Marmion/Rosary 2022 Homecoming Court elected
Congratulations to the Marmion/Rosary 2022 Homecoming Court!
Rosary High School TP donation
The High School Homecoming tradition of TPing the school building and grounds with toilet paper is taking a community service twist at Rosary High School in Aurora this year!
Ormond Stadium at West Aurora
Honoring Aurora’s Ormond family for three generations of service over 80 years, West Aurora School District 129 dedicated Ormond Stadium at West Aurora High School Thursday, Sept. 15. West Aurora’s a capella choir opened the ceremony outdoors on Ken Zimmerman Field at the stadium with the alma mater. Jason Buckley,
Mexican Independence Day celebrated in Aurora
Applause greets a youngster in a Mexican hat on Water Street during the Mexican Independence Day celebration in Aurora.
Wendy Reed host to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry cooking class in Aurora
Wendy Reed of St. Charles adds a stick of butter to her carrot turmeric soup during an outdoor cooking class at Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry’s urban farm in Aurora Saturday, Sept. 17
Woman’s Club of Aurora celebrates 130 years of community service at a volunteer fair
Celebrating 130 years of community service, Woman’s Club of Aurora was among 25 organizations offering information at a volunteer fair held by Aurora-based Fox Valley United Way at Prisco Community Center in Aurora Saturday, Sept. 17
Active Senior Expo in Warrenville
Jean Benson of Aurora gets a blood-pressure check at Active Senior Expo Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Courtyard Banquets in Warrenville.
Outdoor community cookout at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora
A youngster plays bags at an outdoor community cookout Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Aurora University volleyball team, wins four-team tournament
Aurora Classic champion: Aurora University’s Kaitlyn Beebe, 7, goes up to block a University of Wisconsin-Platteville hitter Saturday at AU’s annual Jim Coleman Memorial Classic.
Library Card Sign-Up Month an Aurora Public Library District promotion
There’s been music in the air at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) this month! We are encouraging customers to Let Your Imagination sing at the Library as we celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month. During this time, libraries nationwide join the American Library Association (ALA) to remind parents, caregivers, and
High School Football: Batavia vs. Lake Park
Batavia High School’s Zach Granberg, 19, left, carries behind Ryan Whitwell, 3, Friday, Sept. 16 in a DuKane Conference game.
High School football: West Aurora vs. Joliet West
An official signals a touchdown after West Aurora High School’s Samuel Stone, 1, returned a fumbled punt 10 yards Thursday, Sept. 15.
Black Fine Art Month in Aurora to start October 2
I learned about Black Fine Art Month from Patricia Andrews-Keenan, founder and CEO of Pigment International, a multi-media arts platform that evangelizes for black art, curation, and innovation. Based in Chicago, the organization uses arts journalism to advance the black contemporary aesthetic in the visual arts. An initiative of Pigment
Honors in Yorkville for the late Elmer Dickson
Chapel on the Green, near downtown Yorkville, will honor a substantial donation from the late Elmer Dickson during an open house from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25. Visitors can tour the building, a former church open to perform wedding services, and a community building, and enjoy refreshments
Aurora Noon Lions Club 100th anniversary celebration
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, third from right, presents Aurora Noon Lions Club members with recognition certificates for work on the Club’s 100th anniversary celebration.
Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit receives Friend of Agriculture award
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit has received the “Friend of Agriculture” award from the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Kifowit received the award at the farm bureau’s annual membership dinner at St. Andrew’s Golf Club in West Chicago on September 14. I am honored to receive this award from the DuPage
Ribbon-cutting for Louie Angelo’s Pizza & Italian in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrates the opening of Louie Angelo’s Pizza & Italian with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Reverend John Bell plays the drums
The Reverend John Bell, pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, plays a drum during a community hymn sing at the Church Sunday, Sept. 18.
Aurora City Council cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Weston Bridges
Aurora City Council members and other dignitaries cut a ribbon Tuesday, Sept. 13, for the grand opening of Weston Bridges, an independent apartment community for adults with disabilities.
Wesley United Methodist Church director Elliott performs
Thew Elliott, traditional music director at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, sings at worship on Sunday, Sept. 11.