Calling Aurora police for help? Officers may show up with a social worker. The department’s co-response initiative was outlined by APD officials during the Aurora Lions Club membership meeting at Eola Taphouse in Aurora. Bridget Damschen, APD social work coordinator and Sgt. Scott Carter, Crisis Intervention Unit coordinator, spoke on
Seth Groom, left, and his mother, Kim Groom, show off a tire found during the Fox Valley Park District’s Fall Day of Service, Community Clean-up Day, October 4.
Students perform Flamenco-style dances in pregame entertainment at the East Aurora-Bartlett football game Friday, Oct. 3 at Aurora.
East Aurora High School quarterback Joe Becker (1) passes against Bartlett Friday, Oct. 3.
City of Aurora employees pitched in Saturday, Oct. 4 on the Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley’s project at 1921 Jericho Road in Aurora. According to a Facebook post from mayor John Laesch, aldermen Will White and Keith Larson were among city volunteers who helped Habitat staffers and other
Alpine Kiwanis Club (Rockford, Ill.) members, John Spitzer, left, and Bob Slack flew to the Aurora Municipal Airport to attend the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting September 24.
National Merit® Scholarship Program commended West Aurora High School students, Caroline Escobedo, Emerson Laufenberg, Jonathan Hoskins, Aaron Trainor.
National Merit® Scholarship Program commended Marmion Academy students, Evan Jarot and Samuel Schatteman.
Aurora resident Michelle Curiel, left, accepts the Reverend Margaret Ann Williams Service Award Sunday, Oct. 5 from Rev. Tammy Scott, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
One-hundred and four handmade quilts drape pews Sunday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora. In an annual Quilts and Kits celebration, clergy blessed quilts, 166 personal-care kits and 37 baby-care kits bound for Luther World Relief distribution worldwide.
Newly-installed Kiwanis Club of Aurora president Lucas Albright (2025-2026) delivers his inaugural address September 30 at the Aurora Country Club.
Nova the reindeer munches on willow leaves with handler Joe “Santa” Steffen of Newark and Randy Espy, owner of Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch and Christmas Tree Farm in Shabbona.
Kane County Board member Dale Berman, who had served District 2 since 2020, passed away this morning at the age of 91. He is remembered as a longtime, dedicated public servant and a strong voice for his community. Berman was the current chairman of the Board’s Finance Committee and also
By Jerry Nowicki & Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois cannot yet file suit against the federal government for an apparent plan to send federal troops to Chicago, Illinois attorney general Kwame Raoul said, but if boots hit the ground, president Donald Trump “should expect a legal challenge here.” It would
Kiwanis Club of Aurora president Dan Ahern (2024-2025) left, passes the gavel to new president, Lucas Albright (2025-2026). Albright’s term began October 1.
Water Street Studio’s Batavia Public Art Initiative will officially unveil the City of Good Energy mural behind The Comedy Vault from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. The public is invited to celebrate with complimentary drinks and snacks, music, and a drop-in art craft. There will be an
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is inviting local artists to be part of something extraordinary: the creation of a permanent art installation that will live at the heart of the Santori Library. This project, inspired by our Community Voices initiative, is more than just an artwork— it’s a chance
Executive director of The Neighbor Project, Rick Guzman, shares with the Kiwanis Club of Aurora about the work The Neighbor Project does, including helping low-to-moderate-income families reduce debt, build credit, save, and ultimately buy their first homes.
Dogs received special blessings, and treats, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora Sunday, Sept. 27. The church held an annual pet blessing of a dozen canines outdoors on the church playground after morning worship. Pastor Krista Zimmerman and Deacon David Webb teamed up to bestow blessings. Pastor Zimmerman said,
West Aurora High School quarterback Mason Atkins (2) carries the ball for a gain against Bartlett Friday, Sept. 26. Host West Aurora won, 49-21.
