I have a copy of “O.Henry’s New York” on my bookshelves and when I want a smile or two, I re-read it. His witty narration can be read and read again with enjoyment. So let us look this week at his short life of 47 years. William Sidney Porter was
Marmion Academy senior Nicholas Coffman, son of Terry and Nicole Coffman of Aurora, is a recipient of the 2020 Ted Brattin Youth Service Award, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Aurora and the Navy League of the United States-Aurora Council. Ted Brattin was an Aurora businessman who was involved in
Judge Rene Cruz, left, 16th Judicial Circuit Court, holds the swearing-in ceremony of Mavis Bates of Aurora as Kane County Board member for District 4 in a COVID-safe ceremony in the back parking lot of the Kane County Courthouse.
Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club members pose after giving a series of book readings for 3 to 5 year old children on podcast for the Two Rivers Head Start Agency.
Since mid-November, Naperville donors have been dropping off new, unwrapped toys at Naperville Park District facilities to assist the Park Police in collecting toys for children in need in our area. The Naperville collection is part of the DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps
Santa Dick Schindel of Aurora presents a gift bag to a family at a Christmas drive-thru for deaf and hearing impaired students.
Grillmasters Gary Pocci of St. Charles, left, and Chuck Becker of Darien, center, serve a hamburger Sunday for Jean Benson of Aurora at Starfish Animal Rescue’s 10th annual Santa Paws fundraiser.
Demolition of the empty former Sears retail building begins earlier this week at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora to provide space for proposed three three-story apartment buildings, a total of 305 apartments.
Jennifer Stallings, left, City clerk of Aurora, extends a selection opportunity to deputy City clerk, Socorro Flores, in the ballot position drawing for mayor in the April 23 primary election.
Santa waves over the weekend on the Oswego Fire Protection District fire engine’s tour though Amhert Circle in Oswego.
North Aurora residents Charlie Popplewell, from left, Leah Popplewell, Melanie Popplewell, Julie Popplewell and Michael Popplewell pose at United Methodist Church of Geneva’s live nativity performance Sunday.
DuPage County Judge Kenneth L. Popejoy swears in State’s attorney Bob Berline Monday.
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club named Thomas Butler the December Veteran of the Month. The son of Jim Butler, one of our previous veterans of the month and Aurora resident, Tom was born December 17, 1964 in Philadelphia, Pa.. He grew up in Chicago and Carpentersville.
By Al Benson With a prayer and toasts, a dozen Aurora veterans held an informal Pearl Harbor memorial Monday, the 79th anniversary of the attack by Japan. Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 was host to the event at its 1 E. Benton Street office. The memorial, sponsored by Navy League
An electric Santa waves to cars at the intersection of Montgomery Road and Hill Avenue in Aurora recently.
Judge Rene Cruz, left, 16th Judicial Circuit Court, holds a swearing-in ceremony of Theresa Barreiro of Aurora as Kane County Circuit Clerk Monday at the Kane County Judicial Circuit.
The recent drive-through in Yorkville affords children to stay in cars and both see and be greeted by Santa.
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be host to award-winning journalist, Libby Copeland, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. Adult services librarian, Cailín Cullen, will chat with Copeland about her acclaimed new book, The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are. The event will be held
By Bobby Narang The Northern Illinois University football team is right on track. Unfortunately, for Huskie Nation, the final destination for the historic 2020 season is the basement of the Mid-American Conference West Division. The Huskies, in the second year under the direction of former star Northern Illinois running Thomas
