Ken Lanham lives 800 miles from Aurora, but memories of his year at East Aurora High drew him back for the class of 1960’s 65th reunion Friday, June 20. Lanham, 84, of Newnan, Georgia, an Atlanta suburb, was among 30 East Aurora alums and guests who attended the reunion Friday
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held its third annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” golf outing and banquet, Friday, June 20, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The morning started out warm and rainy,
What if you could earn prizes, explore literary worlds, and walk into high school with the confidence of a seasoned reader? That’s the mission behind the Aurora Public Library District’s 100 Books Before High School program. Designed to inspire and reward young readers in grades fourth through eighth, this program
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated three firsts Sunday, June 22. Included were a Brunch Church, part one of a three-part Lego-ideas sermon series and “Building Together: A Time of Holy Conversation.” The Reverend Tammy Scott, pastor, opened activities in the Gathering Place room by inviting congregants
Some things are priceless. One of those things is pride in community. It would be hard to put a price tag on feeling valued, welcome, and respected. Although I only attended a few flag-raisings held by the city in downtown Aurora, I always saw their worth for many reasons. The
Oswego High School softball team celebrates winning the Class 4A IHSA State championship Saturday, June 14 against Barrington.
Hundreds of protesters line up along Randall Road Saturday, June 14 during the “No Kings” protest in Geneva.
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News IllinoisBszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at president Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were forced to make this year. The $55.1 billion spending plan set to take effect July 1 is the
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their June membership meeting Wednesday, June 11, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Chuck Nelson, vice president of programs, introduced guest speaker, Rita Pennington, Illinois State coordinator, for Quilts of Valor Foundation, stating, “Rita
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is committed to empowering families through programs and resources that foster learning, strengthen connections, and draw on community support. This month we are holding our second annual Homeschool Book Swap and Info Panel Friday, June 27, at the Santori Library to help with that
An estimated 3,000 persons jammed Aurora’s M.L. King Park Saturday for the city’s 24th annual Juneteenth celebration. Sponsored by African American Men of Unity, an Aurora nonprofit, the free event celebrates family, community and culture through singing, dancing, storytelling and food.Other features were a Black history tribute, a drum and
At their yearly Tribute to Heroes event, Three Fires Council Scouting America recently honored five local women who exemplify service to others through their efforts to help senior citizens. Held annually at Ashley Farms in Newark, Ill., Tribute to Heroes identifies and honors individuals who are local heroes in their
Louisville, Kentucky, isn’t your typical missionary destination. But seven members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora headed to the home of the Kentucky Derby on Sunday for a week-long mission trip. Volunteers were Gena Gerdin and Rob Creaney, chaperones; and high school students Clodagh Creaney, Andrew Friend, Daniel Miller,
Raven is a female Lab mix who is four-years-old. Raven has a heart full of love and a tail that never stops wagging. She has been selfish with food and toys from certain dogs, so she will only be adopted to a home with no other dogs or cats. Raven
Aurora mayor John Laesch (center) stands with five recipients of the City of Aurora’s Pride and Excellence Award June 6.
Cancer survivors kick off a 17th annual American Cancer Society fundraiser at Walker Park in Burr Ridge June 5.
For a third straight year, Oswego Methodists supported the World Vision Global 6K Walk for Water, an event aimed at bringing water to communities in need. Saturday morning, June 7, Oswego’s Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist sponsored the walk/run at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego. The Reverend Steve
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley put our tent up Saturday, June 7 at the 114th season opener of the Aurora Farmers Market, on Water Street, between Downer and Benton, in downtown Aurora. Diabetes Club members handed out information on diabetes, prediabetes and healthy eating,
Have you ever asked a teenager a tech question and felt like you accidentally summoned a mini computer wizard who speaks a language you don’t understand? There’s no denying that we live in a digital world, and many young people feel right at home in it, eagerly immersing themselves in
Aurora Lions Club was among 70 vendors at the 114th annual Aurora Farmers Market which opened Saturday morning, June 7, at Water Street Square in downtown Aurora. Aurora Lions offered information and collected sneakers and eyeglasses for recycling. The oldest in Illinois, the Aurora market will continue from 8 a.m.
