Jeff Long
-
Spring Spruce-Up: Collaborating for clean parksMar 26, 2013 2:56 pm - The transformation is about to happen. In fact, it’s already started, despite the onslaught of late-season snowstorms. The birds have announced it in song as they busily...
-
Young Wolf Park on the run to gloryFeb 22, 2013 5:35 am - As a teenage runner living in his native Mexico, Julio Mercado had grand visions. He dreamed of the world stage, of running on the fast track to glory, culminating with ...
-
Fitness Fun Fair a great play for kids, familiesFeb 13, 2013 1:12 pm - Admit it — you’re one of “them.” You’re one of those who tells the kids to take a break from Xbox and PlayStation. You implore them to get out of the gaming chair, go ou...
-
Barbecues and picnics – time to reserve your summer siteJan 28, 2013 1:21 pm - It’s not quite time to proclaim spring is here, but you can certainly begin to plan for it, especially with this snowless winter we’ve been experiencing. The Fox Valley ...
-
'Anything Goes' sings with high-seas hilarity in AuroraJan 10, 2013 12:00 pm - There's something magical about seeing a vintage show come to life, when yesterday's classic is transformed into a fresh-yet-familiar masterpiece by talented new perform...
-
Learn money saving tips from ‘Super Coupon Queen’ in AuroraDec 03, 2012 2:21 pm - Nearly everybody agrees their income level could be described in two simple words. Not enough. Saving money by using coupons can ease that condition, much like a new rev...
-
Catch a ride on the Polar Express in AuroraNov 23, 2012 8:00 am - The four-day respite that kicks off on Thanksgiving Day is always welcome, especially when it involves the celebration of family, friends and other things we cherish mos...
-
A monumental thanks to all our veteransNov 01, 2012 7:47 am - Back in 1989, a memorable event took place in the heart of Aurora as part of a heartfelt, national movement. For several days in May of that year, the Veterans Memorial ...
-
Zombie Invasion 5K: Can you survive?Sep 11, 2012 11:24 am - Whether you’re an experienced runner who trains regularly — or the casual type who only runs between the couch and fridge — a common trait runs between. We all run faste...
-
Learn all about insects at Bug FestAug 23, 2012 10:53 am - You’d think that any mention of insects and bugs would send people running to the nearest screen house in search of cover. But that’s not exactly the case here. In 2010,...