Aurora University senior Olivia Buzzelli 2025 was named a recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, representing the university as a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Buzzelli joins top students from 49 colleges and universities across the state selected to receive the annual award in recognition
Grover is a male boxer mix, who is two years old. In spite of a rough start, Grover loves to snuggle on the couch with his humans. He had a rough start and needed surgery on his knees. He has been doing great with recovery. He will need the same
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com During Donald Trump’s first term as president, Illinois governor JB Pritzker and Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly spent much of their time enacting laws and policies in direct opposition to the conservative agenda they saw coming from the White House. Those included the 2019
Aurora Lion Club member, Tom Muth pours batter at the Club’s annual Great Pumpkin pancake breakfast fundraiser Oct. 26 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Illinois Math & Science Academy (IMSA) student, Arnav Patel, center, explains his Student Inquiry and Research project at the Japan Super Science Fair in Kyoto, Japan.
Next week many kids will be off school for Fall Break, making it the perfect time for family activities! The Aurora Public Library District has a great option: Magic with Gary Kantor, a family-friendly event Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Santori Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora.
Volunteers at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora made 128 sandwiches for hungry individuals in our area Saturday, Nov. 9. Let’s Go Fellowship, a church adult group, sponsored the project in a meeting at the church. Twenty-four volunteers made turkey and cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that were
Plano Methodist Church and Plano American Legion Auxiliary honored our veterans and their families with a Veterans Day Luncheon November 11 at the Plano Methodist Church.
Aurora University president Susana Rivera-Mills, Ph.D. has been included in Crain’s Chicago Business’ Notable Latino Leaders feature. John D. Ammons, Aurora board of trustees chair, made the announcement in an email to alumni. He said, “Crain’s Chicago Business, a leading regional publication known for its in-depth news and analysis, annually
Former prisoner of war and U.S. Army Veteran Jessica Lynch shared how she has turned her pain into her purpose in Aurora on Veterans Day. Her heart wrenching yet inspiring story of her time as a prisoner of war in Iraq moved many in the crowd to tears and then
Approximately 140 Aurora-area people in need celebrated an early Thanksgiving dinner Saturday, Nov. 9. “Feast of Hope,” a dinner with all the trimmings and winter-clothes giveaway, was co-sponsored by Lv Cares Foundation and Hand-in-Hand Humanity Haven, Inc., Aurora-based nonprofits. Sit-down and delivery dinner options were offered. LaVern Allen, Lv Cares
Aurora Lions Club member, Joe Beary, distributes cookies at a club-sponsored lunch at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora.
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora pro-tem, Michael Saville, presented a proclamation to honor Marmion Academy senior, Regan Konen, for his back-to-back individual Class 2A State championships in golf. The presentation was made at the Tuesday, Nov. 12 Aurora City Council meeting. •Several Aurora residents expressed concerns for increased traffic
Are you ready to dive into great reads, meet fellow book enthusiasts, and discover new perspectives? The Aurora Public Library District’s book discussion groups offer you the perfect chance to do just that! From romance and nonfiction to African American authors and open-ended discussions, APLD’s book clubs cover a wide
Aurora Lions Club inducted two new members during its November 7 membership luncheon at Pomegranate Restaurant in Aurora. Welcomed to the club were Mary Arch of Aurora and Gabriela “Gabby” Gaytan, North Aurora. Randy Brown, co-president and membership chair, conducted the induction ceremony. With Arch and Gaytan, Aurora Lions total
Vietnam veterans John Krebs, left, and Alan Scott greet each other at the Aurora Veterans Day Parade, Monday, Nov. 11.
Oswego Army veteran, Durwood Hafenrichter, center background, poses for a photo with family members and friends after returning from a recent Honor Flight Chicago trip to Washington, D.C.
Oswego High School’s Jeremiah Cain evades York players to gain yards in the second round playoff game Friday, Nov. 8.
By Al Benson Approximately 25 discarded U.S. flags went up in smoke Sunday night in North Aurora. The incineration took place in the North Aurora Police station parking lot as part of Brady Norris’ requirements for a BSA Eagle award. Norris, an Aurora resident and member of Troop 104 in
Enhancing life and legacy. That’s the motto of Katrina Boatright, Aurora’s director of senior and disability services. Boatright detailed her department’s offerings in a speech at the November 7 Aurora Lions Club membership luncheon at Pomegranate Restaurant in Aurora. Boatright cited AARP statistics that predict by 2030, one of every
