By Al Benson Unofficially, it was Michelle Curiel Day at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church on Sunday, Jan. 26. The celebration featured gifts, speeches and a reception attended by members, friends and relatives. During and after Sunday worship services, the Aurora resident was honored on her last Sunday as Wesley
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) goes up for a shot against Rockford University Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Aurora.
Jesse White, left, receives the Mayor’s Award of Excellence from Aurora mayor Richard Irvin at Aurora’s 40th Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony at East Aurora High School Monday, Jan. 20, MLK Day
Respond! That was the message Thursday, Jan. 16, from Aurora deputy chief of staff Alex Voigt who told Aurora Lions Club members about the city’s upcoming special census. In an illustrated presentation at Pomegranate Cafe in Aurora, Voigt outlined the census set for Feb. 3-March 7. “I am Aurora, I
In honor of Black History Month, the Aurora Public Library District is excited to present an upcoming event featuring acclaimed author James McBride Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Santori Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora, in Room 125/126. The virtual program will offer attendees an opportunity to
An Aurora church wants to warm up the frigid weather. Attendees at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora were invited to take free winter warming kits after worship Sunday, Jan. 19. Volunteers at a Jan. 15 Wednesday Night Gathering, a free biweekly dinner and family activity, formed an assembly line
The Plano American Legion was host to the 2025 Legion Family Caravan January 11.
Aurora University’s Cam’ron Harper, right, reacts after posting a 22-8 victory over Concordia Wisconsin’s Peyton Smith in the 285 class Saturday at Aurora.
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Liam Schwartz (22) grabs a rebound over Mooseheart defenders at Aurora Friday, Jan. 17.
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) shoots over St. Norbert College’s Garrettt Grzesk (41) at Aurora Saturday, Jan. 18
I drive by St. David’s Episcopal often, and I had no idea that it holds significant artistic treasures inside the red double doors facing Randall Road. The mid-century, wood chapel is set back at the northeast corner of Randall Road and Illinois Avenue. There’s no sidewalk or bike lane along
By John & Nisha Whitehead It cost the American taxpayer $24 million to find out what we knew all along: Politics is corrupt. After four years of being subjected to special prosecutor Jack Smith’s dogged investigation into alleged election interference by Donald Trump, the Justice Department has concluded that Trump
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com It’s been 18 months since Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband. Gonzalez had filed for an order of protection from her husband just two weeks before her
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved many mayoral appointments at the Tuesday, Jan. 14 City Council meeting. The approved appointees are: City government of Aurora documents show the Music, Events, and Entertainment (MEE) Commission was created to support and amplify live performers in the city of Aurora. This
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) held their January membership meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. DCFV vice president, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Marianne Renner, a life long Aurora resident, who attended and graduated from Waubonsee Community
Are you fascinated by storms, curious about climate change, or just love talking about the weather? Then the upcoming Weather & Storm Chasing 101 program at the Aurora Public Library District is sure to blow you away! The event will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the
West Aurora High School’s Jaden Edwards (3) shoots over Elgin’s Adrian Jackson (33) Tuesday, Jan. 8.
The children at the Plano Methodist Church learn from puppet Galileo about Jesus’ birth during the month of December.
Reverend Tammy Scott, Lead Pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, invites children to place unwanted names or labels in a bowl of water during Sunday worship services.
West Aurora High School is proud to announce the newest members of its Athletic Hall of Fame. These exceptional individuals have made significant contributions to the school’s athletic legacy. The 2025 inductees are: Shannon (Brooks) Rutherford; Lauren (Henry) Cahill; Don Landgraf; Austin Real; and Josh Zinzer. These remarkable alumni will
