The Aurora Central Catholic High School Varsity Volleyball team went undefeated at 5-0 and were named Tournament Champions at the IMSA Glenn Schwartzwalder Classic.
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) evades a tackle from a Larkin defender September 25.
Oswego High School’s, Graham Schwab (22), runs for yards against Yorkville’s Owen Middleton (23) September 25.
Pumpkin Muffin is a male Australian Cattle Dog mix who is seven-years-old. Pumpkin Muffin is working on getting back to a healthy weight. He loves to play fetch and he is very food motivated! He can sit, give paw, and sit pretty! He very much enjoys butt and back scratches
East Aurora High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps color guard carries the flags during the East Aurora homecoming parade September 18.
Yorkville High School’s Max Delgado (19), left, gets wrapped up by Plainfield East defenders September 18.
Congressman Bill Foster recently visited Aurora Defense Group (ADG), a small manufacturer of mil-spec lighting, wire harnesses, and electro-mechanical systems for the U.S. military, for a shop floor tour and a discussion on how federal policy decisions can help small businesses grow. The visit was a stop on the Goldman
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2026 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Ellen Huxtable, former owner of Advantage Business Concepts, current facilitator for the Batavia Chamber of Commerce and representative for the Congregational Church of Batavia. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a celebration to
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the traditions, stories, and connections that bring families and communities together. This year, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) invites you to a vibrant lineup of programs at the Santori Library filled with music, creativity, culture, and fun for all ages. The
Alley Art Festival, an afternoon of local art, celebrated its 16th and final year along Water Street Mall and Downer Place on the last Saturday of August. This is the fifth and final in a series about the event that ended this year. We had a beautiful day for the
Kiwanis Club of Aurora Fox River trail clean-up members receive an appreciation certificate September 15, from Ivan Chambers, Community Outreach Coordinator, Fox Valley Park District.
Books and puzzles filled a room at the Holmstad Bazaar fundraiser September 19, at Covenant Living at the Holmstad in Batavia.
A record $2,728 was raised by Montgomery-based Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter 5-472 at the 46th annual Scandinavian Day September 13 at Vasa Park in South Elgin.
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Kyle Stanislow, left, runs against Walther Christian Academy’s Frank Fagiano (1) September 18.
Josefina is a female Husky/Labrador Retriever mix who is four years old. Josefina, or Josie, was found in very poor condition with no fur on her back end, very skinny, and infested with hundreds of fleas. Josie has recovered nicely and she is a sweet girl who loves humans and
A giant flag is suspended from two Aurora Fire Department truck September 11 at the city memorial ceremony honoring civilians and first responders who died in Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) and Amar Franklin (29) celebrate the first of Riley’s four touchdowns against visiting Bartlett September 11.
Lettie Baker blows out the candles on her birthday cake to celebrate 103 years, surround by friends, family, and staff members at The Pearl of Orchard Valley, and Aurora government representatives recently.
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s first “Craft & Vendor Fair”, held September 12, in Rosary College Prep’s Gymnasium, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, in Aurora, was a success! “Craft & Vendor Fair”, chairperson, Sue Hubrick, and her committee are already working on next year’s fall event. Members
Marmion Academy’s, Caleb Quitno, left, and West Aurora High School senior James Chan, have been named a National Merit Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
