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West Aurora Hall of Fame inductees named

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

Jennifer Paprocki named Fox Valley Park District executive director

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

SciTech executive director Amanda Mistretta

SciTech announces new executive director, Board members, office location, partnerships, and website to launch a 2.0 vision for 2024

“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

Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois

Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois

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

Hollywood Casino Aurora Breaks Ground on $360-Million Dollar Development

Hollywood Casino Aurora breaks ground on $360-Million development

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

Holiday Potluck Dishes at Aurora Public Library District December 12

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