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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 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, fourth from left, reflects the honor July 18 by the City of Aurora government with an honorary street dedication.
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 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...
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...
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.
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...
Twelve Aurora students show the Juneteenth Trailblazer Award they received during the Aurora city government's inaugural Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony held Sunday on the 157th anniversary of Juneteenth.
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored Mark Baum, executive director and founding member of the Fox Valley Blues Society and the Blues on The Fox festival, at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday, June 14. Baum is given the credit for leading the charge with his vision of...
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council listened to an update on the rollout of the new fireworks provisions and enforcement options at the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, May 17. Assistant chief of staff for the city government of Aurora, Alex Voigt, said, “In...
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, left, (D-Oswego), presents House of Representative Certificates of Appreciation to three VNA Healthcare professionals for their role in organizing clinics to administer Covid-19 vaccines, boosters and annual flu shots.
By Jason Crane The owners of 10 Aurora properties received the 2022 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Historic Restoration at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday, May 10. May is National Historic Preservation Month. The 10 properties are: 106 Le Grande Boulevard; 112 S. Fourth Street; 324 West Park Avenue;...
The Exchange Club of Aurora gives honors to students who have overcome significant challenges to earn high school diplomas.
Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE) held the 46th Annual Educator of the Year awards April 29. The ceremony and dinner brought an evening of celebration and excitement which included the naming of Jillian Yaggie, District 302, Kaneland John Shields Elementary kindergarten teacher, as Educator of the Year. All...
