A trio of runners from the Waubonsee Community College cross country team will participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCCA) Division I National met in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Saturday. Daphne Kolody from the women’s team and men’s team’s Tony LoPresti and Dalton Klignensmith qualified last weekend in the
Aurora Sunrise Rotary offers services to the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora a few nights per month.
Aurora radio station 95.9 The River broadcasts from Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora Saturday, Nov. 7, in a benefit for Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club named Carlos Aguirre the November Veteran of Month. Carlos was born November 7, 1978 in Aurora, where he lived until 1996 when he was graduated from West Aurora High School. Because of being one of six children, with many cousins, family
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego 84th District) encourages residents to donate new toys for children in the community by participating in the annual Toys for Tots toy drive. A donation collection box is again placed at Kifowit’s District office, 1677 Montgomery Road, Suite 116 in Aurora. “The residents of the
Due to the increasing spread of the COVID-19 and expected increased State of Illinois restrictions, the November 17 dinner meeting of the Aurora Council of the Navy League is canceled. The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its in-person monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the basement of
By Jason Crane Discussion about some restaurants in Aurora continuing to provide indoor service during the shutdown was a part of the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform. Alex Alexandrou, chief administrative services officer for the city government of Aurora said, “We have
By Jason Crane The Montgomery Village Board discussed and unanimously approved an architectural agreement with Williams Architects for design and consulting services for a new public works building at the Village Board meeting Monday, through the Zoom video conference platform. The Village Board reviewed the public works space needs analysis
Illinois governor JB Pritzker Monday announced additional COVID-19 mitigations for Regions 7 and 8, including Kane, DuPage, and Will Counties, three of Aurora’s four counties. Because of consistently increasing COVID positivity rates, the regions will move into Tier 2 of the State’s COVID Mitigation Plan as of Wednesday, Nov. 11.
DuPage County residents may safely dispose of household hazardous and chemical waste items during a free collection event being held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Items accepted during the collection event include: used oil and anti-freeze, solvents and pool
Gabby is female Calico who was born in August 2010. She gets along with cats and dogs and has been never aggressive. If someone talks to her she will answer back with a meow. She enjoys watching butterflies out of the window and curling for a nap in the sun.
By John W. Whitehead The American people remain eager to be persuaded that a new president in the White House can solve the problems that plague us. Yet, no matter he winner of the November 3 presidential election, you can rest assured that the new boss will be the same
November 12 Ellis Island in New York City closes after providing the gateway for 12 Million immigrants from 1892 to 1924. From 1924 to 1954 it was mostly used as a detention and deportation center for undocumented immigrants. – 1954. November 13 An immense tidal wave and storm surge, caused
Aurora Township Democrats will be host to an election sign recycling event and celebration for candidates with BBQ, hot dogs, drinks, and DA BEARS! The public is invited to the event from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at IBEW Local 461 headquarters, 591 Sullivan Road, Aurora. Elected officials and
By Peter Hancock As the dust settled after Tuesday’s general election in Illinois, Republicans in the State patted themselves on the back after making gains, while high-ranking Democrats pushed back against embattled State party leader Michael Madigan. “I’m going to give ourselves an A because before Tuesday, the House Republicans
Norma Peterson, sister-in-law of missing Bolingbrook, Illinois mother, Stacy Peterson, will be a part of the new production by REELZ Channel set to air Sunday, Nov. 8, Drew Peterson: Killer-in-Law. The episode reviews the case of former Bolingbrook cop, Drew Peterson, currently sentenced to prison for the murder of his
Activities and signs surround the election season.
By Jerry Nowicki Although nearly 3.6 Million Illinoisans had already voted by Monday morning, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections, nearly 2.3 Million ballots were still to be cast if the State is to match the 70.56% turnout of 2016. As of Monday, there were 586,709 mail-in ballots
By Peter Hancock As State leaders continue to face push-back from the restaurant industry and even some county and municipal governments regarding COVID-19 mitigation measures, governor JB Pritzker Tuesday put pressure squarely on the shoulders of local elected officials. “The fact is that local officials who are not doing the
Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, right, wears a Jedi Master costume from the Star Wars franchise and poses with a couple of Stormtroopers in a car at Aurora’s first trick or treat drive-through in Phillips Park Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31.
