High school football: Yorkville vs. Bolingbrook
Yorkville High School’s Jayden Ruth (4) looks for a pass as a Bolingbrook defender reaches for the ball, Friday, Oct. 24.
Aurora City Council considers ordinance to limit ICE from staging on City-owned spaces
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council listened to dozens of speakers in a standing-room-only crowd after agreeing to allow nearly an hour of extra time for public comments at the Tuesday, Oct. 28 City Council meeting. The majority of speakers expressed anger and sadness about the recent actions of
Día de Muertos celebrated at Aurora Library
Every fall, the Aurora Public Library District transforms into a vibrant space of joyful remembrance and cultural connection. Through colorful displays and family-friendly programs, we invite the community to honor Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with us! This vibrant tradition honors the memory of loved ones who have
Katrina Boatright discusses senior services at Kiwanis Club of Aurora
Kiwanis Club of Aurora members and friends learned October 21 about access to various resources for seniors, including car rides, home emergency helps, snow removal, and more from Katrina Boatright, manager Senior Services, & Disabilities for the City of Aurora.
Celebrating Day of the Dead at Aurora University
Celebrating Day of the Dead, artifacts honoring departed relatives and friends are displayed on an ofrenda (altar) at Aurora University’s Phillips Library, 315 S. Gladstone Ave. in Aurora.
Aurora Central Catholic High School to put on Clue
Aurora Central Catholic High School students pose for a photo during rehearsals for “Clue” at ACC November 7-8.
Aurora College alum recalls marching with Martin Luther King
After hearing iconic civil rights leader reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. speak, Aurora College student John A. Boryk became a warrior for integration. Boryk, a retired United Methodist minister, preached Sunday at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego. His topic: “Listening to God’s Call: How Meeting MLK
Aurora University students launch fight against diabetes
Aurora University students launched an aggressive attack on Type 2 diabetes, Sunday, Oct. 26. Two AU undergraduates and an alum presented “Healing Diabetes Together,” a PowerPoint show that was screened at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Presenters were AU seniors Blend Dalipi, of Plano, and Hlawn Tlang, Aurora, with AU grad
Celebrating Staff Appreciation Month at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora
Celebrating Staff Appreciation Month, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora honored staff members and coordinators Sunday, Oct. 26.
No Kings protests include Naperville
No Kings protestors assembled Saturday, Oct. 18 in Naperville to demonstrate against Donald Trump allegedly acting like a monarch and his administration.
High School football: East Aurora vs. West Aurora
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) celebrates a first quarter touchdown against East Aurora Friday, Oct. 17.
East Aurora Old Timers dinner
By Al Benson Celebrating its 80th anniversary, the East (Aurora) High Football Old Timers Association honored 50- and 25-year Tomcat teams October 16 at an evening dinner and program at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia. Stephen “Benny” Kenyon, event organizer, said 140 persons attended. “Attendance increased from previous years,” he
Aurora Police Department Crisis Negotiations Team named the 2025 Negotiations Team of the Year
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch, honors the Aurora Police Department Crisis Negotiations Team at the Tuesday, Oct. 21 City Council meeting. The team was named the 2025 Negotiations Team of the Year by the Illinois Crisis Negotiators Association. The distinguished honor is for their teamwork during a long and complex
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s gala dinner ‘A Night To End Diabetes’, Nov. 14, at Lincoln Inn; AU students work to promote diabetes awareness
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members, Hlawn Tlang and Blend Dalipi, undergraduate students at Aurora University, are kicking off a series of free presentations, titled “What is Diabetes”, Sunday, Oct. 26, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 722 N. Root Street, in Aurora, from 1 p.m. to
College football: Aurora University vs Concordia University Wisconsin
Aurora University’s T.J. Ramsey (4) runs the ball under pressure from Concordia University Wisconsin defenders October 18.
High School Football: Yorkville vs Plainfield North
Yorkville High School’s Joel Castillo reaches for the ball under close coverage from a Plainfield North defender October 17.
Atrevete Cafe host to many events, art, fundraisers
Gosh are we lucky. This past weekend, my husband, Max, and I supported eight local businesses and took in some local art. There’s often so much to do in the Fox Valley area that we have to pick and choose as it’s impossible to do everything. This weekend was not
Kiwanis Club of Aurora readies winter wear for Coats for Kids
Kiwanis Club of Aurora president Lucas Albright (left) and immediate past president, Dan Ahern, are “coat ready” at the Coats for Kids packing event October 16.
Volunteers make holiday cards for Veterans Day luncheon
From left, Muriel Covington, Elgin; Nancy Haire, Elgin; Verna Corbin, Aurora; and Mari Curless, Aurora, make holiday greeting cards for veterans October 15.
Pet of the Week: Pumpkin’s family passed, needs home
Pumpkin is a female Beagle mix who is 11 years old. Pumpkin came from a high-kill shelter after her owners had passed and she was left alone. Pumpkin is house-broken and does not need a crate. She is the perfect house guest. She is overweight and still needs to lose