Sundance is a male Domestic Shorthair Brown Tabby who was born in January 2019. Sundance is a big cat who, most likely, had little interaction with humans or cats. But he has gained so much confidence and is friendly with cats. He will do well in a home with other
Gary Mallory of Aurora tees off on the 17th hole at Phillips Park in Aurora on the first day of play which was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Laboratory workers at Edward Hospital in Naperville celebrate recent breakfast donations, from congregants at Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Eugene “Gene” Pouliot, 68, was Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital’s 100th COVID-19 patient discharge, a mighty milestone for the Lyons resident and for his care team.
Call it planting with a purpose. In observation and celebration of Earth Day, April 22, and Arbor Day, April 24, the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) last week planted four young trees at three of its parks, Blackhawk, Lincoln, and Waubonsie Lake (see photo on page 1).. With each shovel
Good night, Orson, sleep gently with the angels forevermore. When I read that a car accident had killed 91- year-old actor-comedian, Orson Bean February 7 in Los Angeles, I felt a loss. When I first saw him on television, I thought he was handsome, funny, debonair, and delightful. He had
Here we are again in another week of the virus hoax created by the Democratic Party to make our all-knowing, all-powerful, king of all who lives and breathes, the White House inhabitant, look bad. By any estimation, dems are doing a wonderful job. He couldn’t look much worse. As I
Not all heroes wear capes! Thanks to some of the Aurora Public Library (APL) staff members and volunteer heroes, face shields were created using Aurora Public Library’s 3D printers for health-care workers in the Fox Valley area. At the Library we continue to seek for innovative ways to serve our
By Bobby Narang In a way, Jordan Glasgow’s future was all mapped out for him. After all, when your two older brothers, Graham and Ryan, play standout roles at Marmion Academy in Aurora, then attend the University of Michigan as walk-on players, eventually earn scholarships, and become starters for the
A collage photo of food distribution at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry on Jericho Road, reflects the demand that COVID-19 has placed on agencies which seek to help communities.
Mrs. Rorry Bonifas, 5th grade teacher at Schneider Elementary School in North Aurora, West Aurora School District 129, waves in a parade Monday of last week at the school.
Caden Carnes, 14, of Lisle, shows recent paintings he made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jennifer Stallings, Aurora city clerk swears in Keith Cross, left, and David McCabe.
The Aurora Noon Lions Club donated $252 to the Feeding the Frontline project by Reuland Food Service in Aurora. Rodrigo “Bobby” Menendez, Noon Lions president, said the grant will provide funds for 42 donated lunches to the Aurora Police Department personnel. The Lions’ donation was made possible through fundraisers, including
Shortly after the mid-March COVID-19 shutdown and stay-at-home orders, my friend reminded me of what Mister Rogers’ mother said to him during scary times, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” The friend is Sheli Massie, executive director of The Goldfinch Cafe, a pay-what-you-can restaurant
Circumstances caused by the COVID-19 led to the development of the Relief Coalition in Aurora with the slogan of “For the People, By the People” and two volunteers placing boxes of food into the back of a vehicle last week.
Grace Bernal has suspended her home basement face-mask factory. In a Saturday Facebook post, Bernal, 16, a North Aurora resident, said “Thanks to you, I have been able to make a total of 1,254 face masks. This will be the last handout for a little while, as I am tired
Friday Illinois governor JB Pritzker extended the school building closure through the remainder of the school year, for all Illinois public schools. Although the buildings in East Aurora School District 131 are closed, school remains in session through remote learning. District 131 is launching an enhanced Remote Learning Plan, a
