This fall, families are invited to step into a world of wonder and imagination at the Aurora Public Library District. Firefly Family Theatre will return to present The Harvest Moon Puppet Show at the Santori Library, 101 S River Street, Aurora, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. With puppets, music,
Herb John of Aurora has been named a Society of John Wesley Fellow. Methodist men coordinator at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, John was honored Saturday, Sept. 13. His induction ceremony took place at the UMC Northern Illinois Conference United Methodist Men Spiritual Congress. Attended by 60 men, the
East Aurora High’s football game vs. Streamwood turned golden Friday. Celebrating Pediatric Cancer month, students, staff and others donned gold-colored T-shirts to support Cal’s Angels, a St. Charles-based nonprofit foundation dedicated to granting wishes, raising pediatric cancer awareness and funding research. In a pre-game ceremony, family members of Abigail “Abi”
Oswego High School’s Teddy Manikas (1) returns a punt and carries the ball 98 yards for a touchdown against Bolingbrook Friday, Sept. 12.
Yorkville High School defensive players leap and block a Minooka extra point Friday, Sept. 12.
September 9, 2025 at approximately 5:43 p.m., Aurora Police Special Operations Group investigators conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Silverado in the 0–100 block of South West Street after observing the driver commit a non-moving violation. During the stop, officers observed a loaded drum-style magazine in plain view on
Festive dancers perform during the Fiestas Patrias parade Sunday, Sept. 7 in downtown Aurora.
Oswego High School quarterback, Drew Kleinhans, throws under pressure from a Geneva defender Friday, Sept. 5.
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) runs upfield against Glenbard East defenders Friday, Sept. 5.
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan (34) gains yards against Joliet West Friday, Sept. 5. Host Yorkville won, 27-13.
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s September “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, 77 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. Legacy
Santori Aurora Public Library celebrated Grandparents’ Day Sunday afternoon, Sept. 7. Grandparents, grand-friends, and their families were invited. Participants had the chance to make crafts, play bingo, listen to a storytime, sample refreshments and have free family portrait photos taken. A highlight was Groove and Giggles, a half hour of
Members from the Plano, Sandwich, Shabbona, and Waterman American Legions represent as the Regional Honor Guard at the Sandwich Fair Opening Ceremony September 3.
New England Congregational Church lead pastor reverend Brandon Perrine, left, delivers a balloon sculpture to a boy at the Aurora church’s community fall festival September 7.
Aurora University wide receiver Lucious Dones (6) runs the ball upfield against Wisconsin-Platteville September 6.
Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center, in the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie Street in Aurora, presents “Eye to Eye,” an exhibition showcasing paintings, prints, photos and sculptures by 40 artists to December 11. Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday from 10
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) presented a $1,575 check to Aurora Lions Club at the Lion’s September 4 membership meeting.
Thirty-five members and guests enjoy the Open Roads ABATE family picnic August 24, following a membership meeting at Patti and Kevin’s home.
Aurora University’s Max Crawford (2) and Walter Delapaz (6) are in a battle with North Park University’s Viktor Johnson (51) September 3.
