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Calling it ‘something magical,’ author makes Geneva’s Christmas Walk focus of children’s book
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (1068+ words) A special part of the annual Christmas Walk in Geneva has now become the focus of a children's book. In the fall, St. Charles resident and author Suzanna Palmer released "Jingle Hands," based on Bob's Candy Cane Parade, a traditional…...
Northwestern safety Robert Fitzgerald, shaped by dad’s memory, worked his way from scout team to All-Big Ten
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (1442+ words) Northwestern assistant head coach Harlon Barnett has a long list of nicknames ready to use whenever he addresses or talks about safety Robert Fitzgerald. The Terminator. The World's Greatest Tackler. The Face of the Big Ten. The Eraser. The General....
Downtown Aurora’s new Mich Big Taco wants to share taste of Mexican culture
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (667+ words) Those who step into the new Mich Big Taco in downtown Aurora are stepping into the "soul of Mexico" " at least, that's how the owners want people to feel. The restaurant is located at 31 N. Broadway and offers Mexican fare from…...
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created in Chicago by Montgomery Ward copywriter Robert L. May to sell toys in 1939. Here’s how the popular Christmas character — and its author — went down in history.
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (1830+ words) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was conceived for a purely Scrooge-like reason " to make money. Thankfully, its creator saw the Montgomery Ward marketing campaign as an opportunity to be as bold in his writing as the fantastical flying stag with a…...
Liberty Township and Chesterton Fire departments build for now and future
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (580+ words) The Duneland communities of Chesterton and Liberty Township are'investing millions of dollars to expand and update their fire stations in response to the area's population growth. Liberty Township in October began building its new $4.5 million fire station,'which will also…...
Letters: Christmas reminds us of Jesus’ light for the world
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (807+ words) In John 16:33, Jesus says "You will have suffering in this world. But take heart, I have overcome the world." He will be with us through all pain and suffering. As always, Wilson ends his op-ed with some excellent application points…...
How this Florida barrier island community pushed back against overdevelopment
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (1652+ words) Picture this: A sandy, 25-mile stretch of beach, just a three-hour drive from Miami but devoid of grocery stores or gas stations, restaurants, bars or hotels. Instead, sea turtles nest on the beach, their hatchlings" sense of orientation protected by…...
Heidi Stevens: At the end of an imperfect year, a list that reminds us what tomorrow is for
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (907+ words) At the start of 2025, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde'led a prayer service'at Washington's National Cathedral. President Donald Trump had just taken the oath of office, and Budde had a plea. "I ask you to have mercy, Mr. President, on those…...
A holiday tradition in Aurora, Festival of Lights set to close for the season on Sunday
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (621+ words) Underway since the day after Thanksgiving, the Festival of Lights at Phillips Park in Aurora is set to close for the season on Sunday, Dec. 28. The free drive-thru show, which is open daily from 5 to 9 p.m., features dozens of light displays…...
Neuqua Valley High School alum uses AI to create artificial glaciers in Chile: ‘You can build something incredible’
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (901+ words) The hike was unlike anything Brett Storoe had ever done. The Naperville native was used to hiking on flat terrain in Illinois with his family, but this time he was in Chile trudging up an ice stupa " a man-made glacier…...