Olympics honor: Lauren Carlini
Lauren Carlini, 7, of Aurora, former West Aurora High School girls’ volleyball star, recently was selected as an alternate for the USA women’s volleyball team in this year’s Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Back to School Block Jam August 14 in Aurora
Aurora Downtown will be host to its first Back to School Block Jam 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. The event will provide a welcome to all ages to celebrate back to school. The free event will close the street block-party-style on Stolp Avenue between Downer Place and
Fractal Art at Grace Holistic
Students at Grace Holistic had fun learning Fractal Art. Calculating algorithms on fractal objects, the students created fractal digital art.
Aurora Council confirms new police chief, deputy
Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin announced last week his choices for Aurora’s next chief of police, deputy chief, and deputy mayor, all veterans of the Aurora Police Department. “At the inauguration ceremony in May, I said the best is yet to come,” said mayor Irvin. “These three leaders are some
Savannah Crooks donates to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora
Diane Renner, left, executive director of the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora, receives an annual donation from Savannah Crooks of Aurora whose lemonade stand this Summer provided $2,845.
Proposed 246-apartment complex presented in Aurora
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, the City Council viewed a presentation of a proposed $70 million development of 246 apartments on 1.93 acres of land south of RiverEdge Park at 100 North Broadway between the Aurora Township building and Jake’s Bagels
The big time: Vaccination received, instead of refused
Yes, I’ve finally made it to the big time. After all my years of acting on stage, as an extra in Hollywood films, or as a principle in industrial films for Bell Labs and others, I get recognized for receiving my COVID vaccination. And because I’m wearing my glasses, you
Spider Man main theme of Teen Movie Night July 27 Aurora Library
Batman is Bruce Wayne. The Flash is Barry Allen. Spider-Man is Peter Parker. Or, some may think, but when explored in the animated film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” there are many superhero universes or variant worlds and stories that feature different individuals behind the masks. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” centers
Special vaccine treatment in Kane County
St. Charles resident and special needs mom, Colette Ansley-Treonis, cried tears of joy the day her 39-year-old son Josh, who has Asperger syndrome, received his Janssen COVID vaccine. “I wanted to get the Janssen vaccine because Josh has a low patience level and I just wanted to be able to
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora donation helps Rush-Copley
By Al Benson The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora donated $1,200 to support the Diabetes Educational Center at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, which empowers patients to effectively manage diabetes. At the Club’s July membership meeting at Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora, Cosmopolitan Club president Russ George presented a grant
Cities in Schools Aurora (CISA): Student help
Helping students succeed in school and in life. That’s the mission of Cities in Schools Aurora (CISA), Inc. said Theresa Shoemaker Monday. The executive director of CISA was the featured speaker at the Monday, July 19, meeting of Aurora Noon Lions Club at Luigi’s Pizza and Fund Center in Aurora.
B-25 visits Aurora airport
The Berlin Express,” a historic B-25 Mitchell bomber, takes off at Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove.
Sammy Hagar and Friends rock out at RiverEdge in Aurora
Sammy Hagar and Friends performs in wonderful weather Sunday, July 18 evening at RiverEdge on the banks of the Fox River in Aurora.
The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley Writing Contest winner: Kyla Muhammad
Kyla Muhammad, Bolingbrook, shows the prize for winning The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley Writing Contest.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrates opening of Chic Events & Weddings
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of a showroom/consultation space for Batavia Chamber member Chic Events & Weddings, 713 Main Street, Batavia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 9.
Battle of the Big Butts high school football force
By Al Benson Eight contests known as the Battle of the Big Butts had 300 football linemen competing at West Aurora High School Thursday, July 15. After being canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the 21st annual event opened at 3 p.m. at West Aurora’s stadium and practice fields.
Newsies the Musical, Fox Valley Park District’s 51st annual Summer Stage
Eliana Kettley of Aurora, left, portrays one of 14 nuns in “Newsies the Musical,” the Fox Valley Park District’s 51st annual Summer Stage production July 15-18 at Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
Summer nights of fun ready in downtown Aurora
It’s easy to enjoy a perfect Summer week in downtown Aurora. With things back open, downtown offers Summer fun almost every night of the week. • Starting on Tuesdays this month, The Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 S. Water Street Mall, Aurora, will be host to a very funny look at Shakespeare.
Pet of the Week: Susie: Green-eyed mama, needs home
Susie is a female Domestic Shorthair Brown Tiger who was born in January 2019. Susie has the most beautiful green eyes! She came to HELP from Kentucky in April with her four babies. She is sweet and petite. Susie is quiet and loves attention. She would do best with older
Aurora Playful Learning Landscape at Marie Wilkinson Community Garden
Children step on five stations at the Aurora Playful Learning Landscape Saturday on the day of dedication Saturday, July 10 at the Marie Wilkinson Community Garden on Highland Avenue in Aurora.