Judge Reginald Campbell administers the oath of office to the newly-elected and re-elected officials of Aurora Township: From left, Township supervisor William “Bill” Catching, highway commissioner Juan Reyna, clerk Penny “Cassidy” Alexander, and trustees Dolores Hicks, Juanita Wells, Sam Nunez, and David Moore.
Sandwich resident Phyllis Benson, seated, celebrates her 100th birthday Sunday, May 16.
Part of the Fox Valley Mall parking lot in Aurora was transformed into Pangea National Park Friday when it became home to more than 40 life-size dinosaurs.
Judge Kavita Athanikar of DuPage County, left, hugs Aurora’s Ward 10 Alderwoman Shweta Baid after being sworn in at the Paramount Theatre.
An Abraham Lincoln portrayal man clicks elbows in a COVID-19 greeting with Aurora alderman Robert O’Connor at the latter’s retirement celebration on the Water Street Mall outside of City Hall Friday, May 7.
Music and dancing children reflect the scene on Downer Place Friday in the second outdoor First Fridays in Aurora.
It is May. Time to stroll the streets of Paris. Isn’t life grand? Let us begin on the oldest street in Paris, the rue Nicolas Flamel in Le Marais. Following little lanes and cobbled roads, we walk the large and luxurious boulevards of the Right Bank, or down the secret
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora volunteers pass out barbecue chicken and pork chop dinners during a drive-thru fundraiser Tuesday, May 4, at Aurora Advent Christian Church.
In the file photo sent by the Batavia Park District to promote the Batavia Park District’s Camps all Summer, kids wave prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sprinters from Oswego, Oswego East, and Minooka, High Schools break from the starting line at Oswego East’s triangular last week.
Aurora University’s Nick Malmberg releases a pitch against Benedictine University in a 7-6 Spartan victory Sunday, May 9, at Schmid Field in Montgomery.
Aurora University’s Paul Dobravec (Naperville North High School) prepares to swing the bats against Benedictine University in a 7-6 victory Sunday, May 9, at Schmid Field in Montgomery.
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club named Danny Gutierrez May 2021 Veteran of the Month. He was born in Aurora, May 11, 1949, grew up on the East Side, and was graduated from Roncalli High School in 1967. At age six, Danny started playing guitar and formed
Aurora Carillon Lions Club members pose at the Veterans Memorial Island Park, in Aurora, May 11 to honor the veterans who served our country.
U.S. Army veteran Bob Pennington of St. Charles last week turned 96 years old and the St. Charles Veterans organization planned a vehicle parade salute with signs, waving, and good wishes.
By Jim Edgar and John Shaw We announced last Fall that we established the Paul Simon-Jim Edgar Award to celebrate statesmanship in Illinois. Although we have no formula to offer that magically ends partisanship in Illinois, quiets rancor, and forges a sense of shared destiny, we believe this award will
The annual Oswego Wine on The Fox at Hudson Crossing Park Saturday provides a casual and enjoyable Spring day for participants.
Aurora resident Jackson White, 6, hits a tennis ball off the T.
By Mavis BatesAurora The Sierra Club, Valley of the Fox, will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 10, on Zoom,. This month’s program is on the benefits of organic farms in Kane County. Our speaker will be Matt Tansley from the Kane County Development and Community Services
As the weather is warming up in Aurora, it’s the perfect time to Get Back on Your Bike! The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 13 will hold a virtual bicycling tip and information session with Ride Illinois. The program will address subjects such as the
