Veteran Dick Miller of Aurora celebrates his 94th birthday
Veteran Dick Miller of Aurora celebrates his 94th birthday Friday, June 26, sponsored by the Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 at One East Benton building in downtown Aurora.
Pet of the Week: Andrew and Amy: Purrfect bonded pair
Andrew is a male Domestic Shorthair and Amy is a female Domestic Shorthair who were born September 17, 2019. Andrew and Amy are the perfect houseguests. Quick to purr and happy to sit in an open window, they are friendly with dogs and cats. At 10 months old, they are
Judd Lofchie: Candidate for Aurora mayor
Judd Lofchie, real estate broker, attorney, and 10th Ward alderman for Aurora, announced Tuesday, June 30, his intentions to run for mayor. With three years of aldermanic experience and a storied history of community advocacy and support, Lofchie becomes the first to formally announce his entry to Aurora’s mayoral election
East Aurora High School graduate car parade
A special car parade Sunday for East Aurora High School graduates offers a salute.
Illegal fireworks up 170%, impacts children, elderly, those with PTSD
Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora gives a briefing Tuesday on the impact of illegal fireworks on the community, including children, the elderly, those with PTSD, and pets.
President Lincoln set the stage to preserve the union
The rolling thunder of heavy metal began at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 1865. When the big guns destroyed the Confederate defenses around Petersburg, Va., the Union army led by General Ulysses S. Grant might end the four-year old Civil War and the United States would be divided no more.
Cutting the Cord Aurora Public Library program: Quality at less cost
The Aurora Public Library (APL) will be host to “Cutting the Cord: Get the Programs You Want for Less!” at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2. Those attending virtually can find out how to receive the shows they want while avoiding the high costs of cable television, or Direct TV. Naomi
Steve Schafer: Full circle, Batavia to Augustana
“I’m excited. It was my dream job.” Steve Schafer, three-year starter and two-time all-conference basketball selection at Batavia High School, succinctly wrapped up his perspective on his recent selection as the next head basketball coach of Augustana College of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). “In 19 years
Waubonsee trio inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame
Waubonsee Community College inducts three members into its athletic Hall of Fame, from left, Maxzine Rossler, John Bell, and Robin Reder.
Reopening of Farmers Market in Aurora
The opening of the Aurora Farmers Market Saturday, June 27 reveals a common theme: Strollers, face masks, and shoppers.
Henry: Friendliest cat, shows affection
Henry is a male Domestic Shorthair Tiger who was born in April 2018. Henry loves everybody and loves to show his affection by pushing while purring with his face on your chin as a way of loving. He is a great lap cat and chirps as he walks around playing
Many Fourth of July Festivities canceled
Colorful bubbles fill the air in the Sci-Tech unit in the Independence Day parade in Aurora, the Fourth of July 2017.
Aurora Public Library Summer Reading Adventure offers prizes for all ages
Dig Deeper with the Aurora Public Library (APL)! Dig Deeper, this year’s Summer Reading Adventure theme, is an online-only adventure full of activities, prizes, and special events, available for all ages. For the self-paced program, participants complete 10 activities during July to win a prizes. Want to win bigger? Complete
IHSA good news: Girls wrestling State series
By Bobby Narang There’s been a shortage of good news on our community athletic front since the middle of March, but last week the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) quietly sneaked in some positive news. The IHSA announced that girls wrestling state series will start in the 2021-2022 school year,
Pride month celebrated at Wesley United Methodist Church
Reverend John Bell, pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, stands among three Oak tree-mounted fabric installations celebrating the recent pride month on the Church’s front lawn.
61st wedding anniversary for Aurora’s Easleys
Aurorans Homer and Pauline Easley, active members of the Aurora Advent Christian Church, receive recognition on their 61st wedding anniversary during a Father’s Day service, Sunday, June 21.
Juneteenth celebrated in Aurora
A large group of individuals pray at the Citywide Prayer Rally Friday evening in the parking lot of the Aurora Transportation Center.