Fox Valley arts lovers gathered together in the evening Friday at Villa Olivia in Bartlett to celebrate the four inductees who comprise the 2024 Class of the Fox Valley Hall of Fame (FVAHF): Isabella Lippi, violinist and Elgin Symphony Orchestra concertmaster; broadcaster Jerry Rose of TLN Media; Bobby Rosengarden, drummer
Elections were held Wednesday, April 17 at Jed Davis IL State Representative Office in Yorkville for the Executive Board for Kendall County Republican Central Committee for the 2024-2026 term.
East Aurora’s Tom Okapal (red shirt), East class of 2011, battles a West Aurora defender in the 26th annual East-West men’s alumni basketball game at West Friday night.
Aurora Police Department held its annual “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday evening, April 17, at Javaplus Coffee in Aurora. The public was invited. Coffee, pastries and conversation were free. “Building relationships one cup at a time” was the theme. An APD statement said, “The mission of Coffee with a
Three West Aurora High School seniors earned Boy Scouting’s Eagle award on Saturday, April 20 afternoon from Troop 104 at Living Hope Church in North Aurora. The award is Scouting’s highest and most coveted award and the last major step in the advancement program. Since 1912, more than 2,000,000 Boy
From left, Kathy Goheen, Alex Haughee and Jen Stark pose Thursday with the newly-installed “Grand Mere” painting by famed Aurora artist Ruth VanSickle Ford at Plum Landing retirement community in Aurora.
Aurora Ward 2 Alderwoman Juany Garza (left) organizes a potato sack race with youth during her ward’s annual Dia de Los Ninos Celebration.
Callie is a female Labrador Retriever who is approximately two to four years old. Callie loves attention and snuggling. She’s not happy when other dogs get attention, so she would be best as an only dog. She rides great in the car and quietly observes everything that’s happening. She’s house
Aurora residents can do their part to help save the Earth by recycling electronics for free, but registration is required. Online registration for the popular Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru opens today on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2204 at 9 a.m. The first 2,000 Aurora residents who register will secure
“Earth rejoices our words, breathing and peaceful steps. Let every breath, every word and every step make the mother earth proud of us.” – Amit Ray, Indian author, and spiritual master. “Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to
By Cole Longcor Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at protecting domestic violence victims and two other criminal justice reforms. The bills are backed by organizations such as Moms Demand Action and One Aim Illinois among others. “These policies support those
It was an early morning for Aurora mayor Richard Irvin, who visited the Aurora 911 Center at 6 a.m. for the third to first shift change for Aurora’s Headset Heroes. Yet, the energy was high in the room, and smiles were plentiful as Aurora’s 911 Operators were honored for National
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) were given a very informative presentation Wednesday, April 10, by Bill Catching, Aurora Township supervisor, regarding history of township government in Illinois, and current services provided by the Aurora Township for seniors. DCFV vice president of program, Chuck
It is hard to be a teenager in today’s world. They’re juggling school, home, and friends while facing the pressures of social media, planning their futures, and figuring themselves out! Luckily, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) can be a great support system during this exciting and overwhelming time. We
Oswego’s Little White School Museum and the Oswegoland Heritage Association will start their observance of National Historic Preservation Month at noon Saturday, May 4, with “Lost Oswego,” a chronicle of the loss of some of the Community’s landmarks during the last century- and-a-half. The Museum is at 72 Polk Street,
Isolation is a chronic condition for most elderly in nursing homes, especially in cold weather months when contact with the outside world is limited to protect residents from illness. Meanwhile, Rotarians throughout Illinois and Wisconsin are trying to make a difference, thanks to the efforts of Rachel Ossyra of the
During the April 11, Naperville Park District Board meeting, police officer Arzania Williams, known as “Zook”, was honored for his service to the community when he officially retired. Officer Williams began his career in law enforcement with the City government of Naperville in the mid-1980s. For the last decade, he
Hope, Waubonsee Community College’s first-ever K9 comfort dog, officially was sworn in at a ceremony on the Sugar Grove campus Wednesday, April10. The ceremony was attended by college staff members, administrators, faculty members, and students, highlighting the widespread support and enthusiasm for this innovative initiative. “We are thrilled to welcome
Approximately 45 participants Sunday, April 14, were at the Aurora Lions Club’s first “Rolling for a Cause” fundraiser.
The Plano Methodist Church men treated the congregation to an awesome Easter breakfast in the morning, Sunday March 31.
