Column: Lamplighter Chorus, Fox Valley Harmonizers celebrate 80 years of making music
Members of the Aurora Lamplighter Chorus and Elgin's Fox Valley Harmonizers gathered recently to celebrate each group's 80th anniversary.
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Column: Sister Nancy Ulrich did her part to change the world, one person at a time
Sister Nancy Ulrich, who died in February, taught in the upper grades at Our Lady of Good Counsel School in Aurora for 24 years, and ascended to become its principal...
Column: Honor Flight gives proper salute to Vietnam War veterans
Honor Flight Chicago began by honoring World War II veterans, then began to include Korean War veterans, and now is primarily honoring Vietnam War veterans of Chicagoland.
Column: Kindness, caring keep longtime Aurora optometrist a favorite with patients
Dr. Edward Heinisch of Advocate Health in Aurora has been an optometrist in Aurora since 1988.
Column: East Aurora High School teachers remain a family, even in retirement
East Aurora High School retired faculty members still gather three times a year to reminisce about their students and athletes, and to reconnect with their former colleagues.
Column: Greatest Generation deserves a salute for their World War II service
Memories that I won't forget from conversations with World War II veterans will always be listening to their thoughts about their love of God and country.
Column: For retired Fox Valley educator Frank Babich, students have always come first
From 1966 to 1985, he was a teacher and an assistant principal at East Aurora High School in Aurora, and transitioned to the principal's chair in Yorkville from 1985 until...
Column: Former Aurora Central Catholic football coach Mike Curry looks back on his years of success: ‘I loved the kids’
His many accomplishments include membership in two halls of fame.
Column: Memories drive conversation with longtime owners of Petit Auto Care in Aurora
It is with much sadness that for about the last year, I have seen a “For Sale” sign in front of Petit Auto Care along Prairie Street on the West...
Column: Pharmacy staff members deserve thanks for handling a busy job with style
While waiting in line at the Montgomery Walgreens Pharmacy over the years, I have admired its staff for handling “organized chaos” very efficiently.