Christmas in July at Plum Landing in Aurora
Residents and staff members at Aurora’s Plum Landing retirement community celebrated Christmas in July Sunday, July 28.
Nikki: Let down by humans, needs home
Nikki is a female Belgian Malinois mix who is 10 years old. Nikki has been let down by her people and was surrendered to a high kill shelter, through no fault of her own. Nikki thrives in her foster home. She has been good with the other dogs she has
Aurora’s Puerto Rican Heritage Week, vibrant
Bright colors and pageantry were part of Aurora’s Puerto Rican Heritage Week last week.
Family Fest Farmers’ Market in Aurora
Healthy living was the focus of the Family Fest Farmers’ Market by Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley, Sunday, July 28, at Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora.
Burlingon R.R. celebrated
By Al Benson Dolores Theodore of Aurora, a Burlington Railroad queen in 1959, was in the spotlight again Sunday, July 28. Theodore was among 70 guests at an Aurora Historical Society (AHS) banquet saluting the Burlington Railroad’s 175th anniversary at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. After John Jaros, AHS executive
Aurora Lions Club offer tips on recyclables at downtown Aurora Farmer’s Market
A boy practices recycling under guidance of Aurora Lions Club co-president, Randy Brown, kneeling, at downtown Aurora Farmer’s Market Saturday, July 27.
‘Take Me Home, Country Road’ helpful theme
United Methodist Church of Geneva went a little bit country Sunday, July 21. A half-dozen congregants sang and played “Rocky Top” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads” to accompany reflections from a recently-completed mission trip to Charleston, W. Va. and the tunes accompanied speeches from leaders and videotapes of volunteer
Auroran shares lottery prize money
Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora recently won the top prize of $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket, and and her first thought was how she could pay it forward. “I’ve given away over $100,000 already,” she said. “When I was blessed with this prize, I knew I was finally
23rd annual Miss Fannie’s Yard Sale
Fannie Morrison, center, chats with shoppers at her 23rd annual Miss Fannie’s Yard Sale.
Marie’s Garden Kitchen in Aurora cooking class
Coloring sheets from Aurora Public Library District (APLD) attract youth at a back-to-school fair Saturday, July 27 in Marie’s Garden in Aurora.
Open Roads ABATE of IL booth at the Plano American Legion Car/Truck/Bike Show
Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members helped set up and worked at the booth for the day at the Open Roads ABATE of Illinois at the Plano American Legion Car/Truck/Bike Show Sunday, July 21.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association donates to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) recently donated $1,440 to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora.
Kamala Harris gets endorsement
When Joe Biden announced he would not seek to run for president of the U.S. again, he endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, above, as the candidate for president of the Democratic Party.
Aurora ribbon-cutting and tour at new Stolp Island Theatre
Mayor Richard C. Irvin, of Aurora, along with City staff members and Paramount Theatre officials, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, July 19.
No registration required for reptile show July 27
Calling all creature enthusiasts! Get ready for a slithery good time at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) when Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles slithers in for an exciting presentation at the West Branch Saturday, July 27 at 1 p.m. in which this interactive show, perfect for children of
Batavia High School captures 7 on 7 football
Batavia football players kept an undefeated record intact at West Aurora’s 7 on 7 tournament Friday, July 19. For a third year, Batavia won the benefit for Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora. Results reported by event coordinator and West Coach Nate Eimer were: Batavia, first place; West Aurora,
Record set at State representative Stephanie Kifowit’s 12th annual recycle and shred day
A new record. That was set by State representative Stephanie Kifowit’s 12th annual community recycle and shred day Saturday, July 13. Kifowit said, “We saw a record turnout, with residents from all over the area coming together to responsibly recycle and securely shred their documents. This year we served nearly
Republican National Convention 2024
Donald Trump holds up a fist in salute during a speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last week.
DeKalb and Kendall County Republicans walk in parades
DeKalb and Kendall County Republicans walk in one of several recent parades including Yorkville, Sandwich, Newark, Sheridan, and Plano.
State Republicans urged to look beyond usual base
By Peter Hancock, Hannah Meisel, & Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com MILWAUKEE – A former Republican congressman from New York told Illinois Republicans Tuesday, July 16 that to win more elections in their deeply blue state, they need to reach beyond the traditional conservative voting base. “We need to challenge ourselves