Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking, homeowner remarks
Jenna Strohmenger of Aurora, second from left, future Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity homeowner, gives remarks at a groundbreaking ceremony Sunday, June 12
Aurora City Council: Mark Baum receives honor for Fox Valley Blues Society
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored Mark Baum, executive director and founding member of the Fox Valley Blues Society and the Blues on The Fox festival, at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday, June 14. Baum is given the credit for leading the charge with his vision of
New England Congregational Church serves Pride Cakes
Kelly McLeary, right, restocks sausages at a Pride Cakes pancake breakfast Sunday, June 12, at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.
Gabrielle and Peter enjoy the 1987 day in Paris
Napoleon III became Emperor in 1852 when the city of Paris was heavily polluted. Parisians were emptying sewage and waste into the streets and into the Seine River. There were no sewers. In 1832 there had been a massive cholera epidemic in which 20,000 residents died. A new city emerged
Japanese Breakfast, Michelle Zauner, virtual event June 30
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is joining libraries across the State to be host to bestselling author Michelle Zauner, the indie rock star of Japanese Breakfast fame, who will discuss her memoir, Crying in H Mart, and her music career. The event will be held virtually Thursday, June 30,
Kane County’s mobile ballot box
Kane County’s mobile ballot box, the Vote Mobile, road trips this week were to neighborhoods in Aurora.
15th annual Aurora Health Fair at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora
Jean Benson of Aurora, right, receives a shingles vaccination from a Blue Cross technician Saturday, June 11, at the 15th annual Aurora Health Fair at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
Pet of the Week: Frankie: Independent cat needs new family
Frankie is male Domestic Shorthair Gray Marble Tabby who was born November 19, 2020. Frankie is an independent cat who is looking for a patient family with older children. Frankie does not like to be chased or cornered. He isn’t a lap cat or cuddler, but loves to interact and
Canoes, kayaks, in Fox River Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race
More than 200 canoes and kayaks competed in the Fox Valley Park District’s Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race on the Fox River between both St. Charles and Batavia to Aurora Sunday, June 5. Held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the race featured two race lengths with start lines in
Aurora club celebrates 95 years
By Al Benson Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, the club that fights diabetes, celebrated its 95th anniversary during First Fridays events in downtown Aurora on June 3. The event was at the Aurora Historical Society at its Pierce History Center. Russ George, Cosmo president, opened the celebration with a welcome to
Rafaello Sanzio: One fine draftsman in Western art
Raffaello Sanzio was born March 28, 1483 in Urbino, Duchy of Urbino. Both parents died when he was a young child, so he essentially grew up as an orphan. Urbino was not the promising center of artistic paintings as was Florence or Rome. His father was court painter to the
Something for everyone at Aurora Public Library District
There will be something for everyone at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) in the Summer. As part of our Summer Reading Adventure, Read Beyond the Beaten Path, Library staff members have planned programs to appeal to all ages and interests. If cooking is your thing, we’ve got two great
Students, teacher, lead drive to State rock
Governor JB Pritzker Monday, June 6, joined legislators, students, and teachers at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle to designate Dolostone as the official rock of the State of Illinois. House Bill 4261 began as an initiative by a group of elementary school students from Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge
Ken Drennen: Navy service led to woodworking, genealogy
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club has named Ken Drennen the June 2022 Herschel Luckinbill Veteran of the Month. Ken was born November 12, 1946 in Aurora, Ill.. He attended East Aurora High School from which he was graduated June 6, 1964. In high school, he played
Women Build by Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity in Aurora
Winfield resident Carrie Skreens, left, and Cristal Lopez, Aurora, use a hammer to affix nails in siding Saturday, June 4, at 656 Spruce Street in Aurora.
Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church holds its final worship
After four years of community ministry, Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church held its final worship Sunday, June 5. Congregants gathered at Cool Acres Park for a 10 a.m. worship service and luncheon. Participating clergy were Pastor Derek Rogers and Rev. Jeffry Bross, Flowing Forth founding pastor and Methodist Northern
350th anniversary of the 1673 expedition by Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette
Costumed reenactors are planning a May-September 2023 celebration of the 350th anniversary of the 1673 expedition by Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette.
Aurora Memorial Day parade captures the spirit of commemoration
The Aurora Noon Lions Club participates in the Aurora Memorial Day parade.
Memorial Day parade in Naperville
The Naperville Central High School band participates in the Memorial day Parade in Naperville.
Naperville North High School girls water polo team wins State championship
Naperville North High School girls water polo team poses following its victory against host Stevenson in the championship match May 21 in Lincolnshire.