Kantamneni places at National PTA Reflections Program
Aurora mayor John Laesch, left, presents Sriyan Kantamneni with a Mayor’s Award of Excellence for his entry in the Illinois PTA Reflections Program.
Project Altogether students honored at Aurora City Council
Aurora mayor John Laesch, honors Project Altogether students Zaire Robinson, Amirrah Robinson, and Faith Berry for their exceptional volunteerism and hard work in the community.
Montgomery honors RJ O’Neil for 100 years of business
Employees and family of the RJ O’Neil business hold the commemorative sign celebrating 100 years of business July 27 at the Village of Montgomery board meeting.
94th Annual Aurora City Golf Championship
Noah Hogue holds his award for winning the Championship Flight at the 94th Annual Aurora City Golf Championship July 18-19.
Naperville Senior of the Year Award
Every year the Naperville Senior Task Force accepts nominations for the Senior of the Year Award. The award honors two seniors, one man and one woman, for their community service. Nominations are now open until August 31. Nominees must be 65 or older and reside in Naperville. Nominees should have
Winner of June Forest Preserve District of Will County photo contest
Sally Knudsen of Channahon won June’s Preserve the Moment photo contest with a split-second shot of a prothonotary warbler in flight. Forest Preserve District of Will County judges appreciated the sharpness and composition of the photo. “Getting a nice photo of a warbler in motion can be a challenge,” one
Community Foundation scholarships: 547 receive funds
Five-hundred forty-seven residents of the greater Aurora Area are off to pursue their higher education goals this fall with financial support from their fellow Fox Valley residents, through the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Scholarship Program. Collectively, the Community Foundation’s 2026 Scholarship Program will award $3 million over
DuPage County receives two awards: Crisis Center, food
DuPage County government received two 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing the Crisis Recovery Center in the health category and the County’s comprehensive approach to addressing food insecurity in the human services category. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for
Schaefer’s Greenhouses, 100 years in Montgomery
For 100 years, Schaefer’s Greenhouses has been more than a place to buy flowers and plants – it has been a cornerstone of the Montgomery community, a family tradition, and a place where generations have created memories. At the Village Board meeting on June 22, Montgomery proudly celebrated a family
Aurora Cross Country Track and Field Team Honored
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch (far right in photo) honored Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Track and Field team for capturing multiple Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State championships in late May. Saturday, May 23, student-athlete Cecelia Hilby broke a school record, running the 800-meter dash in just 2:11.53, earning
Montgomery Honors 2026 Volunteers of the Year
The Village of Montgomery proudly recognized its 2026 Volunteers of the Year during a special ceremony before the board meeting June 8, to honor and celebrate the outstanding winners whose dedication, compassion, and service strengthen the community every day. This year’s theme focused on the power of small moments and
Veterans honored for service to their communities
Military veterans and those who serve veterans were recognized recently at the annual Kendall County Tribute to Heroes hosted by Three Fires Council Scouting America. Tribute to Heroes is held annually in each of the counties represented by Three Fires Council Scouting America. Each year, a group of individuals worthy
Mayor of Aurora Honors Aurora University Student
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch honored an Aurora University student at Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting for being selected to represent the State of Illinois at the 2026 College Student Congress presented by the Henry Clay Center in Washington, D.C.. Giselle Martinez, who is majoring in political science,
Aurora Mayor’s Awards of Excellence awards presented to participants in City of Lights Tournament
Representatives from the Waldo Middle School Girls Soccer Team show their Aurora Mayor’s Award of Excellence awards, commemorating their success in the City of Lights Tournament.
Kiwanis Club of Aurora God & Fellow Man Awards for two
The Kiwanis Club of Aurora is proud to announce that Fannie Morrison and the Rev. Charles Reichenbacher have been named two recipients of the 2026 God & Fellow Man Award. The award recognizes community members whose lives exemplify spiritual and charitable contributions, the daily living of the Golden Rule, and
Montgomery Arbor Day poster winners
The Village of Montgomery Beautification Committee proudly announced the winners of its 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest during the Village Board Meeting held Monday, May 11, at the Village Hall. Each year, the contest invites local students to celebrate the importance of trees through art. This year’s theme was “Our
Woman’s Club of Aurora honors Martha Bein, 50 years of service
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Woman’s Club of Aurora proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone this year as longtime member Martha Bein marks her 50th year of dedication to the organization. Her half century of service stands as a testament to the power of volunteerism, friendship, and the lasting
Kane County Educator of the Year: Noemi Hernandez
Congratulations to Noemi Hernandez, a first grade Dual Language teacher at Washington Elementary School, who was named Educator of the Year at the 50th annual Kane County Educator of the Year awards banquet May 1. Noemi has taught in U-46 for more than 25 years, yet her relationship with the
Kane County Spirit of Law Day essay contest winners
The 16th Judicial Circuit, in partnership with the Kane County Bar Foundation (KCBF) and Kane County Bar Association (KCBA), marked Law Day with celebrations across the county, honoring the 2026 theme, “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” Codified by president Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, Law Day (held
Aurora earns two awards, engagement, transparency
The City of Aurora government has been named a winner of two national awards in the 15th Annual Granicus Digital Government Awards, earning recognition in the category of Total Government Experience. Communications manager Jon Zaghloul also received the Changemaker award. The awards honor government organizations that are leading the way