Aurora remembers 9/11
A giant flag is suspended from two Aurora Fire Department truck September 11 at the city memorial ceremony honoring civilians and first responders who died in Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
High school football: West Aurora vs. Bartlett
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) and Amar Franklin (29) celebrate the first of Riley’s four touchdowns against visiting Bartlett September 11.
Auroran celebrates 103rd birthday
Lettie Baker blows out the candles on her birthday cake to celebrate 103 years, surround by friends, family, and staff members at The Pearl of Orchard Valley, and Aurora government representatives recently.
We will never forget 9/11, 25 years later, where were you?
By Stephanie Kifowit We marked the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001—a day that forever changed our Nation and remains deeply personal for so many Americans. I remember that day vividly, as many do. I was working at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter at the time and I was just in
Reader’s Voice: Tollway increases, money accountability
September 1, 2026Dear editor; Most recently, the Illinois Tollway Authority approved another significant toll increase. Beginning January 1, 2027, passenger-vehicle tolls will rise by approximately 45 cents per toll, while commercial-vehicle rates will increase by approximately 30%. These increases will directly affect working families, daily commuters, truck drivers, and small
Diabetes Club’s first ‘Craft & Vendor Fair’, a success; gala dinner “Light the Way for a Cure”, set for November 6
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s first “Craft & Vendor Fair”, held September 12, in Rosary College Prep’s Gymnasium, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, in Aurora, was a success! “Craft & Vendor Fair”, chairperson, Sue Hubrick, and her committee are already working on next year’s fall event. Members
Free Food Pantry Sept. 18
Check out the free Plano Food Pantry and pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more Friday, Sept. 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at First Lutheran Church in Plano,
Aurora Legion Golf Outing Sept. 23
The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 is hosting their annual “Jim Butler” Golf Outing Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, Sugar Grove, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.. “This is our annual event that honors and supports the Veterans in the Aurora community”,
Kane County promotes National Voter Registration Month
September is National Voter Registration Month and Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham reminds Kane County residents who are not registered to vote, or need to update their voter registration information, to do so during the month of September. Cunningham said, “We have a very important election coming up this
Aurora National Merit Semifinalists
Marmion Academy’s, Caleb Quitno, left, and West Aurora High School senior James Chan, have been named a National Merit Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Aurora Electoral Board approves recall mechanism for November 3 ballot
The Aurora Electoral Board voted Monday, Sept. 14, to approve a recall referendum for the November ballot, after objections against the recall were overruled. This will be the first mayor recall referendum in history of Illinois. Initiated by a petition from the group Aurora for Change, the referendum establishes a
Students honored, youth poetry
Four young writers from Aurora, Naperville, and Burr Ridge have been recognized in the 2026 Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards, Illinois Humanities’ annual statewide competition honoring poets in grades K-12. The four suburban students are among 39 poets receiving awards or honorable mentions from a record 1,063 submissions representing 186
Fox Valley Orchestra and Fox Valley Big Jazz Band will team up in a concert
Fox Valley Orchestra and Fox Valley Big Jazz Band will team up in a concert Sunday, Sept. 27. The season opener for both groups will be at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. A press release calls the performance “a vibrant contrast of jazz
Building a stronger Library through staff development
Last Friday, the Aurora Public Library District was closed for Staff Development Day, an annual event where staff take the day to learn, connect, and have a little fun. With more than 160 employees working across three locations and a bookmobile, our staff bring a wide range of expertise to
Oswego Cemetery Tour Sept. 25, Oswego Cemetery Walk Oct. 1
Oswego’s Little White School Museum will have two upcoming events at the historic Oswego Township Cemetery, 503 South Main Street, Oswego. •Saturday, Sept. 25, the museum will host “Oswego History Tour- Oswego Township Cemetery,” starting at noon. The Oswegoland Heritage Association and the Oswegoland Park District will host this leisurely
Auroraland Oktoberfest Sept. 19
Auroraland German Heritage Society will host Oktoberfest Saturday, Sept. 19 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Phillips Park Main Pavilion, Ray Moses Dr., Aurora. The fun-filled day will be packed with live music, delicious food, authentic German beer, exciting contests, family-friendly activities, and plenty of entertainment for all ages. For
Kifowit Kids Expo Sept. 19
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will host her final Annual Kids Expo Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center, 828 Montgomery Road in Aurora. The 11th year of the free, family-friendly event will give children an opportunity to get an up-close
Varied September youth events at Yorkville Public Library
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in September. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Pokémon Club, Thursday, Sept. 22, 11:45 a.m.. Ms Jessica S. will
Recipe of the Week: Nacho Supreme Dip
Ingredients2 pounds ground beef1 packet of taco seasoning3/4 cup queso cheese1 15 oz. jar of nacho cheese sauce1 can refried beans3/4 cup salsa1/2 cup sharp cheddar1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup black olives, diced4 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, minced1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1/2 tablespoon garlic powder1/4 cup onion, diced1/4
Poem: Our Constitution
Through history, most governments are formed by forceOr accident—and this has been the normal course,Until, in 1787, came a voiceInsisting it be made through reflection and choice.Not only was this unheard of, but viewed with doubt—In governing, the common citizen was out.Our Constitution brought new concepts into play;But many can’t