New England Congregational Church Trunk-or-Treat
Costume-wearing participants gather at Aurora’s New England Congregational Church during its annual Trunk-or-Treat celebration October 25, in the church parking lot.
Pet of the Week: Cocoa: Old girl, still has plenty of pep
Cocoa is a female Labrador Retriever who is 12 years old. Despite her age, Cocoa still has a serious pep in her step — and plenty of strength to keep up on short adventures! Cocoa is currently learning leash manners since she’s a strong girl who sometimes struggles to contain
Aurora Forgotten Teens Car Show
Halloween season is the theme of some classic cars at the annual Forgotten Teens Car Show October 17.
High school football: Yorkville vs. Plainfield North
Yorkville High School’s quarterback, Quintin Rink (15), scrambles for yards against Plainfield North, October 16.
High school football: West Aurora vs East Aurora
West Aurora High School’s, Amar Franklin (29), rushes for yards as the offensive line creates a running lane against East Aurora October 16.
Diabetes Club to ‘Light the Way for a Cure’, Nov. 6; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s annual gala dinner to raise funds for diabetes research
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley invite all to attend their annual gala dinner, “Light the Way for a Cure”, Friday, Nov. 6, at Lincoln Inn, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia. Cocktails (cash bar) at 6:30 p.m.. Filet Mignon and Breast of Chicken dinner
City of Lights Tournament Cross Country Championship teams
The Aurora City Council honors the girls and boys teams for winning the City of Lights Tournament Cross Country Championships
APLD celebrates Diwali, India’s festival of light Oct. 24
Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and around the world. The holiday symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. This year, the Aurora Public Library District will host its Diwali celebration from
Graphic design is still an art form, much preferred over AI
Bubble lettering reminiscent of the groovy 1970s announced the 11th annual Downtown Aurora Art Fair on May 21 and 22 above a line drawing of a stretched overhead awning and large, leafy trees shading artist booths and the outlines of attendees on Water Street Mall. The yellow poster’s black-ink-lettering also
Aurora Lions read to elementrary students
Aurora Lions Club member Steve Lord, right, reads “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” by Charles M. Schulz at C.M. Bardwell School in Aurora October 15.
Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora celebrates 100 years
Robert “Rob” Prisco, Prisco’s Family Market president, speaks during a ceremony recognizing the market’s 100th anniversary October 16.
East Aurora High football teams, 1976 and 2001, recognized
At an 81st annual dinner, October 15, the East High Football Old Timers Association recognized 50- and 25-year Tomcat football teams. The event at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia opened with a reception followed by a dinner and program. Emcee was Claudio Mercado. The 2001 team was inducted into the
Pet of the Week: Aries: Handsome, loves humans, active
Aries is a male Shepherd/Husky mix who is about 14 months old. When Aries came to Rover Rescue he was found to have a heart defect that will require medication for the rest of his life. However Rover Rescue has pledged to continue to provide the medication for him. He
Pritzker says much more to do as he seeks rare third term
By Ben Szalinski & Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com When the retrospective analyses of his tenure in office are written, governor JB Pritzker says he hopes his legacy will rest on the same argument he’s making to Illinois voters in seeking a rare third term. “I would like people to remember
Bailey trying to stay on message as attacks from Pritzker mount
By Ben Szalinski & Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Last summer, Republican Darren Bailey had no plans to make a second run for governor after a 12-point loss to Democratic governor JB Pritzker in 2022. But Bailey said he changed his mind when he saw the Republican field developing slowly and
College football: Aurora University vs. Concordia Chicago
Aurora University’s Lucious Dones (6) rushes against Concordia Chicago’s Kelvin Hayden (11) at Vago Field October 10.
High School football: Yorkville vs. Oswego East
Yorkville High School’s, James Sapp (9), leaps and tackles Oswego East quarterback, Carter Meindel (17) October 9.
Behind the scenes: Water treatment on the Fox River
The picturesque Fox River is a familiar part of Aurora with its walking paths, wildlife areas, and looming presence along major roadways. But have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes to keep the river (and ultimately our city) running? The Aurora Public Library District’s upcoming program
Aurora West Side Reading Circle celebrates 150 years
City of Aurora deputy mayor Casildo “Casey” Cuevas presents the Aurora West Side Reading Circle group a proclamation on behalf of Aurora mayor John Laesch, to declaring December 5 as “Aurora West Side Reading Circle Day” in the City of Aurora.