Category: Award

Auroran Randy Brown receives Distinguished Award

Randall “Randy” Brown of Aurora was awarded the 2024 Aurora Lions Club Distinguished Service Award. Brown, was surprised with the award, the Club’s highest honor, at the Lions’ charter night dinner at Aurora Country Club December 12. Michele Needham, past president and award selection coordinator, made the presentation. Brown emceed...

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Scouts’ works recognized in Naperville

At the December 12, Park Board meeting, the Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners recognized five scouts who recently completed Eagle Scout projects at the Park District. Board president Mary Gibson noted that these projects added a variety of high-quality improvements to Naperville’s parks. The scouts recognized were: Brandon Kenny,...

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Aurora Gators youth football honored by Aurora City Council

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Aurora Gators 11 U youth football team at the Tuesday, Dec. 10 City Council meeting, for winning the Pop Warner Chicagoland State championship. The 2024 team is undefeated. •A video of the presentation can be viewed on the city government of...

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Auroran Jaylen Lockhart honored at Aurora City Council; Council agenda

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored USPS mail carrier and Aurora resident Jaylen Lockhart at the Tuesday, November 26 Aurora City Council meeting. Lockhart, 26, was doing his routine mail delivery service recently when he noticed a senior citizen walking his dog seemed a bit unsteady. As he...

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Aurora University student receives award

Aurora University senior Olivia Buzzelli 2025 was named a recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, representing the university as a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Buzzelli joins top students from 49 colleges and universities across the state selected to receive the annual award in recognition...

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Aurora City Council honors two-time State golf champion

By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora pro-tem, Michael Saville, presented a proclamation to honor Marmion Academy senior, Regan Konen, for his back-to-back individual Class 2A State championships in golf. The presentation was made at the Tuesday, Nov. 12 Aurora City Council meeting. •Several Aurora residents expressed concerns for increased traffic...

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East Aurora High NJROTC, Distinguished Unit with Honors

East Aurora High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) was recognized at the October 7, Board of Education meeting for receiving the Naval Honor School 2024-25 Distinguished Unit with Honors Designation which is awarded annually to schools whose NJROTC program ranks in the top 20% in each NJROTC...

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Marmion Academy students, National Merit Scholarship

Marmion Academy is pleased to announce that seniors, Adam Ozsvath and Matthew Sullivan, have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Ozsvath is the son of Keith and Susan Ozsvath of North Aurora and a graduate of The Avery Coonley School (Downers Grove). Sullivan is the...

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Rep. Barbara Hernandez Receives ‘Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official’ Award

As part of a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, received the Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official from Illinois treasurer Michael Frerichs in recognition of her service as a lawmaker. “It’s a privilege to work for a better future for a community that has given...

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Montgomery Beautification Committee, Halloween houses

The Montgomery Beautification Committee will be host its annual Halloween Display Contest to recognize homes and businesses for outstanding Halloween decorations. “We have a lot of creative residents who really get into the Halloween spirit,” said Ben Brzoska, Village trustee and chair of the Beautification Committee. “It is one of...

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Batavia Citizen of the Year nominations due Nov. 8

Is there a Batavia citizen who you believe exemplifies giving back to the community through outstanding service and dedication? If so, nominate them for the annual Batavia Citizen of the Year Award. The award honors extraordinary contributions to the community over the course of the recipient’s lifetime. This person (or...

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Aurora University Athletic Hall of Fame

Two former Aurora University women’s soccer forwards were named to the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday. Enshrined were Chrissy Pluchinski Fitzgerald of Crown Point, Ind., a 1999 alum, and Nicci Bermudes Snodgrass, Bloomington, Ill., a 2016 alum. The 2024 class members were announced at a breakfast in the university...

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Kifowit Honored as 2024 Legislator of The Year

Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) has been awarded the 2024 Legislator of the Year Award by the Illinois Association of County Veterans Assistance Commissions (IACVAC). The award was presented during IACVAC’s Banquet Awards Ceremony in East Peoria, Illinois. The prestigious award recognizes her unwavering dedication to advocating for Illinois...

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Stoffels, Donna Dallesasse Award winner

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2024 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Jason Stoffels, chef and owner of Enticing Cuisine Banquets & Catering. Jason has been a Batavia Chamber member for 17 years. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a fall celebration to gather community...

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Aurora Teacher honored for 54 years of service

Aurora’s longest-serving teacher had a street by Holy Angels School named in her honor Friday, Sept. 13. “Laura Waegner Way” was designated in an outdoor ceremony led by Aurora mayor Richard Irvin. Waegner, 79, retired in May after teaching 54 years at Holy Angels and an initial year at St....

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Scholarship Awarded at Plano Methodist Church

Two scholarships were awarded Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Plano Methodist Church to Chloe Hulbert and Elizabeth Gould. Chloe Hulbert, daughter of Bart and Nicole Hulbert, was one of the recipients for this scholarship. Chloe is a Plano High school graduate and will be attending Waubonsee Community College to get...

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Montgomery Police Commander Liz Palko Honored as Kendall County Officer of the Year

The Montgomery Chief of Police, Phil Smith is proud to announce that commander Liz Palko has been named the Kendall County Officer of the Year for 2024. Palko was awarded the honor at the Kendall County Law Enforcement Awards Dinner earlier this summer. This prestigious award recognizes her outstanding dedication,...

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Montgomery Fest Grand Marshal: Retired Sergeant Adam Kuncl

This year, the Village of Montgomery will honor and salute retired Sergeant Adam Kuncl as the 2024 Montgomery Fest Grand Marshal. Sergeant Kuncl, a Montgomery resident, began his service and allegiance to the Village in 2000, continuing until 2012, when he was injured in the line of duty. “This year,...

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