Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club inducts new members
Three new Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club inductees, left, pose with president Joe Kosner. They are, from left, Andolf Rincon, Hannah Olson, and Monica Tovar.
Ground-breaking for Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 69th home
Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity broke ground Saturday at 654 Spruce Street in Aurora for its 69th area home. The Cristal Lopez home is Habitat’s 69th area project and the housing ministry’s Habitat’s fifth annual Faith Build, a partnership of 25 area faith communities. Mark Knox of Naperville, Habitat
State House speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch joins with Republican Party members in In bipartisanship gesture
From left, State House speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch, representative. Keith Wheeler and his wife, Lisa, and House minority leader Jim Durkin at Friday’s representative Wheeler’s open House in North Aurora.
Aurora University graduation ceremony
Golf carts transport degree candidates, family members and friends at Aurora University outdoor, in-person commencement ceremonies Saturday and Sunday on the University quadrangle.
Aurora protest against puppy mills at Fox Valley Mall
An Aurora protest against puppy mills Saturday at the Fox Valley Mall informs passing motorists about stores in the Mall which have possible problems with unhealthy puppies.
Women’s College Lacrosse: Aurora University vs. Concordia University Chicago
Aurora University midfielder Jalyn Yakovich, 18, is in a battle with a Concordia University Chicago defender Saturday at Spartan Athletic Park in Aurora.
College softball: Aurora University vs. Concordia University
Aurora University’s Hannah Tomasko, 27, delivers a pitch in the Spartans’ 9-0 victory Saturday over visiting Concordia University Chicago at Bedrosian field at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery.
U.S. National Guard 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, receives a welcome home in Aurora
The U.S. National Guard 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, receives a welcome home to its Aurora facility adjacent to East Aurora High School.
Geneva head football coach Rob Wicinski: Memories
Geneva High School has been successful in winning football games over many years. Rob Wicinski, the head coach the last 22 seasons led the Vikings to second place in the 2008 season and a 13-1 won-loss record. Earlier this week he announced his retirement from coaching and will no longer
Governor Pritzker at VNA Healthcare in Aurora
Illinois governor JB Pritzker, guest speaker at VNA Healthcare in Aurora Monday, announces, the Pandemic Health Navigator Program.
Spring tulips fill Sunken Garden
The Basat family from Oswego, foreground, enjoys the colorful backdrop of the more than 10,000 tulips Sunday, in the Sunken Garden at Phillips Park in Aurora.
Earth Day celebration for Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club
Members of The Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club, above, pose for a photo, at Jericho Lake Park, Thursday, April 22, Earth Day, after cleaning up the grounds and enjoying the camaraderie with their fellow members.
Oswego High School captures football championship
By Alex Rodriguez Even though there were no playoffs in high school football in the six-game Spring season this year, the Oswego High School 21-14 victory over host Minooka Friday was played with the intensity and heart of an Autumn playoff game.The two titans were in a battle literally until
Nine high school students receive college scholarships from Covenant Living at the Holmstad
Nine Fox Valley area high school students have received financial assistance for higher education in the form of scholarships from Covenant Living at the Holmstad’s Resident Association Scholarship Committee. A total of $8,600 has been awarded to the students, all of whom are employees at the senior living community in
Spring Birds by Kane County Audubon May 11 on Zoom
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD will be host to Kane County Audubon members Kathy and Bob Andrini to present their Spring Birds program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11. This program will be held virtually through Zoom, and registration is required at aurorapubliclibrary.org/events. In this program, you will be
Wildflower walk wonderful
By Al Benson Fox Valley Norwegian-Americans uncovered 21 wildflower varieties Sunday, April 18, Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve on Hughes Road south of Elburn. Nancy Andersen of St. Charles led a wildflower walk for a dozen fellow members of Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-427. Andersen said, “We saw 21
Welcome home: Nathan “Nick” Macejak
Nathan “Nick” Macejak shares a big and prolonged welcome home hug with his son, Will, Saturday at AMVETS 103 in Aurora.
State representative Stephanie Kifowit guest at K9s for Veterans
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, left, D-Oswego, was invited by “K9s for Veterans,” a not-for-profit organization that provides service dogs for veterans with PTSD, for the “You will never walk alone” Service Dog Presentation Saturday.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association donate to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association presents a $915 ceremonial check to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora.
Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Train fun run
Sixty persons enjoyed a train fun run sponsored by Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Saturday, April 10.