When First Fridays in Aurora started in the fall of 2013, the tagline for the event was “art, music and more.” The event grew into a must-attend, thriving epicenter of culture thanks to the commitment to art at the forefront. As First Fridays added offerings and more venues over the
Celebrating MLK Day, Aurora held a 41st annual MLK ceremony Monday, Jan. 19, at East Aurora High School auditorium. “Beyond the Dream” was the theme. Keynote speaker was Stacy Davis Gates, president of both Chicago Teachers Union and Illinois Federation of Teachers. The leading national voice in the fight for
Celebrating M.L. King, Jr., Day January 19, more than 100 clergy and lay people attended the 12th annual M.L. King, Jr., community prayer breakfast. Sponsored by Aurora-based Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance (FVCMA), the two-hour event was held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora. “Strength to Love” was the theme.
East Aurora High School’s Casston Cross (3) rebounds against Larkin’s Mac Irvin (21) January 16.
West Aurora High School’s Jaden Thomas (22) shoots over Plainfield East’s Kierre Miller (1) January 17.
Aurora University’s Devon Richardson (22) shoots over Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Ethan Johnson (50) January 17.
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is set to approve a Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $24,000.00 from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office as part of the 2026 Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime Grant Program. The grant would be used to help the Aurora
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held its January membership meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club vice president, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Deepa Deshmukh, MPH, RDN, CDE, BC-ADM, a Functional & Integrative Nutrition Specialist and co-founder of
Since 2022, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has participated in Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a virtual program series that provides high-quality online events to library customers. Previous speakers include Nick Offerman, Kwame Alexander, Danny Trejo, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Dr. Temple Grandin. This year, APLD has expanded these events by
Three former athletes and a coach were inducted into East Aurora High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame Friday, Jan. 16. Inductees were Frank Schuster, Aurora, Class of 1970, baseball pitcher; Tim Young, Colorado Springs, CO, Class of 2015, wrestler; Abraham Kanneh, Milwaukee, Class of 2013, soccer; and Calvin “Cal” Tyson,
West Aurora High School’s Athletic Department and Blackhawk Sports Boosters host the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Induction Saturday, Jan. 17. Inductees were Devin Vaughn, 2010 alum, basketball, volleyball and softball athlete; Bob Fowler, 1989-present, football, wrestling and track coach; Joe McWilliams, 2003 alum, tennis athlete; Cathy Hofer,
With artist microtalks and a reception, Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center museum opened “Mapping Territories: The Art of Exile in Pilsen-Chicago,” an exhibit of 59 works by 32 printmakers, January 13. The free exhibit will be at the museum at the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie St. in Aurora through May
Richard “Rick” Armstrong, center, accepts the IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award January 9 at West Aurora High. Left is IHSA executive director Craig Anderson and Jason Buckley, West Aurora athletic director.
Aurora Lions Club members fulfilled their club’s motto, “We Serve,” January 9. Returning for an annual community-service project, 11 Lions prepared and served lunches to about 200 guests at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora. Jay Short, Aurora club first vice president and service co-chair, coordinated the feeding event. He
West Aurora High School’s Amon Greene (21) dunks over East Aurora’s Jason Moore (14) January 9.
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch, and the City Council, honored an Aurora high school marching band that represented the City on the international stage, performing in Rome, Italy’s New Year’s Day Parade. The Waubonsie Valley High School Marching Warriors embarked on a Rome New Year’s Tour from
The West Aurora High School Athletic Department and the Blackhawk Sports Boosters will host the West Aurora High School Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Induction Saturday, Jan. 17. The event will begin at 3 p.m. in the Veterans Fieldhouse, followed by the induction ceremony in the Main Gym at
Families want the best for their young children, and we’re fortunate to live in a community with so many resources that support early learning. But navigating and accessing those resources can be overwhelming, especially for new and expectant parents. Thankfully, the Aurora Public Library District brings it all together in
Daniel P. Schultz, age 79, passed away at his home in Centralia, IL on Wednesday, November 19th. He was born in Aurora, IL on August 19th, 1946, the first son of Paul and Katherine Schultz. There will be a Celebration of Life gathering for Daniel: January 25th from 1-5 pm
More than 200 people attended Santori Aurora Public Library’s annual 3 Kings Day celebration January 4. The highlight was photos with the three kings, Pablo Guerrero, Luis Corona, and John Butler, in costumes. Additionally, the bilingual, family friendly event featured crafts, games, sweet bread, free toy animals, and loteria, Mexican-style
