Autumn leaves, trees
Color portraits of leaves and trees begin to fill the sky. This resplendent tree attracts attention near Sixth Avenue in Aurora.
Photo from World War II reminds us of sacrifice
The year was 2002 and I was meeting with Merritt King in Geneva for research on my history of Geneva book with Arcadia Publishing. He invited me to his beautiful Geneva home and was gracious and a gentleman. Merritt King (1918-2012) had an illustrious career as a Geneva alderman for
Sugar Skull City big celebration to visit Aurora
Aurora Downtown will turn downtown into Sugar Skull City from October 15 to November 15. The 30-day celebration honors the beloved Mexican cultural tradition of Day of the Dead, and will coincide with events during First Fridays, November 6. Downtown storefronts will be decorated with festive displays for the holiday.
Rosary golf team celebrates
The Rosary High School girls golf team celebrates last week following the school’s first Illinois High School Association (IHSA) regional tournament championship.
Rotary Club of Aurora Sunrise inducts members, check donation
Stephanie Clay, right, photo below, receives a donation for her Special Stars program after giving a talk to the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club members October 7 at Mother’s Restaurant in Aurora.
Pet of the Week: Sweet mama cat, Tinsel, needs home
Tinsel is a female Domestic Shorthair Orange Tiger who was born in June 2018. Tinsel is a super sweet mama cat who is ready for her loving, forever home. She gets along well with other cats. She plays nicely and is well-socialized with her human family, her kittens, and other
AARTA (Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association) fundraiser to-go luncheon
Dick Schindel, right, brings a fundraiser to-go luncheon to the drive-thru client Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Gaslite Manor in Aurora.
Kiwanis Club of Aurora officers installed
Steve Beatty, president, pauses for a photo Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora installation of officers and directors at the Aurora Country Club.
Faberge’s famous eggs made for two Russian tsars
“Rich diamond and Pearl and Gold in evry Place was seen. Rare Splendors, Yellow, Blew,Red, White and Green, Mine eyes did evry where behold.” —Thomas Treherne’s “Wonder” Welcome to Russia, 1885-1917. Come inside to the world of Peter Carl Faberge. He was born May 18, 1846 and passed this life
Simon and Garfunkel: Make sense, at Aurora Public Library District October 13
“Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon, going to the candidates’ debate. Laugh about it, shout about it. When you’ve got to choose, every way you look at this you lose.” Lyrics that you, at one time, could not walk into a bar or a gas station without hearing.
Aurora welcoming mural
Muralists Josh Schultz and Rebekah Axtell work to finish the “Aurora” mural Saturday on the back of a building at 5 S. Lake Street.
Community Hero Day at Aurora Regional Fire Museum October 3
A family inspects a garbage truck and tow truck, above, at the third annual Community Hero Day Saturday, Oct. 3, at Aurora Regional Fire Museum.
Thomas Laue of Yorkville served country, family, well
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club named Thomas Laue October 2020 Veteran of the Month. Born June 24, 1970, Tom Laue grew up on a farm in Humboldt, S.D.. In June 1988, he joined the South Dakota Army National Guard (ARNG) in Sioux Falls while in high
Food pantry presentation from Marine Corps League Golf Committee
Marine Corps League Golf Committee representatives, Tom Bulin and Joe West, left, and Mike Eckburg, right, present checks to three food pantry representatives in the morning Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Fox Valley Breakfast Club at the 1 E. Benton building in Aurora.
Electronic Recycling in Aurora, long lines
Electronic devices form a collection in the Aurora parking lot north of the Hollywood Casino.
Election here for declared candidates; Gasca Way new
Election is in the air, and more than just high-television visibility of the election season for the presidency of the United States. How many voters’ minds will be changed by the first televised debate in this cycle Tuesday of this week is of little consequence, especially with two more presidential
Ruth Colvin’s objective: Teach literacy worldwide
The location was the East Room of the White House when president George W. Bush awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ruth Johnson Colvin in December 2016. “Ruth Colvin is a person of intelligence and vision and heart. And she has earned the gratitude of many, and the admiration
Study Circles Aurora focus on race and racism
As part of the Aurora Public Library District’s ongoing effort to bring relevant and thought-provoking programming to the community, we’re happy to introduce Study Circles Kickoff presented by Aurora resident Torian Richardson. The virtual program will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 and viewers do not need not