Aurora Noon Lions Club 100th anniversary celebration
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, third from right, presents Aurora Noon Lions Club members with recognition certificates for work on the Club’s 100th anniversary celebration.
Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit receives Friend of Agriculture award
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit has received the “Friend of Agriculture” award from the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Kifowit received the award at the farm bureau’s annual membership dinner at St. Andrew’s Golf Club in West Chicago on September 14. I am honored to receive this award from the DuPage
Avis Miller, Neighbor Project board member, dedication of the Avis Patterson Miller Way
The Neighbor Project Board of Directors in Aurora pose with fellow Board member, Avis Miller, third from left, at the recent dedication of the Avis Patterson Miller Way at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Kendall Street in Aurora.
Three 4-H volunteers Hall of Fame inductees
Outstanding 4-H volunteers Jim McGuire of DuPage County, Doris Braddock of Kane County, and Mary Schobert of Kendall County, were celebrated as part of the 2022 class of the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame at an in-person ceremony during the 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair August
Payroll Week salute
City of Aurora government payroll staff members Alicia Alcaraz, Erin Milller, Araceli Zuniga
Reader’s Commentary: Celebration of Deligiannis couple: 60 years Sept. 10
By Penny Panayiota DeligiannisAurora, Ill. We received an amazing telephone call from City Hall in Aurora, Ill.. In the State of Illinois, Aurora is the second largest city (Population: 177,070) after Chicago. With a unanimous vote, Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin and the Aurora City Council officially have approved to
Mary Ann Callahan Donna Dallesasse recipient in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2022 Donna Dallesasse Award recipient is Mary Anne Callahan, a Batavian who works for Kuhn Counseling Center, P.C. and is an active board and committee volunteer for multiple Batavia organizations. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a Harvest Celebration to gather community
Aurora Back 2 The Books Event, Nintendo Switch winner
This week, Aiden, a kindergartner at McCleery Elementary School in Aurora, was awarded a Nintendo Switch as part of the Back 2 The Books Event.
Plano American Legion Car and Bike Show winners
Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. chapter had a booth at the Plano American Legion Car and Bike Show Sunday, July 17. They manned a booth, promoted ABATE, gave away freebies, sold can cozies and raffle tickets for the State of IL ABATE bike raffle.
Vaughan Tennis Center in Aurora: ‘Outstanding’
To the right are three viewing windows that provide a panoramic peek at the action unfolding on nine hard courts on the other side of the glass. Ahead and off to the left is the full-service pro shop that’s outfitted with logo racquet bags, shoes and a wide selection of
Aurora City Council salutes Class 3A State soccer champions
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Metea Valley High School girls soccer team Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the Aurora City Council meeting. Metea Valley won the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A State championship in June. According to Max Preps, the team was number one in
Dan Dolan Way dedication August 6
The Illinois General Assembly and City of Aurora government will commemorate a community leader with a street dedication at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. The section of Route 31 in Aurora that runs from East Illinois Avenue to East Indian Trail Road will be dedicated as as the “Dan Dolan
Aurora Noon Lions celebrate 100 years, set future course
By Al Benson “I challenge you to keep up the good work. “Have fun. “Aurora Lions roar for another 100 years!” That was the charge to the Aurora Noon Lions Club Thursday, July 28, from Lions Clubs International past international director Robert “Bob” Block. Elected at the Lions’ 102nd international
Geneva Arts Fair winners receive honors
Geneva Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 Geneva Arts Fair category winners. Judging took place Saturday July 23 and winners each in 2D and 3D were awarded honors and a cash prize. 2022 judges were Ana Vitek (2D) and Jeremy Foy (3D). The Geneva Arts Fair took place July 23-24.
Aurora Township trustee, Dolores Hicks, honored with street dedication
Aurora Township trustee, Dolores Hicks, fourth from left, reflects the honor July 18 by the City of Aurora government with an honorary street dedication.
Alex Barger, Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Naperville Park Board vice president, Leslie Ruffing, presented a certificate of honor to Alex Barger, right, recently named Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player of the Year.
Susan Koepke Noon Lions Club president
Susan Koepke of Aurora has been elected Aurora Noon Lions Club president for 2022-2023. In an installation ceremony at a July 7 meeting, at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, Koepke received the presidential gavel from outgoing president Arvid Meyer of Aurora. Koepke served as Aurora Noon club president in 2000-2001
Sugar Grove, Elburn, residents SkillsUSA champions
Two career and technical students, one from Sugar Grove, and one from Elburn, each won one of the Nation’s highest awards at the 2022 SkillsUSA Championships, in Atlanta, June 22-23. More than 5,200 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest
Plano “Lady Reapers” softball team honored by Plano mayor Mike Rennels
The League champion Plano “Lady Reapers” 12U softball team was honored by Plano mayor Mike Rennels at the City’s inaugural Midweek Music concert event Wednesday, June 29.
Marmion’s Juan Campos, Jr. Swift Student winner
Since he was in seventh grade, Juan Campos, Jr. of Aurora, has been waiting for the opportunity to enter Apple’s Swift Student Challenge. With the start of high school came his chance to finally participate. At just 14, and with his first application, Campos, a sophomore at Marmion Academy in