Taps played for interment of Ken Van Kley of Montgomery at Spring Lake Cemetery
Taps was played by a staff member from the Great Lakes Naval Station at the interment of Ken Van Kley of Montgomery at Spring Lake Cemetery Tuesday, Dec. 6.
Pet of the Week: Boots: Loves, cats, dogs, and humans
Boots is a male Domestic Shorthair Brown Tiger who was born in October 2022. Boots is a precocious, silly, and sweet kitten. Always the first to run toward something new, but very laid back. He loves everyone including other cats and the dog at his foster home. He likes to
Aurora Festival of Lights
Approximately 4,000 cars visited the opening weekend of the Aurora Festival of Lights, following the initial lighting Friday, Nov. 25 one day after Thanksgiving Day.
Santa and Mrs. Claus at the The Rotary Club of Naperville’s Holiday Parade of Lights
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in the The Rotary Club of Naperville parade through the downtown Saturday, Nov. 26.
Bits and Pieces: Native American population to Orchids
December once again! So it is time for little bits of information sure to enlighten. Bits: In 1850 native Americans were counted as 400,764 population and in 1890 the Native Americans population was down to 248,253. The American frontier was declared officially closed in 1890. From the Atlantic to the
Aurora police officers, firefighters, save boy, woman, from drowning
Just before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, Aurora’s 911 Telecommunications Center received reports of a nine-year-old drowning. Aurora police officers and Aurora firefighters were dispatched to the scene. When officers arrived, they found a nine-year-old boy who had fallen through ice and an adult woman who had gone in to
Bingo relevant, challenge, at the APLD in the Winter
Before the Winter blues get you down and the weather keeps you stuck indoors, why not play a little bingo? Or should I write B4 the Winter blues get you down… (yes, that’s a bingo joke).? Those looking to keep busy during these upcoming Winter months need look no further
Batavia High School football State championship
Noah Gifford autographs a fan’s jersey at a Batavia High School media and community night, Tuesday, Nov. 22 to celebrate State championship week.
“Three Shots that Changed America: The JFK Assassination and its Connections to Chicago
Aurora University criminal justice professor Brandon Kooi presents “Three Shots that Changed America: The JFK Assassination and its Connections to Chicago” Monday, Nov. 28 in Aurora.
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora presents $8,000 for diabetes to Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora presents $8,000 for diabetes awareness, education, and research, to Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora.
The Legend of St. Nicholas at New England Congregational Church in Aurora
Bob Bridgman of Aurora, from left, Samuel Morales, 7, Montgomery, center, and Terry Lynch of Orland Park perform “The Legend of St. Nicholas” Sunday, Nov. 27, at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.
Brian Daniels and Andrea Watson perform at Aurora’s Advent Christian Church
Brian Daniels and Andrea Watson, a brother-sister duo from Ohio, provide music for “Friends Forever,” a retreat for 50 Midwest high school youth in Aurora, Ill.
Oswego bowlers capture first place
The Oswego High School girls bowling team started its season by capturing first place at the Plainfield Central Wildcat Invite Friday, Nov. 25. The Panthers’ morning total of 2,650 put the team in third place entering the lunch break and trailing only Minooka and Joliet West in the field of
David Dibo gives an outline to the Kiwanis Club of Aurora
David Dibo of the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development in Aurora gives an outline to the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday, Nov. 22
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity dedication Saturday, Dec. 3
Future homeowner Cristal Lopez of Aurora, right, nails siding for her Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity home at 656 Spruce Street in Aurora in June.
United Methodist Church of Plano choir sings again
The United Methodist Church of Plano plan have its choir singing favorite hymns in the near future because choir director and musician, Mark Vickroy, is in the process of asking congregation members to restart the choir.
Aurora Winter Lights scene delightful
Aurora held its annual Winter Lights parade and celebration Friday, Nov. 18 to open the season’s delightful course.
Mayor’s Award to Gators, Phyllis Kramer, at City Council
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Aurora Gators 12U Pop Warner Football team, Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Aurora City Council meeting for winning the Illinois state and regional championships. The team is looking for financial help with travel expenses so they can compete the first week
Diabetes club aim: Aurora twins
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley are raising funds, to assist Jackson and Elliot Webster in obtaining two Diabetic Alert Dogs (DADs), from the organization, Medical Mutts, in Indianapolis, Ind.. Jackson and Elliot are seven-year-old twins, who live in Aurora, Ill. with parents, Paul and
Nutcracker sneak peek performance at Eola Road Library in Aurora
It’s a holiday tradition. The Nutcracker’s swirling snowflakes and dancing mice have been gracing the stage for 130 years! This season, Library customers will be offered a sneak peek of the performance during An Afternoon with the Nutcracker at the Eola Road Branch. Saturday, Dec. 3, dancers from the Fox