Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated Christmas Eve with an annual pageant by youth and adults before a candlelight worship service Tuesday, Dec. 24. The pageant featured youth and adult volunteer actors from the congregation in period costumes. Thew Elliott, church music and liturgy director, led carol singing and
Cindy Sellen of Montgomery looked forward to January 2024. After a lifetime of giving to others, including years of working at jobs that expected giving, Cindy was finally going to retire. Probation officer, junior high teacher, Catholic Charities facilitator; Cindy was always there for others. She planned on a very
Happy 2025 from APLD! Are you setting a new year resolution? As we step into 2025, many people will make resolutions as promises to improve themselves and their lives. Whether you’re aiming to get your finances in order, learn a new language, or unleash your creative potential, the Aurora Public
A group of residents from Covenant Living at the Holmstad used their homemaking skills in the community’s Creative Arts Center kitchen to make some holiday treats for Batavia first responders last week.
Many of the Plano Methodist Sunday School Children pose with the hat and mitten trees displayed at the Plano Methodist Church adorned with some of the hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens.
Plano Firefighters pose with The Grinch, who helped collect donations for Plano Rockin’ Christmas.
Crystal Johnson, deputy executive director of Just Food, of The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley, based in Batavia, was the tour-guide for two farmers from Spain visiting the Fox Valley December 12 and 13. The farmers Javier Fatas and Luis Perez- Portillo came to the U.S. at the
Aurora and Tri-Cities United Methodist churches celebrated the first Sunday after Christmas with a shared worship service Sunday, Dec. 29. The event at Batavia UMC featured leaders from Aurora Wesley UMC, Batavia UMC, Geneva UMC and Baker Memorial UMC, St. Charles. Rev. Melissa Meyers, Batavia UMC pastor, opened the service
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin and leaders from PENN Entertainment/Hollywood Casino Aurora gathered to celebrate the ceremonial topping off of the new structure, December 19.
Santa is with the winners of the ugly Christmas sweater contest held Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Christmas Party.
As the holiday season continues, it is a perfect opportunity to come together, reflect on traditions, and celebrate the diverse holidays that bring warmth and joy to our communities. The Aurora Public Library District is thrilled to be host to its 10th annual Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos,
The Chicago Tribune has named Tim Rater, president and CEO, Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora, its “2024 Chicagoan of the Year in Theater.” The Chicago Tribune praised Rater for helping to increase the appeal of Aurora’s downtown by making arts programming accessible to almost everyone. In the article, Rater responded,
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Miguel Vazquez (32) drives to the basket against St. Ignatius Friday, Dec. 20.
By John Schutt NASCAR legend, Fred Lorenzen, died last week, near where he grew up in Elmhurst, Ill. at age 89. Fred was the only stock car driver who won The USAC season Championship and the NASCAR Season Championship. Fred was also a local Champion many times racing at Ohare
The 28th annual Cookie Walk was held at the Plano Methodist Church Saturday, Dec. 14.
Aurora University’s Makayla Howard, top, defeats Eureka’s Parker Danfis with a technical fall during a dual meet at Aurora December 18.
It’s election season, and I have questions. As someone who champions small business and cultivates community connections, I have several questions for the Aurora mayoral candidates. Some of the questions below are mine, while others are from involved community members. I encourage all of the mayoral candidates, including the current
Chip is a male Hound who is six years old. Chip was adopted and is great with kids. However when another large dog was adopted in the home he became jealous and would not share and get into fights. Chip would thrive best in a sole dog household where he
Rev. Tammy Scott, left, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, and Thew Elliott, music and liturgy director, welcome visitors to a Blue Christmas drop-in December 19 at the church.
Celebrating the holidays, West Aurora High School students staged their 37th annual madrigal concerts last weekend. A dinner concert Saturday evening was followed by a dessert concert Sunday afternoon. Volunteers converted the student cafeteria to a Medieval-style great hall for the event. Quincy Ivory and Julie Popplewell reigned as king
