After 30 years of service, Aurora’s trailblazing and history-making Black female police leader retired Friday, Dec. 15. In front of a packed room of early risers, Commander Liz Robinson-Chan gave her final roll call at 6:30 a.m.. Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross led the ceremony for his colleague and friend,
By Jerry Nowicki & Andrew Adams Governor JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law a measure that will allow for the limited development of new nuclear power generation technology in the state. The measure, House Bill 2473, does not allow new large-scale power generation facilities like the six plants that
More than 140 Santas, a Grinch, and Darth Vader, shuffled, Saturday, Dec. 9, along the sidewalks of Route 47 in Yorkville for the annual Santas for Suicide Prevention Services fundraiser.
The Plano American Legion Post #395 and the Secret Angels conducted a Children’s Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Plano American Legion.
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council listened to more than a dozen speakers at a public hearing for the proposed Farnsworth Bilter TIF (tax increment financing) District, Tuesday, Dec. 12. Individuals spoke both for and against the District. City government of Aurora documents show as part of the agreement,
Aurora Lions Club members celebrated three milestones recently. During an annual charter night banquet Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora, the Lions welcomed a new member, named the Club’s 2023 distinguished service award winner and reflected on their first 100 years. Highlighting the event was induction of
“Angels, contented with their fame in Heaven seek not the praise of men.” —Paradise Lost, John Milton Winged spirits converged around the long wooden table contemplating all that still needed to be done before Christmas Day. Angels were everywhere. And they were busy. All of the sweet treats needed to
The Santori Library was transformed into a glittering Winter wonderland of hope and charity Saturday, Dec. 2, when the Aurora Public Library Foundation was host to its annual fundraising gala. The event proved to be a resounding success, and exceeded fundraising goals and let guests with a lasting, positive, impression.
Chromatics, Batavia High School’s vocal, jazz and pop a cappella ensemble, performs at Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association’s December 5 luncheon at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia.
A Spongebob Squarepants’ character was among costumes donned by Joliet Catholic fans attending Saturday’s 72-65 victory over Aurora Christian for the championship of ACS’ 12th annual Burney Wilkie Classic.
A family poses for a photo with sign-language Santa Keith Strnad of Oswego Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Will County FOP shop with a Sheriff help 50 area children enjoy the holidays.
Herb John of Aurora, left, receives the Jean Bush award from George Groves, president, United Methodist Men, Northern Illinois Conference (NIC). John is a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Father Christmas, Orland Park actor and author Terry Lynch, enters Bethany United Methodist Church in Aurora Friday, Dec. 8.
The West Aurora Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the 2024 inductees: Cory Anderson (wrestling, 1989), Colin Kirk (soccer, 2003), Gary Krattenmaker (baseball, 1973), and Nicki Pieart (basketball/soccer 2000). Cory Anderson, a standout from the class of 1989, left an enduring athletic legacy. His high school career
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Jake Hager grabs a rebound defended by St. Laurence’s Zerrick Johnson.
Host West Aurora High School’s Gabriel Gonzales (24) is in a battle for a rebound with Naperville Central’s Ross DeZur (33).
The Fox Valley Park District Tuesday, Dec. 12 announced the appointment of Jennifer Paprocki as executive director, following a thorough, four-month process that began with a national search. A 12-year veteran of FVPD’s administrative team, including the last three years as director of finance, a position that manages the District’s
“New” is the 2024 theme for SciTech 2.0 as it re-introduces itself to the Fox River Valley as a mobile STEM education provider. Nick Scanlan, SciTech Board president, comments, “SciTech has made a big pivot from hosting a museum to being a mobile STEM service provider, where we go to
Father David Engbarth left an indelible mark on Aurora during his 45 years serving the community. His recent passing during the Thanksgiving holiday has left a void in the City’s faith community and in the lives of generations of Aurorans who considered him a family member. Father David, as he
