Cop on a Rooftop in the Fox Valley area
Oswego Police Department, and other police departments, members participate in the Cop on a Rooftop in Oswego Friday, Aug. 19 to raise funds for Special Olympics.
Aurora City Council focus: Ward redistricting
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council discussed ward redistricting and came to an agreement after 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the Aurora City Council meeting. After concessions of varying degrees in each alderperson’s ward, approved was Plan 2A with an amendment suggested by Ward 9 alderman Edward Bugg
Specialist in ancient Egypt: Women, scribes, banquets
“I am alive. I am strong. I have awakened.” —Herodotus The Greek historian Herodotus, 5th Century B.C., wrote “The Egyptians in their manners and customs have women attend market and are employed in its trade, while men stay at home and do the weaving.” In his travels, Herodotus was accustomed
Aurora artistic talent in writing, poetry, strong
By Anthony Stanford Since 2020, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of serving as a Deputy Poet Laureate beside Aurora’s first Poet Laureate, Karen Fullett-Christensen, and fellow Deputy Poet Laureates Fermina Ponce, and Quentin Johnson. Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora installed the four of us a few weeks after COVID-19 cases
Art League’s 64th Annual Member Show Sept. 2
At September’s First Fridays event in Aurora, the Library will be host to a special collection. Artwork from members of The Aurora Art League will be on display in the Santori Library Atrium, 101 S. River Street, Aurora, for its 64th Annual Member Show. Those who attend can enjoy an
Free haircuts at MLK Back to School Bash in Aurora
Aurora barbers donate their time Sunday, Aug. 21 to provide 100 free haircuts for students at the 35th annual MLK Back to School Bash.
Aurora senior citizens golf scramble event at Phillips Park in Aurora
Senior citizens in Aurora celebrate National Senior Citizens Day Sunday, Aug. 21 with the first citywide senior citizens golf scramble event at Phillips Park in Aurora.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce’s ribbon-cutting for Shumway Studio
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce’s ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Aug. 19 honors Chamber member Shumway Studio, 30 S. Shumwy Avenue in Batavia.
The Kendall County Republican Central Committee planning meeting
The Kendall County Republican Central Committee planning meeting and drawing at the Friendly Tap in Plano July 24 includes chairman, Jim Marter, who led the meeting and shared upcoming events.
Senior Singers choir of Oswegoland Senior and Community Center in Oswego performs
Linda Nathan of Naperville, center, is among Senior Singers choir of Oswegoland Senior and Community Center in Oswego performing “Tumblin’ Tumbleweed” in a concert outdoors Friday, Aug. 19 at the Center. Choristers donned cowboy hats for the performance.
Former Bears player Woolford Post 84 guest
Friday, Aug. 12, the Roosevelt- Aurora American Legion Post 84 received a special guest at its monthly breakfast. Donnell Woolford, retired National Football League (NFL) football cornerback for the Chicago Bears joined American Legion members, including State representative Stephanie Kifowit at the Roosevelt-Aurora Post 84 American Legion, 1 East Benton
High School Soccer: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Romeoville High School
Aurora Central Catholic goalie Justin Cebulski makes a save under leaping Romeoville High School defender, Imanol Casillas, 4, Monday, Aug. 22.
Kennedy Unit of Kane County Home and Community Education quilt and knit projects for community groups
After forming in 1963, senior volunteer seamstresses, knitters and quilters continue to serve the Aurora area. The Kennedy Unit of Kane County Home and Community Education, about 20 former female homemakers and two spouses, meets weekly at the Montgomery Fire Department to sew, quilt and knit projects for community groups.
14th District IL GOP State Central Committee members elected
Election results Wednesday, July 27, at the Kendall County Historic Courthouse, 110 W. Madison Street in Yorkville, produced the Executive Board for Kendall County Republican Central Committee.
A decade of continuing businesses in Aurora listed
There was a time not too long ago that many amazing businesses didn’t exist downtown Aurora, and artists beautified the windows and started pop ups and festivals. It’s nice to see so many businesses here now and investing in downtown Aurora. It’s really mind-blowing when you think about it. In
Crabgrass best controlled with preemergent herbicide
By Chris Enroth When confronted with lawn weeds, typically we think of dandelion, creeping Charlie, and violet. These plants and many others are classified as broadleaved weeds, or dicots, and are easily distinguished from grasses which are monocots. Scientists have engineered herbicides that target broadleaved plants, while the chemical does
India independence celebrated in Aurora
Hundreds of Indian Americans gathered Monday this week in downtown Aurora to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. Aurora’s One Aurora Plaza was draped in the national colors of orange, white, and green as young and old came together for the historic occasion of raising India’s flag for the
Dan Dolan Way Aurora dedication
By Al Benson Late Aurora businessman, community leader and Navy veteran Dan Dolan, Sr., was honored with dedication of Dan Dolan Way, a street section, Tuesday, Aug. 16. The City of Aurora government sponsored the 11 a.m. event outdoors near the intersection of Illinois State Route 31 and Indian Trail
Naperville to ban commercial sales of assault rifles
In an open forum, contributions were for and against an ordinance amending Title 3 of the Naperville Municipal Code to prohibit the local commercial sale of assault rifles.
Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club makes a big difference
The evening news recently carried stories of tragic events, with follow-up stories of Therapy Dogs and sometimes other trained therapy animals visiting the afflicted area. For the past 20 years the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club (FVTDC) has had team members answer the call when tragedy strikes. The canine/human teams