West Aurora School District 129 is pleased to announce that West Aurora High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) instructors and cadets earned an overall unit assessment score of “Exceeds Standards” during its formal evaluation January 29
Aurora University’s Dewayne Jervier, Jr. (22) and Dominican University’s Joshua West (4) chase a loose ball the in Saturday, Feb. 17
Oswego resident Jerri Lynn Baker’s fish soup recipe won Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472’s 2024 Souper Bowl contest Feb. 4. In an annual contest held in conjunction with the Super Bowl, the cookoff highlighted Polar Star’s monthly membership meeting at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. In honor
More than 100 Aurora University student-athletes, staff members, and guests hand-tied 92 fleece blankets for needy kids Tuesday, Feb. 13. The school’s 21st annual Project Linus took place on Lancaster Court in Thornton Gymnasium at Alumni Hall of Physical Education in Aurora. Aurora U.’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee repeated as the
Every year, Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) looks forward to celebrating EWeek as a time to recognize engineers from near and far. This week is dedicated to raising awareness of engineers’ positive contributions to the quality of life in our communities every day. EWeek promotes the importance of technical education in
Luna a female Husky mix who is four years old. Luna is sweet, good-natured dog who it friendly to adults and teens. She has not been observed around small children. In the house Luna has very good manners. She is fully house-trained, does not chew, and sleeps through the night.
The Sunday School children at Plano Methodist Church pose with designed Valentines February 3. They made them for friends who are ill.
Thursday, Feb. 8, the City of Aurora held a ribbon-cutting in the debut of its new, state-of-the-art, 911 Dispatch Center.
Lunar New Year began this weekend, and Aurora honored the occasion with a New Year’s celebration to usher in the Year of the Dragon. City officials joined Aurora’s Chinese leaders and community members for the New Year Celebration held at Pacifica Square, Aurora’s Asian-theme shopping mall, which has more than
By Jason Crane In celebration of Black History Month, the Aurora City Council honored four chiefs and two aldermen who serve Aurora, at the Tuesday, Feb. 13 City Council meeting. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented a Black History Month proclamation to Ward 7 alderman, Brandon Tolliver; chief engagement officer,
Although homeschooling offers families unique flexibility and customization, finding engaging activities and resources sometimes can feel like a solo adventure. Luckily, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is here to help! The Library recently has expanded our homeschool programming to include more enriching programs that not only supplement learning but
Gabe Gutierrez, 24, of West Aurora High School, prevails over East Aurora High School’s Yurem Harta, 12, and Trevor Cole, 24, in the Saturday, Feb. 10 East-West junior varsity boys basketball game.
Aurora University student-athletes handmake fleece blankets at a past Project Linus effort.
Insurance coverage for fertility treatments, child internet regulations also introduced By Andrew Adams Cole Longcor& Alex AbbedutoCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com After failing to pass a child tax credit last year, advocates returned to Springfield Wednesday to propose a scaled back version of the policy which they say would still reduce child poverty
Sam McCann, charged with misusing campaign funds, set for trial next week By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Springfield – On what was supposed to be the third morning of a weeklong corruption trial of former State Sen. Sam McCann, the onetime third-party candidate for governor instead videoconferenced into U.S. District
Lung Association rates state policies; opioid funds top $1.3 billion; ‘Made in Illinois’ program launches By Cole Longcor& Jennifer FullerCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com The American Lung Association’s 2023 “State of Lung Cancer” report shows Illinois has “a lot of work to do” to ensure individuals at high risk for lung cancer
The hawk soars majestically in Kane County.
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored a young cancer patient at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 6. A press release from the City stated Abigail Ayala, 12, was diagnosed with a Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, an aggressive sarcoma, February 7, 2023, She has spent
Time for this and that. Bits: Northern Illinois University student body includes every state as well as 76 countries. Last enrollment international students numbered 966. Pieces: Some of the endangered species include wild salmon, ferrets, jaguar, whooping cranes, polar bears, Canadian lynx, and the grizzly bear. Bits: Starting 45 centuries
The Illinois Primary Election is coming up on March 19! New voters and anyone seeking reliable information on the voting process need look no further than the Aurora Public Library District (APLD). Library staff members have been preparing for months by compiling resources, planning programs, and educating themselves on the
