Action greets opening weekend of high school football, Aurora Christian vs. Fieldcrest, Marmion Academy vs. Bishop McNamara
Aurora Christian High School’s Cam Ajazi, 23, breaks though visiting Fieldcrest defenders Friday.
Turner & Association ribbon-cutting in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated new Chamber member Ameriprise Financial, Turner & Associates with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 25. The financial advisory team moved to their new location in Batavia, 223 S. Batavia Avenue, Suite 202, right before the pandemic lockdown in March 2020. Batavia mayor
Goosehead Insurance ribbon-cutting in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated Goosehead Insurance Joe Kosner Agency with a joint ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 25 along with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Owner Joe Kosner is a longtime insurance professional and Batavia Chamber member. COVID-19 and construction prevented our holding this celebration when Joe changed
High School soccer: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Serena
Aurora Central Catholic’s Elijah Hartford, 18, leads a Serena defender Thursday, Aug. 26.
Pet of the Week: Spooky: Loves cats and dogs, needs companions
Spooky is a male Domestic Shorthair Black who was born in September 2020. Spooky is a wonderful cat who loves all other cats and dogs. He is very playful and will jump on your toes when you’re trying to sleep. He thinks it’s a game when you go to pick
Grants available up to $150,00 for small businesses hurt by COVID-19
Suzanne Stegeman was a guest speaker Tuesday, Aug. 17 at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora regarding the State’s Back to Business (B2B) Grant Program and its web portal, www.illinois.gov/dceo . Stegeman is a community navigator for the program. The program will provide grants of up to $150,000 to small businesses
Aurora Coffee for Champions, Special Olympics
From left, Sharissa McQueen, Deb Bell, Officer Jason Contreras, Officer Rodriguez, and Jose Cervantes help out during the Special Olympics’ fundraiser Friday, Aug. 20.
Montgomery Fest: Fun in the Sun, all ages
Scenes from the recent Montgomery Fest portray joy, fun, good weather, family fun.
Annual Aurora Uke Fest, Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra, Casey MacGill
Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra plays Sunday on the Mundy Stage downtown in the annual Aurora Uke Fest.
Aurora Public Library District roundtable discussion: Build better client rapport
Calling all business professionals, entrepreneurs, and career-minded individuals! Are you looking to build stronger client relationships, or make progress in your career journey? The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) invites you to participate in the roundtable discussion, Givers, Takers, & Reciprocators – Building Mutually Valuable Business Relationships that Last, Monday,
New murals’ installation during Alley Art Fest
Everyone can celebrate public art in downtown Aurora, when 25 of 30 new murals by Aurora Public Art will be installed on or completed by August 28 during Aurora Downtown’s annual Alley Art Fest, Saturday, Aug. 28. Alley Art Festival, from noon to 5 p.m., will be host to live
Pet of the Week: Danny: Loving kitty, needs forever home
Danny is a male Domestic Shorthair Brown Tiger who was born April 11, 2021. Danny will make sure to interrupt whatever you are doing when he feels he needs some attention and is very loving. He enjoys playing with his brothers, toys, plastic bottle caps or whatever else he can
Forty-four years ago: Yellow poster, Aurora Art Fair
In 1977, Aurora Art League, Fox Valley Park District, and Downtown Business Council, held the 11th annual Downtown Aurora Art Fair at Water Street Mall. It was a weekend affair in May according to the dates on the yellow poster, hand- drawn by Robert Clark. Bubble lettering reminiscent of the
Gray’s Mill Estate in Montgomery, ribbon-cutting
Gray’s Mill Estate in Montgomery the building on the Fox River from the 1850s, officially opens with a ribbon-cutting Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Tiny sweat bees bring importance to healthy ecosystem
Although the bumblebee is likely the most well-known pollinator, pollinators come in a variety of shapes, species, and sizes. “Many entomologists believe the tiny sweat bee nectaring on your flowering weed is just as important to a healthy ecosystem as the more well-known bumble bee and honey bee,” said Kelly
Aurora Civilian Review Board holds first meeting, elects leadership
It was another historic night in Aurora Thursday, Aug. 19 when the Aurora city government marked a milestone in its police reform efforts. A year after the City launched its C.H.A.N.G.E. Reform Initiative, the first public meeting of the recently-formed Aurora Civilian Review Board (CRB) was held at Aurora City
Oswego unveils Venue 1012 Station Drive at grand opening ceremony
In just two short years, and with a lot of collaboration from community partners, a dream has become reality along Oswego’s Orchard Road corridor. The new Venue 1012, located at 1012 Station Drive, is now officially open and will provide a home for entertainment and the performing arts in Oswego.
Carver Aero succeeds Lumanair at Aurora Municipal Airport
National Aviation Day was Thursday, Aug. 19. The city government of Aurora announced a new multi-million-dollar investment that will take its municipal airport to new heights. Mayor Richard C. Irvin of Aurora was host to an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Aurora Municipal Airport to celebrate the successful
Gray’s Mill Estate in Montgomery enjoys its ribbon-cutting ceremony
Montgomery village officials and invited guests of the Gray’s Mill Estate perform ribbon-cutting duties Wednesday, Aug. 18 adjacent to the Fox River in downtown Montgomery. The building was built on the west bank of the Fox River in Montgomery in 1853 and was operated as a water-powered turbine-flour mill until
Salute for heroism: Mason Brant
Plano Police Officer Mason Brant, center, receives a letter of commendation August 17 for actions taken during a traffic stop which resulted in saving the life of a two-month-old baby.