90th anniversary of the Woolworth Fire in downtown Aurora, January 11, 1934
Thursday, Jan. 11, marked the 90th anniversary of the Woolworth Fire in downtown Aurora.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony 2024
Dream Dance Academy is one of the performances at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony Monday, Jan. 15 at Calvary Church in Naperville.
Aurora City Council considers new development
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed details of a proposed mixed-use development at the southeast corner of Ogden Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue, across from Rush Copley Medical Center at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 16. The residential portion would be developed with 70 detached, single-family
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s Meet and Greet Jan. 20
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley DCFV), due to bad weather, has rescheduled its Meet and Greet to 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 20, at Jake’s Bagels & Deli, 220 N. Broadway, in downtown Aurora. The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley was established with a mission
Aurora Public Library District demonstrates stand against bullying Jan. 25
Every day, countless children and teens face the sting of bullying. It can leave lasting scars, impacting their self-esteem, confidence, and sense of safety. We can’t let this continue. The public is welcome to join the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) Thursday, Jan. 25 when we take a stand against
College Basketball: Aurora University vs. Marian University
Aurora University’s Noah Butler (2) drives between Marian University defenders at Aurora Saturday, Jan. 13.
College wrestling: Aurora University vs Carthage College
Aurora University’s Christian Komitas (DeKalb, Ill.) controls Carthage College’s Maxwell Becker before a technical fall victory in the 174-pound match Thursday, Jan. 11.
New leadership team at Kendall County Food Pantry
The Kendall County Community Food Pantry has welcomed a new leadership team in Alex Hurd and Dulce Vargas as the new executive director and assistant director of the burgeoning pantry. Originally from Boston Mass., Hurd had made his livelihood through service to people in need. Hurd comes to Yorkville after
Pet of the Week: Mabel: Affectionate, needs new loving home
Mabel is a female Shiba Inu/Terrier Mix who is two-years-old. Mabel needs a new family due to dog allergies in her current home. She has always been friendly, affectionate, full of energy, and protective. Mabel loves to play, go for walks, and cuddle up at the end of the night.
17-year-old Ph.D. graduate, popular actor to headline Aurora’s MLK Ceremony
The City of Aurora will come together on Monday to celebrate the 95th birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The City’s 39th Annual Aurora MLK Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 15, at Calvary Church, 9S200 Route 59. With the theme ‘What Happens to
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awards more than a quarter million dollars in new grants
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (CFFRV) announced 14 grants were awarded totaling $254,796 to support local nonprofit organizations doing critically important work to improve the quality of life in Chicago’s Fox River Valley. Individual grants via the Community Foundation’s fall 2023 grant cycle range from $2,300 to
Three Kings give hundreds of Aurora families gifts
Hundreds of Aurora families pose after braving the cold waiting in line to receive gifts from the Three Kings.
American Legion Riders Post #181, Plano Rockin’ Christmas
Members from Plano Rockin’ Christmas, American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich, and Open Roads ABATE supported Plano Rockin’ Christmas by distributing gift cards to residents at Deer Run Apartments and Countryside Villages in Plano recently.
Aurora Public Library’s Early Literacy Expo, fun for kids
A girl receives a temporary tattoo Saturday, Jan. 6 at Santori Aurora Public Library’s Early Literacy Expo
Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter 5-472 chronicle suburban Norwegian-American women from past years
Yorkville resident Barbara Johnson, left, and sister Connie Kross, Sandwich, Sunday pose with a display chronicling suburban Norwegian-American women.
Aurora City Council presents Mayor’s Award
By Jason Crane In the first Aurora City Council meeting of 2024, Ward 5 alderman Carl Franco, mayor-pro-tem, presented the Mayor’s Award of Excellence Tuesday, Jan. 9, to city of Aurora government staff members Ruthy Harris and Roseann Hernandez in honor of awards they recently achieved. Aurora’s Property Standards Division
Wentzell Three Fires leader
Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has selected its newest Scout executive. After an extensive interviewing process conducted by the Council’s Selection Committee, the Council has announced that Ronald (Ron) A. Wentzell has been selected for the role of Scout executive. Three Fires Council’s president, Brian Caputo, said
Henry David Thoreau simple life revealed
“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” — Henry David Thoreau Henry David Thoreau was an American poet and naturalist, who was born in Concord, Mass. in 1817 as the son of a pencil-maker. He studied at Harvard College, taught school, and worked in his father’s pencil factory.
Aurora Public Library District Seed Swap will be Saturday, Jan. 27
Get ready for the growing season! It’s time again for the Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) Seed Swap Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. This program isn’t just about swapping sprouts; it’s about cultivating connections and growing together as a community. Whether you’re a seasoned horticulturalist, or a
Batavia Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon-cutting for Rae of Sunshine Music
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was excited to celebrate a new Batavia Chamber member, Rae of Sunshine Music, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, Jan. 8, which marks the sixth anniversary of the business.