Pritzker says goal is to send free books to all children, ages 0-5 By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois families with infants and toddlers now have access to free children’s books that can be sent directly to their home, regardless of their income. Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday, Dec. 5
PENN Entertainment broke ground Wednesday, Nov. 29, on a land-based $360 million casino and hotel development adjacent to Chicago Premium Outlets off Interstate 88. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, along with City officials and business leaders gathered to celebrate the new entertainment district which will include state-of-the-art gaming along with
Two kids check Santa’s list with smiles.
The Montgomery tree lighting December 3 includes Santa and Mrs. Clause.
By Russ George Members and friends from the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, volunteered on the evening of Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the “Feed My Starving Children” local facility, 555 Exchange Court, in Aurora, from 6:45 p.m. until 8:45 p.m.. Members from DCFV, along with more than 50 additional
The aroma of turkey tetrazzini wafts through the air, mingling with the tantalizing scents of apple and cranberry cobbler. The lively chatter of eager participants fills the meeting room, their anticipation building as they gather around the demonstration table for a taste. This is not a scene from a bustling
Joliet Catholic players pose for a photo after Saturday’s championship of the 12th annual Burney Wilkie Classic.
Oswego High School’s Tyrell Mays (5) drives against West Aurora’s Mike Evans (12) on Friday at Oswego.
Mia is a female Lab/Boxer mix who is nine years ago. Mia spent at least the previous three years of her life only outside and neglected. She was rescued from a high-kill shelter in southern Indiana. Once in her foster home, Mia ran behind the couch and hid. However, once
Brattin Civic Youth Award winners pose for a photo at the 54th annual Pearl Harbor Day memorial luncheon Monday.
The first three Saturdays of December in downtown Aurora will have lots of holiday happenings. The Aurora Downtown group of business and property owners announced a flurry of events December 2, 9 and 16. Art and Market Aurora will be open Saturday, Dec. 2 and 16 from 9 a.m. to
It was a massive turnout for the opening weekend of the 17th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights. More than 4,000 vehicles, with more than 12,000 onlookers inside, passed through the popular free one-mile holiday lights display during the two-day weekend festivities.
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin and the Aurora City Council honored representatives from Open Door Health Center of Illinois for the Aurora facility’s 30 years at the Tuesday, Nov. 28 City Council meeting. Open Door Health Center of Illinois started in 1975 when the Visiting Nurses Association
When you step through the doors of the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), let the warmth of the Library surround you, and prepare to be enchanted by the opportunities that await. One new opportunity has just begun, one that is sure to keep you challenged and entertained during the Winter
Congregants Sean Moore, left, and Jim Merk hang a giant wreath during a Hanging of the Greens celebration Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Oswego resident Haylee Scott, left, on Sunday lights the first of four candles opening the Advent season at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) drives to the basket defended by Beloit College’s Ryan Nixon (11) Tuesday, Nov. 21.
Recently at the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club, former ABC7 news reporter Paul Meincke took to the podium to speak about the Honor Flights.
The Plano American Legion Post #395 members march in formation at Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park (Route 34 and Center Avenue in Plano) Saturday, Nov. 11.
Leon Burson Post #395 Plano American Legion was host to a Veterans Day dinner Saturday, Nov. 11. Master of ceremony was Bernard Boeger and guest speaker was Art Killey.
