Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association meeting Tuesday, April 5
Sue Fitzsimmons, West Aurora School District 129 retiree, produces an Easter bunny with pipe cleaners at the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association meeting Tuesday, April 5.
High School Tennis: Lisle vs. Benet Academy
Lisle High School’s Caden Carnes, foreground and Conner Ebert are in a battle with Benet Academy defenders during a doubles match Monday, April 11.
Children at Aurora Advent Christian Church parade with palm fronds
Children are in a parade with palm fronds Sunday, April 10, to open Palm Sunday worship at Aurora Advent Christian Church.
Camron Donatlan: Champion recognition deserved
Camron Donatlan has been an outstanding athlete in three sports and in five schools, including West Aurora High School. The 2018 West Aurora graduate has followed his dreams. Success started in high school football as a return man and hard runner, a seven-foot high jumper, and an all-around basketball player
Ted Clinnin: Marine duty one of varied work experiences
By John Montesano The April 2022 Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club Herschel Luckinbill Veteran of the Month is Ted Clinnin. Ted was born January 21, 1947 and grew up in Summit, a southwest suburb of Chicago. At Argo High School, he participated in football, cross country, swimming, and tennis. After
Aurora University students volunteer during Spring Morning of Service
With Elk looking on in background, Aurora University Spanish professor Denise Hatcher, right, helps clean up Aurora’s Phillips Park Zoo Saturday, April 9.
Artwork in United Methodist Church of Plano: Stained glass, labyrinth
Char Wyncoop, church family member of the United Methodist Church of Plano, has been wanting to design a labyrinth based on the stained glass windows at the church for some time. In late February and early March she designed the labyrinth and then painted it during March into early April
Patches: Owner passed, needs new home
Patches is a female Domestic Longhair Black and White who was born February 18, 2010. Patches’ owner passed away and she needs a new home. She has hyperthyroidism which requires a medication that costs $30 a month. She is always so excited when a human come into the room and
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry distributes 500 free baskets
The Easter Bunny, left, Irene Robles of Aurora and volunteer Peg Yatch, Aurora, load a free gift basket into a patron’s vehicle March 30, at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
Aurora’s First Fridays, Pandemic Memorial
Emily Hinton from Aurora snaps a photo of her son, Ben, in front of a paper crane memorial as part of Aurora’s First Fridays event.
Aurora government takes lead in FOL; ponders phishing
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, April 5, Council members discussed a resolution to enter into a donation agreement with the Aurora Rotary Club Foundation (the foundation arm of the Rotary Club of Aurora) for their inventory of lights displays. City
The close couple knows each with an inviting bond
The more you know, the more you love, and by loving more, the more you enjoy. Dinner began at 7 p.m. sharp at Le Antiche Sere in Sogna, Italy in the Tuscany region. It was April, and Spring was arriving. The olive trees were beginning to be full. The white
College Baseball: Aurora University vs. Illinois Institute of Technology
Aurora University’s Jack Seefeldt bats against Illinois Institute of Technology in game one of a doubleheader Monday, April 4
Aurora University perform The SpongeBob Musical
Aurora University students, from left, Rhealee Fernandez, Dan Keller and Taylor Voyles take bows after Sunday’s finale of “The SpongeBob Musical” at Perry Theater.
Marmion Academy’s Anthony Kuceba Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star award winner
A senior at Marmion Academy in Aurora is now a Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star award winner, team officials announced Thursday, March 31.
Aurora Sunrise Wine and Chocolate Extravaganza at Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora
Karen and Bryan Simms pose at the Aurora Sunrise Wine and Chocolate Extravaganza at Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora March 26.
Cardinal, a sign of Spring
A cardinal sits on a wet branch after a few hours of rain on the far East Side of Aurora recently.
Spring ephemeral flowers nature’s gem following Winter
By Gemini Bhalsod Spring ephemeral flowers are nature’s gems after Winter. These short-lived beauties are wildflowers that grow in woodlands in the early Spring before leaves on deciduous trees are open. They are called Spring ephemerals because they have a relatively-short blooming time. University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Gemini
Simon: Great cat for kids, loves water
Simon is a male Domestic Shorthair Orange Tiger, who was born April 21, 2021. Simon is the most handsome orange tabby and loves to be held. Simon loves to play in the water and will hop in your shower, sink, or bathtub if allowed. Simon is so calm with young