Oswego High School’s Jacob Sergen runs for yards against West Aurora
Oswego High School runningback Jacob Sergen provides a stiff-arm against a West Aurora defender in a long run.
High School football: East Aurora vs Fenton
East Aurora High School wide receiver, Sterling Williams, 5, seeks open space against Fenton defenders in Saturday’s Upstate Eight Conference game.
College football: Aurora University vs Benedictine
Aurora University back Tyran Bailey, Oswego East High School graduate, is in a battle with Benedictine University defenders Saturday in Lisle.
Ethan Hampton of Aurora Christian in the mix at NIU
By Bobby Narang Aurora Christian High School recent graduate Ethan Hampton is making a name for himself in college football. And he’s yet to officially throw a pass. Hampton made a difficult decision to enroll early at Northern Illinois University (NIU) in January rather than finish his senior season at
Aurora University baseball team undefeated
Aurora University senior pitcher, Nathan Smith, pitches March 31 in the nightcap of a doubleheader against visiting Milwaukee School of Engineering at Schmid Field in Montgomery.
Joe West; Marines to carpentry to veterans duties
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club named Joe West the April 2021 Veteran of the Month. Joe West was born September 13, 1955 in Aurora and grew up on the East Side of town. He had a good childhood; played sports and did some part-time work at
Pet of the Week: Chloe: Princess needs the castle to herself
Chloe is a female Domestic Shorthair Orange Tiger who was born in January 2020. Chloe is a bit of a princess and would prefer to not share the love with others. Chloe is pretty independent, but is starting to become more affectionate and likes to cuddle up when it is
Finisterre brings Camino de Santiago trip to a close
Editor’s note: Rick McKay, Joe Masonick, and Jack Karolewski, have been travel companions for more than 50 years to a variety of sites with many goals. This week’s adventure is the 32nd and final in the series, a 14-day hike in 2005 across northern Spain’s intriguing Camino de Santiago, known
Drive-through Easter basket giveaway at Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry
West Aurora High School senior Irene Robles portrays the Easter Bunny and presents plastic eggs during a drive-through give-away of 350 Easter baskets at the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora March 24.
Tradition: Hare, Christ Child, Easter Rabbit, Spring
In medieval church art, the hare was a popular figure. It was believed by Pliny, Plutarch, and other philosophers and essayists in ancient times the hare was a hermaphrodite. The idea that a hare could reproduce without loss of virginity led to an association with the Virgin Mary. Hares occurred
High School Football: West Aurora vs. Yorkville
Wide receiver Lucas Fisher is under a pass on his way to a touchdown for a touchdown in front of a host West Aurora defender Friday.
High School Football: Aurora Central vs. St. Edward
Aurora Central Catholic’s Ty Hopp, on the ground, Tommy Fowler, and Jack Westrom, 72, tackle St. Edward ball carrier, Joe Sacco, 23, Friday.
College football: Aurora University vs. Concordia
Aurora University senior quarterback, Gavin Zimbelman, 10, eludes a visiting Concordia University Chicago defender Saturday.
Aurora Advent Christian Church’s annual Easter Egg Scramble
Kids run to find and collect a record 3,500 eggs Saturday at the Aurora Advent Christian Church’s annual Easter Egg Scramble. Approximately 100 children through fifth grade participated in the hour-long, free, event on the Church’s north lawn in Aurora.
Pet of the Week: Luke loves cuddles, good with dogs, cats
Luke is a male Domestic Shorthair, Brown and White Tiger who was born in April 2019. Luke has lots of love to give. Once he gets to know and trust a human he will flop down on a lap for a snuggle and a belly rub. He is great with
Stop Asian hate day of action demonstration on Aurora/Naperville border
Demonstrators stand in solidarity with the Asian Pacific Islander community with posters and chants against hate and racism Friday, March 26 on Route 59 near the Fox Valley Mall. The day of action and healing is a national movement to call attention to an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes. After
Return to football: Oswego High School vs. Plainfield South High School
Oswego High School’s Anthony Cikauskas brings pressure to Plainfield South quarterback Izaiah Huertz, 5, in Friday’s first game of the six-week season.
Volunteer groups prepare Easter baskets for Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Volunteers prepare Easter treats Monday at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry set for distribution Wednesday this week for families at the Food Pantry.
Pilgrim’s Mass in Santiago: Many nationalities attend
Editor’s note: Rick McKay, Joe Masonick, and Jack Karolewski, have been travel companions for more than 50 years to a variety of sites with many goals. This week’s adventure is the 30th in the series, a 14-day hike in 2005 across northern Spain’s intriguing Camino de Santiago known as the
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry receives check from Aurora Noon Lions Club
Diane Renner, left, Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry director, accepts a $530 replica check recently from Aurora Noon Lions Club president Arvid Meyer.