Girl Scout cookie season in full swing
Celebrating annual Girl Scout cookie season, Scouts sell cookies at a booth outside Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora Saturday, Feb. 15.
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Concordia Wisconsin
Aurora University’s Krystyna Manzanarez, left, drives by Concordia Wisconsin’s Ava Booth (3) Saturday.
High School basketball: West Aurora vs. Glenbard South
West Aurora High School’s Serenity Evans (14) drives to the hoop guarded by Glenbard South’s Kaitlin Erickson (5) Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Someone you should know: Grebner ‘Master Volunteer’
Sometimes you meet someone whose method for living makes a unique impression. Steve Grebner is one of those people. This spring, Steve will enter his second term as Kendall Township Clerk. He is retired from Hartford Insurance having worked in their financial services as vice president of marketing in the
Black History Month: A History of Negro Spirituals
New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated Black History Month with “A History of Negro Spirituals through Word and Song” Sunday afternoon. The event featured vocalist and music educator Ina Allen of Bolingbrook, a freelance performer and vocal teacher and coach at Bolingbrook and Romeoville high Schools. She was accompanied
High School basketball: East Aurora vs. West Aurora
West Aurora High School’s Jaden Thomas (23) drives against East Aurora’s Davion Jackson (23), Chris Alavrado (12) and Fulse Truth (20) Friday.
Aurora City Council honors young Aurora athlete
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored Ayden Zwick, a liver transplant recipient, and multi-sport Aurora Christian athlete at the Tuesday, Feb. 11 City Council meeting. Zwick has a passion for football and was granted a trip to the Super Bowl by Make-a-Wish with his mother Erin. He shared
East Aurora inducts 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class
East Aurora inducts 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class East Aurora High School inducted its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class Friday, Feb. 7. Inductees are Thomas Boatright, Class of 1970; Deion Melvin, Class of 1982; Tyshee Towner, Class of 2013; Tyrone Aiken, Class of 1992; and Carlos Rivera, Class
Helping your ADHD child thrive at APLD
Parents and caregivers of children with ADHD often face unique challenges, from managing daily routines to understanding the best ways to support their child’s growth. To help navigate these challenges, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is hosting an informative session, Executive Functioning & ADHD: Helping Your Child Thrive, Thursday,
Rosary High School ensemble sings at Marmion Academy Music Boosters’ annual pancake breakfast
Meghan Carran, right, directs the Rosary High School ensemble Sunday at the Marmion Academy Music Boosters’ annual pancake breakfast fundraiser at the school.
Chicago blues icon, Downtown Charlie Brown, performs at Marmion Academy in Aurora
With words and song, Chicago blues icon Downtown Charlie Brown, performs Sunday at Marmion Academy in Aurora.
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) drives to the hoop between Milwaukee School of Engineering’s (MSOE) Carson Cordell (42) and Donovan Carter (23) Saturday.
Aurora University celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Aurora University celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day Wednesday, Feb. 5. The event took place before the 7 p.m. AU vs. IIT women’s basketball game. Features were a poster display, an announcement and recognition ceremony and BOGO coupons for chicken fingers. Public address announcer Shaun Neitzel said, “February
Elgin rally to protest mass deportations
A peaceful rally was held in Elgin to protest mass deportations from the Donald Trump Administration, February 1.
Aurora museum American Indian boarding school stories exhibition
Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center Museum opened “Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories,” an exhibition to March 14, with a reception Tuesday, Jan. 28, including displays, flute music and reflections by a family member of survivors. The exhibition, in the Hill Welcome Center at 1315 Prairie Street in Aurora,
Sojourner Truth portrayal, former slave turned abolitionist
A former Civil War slave turned abolitionist and women’s rights advocate came alive in Batavia Tuesday, Feb 4. With words, period costume, and acapella gospel music, North Aurora resident Pam Welcome portrayed Sojourner Truth at the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association membership luncheon at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia. Welcome
Diabetes Club’s monthly ‘Meet and Greet’, Saturday, Feb. 15, at Atrevete Cafe 1888; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet Feb. 12
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) held their February “Mini Fundraiser” Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1480 N. Orchard Road, in Aurora. DCFV fundraising chairperson, Jenny McCain, said, “DCFV Club members send a shoutout of thanks to Chipotle’s, for donating 25% of their
Teen Book Social at Aurora Public Library District
For many teens who love books, making friends and being social can sometimes be challenging. Young readers have a tendency to spend hours lost in their favorite stories, which can lead to a perception that they’re uninterested in socializing, when the truth is that they are eager to connect with
West Aurora High School 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
West Aurora High School 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees pose for a reception Saturday, Feb. 1.
Best in soup: Yorkville resident wins Norwegian soup cookoff
Yorkville resident Barb Johnson took first place in a Norwegian soup cookoff held Sunday, Feb. 2, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. Samplers voted Johnson’s “Lapskaus,” a beef and root vegetables dish, best of 11 homemade entries. Johnson, Polar Star cultural director, was awarded a traveling gold-colored soup pot