North Aurora veterinarian Dr. Abby Curiel, left, assisted by Jess Anthony, introduces Dolly, a rescued yellow lab at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora August 10.
Volunteers fill 750 backpacks with school supplies Wednesday for a giveaway by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
Families in Aurora, in line hours prior to the start of the Ward 1 Back to School Bash last weekend.
A drive-through pantry at a Naperville church Saturday, Aug. 13 served 383 families, including 951 children. Calvary Church, 9S200 S. Route 59, was host to the second annual event from noon to 2 p.m. in collaboration with Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora. Rebecca Dunnigan, Interfaith outreach and special
By Al Benson Christian Rago, first-year head football coach and assistant dean/instructor at Aurora Central Catholic High School, is ready to begin his first journey as a head coach. Rago, of Sugar Grove, led the football Chargers in preseason drills that started August 8. In addition to coaching, the Woodstock
The 100th birthday salute to Edward Bye in Villa Park, a proud member of the U.S Coast Guard, drew a crowd.
By Ryan Pankau Nothing beats the light and airy look of tall, distinctive, grasses in a landscape arrangement. The fluffy seedheads and slender, attractive, stems practically dance in the wind on breezy days, and add texture as well as a structural element to any landscape bed. For many years, there
Jean-Claude Hollerich, a cardinal clergy member from Luxembourg, right, meets with members of the Aurora Luxemburg recently in Aurora.
Ellie is a female Domestic Shorthair Tiger who was born in June 2020. Ellie is a sweet mama who is teeny at just seven pounds. She is very social and quick to greet any visitors. Ellie especially loves to watch out a window or lay in a lap. Ellie is
Enthusiasts fly in a B-25 at the Aurora Municipal Airport courtesy of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter 579.
A congregant at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora brings a backpack donation forward during worship Sunday, Aug. 14.
Fox Valley Robotics and Batavia Robotics (FVR/BR) registration is open for their 21st season this year with new robotics challenges for kids in first through 12th grades. • The LegoWolves Division for first through third graders will take on the new challenge “SuperPowered”. These young kids will work with LEGO®
A juggler/stilt-walker entertains at Aurora’s Stolp Avenue block party Friday, Aug. 5.
Officials breaks ground for the new Resilience Education Center in East Aurora School District 131, the first public school district in the state.
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Metea Valley High School girls soccer team Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the Aurora City Council meeting. Metea Valley won the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A State championship in June. According to Max Preps, the team was number one in
This week, you can enjoy reading about Steve Westerlund and his experiences while serving with the United States Air Force (USAF). He enlisted in the USAF in 1968 and completed an assignment in Iran in March 1971. He spent a year-and-a-half at McClellan AFB. He was married to Sherry on
Navigating our health-care system can be a tedious task, especially for folks who have difficulty with the internet or those without online access. That’s where the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) comes in! Although we do offer computers and knowledgeable staff, we are not experts in health care. For that,
Alice’s Corner Bolivian Cuisine celebrates Bolivian Independence Day last weekend with an official grand opening ceremony in downtown Aurora.
Winners of the Aurora Puerto Rican Queen Pageant pose in reuniting recently at the 50th Anniversary Festival, on Stolp Island in downtown Aurora.
Daniel Coxworth of St. Charles throws the discus Saturday, Aug. 6, at Hammerman USA’s championships for shot put, discus, javelin, and hammer throw at Hammerman Field in Aurora.
