Oswego High School girls softball team wins Super Sectional in Class 3A
Oswego High School girls softball team celebrates winning the IHSA Class 4A Oswego Sectional June 6.
Aurora marks Pride Sunday with pancakes, worship, choir
A pancake breakfast and interfaith worship service featuring clergy from eight suburban faith communities celebrated Aurora Pride Sunday, June 8. The fourth annual Pride celebration service returned to New England Congregational Church in Aurora. More than 100 people attended. Clergy participating were: Rev. Tammy Scott, lead pastor, Wesley United Methodist,
Aurora mayor Laesch cuts ribbon for Ellie’s Mental Health
Mayor John Laesch, center, joins representatives from Ellie’s Mental Health to cut the ribbon on the facility at 1315 N. Highland Avenue, Suite 202, in Aurora.
Aurora alderman-at-large, Will White, officially sworn in
The City of Aurora’s new alderman at-large, Will White, was officially sworn in to office by mayor John Laesch, Tuesday, June 3. White’s appointment to the role, which was created when former alderman at-large John Laesch, was elected as the City of Aurora’s 60th Mayor, was unanimously approved by the
Celebrate Juneteenth at APLD with crafts, music
Juneteenth, observed nationally June 19, has become a powerful celebration of Black freedom, culture, and resilience. It’s a day to reflect on the past, celebrate the progress that’s been made, and strengthen ties in our community. The Aurora Public Library District is proud to honor this important holiday Saturday, June
Celebrating United Methodist Student Day in Aurora
Celebrating United Methodist Student Day, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora honored four 2025 graduates. During Sunday morning worship, Lead Pastor, Reverend Tammy Scott recognized Faith Burnett and Jacqueline Chloe Jaramillo and Michelle Curiel of Aurora, and Delia Akyea of Oswego. Rev. Scott presented each grad with a gift bag.
Plano American Legion Post #395 Memorial Day ceremonies
The Plano American Legion Post #395 held Memorial Day ceremonies at Veterans Walkway and at Little Rock Cemetery to honor veterans who have given all to their country.
Outdoor worship services at New England Congregational Church in Aurora
The Reverend Dr. Christina Vosteen of Aurora preaches June 1, at the first of three outdoor worship services at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.
Marmion Academy’s Distinguished Service Award
Marmion Academy is proud to announce that Tom Belgio and Tim Belgio, of the family-run Belgio’s Catering in Naperville, received the Fr. Alcuin Deck Distinguished Service Award May 28. This award is presented to individuals in recognition of outstanding contribution and faithful service to Marmion Academy and in gratitude for
Aurora Memorial Day parade, Grand Marshal Arlen Peterson
Arlen Peterson, Grand Marshal of the Aurora Memorial Day parade, drives in an Army Jeep during the event.
Horsepower Therapeutic Riding “Rockin’ at the Ranch” fundraiser June 14; Diabetes Club golf outing three weeks away
By Russ George Several members from the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will attend HorsePower Therapeutic Riding’s annual “Rockin’ at the Ranch” fundraiser Saturday, June 14, at Honey Bridge Ranch, 6N917 IL Route 25, in St. Charles, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.. It will be four hours of entertainment,
Are you ready for this? Indy 500, Donny, Dick Miller
I hope you all had a nice Memorial Day weekend. I had about 10 pounds of celebration in a five-pound treat cup with our granddaughter’s graduation and dinner afterwards, my birthday recognition and celebration (being in a totaled car wreck and sent to the ER to remain indefinitely on life
New Community Voices Exhibit on Display June 6
The Aurora Public Library District’s Community Voices initiative returns with a new exhibit and discussion focused on African American stories in Aurora. Designed to highlight the diverse lived experiences of residents, Community Voices invites all community members to learn, reflect, and connect through personal storytelling and discussion. At its core,
Warming center recap: Aurora center served 174 guests
A first City of Aurora winter emergency warming shelter at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora served 174 guests. Thew Elliott, a shelter volunteer and Wesley music and liturgy director, made the announcement during a May 16 “community conversation” at the church. The event, which recapped the temporary overnight shelter’s
Blackhawk Troop 11 in Aurora gather flags after Memorial Day
Boy Scouts of Blackhawk Troop 11 in Aurora retrieve a U.S. flag temporarily posted in a west Aurora subscriber’s yard on Monday, Memorial Day.
Open Roads ABATE dinner ride
Members of Open Roads ABATE pose for a photo while participating in a dinner ride at The Pub in Hinckley May 14.
Saluting past, current soldiers on Memorial Day eve
Amid headstones at West Aurora Cemetery Sunday, May 25, an annual Memorial Day eve observance celebrated past and present members of the armed services. The annual ceremony is sponsored by Phillip H. Sheridan Camp No. 2, Illinois Son of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW). Michael Zafran, Department of
Bill Poss awarded Lions Club 35 years of service
Former Auroran, William C. “Bill” Poss, received Lions Clubs International’s Milestone Chevron Award for 35 years of service. Poss, 72, was given the award by Aurora Lions Club president Randy Brown at the club’s May 15 membership meeting at Paulie’s Pub in Aurora. “Congratulations on completing 35 years as a
Hands Across Chicagoland protest against Trump Administration
Thousands of Chicago-area participants line sidewalks from Aurora to Little Village along Ogden Avenue and 26th Street across Chicagoland in a peaceful protest against the Donald Trump Administration’s alleged illegal and authoritarian actions.
Aurora government Bids Farewell To Clayton Muhammad
At Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole Meeting, the city of Aurora honored a longtime City staff member, community stalwart, and Aurora advocate as he embarks on the next chapter of his star-studded career. Clayton Muhammad, Aurora’s chief engagement and equity officer, is set to depart from City Hall May