Tourism officials released 2018 local impact numbers this week indicating another year of growth for tourism in the Aurora Area of Illinois. Visitors to the Aurora Area spent $201.5 Million on lodging, gas, dining, and other travel-related expenditures in 2018, a 3.7% increase over the prior year, representing the fourth
Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin joined more than 200 bipartisan mayors from across the Nation signing on to a letter from The United States Conference of Mayors to urge immediate action from the federal government on gun safety legislation. “Whether it is a horrific mass shooting or a teenager with
The city government of Aurora is seeking public input to complete its 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Each year, Aurora receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. CDBG and HOME funds are intended to create viable communities
Community Foundation in list of grants The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley was host to its Spring Grantee Recognition Ceremony at Baker Community Center in St. Charles Tuesday, July 16. Supporters gathered at the historic building to celebrate the 20 agencies that were approved grants from the Foundation
First of two parts We are moving forward toward the 2020 election of the president of the United States. Many voters are calling this election one of the most important elections in our history. How will historians judge the choices we as voters make? Will our children, grandchildren, and great
“Language should be used with care and precision.” —Gwendolyn Brooks It began as a warm and sun-filled early Summer day in 1991. I had to conduct a night basic reading training so I would not have to arrive at the campus until 1 p.m. That would give me time to
Should you happen to be standing in the middle of the intersection of Galena Boulevard and Stolp Avenue in Aurora, dear reader, one of three things is liable to occur. The first is that you will be run over by a passing vehicle. The second is that you will be
Construction on West Galena Boulevard in Aurora will have an impact on eastbound traffic flow for the next three months. Crews will rehabilitate and replace the water main on West Galena Boulevard between Orchard Road and Edgelawn Drive on the West Side. As a result, eastbound traffic is reduced to
If I had never seen a cloud-filled sky And watched as images evolved, to ply Imagination, meaning I had missed These reveries so pleasing to the eye. How could I know that they, in fact, exist? Once seen in Nature, no one could deny Compared to sight words hardly satisfy,
Grandpa,I have been dating a wonderful man for several months. His ex-wife knows my ex-wife; that is how we met. Even though he is divorced, he is still living with his ex-wife. He tells me it is strictly for financial reasons. I call that a load of bull. I have
The Plano School District Board of Education and administration cordially invites the public to attend a dedication ceremony at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 at Centennial School in Plano. The Board will unveil a plaque that will be placed in the vestibule of the administration office to honor the work
It’s about to get very buggy at Red Oak Nature Center, but no repellent will be needed. The Fox Valley Park District will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Bug Fest, a popular, late-Summer event, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Red Oak, 2343 S. River Street.
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. The Friends of the Library Book Sale August 16-31, closed Sundays. The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held in the meeting room
“Picturing Oswegoland,” a special exhibit of historic images selected from the Little White School Museum’s collections is open in the Museum’s Roger Matile Room. The exhibit, which will run through September 1, is available during regular hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5
“My Beloved World,” by Sonia Sotomayor, will start its inaugural season of Aurora: United We Read! Imagine what it would be like if everyone in Aurora was reading the same book. Imagine everyone coming together to discuss the content, celebrating the culture depicted in the book with fun programs, and
By Steve J. Moga Long-time late baseball and basket ball coaches Denny Short, Ray Lumpp, Bill Prince, and Don Jungels, Sr. made impacts on many athletes throughout the Aurora area the last five decades. All four legendary coaches passed away in the last year Each left a lasting legacy. They
By Woodrow Carroll When Northern Illinois University starts this football season, August 31, at home in DeKalb against Illinois State, a new, yet familiar, face will be in charge of Huskies’ fortunes: The Age of Coach Thomas Hammock will be upon us. Hammock is one of Northern Illinois’ own! As
