Did you know northern Illinois was once home to “The World’s Shortest Railroad”? Find out all about this bit of rail transportation trivia when the Oswegoland Heritage Association hosts author Jeff Kehoe and a presentation on his latest book for Arcadia Publishing’s “Images of Rail” series, Illinois Midland Railway Saturday,
Friends of the Yorkville Library prepare for the Used Book Sale September 3-4 by sorting donations.
The 38th Annual ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) social hour with host ABATE of South Dakota was Thursday, Aug. 11 at Whitewood City Park near Sturgis, S.D..
Winfield resident Carrie Skreens, left, and Cristal Lopez, Aurora, nail siding in June at a Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity women build at 656 Spruce St. in Aurora.
Government officials and Hispanic small-business owners held a roundtable discussion Thursday to explore needs of owners, federal funding opportunities and expanding access to resources. Congressman Bill Foster and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood co-sponsored the event at Sergio’s Furniture in downtown Aurora. Guests included Congressman Tony Cardenas of Los Angeles, a former
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.
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
“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
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
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
Aurora barbers donate their time Sunday, Aug. 21 to provide 100 free haircuts for students at the 35th annual MLK Back to School Bash.
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.
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 and drawing at the Friendly Tap in Plano July 24 includes chairman, Jim Marter, who led the meeting and shared upcoming events.
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.
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
Aurora Central Catholic goalie Justin Cebulski makes a save under leaping Romeoville High School defender, Imanol Casillas, 4, Monday, Aug. 22.
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.
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.
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
