High School Basketball: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Elgin Academy
Aurora Central Catholic High School guard Bernard Fellows (25) goes up over Elgin Academy’s Chris Tacher (1) Friday, Jan. 5.
High School basketball: St. Charles East vs. Marmion Academy
With a screen from teammate Brad Monkemeyer (33), St. Charles East High School’s Tate Gonzalez (30) drives the baseline in the teams’ 74-57 win over host Marmion Academy Saturday, Jan. 6.
Jay Short receives Aurora Lion Club Service Award
Jay Short of Aurora has earned the 2022-2023 Distinguished Service Award from Aurora Lions Club. Voted by club members, the award is given annually to a Lion who shows devoted service to the club and Lionism. Lion Michelle Needham, award coordinator, announced Short’s selection at the club’s annual charter night
Aurora Public Library District receives donation
Comcast joined Aurora Public Library District (APLD) officials recenty to announce a $30,000 donation to the Aurora Public Library District Foundation to fund a digital navigator program at Santori Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Digital navigators are professionals who link residents to resources that can help them build
Pet of the Week: Chili: Smart, trained, loves to cuddle
Chili is a male, two-year old Shar-Pei mix. Chili is a great dog. Chili absolutely loves affection and is a big cuddler. He wants nothing more than to sit right next to you, and sometimes this includes sitting on top of you. He is fantastic in his crate and doesn’t
Aurora to Celebrate Three Kings Day Saturday, Jan. 6 with Toys for Hundreds of Children
Aurora is preparing to greet hundreds of families on the sacred Three Kings Day, Saturday, Jan. 6. Celebrated on the 12th day after Christmas, Three Kings Day pays tribute to the day more than 2,000 years ago when the three wise men – three kings from different nations – followed
Amid record overdoses and drug counselor shortage, workforce expansion program aims to fill gap
Joint program offers funds, tuition assistance and stipends for future alcohol and drug counselors By Dilpreet RajuCapitol News Illinoisdraju@capitolnewsillinois.com Amid five straight years of record overdose deaths in Illinois, a new state program aims to alleviate a shortage of professionals who work to prevent substance use disorders. Illinois’ behavioral health
Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers at the 2023 Christkindlmarkets
More than 2 Million attendees across all three locations The Christkindlmarkets Chicago, Wrigleyville, and Aurora (organized by German American Events, LLC) announced an astounding turnout, welcoming over two million visitors across all three iconic locations during the 2023 season.Daley Plaza, the flagship location in the heart of downtown Chicago, was
Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions
Objectors say he’s disqualified under 14th Amendment for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is now among the growing list of states in which former President Donald Trump will have to fight to have his name appear on the 2024 election ballots.
Madigan trial delayed until October for SCOTUS review of bribery statute
At court hearing, former Democratic powerhouse makes first appearance in court By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO –Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won’t be spending his 82nd birthday in a federal courtroom this spring after a judge on Wednesday granted his request to delay his bribery and racketeering trial
Governor Pritzker names new DCFS director
Former director Marc Smith will stay on until Feb. 1 By Beth Hundsdorfer Capitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The troubled state agency charged with the protection of abused and neglected children will have new leadership in the new year. Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that Department of Juvenile Justice Director Heidi Mueller will
Black Tulip concert January 7
New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, in Aurora, will be host to a concert of 17th- and 18th-Century music Sunday, Jan. 7. At 2:30 p.m., Black Tulip, a Chicago-based ensemble, will perform “Court, Convent and Stage: Redefining the Early Modern Woman,” music for voice, recorders, viols, lutes, and
Aurora City Council considers $4.5 Million in ARPA funding for Aurora Civic Center Authority
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, and the Aurora City Council listened to a proposed resolution authorizing the provision of America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) in the amount of $4.5 Million for 2024. ACCA has requested financial assistance to subsidize its
Wonderful memories of Granada, the Spanish night
From AD 711 until 1492, Iberia was in Islamic hands. There was a peaceful intermingling of Muslim, Christian, and Jew under the tolerant caliphs. This was the tenth-century Cordoba. Power and wealth created a civilization of affluence. The Alhambra shows the glories of Cordoba when it was Christian ruled. It
Senior self-defense artist, Peter Honingmann at Aurora Public Library District
In response to the growing demand for programs tailored to seniors, the Aurora Public Library District is excited to announce an empowering upcoming event entitled Senior Self-Defense: Confidence & Safety with martial artist Peter Honingmann. Scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Eola Road Branch, this unique program aims to
Handmade replica Viking shields on display, made by Boys Scouts
Boys Scouts of Blackhawk Troop 11 in Aurora pose Dec. 21, 2023 with handmade replica Viking shields they helped build for Geneva History Museum’s “Viking’s Voyage” gallery exhibit.
High School basketball: East Aurora vs. Southland College Prep
East Aurora High School’s Kenneth Cooley (4) drives through Southland College Prep defenders during the East Aurora Holiday Tournament Wednesday, Dec. 27 in Aurora.
Family New Years celebration at Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora
A mom shoots a selfie with her son Sunday during an annual family New Year’s Eve bash at the Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora.
Aurora’s 72nd year of Lehnertz Avenue Christmas display
Aurora’s 72nd year of Lehnertz /Avenue Christmas display includes light street signs and a Welcome to the 72nd anniversary.
Aurora special City Council approves ordinance amendment
By Jason Crane With concern about migrants who were recently transported to the City without prior arrangements, the Aurora City Council convened Friday, Dec. 22, at noon, for a special City Council meeting to consider amending an Ordinance to define and prohibit unscheduled bus stops of individuals who are transported