Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Illinois governor, visits Kendall County Fair
Darren Bailey, Republican Party candidate for Illinois governor, visits the Kendall County Fair in early August.
College Football: Aurora University vs. Franklin College
Aurora University senior quarterback Josh Swanson, 9, dives against Franklin College defenders Andre Harlan, 22, and Charlie Moore, 48, Saturday, Sept. 10.
Mary Clark Ormond, president of the Aurora Historical Society, examines smoking materials hidden in the armrest of Victorian-era
Mary Clark Ormond, president of the Aurora Historical Society, looks at the storage space for smoking materials hidden in the armrest of a gentleman’s Victorian-era smoking chair, which is ornamented with carvings of smoking dogs.
Rich culture in Hispanic Heritage at Aurora Public Library District
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is dedicated to celebrating, serving, and reflecting, our community. It’s an honor and pleasure to highlight our community’s rich Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15. The Library will offer art, music, dance, and craft, programs across our multiple locations
High School football: Marmion Academy vs. Montini Catholic
Marmion Academy senior running back Josh Lim, 5, carries for yardage against Montini Catholic’s George Asay, 24, Friday, Sept. 9.
High School football: Aurora Central Catholic vs. East Peoria
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Zack Dineen, 52, and Gabriel Bouyett, 7, stop East Peoria’s Jaden Seelye, 2, Friday, Sept. 2.
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
Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. mini-golf in Sugar Grove
Members from Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. pose after playing mini-golf at the Sugar Grove Family Fun Center August 27.
Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club host to Rotary district governor Adekunle (Ade) Onayemi
The Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club September 7 was host to Adekunle (Ade) Onayemi, center, district governor of Rotary’s District 6450.
Naperville Labor Day parade offers community joy
Naperville Grand Marshal for the Labor Day parade Monday this week are three Gold Medal champions for the USA Special Olympics
Jefferson studied cooking, architecture, in Europe
“What a mass of happiness had we travelled over.” —Thomas Jefferson, 1786 Thomas Jefferson sailed for France July 5, 1784 as commissioner and minister. His daughter Patsy, 12, found the sea voyage delightful. “There was a fine sunshine all the way with the sea as calm as a river,” she
Eighth annual Hip Hop Festival in downtown Aurora
The eighth annual Hip Hop Festival in downtown Aurora Sunday, Aug. 28 offers a pulsating perspective.
Author Michael Leali’s book fits; at Aurora Public Library District Sept. 13
More than ever in history, marginalized groups are announcing to the world “we are here, we have always been here, and we matter!” This message is incredible for young people to see and hear who may feel that they don’t fit the norms, or feel unseen, or unheard. The Aurora
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in Aurora
Children participate in a celebration. A most prominent festival in the Hindu tradition was the weekend of September 3-4 in Aurora.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) assist to Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) donate $975 to Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry September 1.
College Soccer: Aurora University vs. St. Mary’s University (Minn.)
Aurora University junior midfielder Gio Villegas, graduate of East Aurora High School, 11, drives against St. Mary’s University (Minn.) freshman midfielder Jon Lindanger (Tysvaergag, Norway) in the teams’ 1-1 tie at Spartan Athletic Park in Aurora Saturday, Sept. 3.
United Methodist Church of Plano clean-up church
Several members of the United Methodist Church of Plano pose Saturday, Aug. 13, following outside clean-up at the church.
High School Football: East Aurora High School vs. Elgin
East Aurora High School’s Ralph Clark, 2, on the ground, jars the ball loose from Elgin’s Dawayne Evans, 5, Friday, Sept. 2.
First Fridays in downtown Aurora
Visitors peruse an outdoor vendor’s offerings during First Fridays in downtown Aurora September 2.
Fall blooming plants extend the garden season
By Brittnay Haag Fall blooming plants extend the season of our gardens after many plants have dried up or are done blooming for the year. They are a much-needed food source for pollinators who are still foraging and getting ready for Winter. You can prolong the floral show in your