Sea of signs, political postings
Political campaign signs line the entry to the Fox Valley Park District’s Vaughn Athletic Center in Aurora Monday.
High school football playoffs: Yorkville vs. Hersey
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan (34), stretches out to cross the endzone against Hersey October 30.
High school football playoffs: Oswego vs. Naperville Central
Naperville Central High School quarterback, Simon Hayes (center) is tackled by Oswego’s Ethan Pilip (43) October 30.
College football: Aurora University vs Lakeland University
Aurora University quarterback Jackson Alcorn (4) runs with the ball against Lakeland University defenders during the first half, October 31.
Words, Power, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing
We’ve always heard ‘knowledge is power’, but how do you apply that knowledge towards bettering yourself or your community? How do you inspire change? The Aurora Public Library District invites you to learn from one of the best Thursday, Nov. 12 when we welcome acclaimed author and educator Dr. Eve
DuPage Senior Citizens Council honors Peggy Schwerman
DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) honored longtime volunteer Peggy Schwerman with the Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award during its 50th anniversary celebration, recognizing her extraordinary 40 years of service and unwavering commitment to supporting older adults in the community. Schwerman began volunteering with DSCC in 1986, delivering meals to older adults
Aurora Central Catholic A Midsummer Night’s Dream Nov. 6-8
Aurora Central Catholic High School students pose for a cast photo during rehearsal of an updated “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare.
Taste of Norway 2026 in Montgomery
Nancy Andersen of St. Charles dishes desserts at the annual ‘Taste of Norway” by Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472 November 1
Spanish reading during All Saints’ Day at Wesley United
Into Smith of Aurora, center, reads the Lord’s Prayer in Spanish at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora November 1.
Plano Methodist Church 23rd Annual Trunk or Treat
Many children visit the varied car trunks at Plano Methodist Church’s 23rd Annual Trunk or Treat event October 11.
Aurora Haunt Your House Contest 2026 winner
Spooky skeletons and ghastly ghosts decorate the winner of the Aurora Haunt Your House Contest.
High school football playoffs: Yorkville vs. Palatine
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan (34) leaps into the end zone against Palatine October 23 in the opening round of Class 7A playoff play.
High School football playoffs: West Aurora vs. Leyden
West Aurora High School’s Richard Bell, Jr. (1) carries the ball under pressure from Leyden defenders during the opening round of Class 8A football playoffs October 23.
Mutual Ground and Voice of Hope honored at Aurora City Council during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and at an Aurora City Council meeting, mayor John Laesch (right) honored the month with leaders from Mutual Ground and Voice of Hope.
Hot-button issue: Data centers and communities
Data centers are a hot-button issue right now, but in reality, they are nothing new. If you’ve ever streamed a movie, accessed online banking, or made a video call, you’ve “used” a data center. Attention is currently focused on the number of facilities being constructed, how quickly they are going
Oswego museum to honor community’s veterans in November
For the 20th consecutive year, Oswego’s Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street, will honor the community’s veterans and their nearly 200 years of service to the Nation in November. From Thursday, Nov. 5, through Dec. 12, the museum will present “Remembering Our Veterans: The Paths they Followed,” in the
Dia de los Muertos celebrated at Aurora University
Aurora University Latin American students erect a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the dead) altar at Phillips Library October 26.
East Aurora High School Honors Society students help with Aurora Lions Club vison exams
East Aurora High School Honors Society students Kaylee Escamilla, center background, and Mauel Relazquez and Eiby DeLeo, assist with Aurora Lions Club monthly youth vision exams October 17, at Santori Aurora Public Library.
Halloween on display in Aurora
An Aurora yard displays many decorations to celebrate the arrival of the Halloween spooky season.
Aurora Lions Club Great Pumpkin pancake breakfast
Aurora Lions Club member Arvid Meyer of Aurora makes his debut as chef at the club’s annual “Great Pumpkin” pancake breakfast fundraiser October 24.