Aurora Fourth of July parade 2024
Members and family of the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora, march in Aurora’s Fourth of July Parade, July 4.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley in parade
By Russ George The morning started out with a light drizzle of moisture, as our members were getting ready to march in Aurora’s Fourth of July parade. The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley marched in last year’s Fourth of July parade, when the temperature hit the upper nineties in the
High school students to start new exams in Spring 2025
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com When Illinois high school students sit down to take their annual State assessments next year, they will take a different exam than in recent years. The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced that starting next Spring, it will use the ACT exam rather than
Montgomery Park Veterans Memorial dedication
A color guard, right, prepares for the dedication of Montgomery’s Veterans Memorial in Montgomery Park, Monday, July 8.
Aurora Public Library District explores hidden messages in Negro Spirituals
Did you know that the soulful melodies, work songs, and plantation songs of the American South contained secret messages? You can learn about these songs and the meaning behind them at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) Wednesday, July 17 for the program, Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals. This free
Plum Landing retirement community celebrates Independence Day
Plum Landing retirement community residents Mary Hauge, left, and Hilda Torres, join the annual Independence Day indoors parade Wednesday, July 3 at the Aurora facility.
First children’s entrepreneur market at Aurora’s Farmer’s Market
A boy squeezes lemons at his lemonade stand at a first children’s entrepreneur market Saturday, June 29 adjacent to downtown Aurora farmer’s market.
Aurora Country Club Fireworks
Aurora Country Club held its annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks display Wednesday, July 3.
St. Charles Norwegian-Americans meet Parliament president
St. Charles Norwegian-Americans met Norway’s parliament president Friday, July 5. Nancy and Arthur Andersen met Masud Gharahkhani, Norway’s parliament (Storting) leader, at the Geneva Public Library. He was accompanied by Susan Meyer, Norwegian honorary consul for Illinois and Wisconsin. The event was sponsored by Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce of
Battle of the Big Butts at West Aurora
By Al Benson West Aurora High School will be host to its 24th annual Battle of the Big Butts, strength, speed, and endurance contests for Chicago area high school football linemen, Thursday, July 11, at 3 p.m.. The event will be held at West High’s Ormond Stadium and practice fields,
Pet of the Week: Wilson: Great dog, needs fenced yard
Wilson is male Husky/Collie mix who is a three years old. Wilson’s family needs to give him up because their new home does not have a yard. He will run away, so a home with a fence will be the best for him. He is very friendly, playful, and energetic.
Independence Day entertainment a hit at Tanner House Museum in Aurora
Jake Barto from Geneva, left, helps provide entertainment for a crowd at the 57th Annual Independence Day Celebration at the Tanner House museum, July 4, in Aurora.
Aurora alderman-at-large John Laesch, announces campaign for mayor of Aurora
Supporters join Aurora alderman-at-large John Laesch, center, Sunday, June 30, at Millennium Plaza in Aurora for the announcement of his campaign for mayor of Aurora.
Aurora alderman Llamas to step down for family
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed an emotional presentation from Ward 1 alderman Emmanuel Llamas, at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, July 2. Alderman Llamas announced he is stepping down from his aldermanic seat to take care of his ailing father, who is battling stage 4
Aurora House Histories revealing program July 13
Have you ever wondered about the fascinating life your house may have led before you were the occupant? Who planted the roses in the front yard? What caused that large scratch across the floor? Part of the charm of living in a historic home is celebrating the history of the
Open Roads ABATE watch “The Bike Riders”
Members from Open Roads ABATE went to the movies to see “The Bike Riders” which depicts the lives of the Vandals MC, an outlaw motorcycle club founded in the late 1960s.
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Popup Market
Rebekah Axtell, left, communications specialist for Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, offers samples of local chef and dietician student Julie Rudnicki’s “Cowboy Caviar” summer bean salad at Marie’s Garden Saturday.
The Quilters Dozen’s 2024 PrairieFest Quilt Raffle winner
The Quilters Dozen’s 2024 PrairieFest Quilt Raffle winner is Sharon Di Prima of Naperville.
Preparation prelude to play at Aurora Central
Rehearsals are under way for “Beth: The American Telling of the Scottish Play,” an outdoor production at Aurora Central Catholic High School (ACC). The takeoff on Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” will be performed outdoors at 6 p.m. Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, at the school, 1255 Edgelawn Drive in Aurora.
Children’s Sermon at Wesley United Methodist Church
Michelle Curiel, children and families director at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, leads a recent Sunday children’s sermon.