Julenisse, Norway’s version of Santa, visits
Aurora resident Brooklyn Czenk, 14, receives a gift from Ken Johnson, Yorkville, portraying Julenisse, Norway’s version of Santa, Sunday, Dec. 3.
Boy Scout Eagles honored
Scouts were honored for completing their Eagle projects at the Park District.
Plano Methodist Church gives out mittens and hats
The Plano Methodist Church collected new and gently-used hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves November 26 through December 10.
West Aurora High School’s 36th annual madrigal dinner
Court Jester Armani Smith delivers a replica boar’s head Saturday during West Aurora High School’s 36th annual madrigal dinner in the school cafeteria.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry gives filled stockings
Becky Dunnigan, left, community impact manager at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, adds Christmas stockings to a patron’s shopping cart Monday, Dec. 18.
Kolb’s celebrate 50th wedding anniversary in Alaska
Bill and Sally Kolb from Sandwich celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Alaska in August.
Pet of the Week: Polka Dots: Mixed pup, has lots of love
Polka Dots a female who is less than a year old. She may be an American Bulldog/Border Collie mix.Polka Dots loves to play then settle down for a nap. She likes toys. She’s about as friendly as she is cute, just adorable. She is almost fully house-trained. She is a
CASA Kane County Launches 2023 Annual Holiday Giving Program to Bring Joy and Support to Children in Foster Care
CASA Kane County, a leading advocate for children in the foster care system, is thrilled to announce the commencement of its Annual Holiday Giving Program for the year 2023. This heartwarming initiative combines both a festive item collection and a vital fundraising/donation drive, aiming to brighten the holiday season for
Trailblazing Aurora Police Commander Retires After 30 Years
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,
New small-scale nuclear technology in State
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
Santas on the march for suicide prevention
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.
Santa visits Plano American Legion Post #395
The Plano American Legion Post #395 and the Secret Angels conducted a Children’s Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Plano American Legion.
Aurora City Council listens to speakers on TIF
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,
Special time for Aurora Lions Club
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
Winged spirits, angels, busy before Christmas
“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
Library Foundation fundraising gala a success
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.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association’s December 5 luncheon
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.
SpongeBob SquarePants’ character at Joliet Catholic vs. Aurora Christian game
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.
Signing Santa at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora
A family poses for a photo with sign-language Santa Keith Strnad of Oswego Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Will County Fraternal Order of Police help kids during holidays
Will County FOP shop with a Sheriff help 50 area children enjoy the holidays.