Vietnam War Veterans Day at Veterans Park in Naperville
Military veterans bow their heads at the Naperville Vietnam War Veterans Day Observance at Veterans Park, March 29 to remember 11 Naperville residents who died in Vietnam.
Polar Plunge: Oak Brook, Yorkville
bers of the Paver Posse Plungers jump in ice cold water for their eighth year at the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois, March 19, at Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club
Ukraine relief supplies take off from Aurora Airport in Sugar Grove
Volunteers load approximately 20 bags of Ukraine relief supplies Tuesday morning at the Aurora Airport in Sugar Grove bound for Krakow, Poland.
Aurora’s Christian Chavez talks with Dalai Lama
The official PeaceJam Foundation has a simple but action-oriented vision: To Make Peace a Verb. Built on the belief that young people are the key to organizing actionable, measurable, change for the better, PeaceJam is inspired by the youth around the world who manifest that passion for peace as a
Batavia Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting for newly-renovated annex
Batavia Chamber of Commerce members happily celebrate the newly-renovated annex of the Batavia Chamber with a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 23.
Aurora University students support Ukraine
The Aurora University bronze Spartan mascot statue outside Alumni Hall is adorned with a mask bearing the colors of the Ukrainian flag and a sign stating, “We stand with Ukraine.”
Hope D. Wall Elementary School special needs basketball at Aurora University
A special needs student from Hope D. Wall Elementary School in Aurora puts up a shot Thursday, March 24, at Aurora University.
Successful veteran coach, Steve Christiansen, at Aurora helm
By Bobby Narang Steve Christiansen is staying home. Some what The Hinckley-Big Rock High School graduate was named the new head coach of the Aurora University men’s basketball program March 17. For Christiansen, it continues a long-standing tradition of coaching near his roots. “I am honored to take the reins
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Map reveals lead lurking in the soil
By Emily Steele In backyards and community gardens across Chicago, growers tend fruit and vegetable crops as diverse as the City they live in. Most have one thing in common: Lead lurking in the soil. Legacy lead, leftover from paint, gasoline, and other sources, lingers in the environment. Lead poisoning
New Latino businesses cut ribbons; dreams come true
Dreams came true for two millennial Latinos when they cut the ribbons for their new businesses in Aurora. Edwin Arroyo was brought to tears when he spoke during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for his new barbershop on Aurora’s West Side. The Zero Barbershop, 620 West Park Avenue, is a hard-earned accomplishment
Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s inaugural pancake breakfast drive-thru
The Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s inaugural pancake breakfast drive-thru, held because of indoors COVID-19 concerns, receives support inspite of the rain in the morning Saturday, March 19 at Aurora Central Catholic High School
Inaugural St. Patrick’s Day flag-raising ceremony in Aurora
An inaugural St. Patrick’s Day flag-raising ceremony in Aurora Thursday, March 17 offers a tribute to Aurora area residents of Irish heritage.
George “Dan” Bottoms accepts Aurora Noon Lions Club’s annual distinguished service award
George Dan Bottoms of Aurora, center, accepts Aurora Noon Lions Club’s annual distinguished service award Thursday, March 18.
Sounds of silence: Restores the soul, a quiet parade
“Happiness is not always loud and bright and crowded.” —E.L. Konigsburg I lived in silence. And yet I heard everything. The silence restored my soul. It gave me the peace and quiet I so desired from the marketplace. When I go into a shop and it is quiet, I am
Mama Mabel, children’s book, release ready
International author and The Voice columnist, Jo Fredell Higgins, will have her fifth children’s book “Mama Mabel: The Duck of Ten Eggs” released this month. The duck nested in her front yard last year and Jo took all of the book’s photographs. Two more children’s books will be released in
Kiwanis One Day, community service,
Kiwanis members serve their communities all year long, but the excitement for service really builds in April of each year. Kiwanis members come together for Kiwanis One Day – a day of community service that is felt around the world. This year, One Day in Aurora will be from 8
Oscar Ramos discusses Aurora’s Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center at Aurora Noon Lions Club meeting
Oscar Ramos, right, outlines free offerings from Aurora’s Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center at Aurora Noon Lions Club meeting on Thursday, March 17.
Men’s college Volleyball: Aurora University vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering
Aurora University’s Thomas Kovanic, 22, spikes over Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Jacob Sirny, 17 and Kalvin Fellows, 2, Saturday, March 19, at Aurora.
Women-owned businesses in downtown Aurora going strong
Amy Morton, owner and operator of Stolp Island Social in Aurora, grew up in the industry and worked alongside her father, legendary restaurateur Arnie Morton of Morton’s Steakhouse. Morton learned the business from the ground up, working nearly every position from a server to director of recruitment and training. After