Celebrating Jill Kay Amoni Aug. 9
Join us for an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 on the patio of La Quinta de los Reyas, 36 E. New York Street in downtown Aurora.
Pet of the Week: Dasher: Full of love, loyalty, playful
Dasher is a male Australian Shepherd mix, who is four years old. Dasher is full of love, loyalty, and playful energy. True to his Aussie roots, Dasher has strong herding instincts and can get overstimulated by loud noise and high activity. Recently, he nipped at a kid during a particularly
Food fans fill festival : Aurora Summer Food Truck Festival
Crowds fill Benton Street, from River Street to Broadway, at Aurora’s inaugural Summer Food Truck Festival July 18.
Aurora Lions elect new officers
The Aurora Lions Club recently chose new officers and directors for the 2025-2026 club year. The leadership team was inducted at the club’s July 18 meeting at Paulie’s Pub in Aurora. Arvid Meyer, past president, conducted the ceremony. The officers are: Randall “Randy” Brown, president; Jay Short, first vice president
Library renovations: Goodbye Eola, hello Eola Express!
If you haven’t been to Aurora Public Library District’s Eola Road Branch in a while, there’s a lot going on! So much has happened since we first shared our renovation plans with the community summer of 2024. Thanks to all the work that’s been done, we are happy to announce
Knights of Columbus Council #14929 donates
During Palm Sunday breakfast the Knights of Columbus Council #14929 present a check for $1,000 for to Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.
Aurora Alley Art Festival celebrates 15 years and real art
There’s something about a custom poster. They catch your attention taped to a window or door. They get us excited about what’s ahead. It’s eye-catching and anticipatory. It’s also not AI. For 15 years, Alley Art Festival has commissioned local artists to create posters for the year’s event on the
Marlis Hutchinson celebrates 100th birthday
With a tiara and “100 and FABULOUS” sash, Marlis Hutchinson celebrated her 100th birthday Sunday, July 13. With live music, food, and lots of friends and relatives, the party took place at her current residence, Millstone Monarch Landing in Naperville. Hutchinson is a former longtime Auroran. She was active in
West Aurora High School wins ‘Big Butts’ linemen’s challenge
West Aurora High’s football linemen won the school’s 2025 “Battle of the Big Butts” competition at West July 10. Showcasing nearly 400 athletes in 79 teams from 25 suburban schools, the 26th annual event took place in and around Ormond Stadium. Mike Runge, event coordinator and West assistant football coach,
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members learn about VNA Health Care, from Sonny de Rama; Olive gets her Diabetic Alert Dog, Rez, June 27
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their July membership meeting Wednesday, July 9, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club vice president of programs, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Sonny de Rama, vice president of innovation and development, for VNA
Unlimited news & magazines with a library card
In a perfect world, libraries would be open 24/7. But alas, our books (and staff) need their beauty sleep. Luckily, our digital collection never closes! With your Aurora Public Library District (APLD) card, you have round-the-clock access to amazing resources like PressReader—no matter the time or day. Whether you’re a
Family Focus Aurora’s back-to-school fair
Guests visit a vendor’s table Saturday, July 12 during Family Focus Aurora’s back-to-school fair.
Fourth of July in Aurora, parade grand marshal Hugo Saltijeral
Fourth of July parade grand marshal, Hugo Saltijeral, center, waves to the crowd in downtown Aurora, July 4.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will be at Aurora Farmers Market, “Christmas in July,” July 12
By Russ George Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, and can impact both the mother and baby. It’s characterized by high blood sugar levels that may not cause noticeable symptoms initially. While typically resolving after delivery, it can increase the risk of complications for both
Discover Your Creativity at the APLD’s Makerspace
The Aurora Public Library District is a place full of possibilities—whether you’re diving into a new book, attending a program, or exploring a new skill. But tucked within its walls is one space where imagination and innovation come to life in a hands-on way: the Makerspace. As we prepare to
Flowers bloom in Aurora
A colorful day lily blooms on the lawn at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Aurora Lions Club check hearing and vision at Senior Services Associates in Aurora
Aurora Lions Club members Bill Becker, seated, and Susan Koepke, right, register visitors to the Lions of Illinois Foundation mobile screening unit for vision and hearing at Senior Services Associates in Aurora July 1.
‘Pippin’: City of Lights Theatre & Cabaret, first musical
“Pippin” is City of Lights Theatre & Cabaret’s inaugural musical production. Performances by the nonprofit Aurora company will run July 24–27 at Aurora University’s Perry Theatre, 349 S. Gladstone Avenue in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Tickets are $25-$30 plus fees. Visit cityoflightstheatre.org. After four years of
Fourth of July inflatables
Patriotic inflatables and mini-U.S. flags are on display outside a service station on Aurora’s west side celebrate America’s upcoming July 4 holiday.
Aurora Police Officer honored for saving lives
Aurora police officer, Gerardo Chaidez, was honored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police at the Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, July 1. January 19, 2024, Officer Chaidez was dispatched to a call of a dog viciously attacking a girl. When he arrived, he very quickly assessed