Aurora Noon Lion blind-eating test
Aurora Noon Lions members, from left, Arvid Meyer, Dick Schindel, and Paul Buddy are in masks for blind-eating test September 1.
Alley Art Festival in downtown Aurora
A stroll in downtown Aurora offers a backdrop for views of the Alley Art Festival in Aurora on a pleasant day, Saturday, Aug. 27.
First Aurora Senior Swing Golf Scramble
first Aurora Senior Swing Golf Scramble
Mary Ann Callahan Donna Dallesasse recipient in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce announced that the 2022 Donna Dallesasse Award recipient is Mary Anne Callahan, a Batavian who works for Kuhn Counseling Center, P.C. and is an active board and committee volunteer for multiple Batavia organizations. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a Harvest Celebration to gather community
Aurora special City Council adopts final ward map
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council held a special meeting Monday, Aug. 29, to adopt a final ward map. During the City Council Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 23, the Aurora City Council deliberated on several options for potential new ward maps and voted unanimously to pass the redistricting ordinance by
Winston Churchill and wife, Clementine: Friction
Clementine Hozier was all ready eating her chicken at a 1908 dinner party given by Lady St. Helier in Mayfair when Winston Churchill arrived late. Churchill became entirely absorbed by Clementine and paid her such marked and exclusive attention. He had never before met a fashionable young woman at a
Aurora Back 2 The Books Event, Nintendo Switch winner
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.
Plano American Legion Car and Bike Show winners
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.
ECC volunteers help with Project Backpack
Elgin Community College volunteers help at Project Backpack to get students ready for the first day of school.
Aurora University move-in week
Caregivers and students lug boxes and other containers Sunday, Aug. 28, when Aurora University closed move-in week for school term resident students. Classes began Monday, Aug. 29.
Aurora University head football coach Don Beebe instructs
Aurora University head football coach Don Beebe, right, chats with a player Tuesday, Aug. 23, when the Spartans opened workouts.
Joint outdoor service for Our Savior Lutheran Church, and New England Congregational Church
A Summer series of monthly joint outdoor services will conclude Sunday, Sept. 4, at New England.
High School Football: Yorkville vs. Romeoville
Yorkville High School defender, Jacob Homerding, 33, receives assistance in bringing down a visiting Romeoville ball carrier.
Olmos intriguing at Judson’s Inspirational Series
By Tom Siebert Pioneering actor Edward James Olmos shared his intriguing takes on God and country, in addition to giving a well-received shout-out to Chicago’s baseball teams at the Inspirational Series of the World Leaders Forum at Judson University in Elgin on Monday, Aug. 22. “Everyone knows God is a
High School football: West Aurora vs. Plainfield South
West Aurora High School junior wide receiver Dariyon Douglas, 14, carries against Plainfield South defenders Friday, Aug. 26.
Tiny Rail Road Recount at Little White School Museum in Oswego
Did you know northern Illinois was once home to “The World’s Shortest Railroad”? Find out all about this bit of rail transportation trivia when the Oswegoland Heritage Association hosts author Jeff Kehoe and a presentation on his latest book for Arcadia Publishing’s “Images of Rail” series, Illinois Midland Railway Saturday,
Friends of the Yorkville Library prepare for Used Book Sale Sept. 3-4
Friends of the Yorkville Library prepare for the Used Book Sale September 3-4 by sorting donations.
38th Annual ABATE social hour with host ABATE of South Dakota
The 38th Annual ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) social hour with host ABATE of South Dakota was Thursday, Aug. 11 at Whitewood City Park near Sturgis, S.D..
Registration open for September 10 Women Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Build in Aurora
Winfield resident Carrie Skreens, left, and Cristal Lopez, Aurora, nail siding in June at a Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity women build at 656 Spruce St. in Aurora.
Government officials and Hispanic small-business owners roundtable discussion in Aurora
Government officials and Hispanic small-business owners held a roundtable discussion Thursday to explore needs of owners, federal funding opportunities and expanding access to resources. Congressman Bill Foster and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood co-sponsored the event at Sergio’s Furniture in downtown Aurora. Guests included Congressman Tony Cardenas of Los Angeles, a former