Aurora Noon Lions inducts new members
Gary Ries, second from left, and Scott Grotto, second from right, receive an induction procee as new members of Aurora Noon Lions Club May 18.
Aurora breaks ground on Aurora Tech Park campus
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin (second from left) is joined by executives of Seefried Properties, Endeavour Edged Electric, and ComEd at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aurora Tech Park campus.
Third graders at McCleery Elementary raise almost $2,500 for Habitat for Humanity
Yorkville resident Ron Kelso, right, explains Habitat for Humanity to third graders at McCleery Elementary School in West Aurora School District 129 May 10.
Aurora University baseball defeats John Carroll University
Aurora University’s Josh Reinhardt connects against John Carroll University Friday.
Relay for Life cancer walk for fundraiser June 2
Students and educators at Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge will hold their 15th annual Relay for Life cancer walk fundraiser Friday, June 2. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. at Pleasant Dale Park District’s Walker Park, 7425 S. Wolf Road in Burr Ridge. Since 2018, the celebration
Aurora Noon Lions provide children eye-screenings
Aurora Noon Lions Club opened free monthly eye screenings for children Saturday, May 20. For children from six months to 16 years old, screenings take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Aurora Public Library West Branch, 233 Constitution Drive in Aurora. Due to lack of space at the
Aurora University host in super regional Friday, Saturday
The NCAA (Natiinal Collegiate Athletic Association) Division III baseball tournament selection committee announced the super regional host sites Monday, May 22 for the 2023 NCAA Division III Championships. The Aurora University Spartans, who swept visiting John Carroll University, 3-0, in the best of five regional series at Jim Schmid Field
Memorable week for DuPage Valley Conference pitcher of Naperville Central High School
By Bobby Narang Naperville Central High School senior Gabe Dickerson will never forget the final week of the regular baseball season. May 16, he was named DuPage Valley Conference co-Pitcher of the Year with Neuqua Valley senior, Mark Mennecke. The next day, he officially signed his letter-of-intent to play baseball
The late Jim Brown a great football player in nine years
By Woodrow Carroll Jim Brown, one of the true greats of football, passed away last week at the age of 87. As is often the case, trying to determine how great Brown was is often tempered by factors not directly related to what Brown did on the playing field. Who
High school track season ready to flash past us
High School Spring sports, with shorter seasons and often because rain affects outdoor sports, the seasons pass much too quickly. Photographers Steve Groth and Jim Ammenhauser will be at the boys State meet in Charleston, May 25-27, to capture events. Steve Groth shared photos with us from both boys Minooka
Marmion breaks ground for new Fichtel Field
Marmion Academy in Aurora was host to a groundbreaking ceremony for new turf Friday, May 5. Marmion Academy held its Groundbreaking Ceremonies and reception for the renovation of multi-sport Fichtel Field and the varsity baseball field. Construction of the new, artificial turf playing surface, track, and field event areas began
Summer fun a full objective with enjoyable events
With temps up, Summer seems all ready to be here. I’m ready for Summer fun, and my calendar is filling up quickly with events to help me enjoy the longer days. Here’s where I’ll be this Summer, so I thought I’d share these community events that shine the light on
Girl Scouts’ awards special
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced the 2023 GSNI Gold Award and 2023 GSNI Ambassador Scholarship recipients at its Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 29, at the Northern Illinois University Barsema Alumni Visitors Center in DeKalb. Each year through an application and interview process, GSNI awards scholarships to registered,
Tanner House tours will resume Sunday, May 28
Hours of the 1857 Tanner House Museum, 304 Oak Avenue, Aurora, will resume May 28 and tours will be offered every Sunday afternoon of the Summer through September 3. Admission is free, although donations are appreciated. Hours for the 45-minute tours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. President of the
Aurora Carillon Lions Club members place a Wreath at the Veterans Memorial
The Aurora Carillon Lions Club members placed a Wreath at the Veterans Memorial May 17.
Aurora Police Department raises funds for Illinois Special Olympics
Aurora Police Department Officer Connor Marchetti, right, greets a drive-thru patron on Friday at Dunkin’, 1255 N. Farnsworth Ave., during an annual fundraiser to benefit Illinois Special Olympics.
Reverend John Bell will leave Wesley United Methodist Aurora
The Reverend John Bell, pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church Aurora, since 2013, will cap a decade of ministry with farewell events Saturday and Sunday, June 3-4. He will be guest of honor at a dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, in the Gathering Place room at the Church.
Dragon fly benches in Naperville
One of the tell-tale signs that Summer is just around the corner is the announcement of the Downtown Naperville Summer sculptures! “We have seen dinosaurs, sailboats, dogs, pickup trucks, and so many other fun and creative sculptures over the years,” said Danielle Tufano, executive director of the Downtown Naperville Alliance.
Hope, loss, and other wonders in Joliet June 26
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care will be host to “An Evening with Kelly Corrigan” Tuesday, June 20, at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet. The lively conversation is billed as Telling Us More About Hope, Loss and Other Wonders. Much of the program will be a Q&A session on
Oswego Village engineer, Hughes, receives award
The Village of Oswego Public Works director and Village engineer, Jennifer Hughes, recently received a national award as a Top Ten Public Works Leader from the American Public Works Association (APWA). The prestigious award recognizes career service to the public works profession, as well as work ethic and dedication to