Women’s Pantry by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Nov. 18
Patrons pick up free food and household items at the first Women’s Pantry by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Nov. 18.
Pet of the Week: Esther: Mama cat needs forever home
Esther is a female Domestic Shorthair Calico who was born in June 2019. Esther is a super sweet mama cat who is ready for her loving, forever home. She has been in a house with children and lots of cats. She plays nicely and is socialized and loves to snuggle
Metea Valley High School girls volleyball Class 4A State champion
Metea Valley High School girls volleyball team celebrates its Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 4A (largest school) State championship Saturday, Nov. 13 at Redbird Arena in Normal.
Women’s suffrage began with Lucy Stone, Elizabeth Stanton
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” —Declaration of Independence The story about women’s suffrage begins with Lucy Stone and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Susan B. Anthony did get the education she wanted, but then she was forbidden to speak in public against slavery. •
Make A Goal To Fight Diabetes night, Chicago Steel, Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora and Chicago Steel hockey team up in “Make A Goal To Fight Diabetes” night at Geneva’s Fox Valley Ice Arena Saturday, Nov. 6.
Luxemburg Club in Aurora members honored
Four members of the Luxemburg Club in Aurora show their plaques, following an award presentation Tuesday, Nov. 9. The four members were honored for their continuing service to the Luxies Club.
Aurora Veterans Day Ceremony Moved Indoors, Parade Called Off Due to Inclement Weather
Although the weather may have changed Veterans Day plans for city of Aurora government officials and veterans honored, it certainly didn’t dampen the patriotic spirit. Out of an abundance of caution and with guidance from emergency management professionals, the Aurora city government Veterans Day parade scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 11,
Aurora First Fridays: Dia de los Muertos, Chalk
Chalk art receives an application to the pavement in Aurora during First Fridays festival Friday, Nov. 5
‘Courage, not crushed’
By Al Benson “What you do to one color, you do to all colors,” said an Ojibwe nation member at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday, Nov. 7. Joseph Standing Bear Schranz, a Methodist, gave chronicle of centuries of injustices imposed on native Americans by the U.S. government, settlers,
Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A State girls cross country meet
Runners in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A State cross country meet push toward the finish line with encouragement from fans.
Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A State boys cross country meet
The early lead drew an assortment of schools in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A boys cross country State meet Saturday in Detweiler Park in Peoria.
Susan Schubert’s link to arts now a natural display
By Frank Patterson Susan Schubert’s life always has been interwoven with the arts. Schubert, 72, of unincorporated Saint Charles, is a photographer, a musician, a poet, and the author of two memoirs. Similar to many of us, her first creative outlet was drawing, but “though I liked to draw,” Schubert
Aurora Public Library District benefit for Bookmobile
By Jeanie Mayer Everyone is invited to join the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) and Foundation for a riveting night of fun, a silent auction, and entertainment Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Santori Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and entertainment will be from
Luncheon celebrating Reverend Gary McCann’s 35-year ministry at New England Congregational Church in Aurora
Judy McCann and the Reverend Gary McCann pose for a photo Sunday, Oct. 17, at Aurora’s New England Congregational Church
Rosary High School’s Lianna Surtz finishes first in Class 1A girls cross country
Rosary High School’s Lianna Surtz poses with coach Vic Mead after she finished in first place in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A girls cross country State championship Saturday, Nov. 6, at Detweiller Park in Peoria.
High School Playoffs: Marmion Academy vs. Nazareth Academy
Marmion Academy quarterback Daniel Chung, 6, is tripped up by Nazareth Academy’s Jacob Eraci, 6, in the IHSA Class 5A playoff second round game Saturday, Nov. 6
East Aurora Football Old Timers inducts two teams
By Al Benson East Aurora High Football Old Timers Association inducted 1995 and 1996 Tomcat teams Thursday, Oct. 21, at Gaslite Manor in Aurora. Inducted were Nate Powell, Johann Shannon, Jeff Cheeks, Sabastian Brown, Reggie McGowan, Tom Popdan, Roberto Delgado and Thom Patterson. Former Tomcat coach and event committee member
Maurie Misner cavalry veteran of the Vietnam War
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club has named Maurie Misner the November 2021 Herschel Luckinbill Veteran of the Month. Maurie was born in Blythe, Calif. March 28, 1944. Later in the year, Maurie’s mom brought him to Aurora. He was graduated from East Aurora High School in
Aurora LET IT SHINE Light Show
The City of Aurora government recently opened its newest holiday-themed light show at the Fox Valley Mall.
Mamma Mia and Bjorn: Bonded
Mamma Mia is a female Domestic Shorthair Tortie who was born in July 2020. Bjorn is a male Domestic Shorthair born in July 2021. Mother and son, Mamma Mia and Bjorn, are a talkative pair and are always ready to chat. They are laid back and love to snuggle with