By Jade AubreyCapitol News Illinoisjaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com Fallen Aurora firefighter Cristian Medrano was honored at the state’s 32nd annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial held outside the Statehouse Tuesday, May 13. The memorial is held each May in front of the commemorative statue on the Statehouse’s back lawn as a tribute to Illinois firefighters
Celebrating National Physical Fitness and Sports month, 1,200 Aurora middle school students competed in the city’s 31st annual Sports Festival Friday, May 9. Aurora’s Youth Services Division sponsored the event at Phillips Park for students from 14 middle schools. Events included basketball, soccer, softball, bowling, skating, chess, checkers, cornhole, volleyball,
By Ricky Rieckert(Final part) With this final article about the history of Aurora’s social, nationality, and service clubs, I hope you have enjoyed the stroll down memory lane. It’s a privilege to write about the history of this great city, Aurora. As the Luxies cemented themselves as a premier club
While Aurora’s colorful Bookmobile is a familiar sight at parks, schools, and community events, there’s another quieter, heartfelt service happening behind the scenes. The Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) Outreach Services Department (OSD) is hard at work delivering joy and connection through its Deposit Collection and Home Delivery service. Essentially,
Young rocketeers line up to launch their water-propelled rockets May 7 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce president/CEO Margaret Perreault, seated, and Shirley Mott, communications and membership coordinator, right, welcome a visitor to the chamber’s second annual volunteer fair May 6 at Batavia Public Library.
Aurora University catcher, Kelsey Oviatt, connects May 8 against Milwaukee School of Engineering in the opening round of the 2025 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference tournament.
Plano American Legion Auxiliary held a rummage sale May 2 and May 3 to raise funds for veterans.
Two local scout volunteers, Julia Reina Jeffries and Brian Joseph Hockings were recently honored with the Potawatomi District Award of Merit for their outstanding service to youth. Each spring, Three Fires Council, Scouting America recognizes the efforts of volunteers who make a difference in the lives of the youth they
Gabby is a female four-year-old Lab mix. Gabby weighs in at 40 pounds and is great with humans and other dogs. Gabby brings the fun with her playful energy, but she’s just as happy curled up next to you for a cuddle session. Gabby is trained and comes when called,
Haylee and Hannah Scott of Oswego serve as acolytes during worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11.
Members of Plano Methodist Church gathered May 3, for a community work day focused on outdoor cleanup and beautification.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association recently donated $425 to the Salvation Army Aurora Corps.
Fox Valley Festival Chorus is headed to France. The 45-member chorus with a brass quintet performed “A France Preview Concert” Sunday, May 4 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. Approximately 45 members of the Aurora-based chorus and the brass will perform a concert tour of France June 19-28. Sunday’s
A 2025 Aurora University graduate poses for a photo outside Eckhart Hall Saturday, May 3, after spring commencement ceremonies.
The 49th Annual Kane County Educator of the Year banquet in St. Charles, May 2, had 700 guests in attendance to celebrate the exceptional contributions of educational professionals across Kane County. The 2025 Kane County Educator of the Year was Gemma Gurney, a high school teacher in Central Unit School
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, the outgoing 59th mayor, says goodbye Tuesday, May 6, at his last Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting as mayor, after sharing the achievements of his administration. “To my beloved city of Aurora, I came, I saw, we conquered.” Irvin served on
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Aurora Public Library Foundation (APLF), and the celebration is well underway. In honor of this milestone, the Foundation is hosting a series of events designed to bring people together in support of the Aurora Public Library District. From heartfelt gatherings to creative
Aurora Lions Club members held youth vision screenings Saturday, May 3 at Aurora Ward 9 alderman Edward J. Bugg’s 13th annual “Clean-Up the Streets Day.”
Reverend Tammy Scott, left, leads prayers Thursday, May 1 in the peace garden at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
