High school basketball: East Aurora vs West Aurora, Lockport Sectional semifinal
Axel Motola, 14, of West Aurora High School, offers defensive effort against the reverse layup bid by Jaques Kelly, 4, of East Aurora High School in the Lockport Sectional semifinal Wednesday, March 11.
High school basketball: Mooseheart in first-round regional
Mooseheart High School’s Latif Adeboyejo, 11, scores on a dunk in a 96-36 victory over Islamic Foundation in the Aurora Christian 1A Regional first round game February 25.
High school basketball: West Aurora win Regional
West Aurora High School’s Axel Motola, left, and Kelvin Balfour share a hug after a 56-51 victory Friday, March 6 over visiting Plainfield Central
East Aurora’s Jillian Acosta drives
Jillian Acosta of East Aurora drives against Kai Evans of Bolingbrook High School in the Oswego East Regional championship. East Aurora won, 79-72
Aurora Christian wins Class 1A Regional
Aurora Christian head coach Dan Beebe cuts down the net after the Eagles won the Class 1A Regional championship Friday, Feb. 28.
Marmion, St. Francis, plan strong boys volleyball teams
By Bobby Narang The Marmion Academy boys volleyball team was poised for another big season this Spring. With the COVID-19 (coronavirus) putting the Spring season on hold, the Cadets are in limbo regarding whether they will build off of last season’s success. After a 19-13 record last season, including a
Recalling college basketball legacy of Rick Patrino, Brooks
By Woodrow Carroll With COVID-19 (coronavirus) putting sports events in a state of suspended animation, we need to view the sports world from a different perspective. We know that the NCAA men’s basketball tournament would be going full force this week were it not for the virus. So, let us
North Aurora building closed to public
By Mayor Dale BermanVillage of North Aurora The health and safety of all North Aurora residents and community is the Village government of North Aurora’s highest priority. On behalf of myself, the Village Board, and Village staff members, we are committed to providing essential Village services while engaging in best
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry on the job to help
The leadership at Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry & Community Garden would like to express gratitude, as well as concern, during this challenging time, and update the community on our strategic response to the threat of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The World Health Organization declared this type of coronavirus a pandemic last week.
Lunches canceled for Senior Services Associates temporarily
Current global health concerns will affect our senior population in many ways, not just illness, but in lost opportunities and in isolation, too. Senior Services Associates offers a variety of services for older adults in their facilities. They may be best known for offering congregate dining, but all luncheons have
Oswego Senior Center promotes Southern Holiday
The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors in the future, however, has suspended all group activities. The Illinois Department on Aging is requesting all area agencies on aging to immediately suspend all gathering activities which places our older adults at
Empty shelves at stores
Empty shelves at the toilet paper section at Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora Tuesday reflects the rush on some products in case of shipment shortages.
Early voting in Aurora
Voters cast ballots Sunday at the polling place at Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora for the March 17 primary election.
Pet of the Week: Evie: Very smart, loves to learn, playful
Evie is a female Lab/Pyranese mix who was born December 24, 2019. Evie loves to run and play with the other dogs in her foster home. She is very smart and with some training, could possibly be a rally dog! She is inclined to learn. She is friendly with small
Batavia Restaurant Availability Listing During COVID-19
The following is a document put together by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, Batavia MainStreet and the City of Batavia that updates restaurants which will be open during the COVID-19 (coronavirus), and what options diners will have to order and receive food. The document below continually will be updated when
Continual concerns: Power grabs
By John W. Whitehead This situation is a test. This situation is not a test of our commitment to basic hygiene or disaster preparedness or our ability to come together as a nation in times of crisis, although we’re not doing so well on any of those fronts. No, what
A Focus on History: March 19 through March 25
March 19 The United States, along with coalition forces primarily from the United Kingdom, initiates war on Iraq. Just after explosions began to rock Baghdad, Iraq’s capital, U.S. president George W. Bush announces in a televised address, “At this hour, American and coalition forces are in the early stages of
What could have been replaced by thoughts of next
March Madness tournament withdrawals? The college and high school tournaments’ men and boys basketball games are missed by many, to be sure, however, there are many other aspects of life to gain our focus. Spring training baseball is on hold and may not resume this year and golf and tennis