Aurora Lions Club celebrated a record turnout for its annual bowling fundraiser Sunday afternoon, March 2. Officials reported more than 80 bowlers participated in “Rolling for a Cause,” Aurora Lions’ second annual bowling event which returned to Parkside Lanes in Aurora. In addition to bowling and a pizza buffet with
A Dixieland band opens Lent Sunday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Thirty-five Adult Fellowship members from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church pose for a photo in the recently renovated Bardwell Residences in Aurora, which was formerly Copley Hospital.
Family, friends, and fans of Ken Flores gather to celebrate the life and legacy of rising star, beloved comedian, and Aurora’s own, Ken Flores.
Cub Scouts who built 40 small, driverless, wooden race cars gathered in Aurora Sunday afternoon to compete on an indoor racetrack. Cub Scout Pack 326 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora held its second annual Pinewood Derby Sunday afternoon in the church school’s gym. The family event attracted Scouts, relatives,
At the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), we believe in celebrating every story. That’s why we’re inviting African American residents of Aurora to share your stories and lived experiences through our Community Voices initiative. Community Voices is a public exhibit and accompanying panel discussion event that highlights heritages and identities
The Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chili Cookoff competition, Saturday, Feb. 15, had six people vying for the title of best chili at this year’s Chili Cookoff.
A Fox Valley Music Consortium adult ensemble performs Saturday afternoon during a Chamber concert at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Aurora University’s Brianna Peck, center, drives for one of her three goals against Illinois Wesleyan in Saturday’s home/season opener in Aurora.
During a talk Thursday, Feb. 20, Association for Individual Development CEO/president Lore Baker told Aurora Lions Club members how the nonprofit serves challenged persons. Baker was guest speaker at a Lions’ luncheon at Paulie’s Pub in Aurora. According to Baker, Aurora-based AID offers tailored, consumer-focused programs and services designed to
Aurora University student-athletes took a break from workouts Tuesday, Feb. 18, to help warm needy kids. In a 22nd annual Project Linus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., athletes from AU’s 24 intercollegiate teams crafted a record 155 fleece fabric blankets. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored the effort in Lancaster
Haylee Scott, from left, Hannah Scott, and Sean Moore assemble sandwiches Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their February membership meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club members welcomed our newest member Kari Mathieu, into our group, held a short business meeting, then began to celebrate Valentines
The Aurora Public Library District wears many different hats for our community. For those interested in local history, it’s a living archive that ensures the stories, struggles, and achievements of the community are not forgotten. These stories are held in our Community History Center, on the second floor of the
Celebrating annual Girl Scout cookie season, Scouts sell cookies at a booth outside Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora Saturday, Feb. 15.
Aurora University’s Krystyna Manzanarez, left, drives by Concordia Wisconsin’s Ava Booth (3) Saturday.
West Aurora High School’s Serenity Evans (14) drives to the hoop guarded by Glenbard South’s Kaitlin Erickson (5) Tuesday, Feb. 11.
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
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
West Aurora High School’s Jaden Thomas (23) drives against East Aurora’s Davion Jackson (23), Chris Alavrado (12) and Fulse Truth (20) Friday.
