastation is staggering. For example, it is estimated that approximately 231 Million humans died worldwide during the wars of the 20th Century. This figure does not take into account
Aurora Veterans Advisory Council (AVAC) Veterans Panel in downtown Aurora, Tuesday at Gillerson’s Grubbery
The 6,000-plus dentists of the Illinois State Dental Society will show veterans that we care about their smiles. Throughout November, many Illinois State Dental Society dentists have reserved appointment times in their offices to salute Illinois veterans. Under the Illinois Dentists Salute initiative, participating dentists will provide critically-needed dental services
The village government of Oswego advises residents of traffic restrictions and parking options near the site of Veterans Serenity Park, in anticipation of its dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. The new Veterans Serenity Park, on Adams Street, just north of the Waubonsie Creek Bridge near downtown, is
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is highlighting a program from the Illinois State Dental Society (IDIS) to provide free dental care to veterans in November. “Unfortunately, many veterans are overlooked when it comes to medical coverage and their dental needs after they finish serving our country,” Kifowit said. “I would
Oswego’s Little White School Museum invites all Oswego area residents to visit its annual “Remembering our Veterans” special exhibit at the museum, 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk), just two blocks from downtown Oswego. For the first time in the exhibit’s 14-year history, it will be held for a full
All Aurora veterans are invited to attend the annual West Aurora High School Veterans Assembly at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8 in the Main Gym at West Aurora High School. We will have patriotic songs, recognition of veterans, performances by the Blackhawk Drill Team, and a keynote speech from Aurora
By John Montesano Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club’s (FVVBC) Veteran of the Month for October represents the 50th Veteran of the Month. Because Herschel Luckinbill, president of the FVVBC, started the program, we thought it appropriate to name him the October Veteran of the Month. He was born August 8,
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery, just north of U.S. Route 30. The after-dinner speaker will be Chris Baker, a tattoo artist with his studio in Oswego. His topic will be “The Ministry
Naperville Park District, in collaboration with the Naperville Healing Field Committee, will be host to the community’s fourth Healing Field of Honor at Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Avenue, November 1-11. Displaying 2,019 American flags on Rotary Hill during this event creates a stunning tribute to our military and their families
The American Legion Post 342 will have its first race event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles. Registration and packet pick-up will start at 9 a.m., along with the light breakfast in large shelter, which will end at
The Batavia American Legion Post 504 will hold its September meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Batavia VFW on River Street in Batavia. All veterans are invited to attend and join. For current activities and Legion information, visit the post’s website bataviapost504.org. — Batavia American Legion Post
