Faith Lutheran Church of Aurora live nativity pageant Saturday, Dec. 18
Three kings bring gifts to the manger during the annual outdoor live nativity pageant Saturday, Dec. 18, at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Night to remember: Glenbard West, Yorkville Christian
By Bobby Narang It was a night to remember in Yorkville. Class 1A Yorkville Christian, a relatively new high school, was on the center stage in the Illinois boys basketball scene and was host to undefeated and highly-ranked Glenbard West. The host Mustangs have enjoyed playing several high-profile games and
70th annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru Christmas display in Aurora
Father Matthew J. McMorrow, pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aurora, blesses the manger Sunday, Dec. 12, to open the 70th annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru Christmas display in Aurora.
Aurora City Council honors Metea Valley State champions
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Metea Valley High School girls volleyball team Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Aurora City Council meeting. Metea Valley won the Class 4A State championship last month. It was the School’s first State championship. The Aurora team, with a 40-2 record, defeated
Memorable trip with Baby Ruth: Lunch and limo
“It is good to be children at times and never better than at Christmas.” — Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol Ten years ago I added another day to my “Top Ten” list of my entire life. That November day n 2011 was cool and grey. The Winter birds flew across
Diane Nilan, advocate for homeless families, states case
By Al Benson Naperville resident Diane Nilan’s life’s mission is being an advocate for homeless families. In a 90-minute appearance Monday, Nov. 30, she described traveling the U.S. for 16 years in a van to interview hundreds of homeless families for books, films and legislation to support the homeless. Nilan
General Petraeus comments on two wars at Judson Forum
By Tom Siebert Retired four-star General David Petraeus, who led U.S. and coalition forces in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, said recently that shifting military resources from one country to the other in 2003 led to failure on both fronts. “We did not get the inputs right in Afghanistan,” said
Awards presented at the Aurora Public Library in Aurora
If you walked past the Aurora Public Library District the evening of Saturday, Dec. 4, you may have been surprised by what you heard. The Atrium of the Santori Library was transformed into a rocking piano show full of laughter and fun! The event, Cruisin’ Through the Decades, was held
American Legion Riders Post #181 in Sandwich donate to Deer Run Apartments and Countryside Villages in Plano
Members from the American Legion Riders Post #181 in Sandwich show their support of the Plano Rockin’ Christmas by distributing gift cards to residents at Deer Run Apartments and Countryside Villages in Plano.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association offers clothing, hope
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) members delivered hats, mittens, scarves, socks and cash donations for needy kids Monday, Dec. 13. Dick Schindel of Aurora, AARTA president, led a delegation that dropped off three garbage bags of Winter gear to Cities in Schools Aurora, a nonprofit. Additionally, $150 was donated
Multiple colors available for holiday Poinsettias
By Andrew Holsinger With their bright red blooms, Poinsettia’s are a holiday tradition, but buyers don’t have to limit their selection to one color. This Winter, we can celebrate and decorate with a rainbow of Poinsettias. University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Andrew Holsinger said there are plenty of new
Distinguished mugs at the Cocoa Crawl event in Aurora
Five participants mug for the camera (so to tie in with the occasion) in downtown Aurora Friday, Dec. 3 at the annual Cocoa Crawl event as part of First Fridays.
Communities observe start of annual Christmas season
Madelyn Nemetz of Aurora accepts a candy cane from Mrs. Claus at the Montgomery tree-lighting Sunday, Dec. 5.
Dale Berman, North Aurora: Service, accomplishment
It was a beautiful September day and Dale Berman came to the Cole Center in Aurora for his Fox Valley Park District book interview. What a complete delight! Dale Berman was born January 3, 1934. He served in the U.S. Army, 1954-1956, in South Carolina with anti-aircraft artillery on the
Aurora University’s Julian Gatewood, 10, drives through the lane defended by St. Norbert’s Garrett Grzesk, 41, Saturday, Dec. 4, in Aurora.
High School Basketball: Aurora Christian High School vs. Joliet Catholic Academy
Aurora Christian High School’s Jabari Sisco, 13, shoots over Joliet Catholic Academy’s Eli Hunter, 10, and Kyle Simon, 23.
High School Basketball: West Aurora High School vs. Oswego East High School
West Aurora High School senior guard Isaiah Siler, 20, drives against visiting Oswego East defender Patrick Robinson, 1, Tuesday, Nov. 30.
Gary Hanson, man of various jobs, and a classic car
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club has named Gary Hanson the December 2021 Herschel Luckinbill Veteran of the Month. Gary was born December 19, 1939 in Ottawa and grew up on different farms in the Somonauk and Sandwich area until 1954 when his father sold the farm
Christmas cactus holiday gift that keeps on giving
By Kelly Allsup, Horticulture Educator, Illinois Extension With their vibrant, floral displays and low-maintenance needs, holiday cacti are a great holiday gift. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter cactus are each different species. They bloom reliably each year without much up-keep. “Every December, one plant in my office comes to life despite
Aurora Festival of Lights
The Weisner Ice Rink cuts a pretty picture in the Aurora Festival of Lights in Phillips Park created by the Aurora Rotary Club.