Loaves & Fishes Chef Showdown
The Loaves & Fishes Chef Showdown competition in Aurora Thursday, April 18, raised funds and provides smiles for many including the representatives of Naperville's Santo Cielo restaurant and lounge.
Spring colors in bloom in Aurora
Evidence of Spring each year, and most specifically in April, is the full growth of the tulip flowers in Aurora's Phillips Park.
Potawatomi first federally-recognized tribe in Illinois
By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Nearly 200 years after Native Americans were forced out of Illinois, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has become the first federally recognized tribal nation in the State of Illinois after a decision from the recent U.S. Department of the Interior. The move represents the first...
Snow angels, Operation Senior Shovel, aid Aurora
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council thanked the volunteers known as snow angels at the Aurora City Council meeting, April 23 in celebration of National Volunteer Month. Operation Senior Shovel is a program provided by the City government in which volunteers are called upon when there are two inches...
The Many Lives of Kal Penn at Aurora Public Library District May 7
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) joins more than 200 Illinois libraries to continue Season 3 of Illinois Libraries Present, a collaborative effort featuring virtual events with bestselling and award-winning authors and esteemed speakers. Coming up next will be The Many Lives of Kal Penn, which will take place via...
‘Creating Environmental Justice in Our World’
New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated Earth Day Sunday, April 21, with a presentation by two congregants who are environmental experts. Titled “Creating Environmental Justice in our World,” the speech after morning worship was by Mavis Bates, Kane County 4th District board member and owner of Mavis Bates Strategic...
Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame class inducted
Fox Valley arts lovers gathered together in the evening Friday at Villa Olivia in Bartlett to celebrate the four inductees who comprise the 2024 Class of the Fox Valley Hall of Fame (FVAHF): Isabella Lippi, violinist and Elgin Symphony Orchestra concertmaster; broadcaster Jerry Rose of TLN Media; Bobby Rosengarden, drummer...
Newly-elected Executive Board for Kendall County Republican Central Committee
Elections were held Wednesday, April 17 at Jed Davis IL State Representative Office in Yorkville for the Executive Board for Kendall County Republican Central Committee for the 2024-2026 term.
East Aurora vs. West Aurora
East Aurora's Tom Okapal (red shirt), East class of 2011, battles a West Aurora defender in the 26th annual East-West men's alumni basketball game at West Friday night.
Aurora Police Department Coffee with a Cop
Aurora Police Department held its annual “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday evening, April 17, at Javaplus Coffee in Aurora. The public was invited. Coffee, pastries and conversation were free. “Building relationships one cup at a time” was the theme. An APD statement said, “The mission of Coffee with a...
West Aurora High School seniors earn Eagle Awards
Three West Aurora High School seniors earned Boy Scouting’s Eagle award on Saturday, April 20 afternoon from Troop 104 at Living Hope Church in North Aurora. The award is Scouting’s highest and most coveted award and the last major step in the advancement program. Since 1912, more than 2,000,000 Boy...
Aurora artist, Ruth VanSickle Ford, at Plum Landing
From left, Kathy Goheen, Alex Haughee and Jen Stark pose Thursday with the newly-installed "Grand Mere" painting by famed Aurora artist Ruth VanSickle Ford at Plum Landing retirement community in Aurora.
Dia de Los Ninos Celebration in Aurora
Aurora Ward 2 Alderwoman Juany Garza (left) organizes a potato sack race with youth during her ward's annual Dia de Los Ninos Celebration.
Pet of the Week: Callie: Calm dog, full of love
Callie is a female Labrador Retriever who is approximately two to four years old. Callie loves attention and snuggling. She’s not happy when other dogs get attention, so she would be best as an only dog. She rides great in the car and quietly observes everything that’s happening. She’s house...
Registration Opens April 22, 2024, Earth Day, for Free Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru for Aurora residents
Aurora residents can do their part to help save the Earth by recycling electronics for free, but registration is required. Online registration for the popular Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru opens today on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2204 at 9 a.m. The first 2,000 Aurora residents who register will secure...
Earth Day – April 22
“Earth rejoices our words, breathing and peaceful steps. Let every breath, every word and every step make the mother earth proud of us.” – Amit Ray, Indian author, and spiritual master. “Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to...
Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed to protect domestic violence victims
By Cole Longcor Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at protecting domestic violence victims and two other criminal justice reforms. The bills are backed by organizations such as Moms Demand Action and One Aim Illinois among others. “These policies support those...
Aurora 911 Center receives accolades, mayor’s visit
It was an early morning for Aurora mayor Richard Irvin, who visited the Aurora 911 Center at 6 a.m. for the third to first shift change for Aurora’s Headset Heroes. Yet, the energy was high in the room, and smiles were plentiful as Aurora’s 911 Operators were honored for National...
Supervisor Bill Catching presentation at Diabetes Club of Fox Valley
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) were given a very informative presentation Wednesday, April 10, by Bill Catching, Aurora Township supervisor, regarding history of township government in Illinois, and current services provided by the Aurora Township for seniors. DCFV vice president of program, Chuck...
Aurora Public Library District teen appeal: Growth, fun
It is hard to be a teenager in today’s world. They’re juggling school, home, and friends while facing the pressures of social media, planning their futures, and figuring themselves out! Luckily, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) can be a great support system during this exciting and overwhelming time. We...