Ice protestors outside Aurora City Hall
Protestors assemble outside of Aurora City Hall to show their disapproval of the actions of ICE and the treatment of immigrants and people of color October 9.
Lumenaura Fest in Aurora, dazzling
Attendees at the Lumenaura Fest in Aurora look into an amazing illuminated display October 10.
Program to help build friendships for seniors, isolated
Connectivity serves longevity, as the world turns, friendships sustained help us grow. Throughout my career, meeting and assisting people of all ages, learning what makes them thrive and fade, and telling their stories, I have seen this play out time and again. Senior Services Associates, Inc. offers a great program
College football: Aurora University vs Rockford University
Aurora University’s T.J. Ramsey (4) runs 85 yards for a touchdown against Rockford University Saturday, Oct. 11.
Aurora City Council honors native Kenny Battle, basketball star
Kenny Battle, an Aurora native, college basketball standout, and the first person from the City to be drafted to the National Basketball Association (NBA), was honored at Aurora’s Tuesday night City Council meeting for his impressive basketball career and extraordinary representation of Aurora on the national stage. Mayor John Laesch
Reader’s Voice: Berman: A life measured in moderation
October 10, 2025Dear editor; The residents of the Village of North Aurora, and Kane County have recently lost a real gentleman and a genuine leader: Dale Berman. Berman passed away October 2 at the age of 91. Every time I would speak with Dale, our conversations and his sage advice
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s gala dinner ‘A Night To End Diabetes’, Nov. 14, at Lincoln Inn; Diabetes Club members hear from two AU students
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their October membership meeting Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club member, Donna Bohr, introduced guest speakers, Hlawn Tlang and Blend Dalipi, undergraduate students from Aurora University, majoring in Health Science
Spooky Season at Aurora Public Library District
The Aurora Public Library District is brewing up a cauldron full of Halloween fun this October, with something for every ghost, ghoul, and pumpkin enthusiast! From artsy afternoons to thrilling experiences and frightfully fun films, our upcoming Halloween lineup promises treats with just the right amount of tricks. Things start
2025 Fall Scramble at Springbrook Golf Course
Amateur golfers gathered at Springbrook Golf Course, 2220 W. 83rd Street Saturday, Oct. 11 to compete in the 2025 Fall Scramble, with food sponsored by Texas Roadhouse. This is the second-to-last golfing event of the 2025 Brooks Tournament Series, presented by Woody Buick GMC. This year’s Fall Scramble had a
Aurora University homecoming, Hall of Fame
More than 1,000 people gathered October 10-12 for Aurora University homecoming/family weekend. Events kicked off Friday morning with exhibits and hands-on art experiences at the Schingoethe Center museum. Friday afternoon, the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action hosted a 25th anniversary openhouse and conversation with AU president Susana Rivera-Mills, Ph.D.
Pet of the Week: Katara: Bad start, needs loving home
Katara is a female German Shepherd who is about 2-3 years old. Katara has had a rough start to her life, but things are looking great after she came into rescue. Kat was found in a crate in tall grass with a puppy. There was no food and only black
Aurora church holds Immigration 101 workshop
With personal stories and a panel of experts, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora hosted “Immigration 101: Welcoming the Stranger” Sunday, Oct. 13. The free, public, citizens’ workshop was a joint program of the people of faith and the UMC Northern Illinois Conference Advocacy Partners immigration team. Reverend Tammy Scott,
Faith and Blue at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery
Spike, right, Aurora Police Department’s mascot, walks with an APD cadet at Faith and Blue at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery October 3.
Kim Groom receives the Kiwanis Club of Aurora 47th Annual God & Fellowman award
Kim Groom, center, receives the Kiwanis Club of Aurora 47th Annual God & Fellowman award at Aurora Country Club September 30.
What to read next? Book Match can browse for you
Picture this: You’re standing in front of a bookshelf (or scrolling endlessly through Goodreads), sighing because you just finished a great book and now you have no idea what to read next. Do you risk another mystery that might fizzle out or reread that comfort romance for the fourth time?
Aurora police pair up with social workers
Calling Aurora police for help? Officers may show up with a social worker. The department’s co-response initiative was outlined by APD officials during the Aurora Lions Club membership meeting at Eola Taphouse in Aurora. Bridget Damschen, APD social work coordinator and Sgt. Scott Carter, Crisis Intervention Unit coordinator, spoke on
Fox Valley Park District’s Fall Day of Service, Community Clean-up Day
Seth Groom, left, and his mother, Kim Groom, show off a tire found during the Fox Valley Park District’s Fall Day of Service, Community Clean-up Day, October 4.
Flamenco-style dances, pregame entertainment at the East Aurora-Bartlett football game
Students perform Flamenco-style dances in pregame entertainment at the East Aurora-Bartlett football game Friday, Oct. 3 at Aurora.
High School football: East Aurora vs. Bartlett
East Aurora High School quarterback Joe Becker (1) passes against Bartlett Friday, Oct. 3.
Aurora employees volunteer
City of Aurora employees pitched in Saturday, Oct. 4 on the Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley’s project at 1921 Jericho Road in Aurora. According to a Facebook post from mayor John Laesch, aldermen Will White and Keith Larson were among city volunteers who helped Habitat staffers and other