High School tennis: Lisle High School vs. Kaneland High School
isle High School’s Caden Carnes, left, returns a ball to Kaneland’s Matt Manugas in Maple Park Tuesday, May 10.
Kane County Cougars vs. Cleburne Railroaders
Kane County Cougars’ catcher Josh Rolette, 4, celebrates his three-run home run Sunday, May 15, with first baseman Dylan Busby, 25, and Nick Anderson, 2, right fielder.
Aurora University students graduate, 2022
Somonauk resident Alexandria Kirch was among more than 1,000 Aurora University students awarded degrees on commencement weekend Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8.
National Association of Letter Carriers, “Stamp Out Hunger”
Aurora post office workers and Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry volunteers load a truck from the Aurora pantry with food collected from postal patrons May 14.
Chicago-area Norwegian-Americans march Sunday, May 15 to celebrate Syttende Mai
Chicago-area Norwegian-Americans march Sunday, May 15, in a Park Ridge parade to celebrate Syttende Mai, the Norway Constitution Day.
Pet of the Week: Roger, snuggly cat, needs forever home
Roger is a male Domestic shorthair who was born March 5, 2022. Roger is a snuggly guy, who likes to be around the action. He stays with his human family as they move around the house, and would like to spend the night sleeping on top of you! He loves
State Veterans Gardening Day at Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry
The initial State Veterans Gardening Day Saturday, May 7 at Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry receives special remarks from invited guest, Terry Prince, director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Good Morning, Aurora podcast
By Frank Patterson How do you wake up in the morning? Many begin their day with Good Morning, Aurora, or, its Wednesday Spanish-language version, Buenos Dias, Aurora, the podcasts with hosts Curtis Spivey and Monica Vasquez, respectively. Spivey, the show’s creator, describes the podcast as “the great American morning show.”
Excellence in Historic Preservation at Aurora City Council
By Jason Crane The owners of 10 Aurora properties received the 2022 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Historic Restoration at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday, May 10. May is National Historic Preservation Month. The 10 properties are: 106 Le Grande Boulevard; 112 S. Fourth Street; 324 West Park Avenue;
First Fridays’ Food Truck gathering in Aurora
Youth enjoy ice cream at the Food Truck delight at First Friday’s in Aurora Friday, May 6.
Exchange Club of Aurora gives honors to students
The Exchange Club of Aurora gives honors to students who have overcome significant challenges to earn high school diplomas.
In early 20th Century, U.S. expanded, grew into world power
U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt said “Believe and you’re halfway there.” Throughout his presidency from 1901-1909, he pushed lawmakers and citizens to dream and experiment. During this decade Americans dealt with social issues, businesses expanded, and manufacturers introduced new products, including paper towels, paper cups, Hershey bars, and crayons. Let us
Finally! The 1950 U.S. census available at Aurora Public Library District
The wait is over! After a mandatory 72-year hold, the 1950 census has been released to the public. This is a great opportunity for the novice to get started with family history, or for the seasoned historian to gain access to all kinds of new information. To guide us through
High School soccer: Oswego High School vs. West Aurora
Oswego High School’s Sarah Epstein, 13, is in a battle with West Aurora’s Baylee Geni, 12, Tuesday, May 3.
Exchange students learn and donate to the Fox Valley Animal Welfare League
Tracey and Gandi Falcon of Aurora held a service project May 5, Cinco de Meow-O, for American Field Service (AFS) Exchange students.
Donald Gatske: Five years in the Navy paved the way
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club named Donald W. Gatske the May 2022 Herschel Luckinbill Veteran of the Month. Don was born June 25, 1946 and grew up in Aurora. He played in Boys Baseball of Aurora and Aurora Pony League baseball. He was a sousaphone player
Willard Fruits gives invocation
State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), chair of Veterans Affairs and USMC veteran, was honored to be host to Willard Fruits, a Korean War veteran and Newark resident, former resident of Montgomery, to deliver the invocation at the beginning of official business during a recent Spring session of the Illinois House
Holy Angels School wins Aurora Sports Festival at Phillips Park
Student athletes from Holy Angels School in Aurora hold the trophy and scoreboard during their championship celebration Monday, May 9 of the city-wide Aurora Sports Festival at Phillips Park.
Redistricting Aurora wards topic at COW
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council listened to a presentation of the law for redistricting Aurora’s wards at the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, May 3. The report was presented by Ross Secler and Frank Calabrese on the redistricting of the City Council which
Prayers and Squares Quilters, creates for Ukraine
Dedicated women are sewing quilts for Ukraine.