By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored volunteers of Aurora’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Aurora City Council meeting as part of September’s National Preparedness Month. The event each September was created to raise awareness of the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that
“In the hidden reaches where memory probes, lie sorrows too deep to fathom.” —Consuelo Vanderbilt Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt had course manners, and he chewed tobacco. He could barely read. He was proud of his lack of refinement. He was a rascal, combative, and cunning. He was a builder, shrewd and
Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross offers remarks at Aurora’s 9/11 memorial Sunday, Sept. 11.
Governor JB Pritzger poses with U.S. Navy sea cadets after speaking Saturday, Sept. 10, at an Aurora Township Democrats’ rally outdoors at IBEW Local 461 in Aurora.
The Neighbor Project Board of Directors in Aurora pose with fellow Board member, Avis Miller, third from left, at the recent dedication of the Avis Patterson Miller Way at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Kendall Street in Aurora.
Darren Bailey, Republican Party candidate for Illinois governor, visits the Kendall County Fair in early August.
Aurora University senior quarterback Josh Swanson, 9, dives against Franklin College defenders Andre Harlan, 22, and Charlie Moore, 48, Saturday, Sept. 10.
Mary Clark Ormond, president of the Aurora Historical Society, looks at the storage space for smoking materials hidden in the armrest of a gentleman’s Victorian-era smoking chair, which is ornamented with carvings of smoking dogs.
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is dedicated to celebrating, serving, and reflecting, our community. It’s an honor and pleasure to highlight our community’s rich Hispanic culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15. The Library will offer art, music, dance, and craft, programs across our multiple locations
Marmion Academy senior running back Josh Lim, 5, carries for yardage against Montini Catholic’s George Asay, 24, Friday, Sept. 9.
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Zack Dineen, 52, and Gabriel Bouyett, 7, stop East Peoria’s Jaden Seelye, 2, Friday, Sept. 2.
Outstanding 4-H volunteers Jim McGuire of DuPage County, Doris Braddock of Kane County, and Mary Schobert of Kendall County, were celebrated as part of the 2022 class of the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame at an in-person ceremony during the 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair August
Members from Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. pose after playing mini-golf at the Sugar Grove Family Fun Center August 27.
The Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club September 7 was host to Adekunle (Ade) Onayemi, center, district governor of Rotary’s District 6450.
Naperville Grand Marshal for the Labor Day parade Monday this week are three Gold Medal champions for the USA Special Olympics
“What a mass of happiness had we travelled over.” —Thomas Jefferson, 1786 Thomas Jefferson sailed for France July 5, 1784 as commissioner and minister. His daughter Patsy, 12, found the sea voyage delightful. “There was a fine sunshine all the way with the sea as calm as a river,” she
The eighth annual Hip Hop Festival in downtown Aurora Sunday, Aug. 28 offers a pulsating perspective.
More than ever in history, marginalized groups are announcing to the world “we are here, we have always been here, and we matter!” This message is incredible for young people to see and hear who may feel that they don’t fit the norms, or feel unseen, or unheard. The Aurora
Children participate in a celebration. A most prominent festival in the Hindu tradition was the weekend of September 3-4 in Aurora.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) donate $975 to Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry September 1.
