High School Football: Yorkville High School vs. Oswego High School
Yorkville High School junior outside linebacker Blake Kersting tackles Oswego’ back Jacob Sergio.
High School Cross Country: Oswego East Regional
Parker Nold, junior from Oswego East High School, glides to the finish line in first place in the Oswego East Class 3A Regional meet Saturday, Oct. 23.
Rosary High School’s Taste of Cross Country fun run
Girls splash through the water jump at Rosary High School’s Taste of Cross Country one-mile fun runs in Aurora Oct. 20.
East Aurora High School NJROTC discussed at Aurora Navy League Council 247
Navy Commander (ret.) Mike Kerley, left, East Aurora High School naval science program senior instructor, provides a program update at the Tuesday, Oct. 19, Aurora Navy League Council 247 meeting at Riverview Diner in Montgomery
Aurora University students sell bracelets to help Nicaraguan women
Aurora University students sell bracelets, purses, and headbands, handmade by Nicaraguan women Monday, Oct. 25.
DAM starts in Aurora at French 75 Gallery and Lounge
In downtown Aurora, the first Thursday of the month was synonymous with DAAM from November 5, 2009 until December 7, 2017. For eight years, DAAM, which stood for Downtown Aurora Arts Mixer, stood strong as an easy way to get to know others who cared about the downtown art scene.
Big Woods Walk: Ghosts of Aurora pioneers portrayed
By Al Benson Ghosts of Aurora settlers came alive Saturday, Oct. 16, at Aurora’s Big Woods Cemetery Walk. Aurora-based Big Woods School Foundation, a nonprofit, staged the first-ever walk at the Cemetery on Eola Road near Butterfield Road. The Walk was to raise funds for restoration of adjacent Big Woods
Trunk or Treat in Aurora Oct. 24
Children are invited to participate in ‘Trunk or Treat’ sponsored by St. Mary’s Catholic Church and United Methodist Church of Plano from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Plano UMC parking
DuPage Monarch Project Award presented at Naperville Park District board meeting
At the October 14 Naperville Park District board meeting, representatives from the DuPage Monarch Project presented the 2021 Jane Foulser Habitat Award to the Park District for its commitment to adding and caring for monarch habitat in parks. Connie Schmidt, one of the volunteer leaders of the DuPage Monarch Project,
College Football: Aurora University vs. Eureka College
Aurora University senior running back Tyran Bailey, from Oswego East High School eludes Eureka College defenders Saturday, Oct. 16.
High School Football: Oswego High School vs. Oswego East High School
Oswego East High School quarterback Tre Jones, slides through Oswego’s defense Friday, Oct. 15.
High School Football: Yorkville High School vs. Minooka High School
Yorkville High School’s special teams blocks a field goal attempt by Minooka to end the fourth quarter and send the game into overtime Minooka won 20-17.
Custodial workers appreciated in Aurora
October 2 was National Custodial Workers Appreciation Day, and Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin surprised custodial engineers in the State’s second-largest city with awards and gifts. “You are the people who help to move Aurora forward,” said mayor Irvin to the group of custodians who gathered for what they thought
Pet of the Week: Danny: Very loving, unique look
Danny is male Domestic Shorthair Brown Tiger who was born April 11, 2021. Danny has darker markings that outline his eyes that give him a unique look. He will make sure to interrupt whatever you are doing when he feels he needs some attention and is very loving. He enjoys
Street signs memorials in Aurora
Families show the street signs presented to them in Aurora Sunday, following ceremonies and a revealing of street signs to memorialize fallen heroes who sacrificed all in the line of duty in the U. S. Marine Corp.
Herschel Luckinbill Road fitting memorial tribute in Oswego
Honorary street signs are common memorials and tributes to deserving individuals. The Oswego Village government, under the leadership of Village president Troy Parlier, named the late Herschel Luckinbill as a recipient of an honorary street name. Mr. Luckinbill’s lifelong commitment was n service to the United States as a member
Awards, poignant comments, at Aurora City Council meeting
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented the Mayor’s Award of Latin-Xcellence to the following individuals for their leadership in Aurora: Gil Rios, Mariana Martinez, and Casildo (Casey) Cuevas. Rios, owner of G R Enterprises is a head coach
Huntley Brown of Aurora, internationally acclaimed pianist
By Al Benson Aurora resident Huntley Brown, internationally acclaimed pianist, author, and martial arts black belt, played and preached recently at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora. At the piano, Brown opened the service with praise music, and closed the service with “Onward Christian Soldiers.” As guest preacher, he delivered the
Pet Blessing at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora
Aurora pastors from left, Rev. Julie Grafe, Our Savior Lutheran Church and Rev. Dr. Brandon Perrine, New England Congregational, bless Teddy held by grandmother Margaret Nickerson Sunday at Our Savior.