international foods sampled at Wesley United Methodist in Aurora
Brigitta Neumann, left, and Carolyn Jones, right, sample international foods during World Communion Sunday at Wesley United Methodist in Aurora Sunday, Oct. 6.
High School Football: Yorkville vs. Minooka
Minooka High School’s Zane Caves (4) is stopped just short of the goal line by the Yorkville defensive line Friday, Oct. 4.
High School Football: West Aurora vs. Ridgewood
West Aurora High School quarterback, Mason Atkins, runs with the ball against Ridgewood Friday at Aurora.
Buttons, Banners and Ballots at Aurora Historical Society
In a nod to election season, “Buttons, Banners and Ballots” is an exhibit featured at the Aurora Historical Society’s Pierce Art and History Center. The public is invited to the show at the center, 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora. Admission and parking are free. The exhibit runs to Nov.
Pet of the Week: Milly: Sweetest dog, needs home
Milly is a female Plott Hound / German Pinscher Mix who is three-and-a-half years old. Milly is very good with humans and other dogs. She is sometimes a little nervous with new humans when she first meets them, but after a little time she will be their best buddy. She
“LUMENAURA” Lights Up Aurora with Month-Long Art Installations and Three-Day Festival
The City of Aurora is excited to announce a new, downtown light experience designed to captivate visitors with mesmerizing light-and-sound-based installations, interactive street art, dazzling live entertainment, futuristic projection mapping, a variety of food and beverage options, and more. LUMENAURA will take place in the heart of the City’s downtown
Pritzker touts Illinois’ economic development at data center groundbreaking
Data centers are a key element in fight over electricity costs in northern Illinois By Andrew Adams A Texas-based company broke ground on a new data center in Aurora on Wednesday, the latest in a boom of data storage facility developments in northern Illinois. Gov. JB Pritzker at the groundbreaking
Three West Aurora students, National Merit Scholarship
West Aurora School District 129 is pleased to announce that West Aurora High School students, Abigail Cummings, Natalie McLear, and Conor Wendel have been named Commended Students in the esteemed 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. In recognition of this accomplishment, West Aurora High School and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Quilt Weekend at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora celebrated annual Quilt Weekend Saturday and Sunday. More than 100 quilts handmade by congregants, girls’ dresses and more than 50 baby-care kits assembled by members were blessed at Saturday and Sunday worship services. Reverend Will Fisher, interim senior pastor, officiated assisted by Rev. Paul
Plano Middle School softball team recognized for improvement
The Plano Middle School softball team was recognized at the September Plano Community Unit School District No. 88 Board of Education meeting.
College football: Aurora University vs. Concordia Chicago
Aurora University quarterback Tyler Adkins (17) carries against Concordia Chicago defenders in Saturday, Sept. 28.
High School football: Yorkville vs. Bolingbrook
Yorkville High School quarterback, Jack Beetham, scrambled from Bolingbrook Friday, Sept. 27.
Stoffels, Donna Dallesasse Award winner
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2024 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Jason Stoffels, chef and owner of Enticing Cuisine Banquets & Catering. Jason has been a Batavia Chamber member for 17 years. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a fall celebration to gather community
Community Baby Shower at Aurora Library Oct. 5
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) and the Aurora African American Health Coalition are gearing up to host a community baby shower from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Santori Library. This event is designed to provide expecting Black families with essential resources, information, and support as
Plano American Legion Post #395 busy, many events
The Plano American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday, Oct. 7, at 5:30 p.m., at the Plano Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street. Midwest Championship Pro wrestling will be at the Plano American Legion Friday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.. Tickets at the door or check the code on the Plano American
Hulk Hogan in North Aurora
Celebrity and pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan, signs cases of his Real American beer at Woodman’s Market in North Aurora Friday, Sept. 20.
Warrenville Active Senior Expo
An Active Senior Expo drew hundreds to Courtyard Banquets in Warrenville, Wednesday, Sept. 18. The annual free event was sponsored by Lombard-based Silver Silver Star Expositions. Held from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Expo showcased hundreds of products and services for seniors offered by 35 exhibitors. Additionally, seminars on
College Football: Wheaton vs. Augustana
Wheaton College’s Ben Bonga (15) makes a catch under heavy defense from an Augustana defender Saturday, Sept. 21.
High School Football: Yorkville vs. Plainfield Central
Yorkville High School’s Joe Freeman, Sr. (7) reaches out to catch an interception in the first quarter against Plainfield Central Friday, Sept. 20.
High School Football: East Aurora vs. Larkin
East Aurora High School’s Fredrick Scott (8) runs the ball against Larkin behind quarterback C.J. Young (3) Friday,