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Aurora City Council honors two-time State golf champion

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Aurora City Council gives honors to the track stars

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By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented awards and street signs at the June 25 Aurora City Council meeting in honor of Aurora track athletes Patrick Hilby from Aurora Central High School, and Kewon Marshall from West Aurora High School. Hilby is the National Champion in the 800...

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East Aurora’s Alondra Limon receives Cordogan Clark award

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Student of East Aurora High School, Alondra Limon, was awarded Cordogan Clark’s Built Environment. Alondra Limon, a senior at East Aurora High School, was awarded the Cordogan Clark & Associates ‘Built Environment’ Scholarship. This $5,000 scholarship recognizes Alondra’s exceptional dedication to her education, community, and future career in engineering. As...

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2024 Illinois teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachael Mahmood, Georgetown Elementary School in Aurora

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This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and Aurora is showing appreciation to the top teacher in the state. Aurora mayor Richard Irvin surprised Dr. Rachael Mahmood, the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, with a special visit to her fifth-grade classroom at Georgetown Elementary School in Aurora. Mayor Irvin presented...

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Honors for Aurora’s Brian Moreno: He saved another life

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By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, May 7 honored a young City staff member for his quick-thinking, calm, heroic, actions, for a second time this year. Community Engagement specialist for the City of Aurora, Brian Moreno, 27, went into...

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