The Oswego High School girls bowling team captures third place in the IHSA State Tournament
The Oswego High School girls bowling team captured third place in the IHSA State Tournament last weekend at Cherry Bowl in Rockford.
High School girls basketball: West Aurora High School vs. Naperville North High School
Naperville North High School’s Huskies celebrate their 62-52 Class 4A West Aurora Class 4A Regional championship victory Friday, Feb. 18, over host West Aurora to advance to this week’s East Aurora Sectional Tournament.
Saved Kane County money: Sheriff Ron Hain
By Al Benson Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain said Thursday, Feb. 17, Kane County taxpayers were saved $4,911,000 over the last three years by his Department. In remarks to the Aurora Noon Lions Club a Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora, Hain gave credit for the savings to his
Newer destinations worth trying in downtown Aurora
Last month, I wrote about a full year’s lineup of downtown events. This month, I will give details of all the new and fun things to do and places to visit on a regular basis in downtown Aurora. Oftentimes, we fall back on our usual routines and favorite spots instead
Ash Wednesday service at Kaneville United Methodist Church
Dan Kenyon of Oswego, a congregant at Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora, receives ashes on his forehead at a 2020 Ash Wednesday service at Kaneville United Methodist Church.
West Aurora High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), Blackhawk drill meet
West Aurora High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) cadets compete in the Blackhawk drill meet February 5.
Brush piles, volunteers, provide the majestic view
By Shae BurnhamFirst of two parts It was below freezing, and fresh snow painted the path through the forest. On such days, only a minuscule number of people would take to the trails. One of them was Anna Bakker, who had donned her winter hat and worn work gloves and
Aurora resident and WWII veteran, 99 year-old Ray Moore, receives birthday drive-by parade
Friends and family, including veterans groups and first responders, help 99 year-old World War II veteran Ray Moore celebrate his birthday Saturday, Feb. 12 with a parade of 20 vehicles which drove past his house in Aurora. Members of Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club and Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84
Nellie Davis Tayloe Ross historic government servant
Thirteen thousand years ago, prehistoric human habitation lived in the region of Wyoming. Evidence from Yellowstone National Park tells us that there was a vast trading network of 1,000 years ago. The Union Pacific Railroad played a central role in the European settlement of this area. Wyoming became a U.S.
Inspiring youth part of Aurora Black History Month
Aurora continued its ‘Aurora In Black’ month-long series of events for Black History Month by sending Aurora city government employees into schools to inspire youth. The “Changing the Narrative” mentoring session brought together black male young professionals who work at Aurora City Hall and black male high school students for
Gremlin mix, IT guy, provide service-dog training
Blair Peters is the behind-the- scenes IT guy who makes sure the public has access to the daily decision-making activities of the Kane County Board. For the coming months, Peters, the County’s technologies coordinator, will be joined by a furry companion who is undergoing training as part of a volunteer,
Batavia Park District receives various marketing awards
The annual Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s (IPRA) Soaring to New Heights Conference is a long-awaited event for thousands of parks and recreation employees. Batavia Park District employees were happy to attend the conference in Chicago in person, January 27-29, and the District scooped up several
Aurora University former school legends reunite
By Al Benson Aurora University alumni and school basketball legends, Wallace “Mickey” Johnson, of Chicago, and James Lancaster, Aurora, former player/coach, reunited at a school’s basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 9. Johnson left his seat in Thornton Gymnasium to chat with Lancaster during halftime of the AU-Rockford University men’s basketball game.
Aurora University interim head coach, Tyler Jones
Tyler Jones, Aurora University interim men’s head basketball coach, talks strategy with his Spartans Saturday, Feb. 12, in Aurora.
Music, ‘Narratives’, fill Marmion Academy breakfast
Student musicians and an art show were a highlight of the Marmion Academy Music Boosters’ annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 13. In addition to pancakes with sides, patrons were treated to eight performances by student musicians. Performing at intervals were choral, jazz and brass groups from Marmion, Rosary High
Oswego High School girls bowling team finished in second place at IHSA regional tournament
The Oswego High School girls bowling team finished in second place at the recent IHSA regional tournament and qualified for the sectional meet.
Lisle High School wrestling
Lisle High School’s Joseph “Joey” Raineri qualifies at 195-pound class for the State wrestling tournament Thursday through Saturday this week at the University of Illinois in Champaign by qualifying last weekend at the Coal City Sectional meet.
Aurora University, coach Tyler Jones, and graduates
Aurora University interim men’s head basketball coach Tyler Jones, center, poses with basketball Spartans/prospective graduates on AU senior night Saturday, Feb. 12.
College women’s basketball: Aurora University vs. Edgewood
Aurora University’s Julie Galauner, 3, looks to pass and is defended by Edgewood College’s Abby Shane, 3, Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Norwegian Dancers folk troupe in Yorkville March 6
Cross Lutheran Church, 8609 Rt. 47 in Yorkville, will be host to the Stoughton (Wis.) Norwegian Dancers, a folk-dance troupe, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6. The performance is open to vaccinated community members. Admission and parking are free. The sponsor is Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 4-472, a