By Jason Crane Valentines Day 2024, should have been a joyful occasion for David Lasota, co-owner of The Cornucopia Tea and Gift Shop in Aurora. The day to celebrate love is the anniversary for he and his late wife Katie, who died unexpectedly, two days after Christmas 2023. He is
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, was joined by Aurora area Muslim leaders to mark the holy month of Ramadan at the City Council meeting, Tuesday, March 12. Muslims gathered the third night of the Holy Month of Ramadan to receive the City’s proclamation before breaking their nightly
During Women’s History Month, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is making a special effort to showcase materials and promote events related to women’s history. These events provide a platform for open dialogue, learning, and reflection, by fostering a sense of community, and shared appreciation for women’s achievements. One upcoming
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a school? Well, residents of Aurora will soon have that opportunity to find out. Todd Elementary School closed five years ago and will reopen tomorrow as new affordable apartments for Aurora residents. The first phase of the new
The Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chili Cook-off competition had four persons vying for best chili at this year’s Chili Cook-off.
Jim Gilbert of Aurora is symbolically “knighted” by a stylist Sunday in honor of his seventh annual head shaving to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation at Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant in downtown Aurora.
North Aurora Police Detective Ryan Peat, left, and Officer Robyn Stecklein discuss surviving an active shooter Friday at Senior Services Associates, Inc., in Aurora.
Wrinkles is a male Shar Pei mix who is five months old. Wrinkles is a unique looking puppy, who is playful and friendly. He gets excited meeting people and dogs. He loves toys so being the only canine in the home will be okay then he gets to keep all
The Plano American Legion Post #395 was host to a Super Bowl Party and Chili Cook-off Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 11.
It was a party with a purpose at Aurora City Hall today as the City celebrated Women’s History Month. Mayor Richard Irvin’s office was host to a gathering to honor women staff members. The event included colorful leis, free giveaways, and a chance for lucky raffle winners to spin the
By Peter Hancock A Republican proposal that would give citizens the ability to propose ethics-related constitutional amendments on the ballot received a bipartisan boost Tuesday, March 5 when former Democratic governor, Pat Quinn, endorsed it. “I think it’s very, very important that this year, 2024, that the people of Illinois
Downers Grove North High School players celebrate their 69-52 victory over Bolingbrook
The Venue in Aurora will be host to a St. Patrick’s Day celebration and benefit featuring The Irish Mystics Saturday, March 16. Dave Glynn, a veteran Irish singer songwriter and guitarist, leads The Irish Mystics. The former leader of the Empty Can Band goes by his full name, David Sean
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored female City employees in leadership roles as part of Women’s History Month at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, March 5. Mayor Richard Irvin presented a proclamation of March as Women’s History Month in Aurora, flanked by a diverse group of
Stop at the new bookstore at 34 S. Stolp Avenue in downtown Aurora to be delighted. Owner Karen Nicholas had chosen the “Yellow Bird Books” name because she finds that name to be “inviting, memorable, and reflecting a positive image.” When her son, Will, was a toddler, they would sit
Excitement is building as the celestial event of the year approaches – the solar eclipse! Monday, April 8, Aurora will be treated to a breathtaking display as the moon passes between the Earth and the sun. To ensure everyone can safely witness this rare occurrence and learn more about it,
Early voting at the Kane County Vote Mobile opened Monday, March 4, at Jewel-Osco parking lot, 1952 W. Galena Boulevard, in Aurora.
Congregants at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora post thoughts, hopes and dreams for their church using approximately 80 sticky notes on glass walls at Saturday and Sunday worship services in a What’s Possible campaign.
Aurora resident Mari Curless, left, presides at a blessing of 76 handmade prayer shawls during Sunday worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
By Al Benson Aurora mayor Richard Irvin offered three challenges to Aurora area clergy last week. In a speech at Belle Salle Events Center in Aurora Thursday, Feb. 29, Irvin was keynote speaker a quarterly Aurora InterFaith Alliance leadership breakfast. Entitled “Mayor’s Call to Action,” the speech stressed how clergy
