Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch, honored Addison Miller, an Aurora resident and Oswego East High School student, at the Tuesday, Dec. 9 City Council meeting. Miller proudly represented the City at the state level, winning the Athletes with Disabilities 100-Yard Breaststroke State Championship. Miller captured the title Saturday, Nov. 15,
Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) fulfilled his pledge and donated the salary he received during the government shutdown to the Northern Illinois Food Bank, December 5. During the Republican shutdowns in 2013 and 2019, Rep. Foster also donated his pay to the food bank. “Even before the government shutdown, increasing grocery
It was the celebration of the season December 6, when the Aurora Public Library Foundation held its annual Winter Gala. This event culminates the year’s philanthropy efforts, bringing community members together to celebrate meaningful connections, recognize exceptional individuals, and further support the Library’s mission through a charitable auction. This year
Carrying an adoptable pup, Dori O’Brien of Geneva sells raffle tickets at “Santa Paws,” a 14th annual fundraiser for Starfish Animal Rescue December 6 in Geneva.
Mary Beth McCarthy, left, directs the Fox Valley Festival chorus December 7 in “Angel Anthems of Peace,” a winter concert at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
In a 21st annual display, 60 nativity sets from around the world were exhibited December 5, at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego. Nativity scenes were placed on boards on pews in the church sanctuary by Good Shepherd congregants Pam and Bob Dodson, Jr., of Oswego. Included
Sommerville members Reid Sommerville, from left, Kari Sommerville and Kurt Sommerville sing seasonal tunes Saturday inside Hope Chest resale store in Aurora.
Chicago Mt Carmel High School quarterback, Emmett Dowling, 7, is under heavy pressure in the Class 8A State championship game Wednesday, Dec. 3.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Linda Schielke as the 2025 Citizen of the Year (COTY), honoring her decades of service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the Batavia community. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Linda Thursday, April 23, at the Chamber’s Inspire 2026: A Celebration
On Giving Tuesday, December 2, suburban retired teachers gave back. Members of the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association celebrated an annual holiday luncheon at Lincoln Inn in Batavia with donations to Aurora community groups. Donations of winter hats, gloves, and other winter gear filled a table. The donations will help
A tackler brings down a ball carrier in the off-duty Aurora firefighters’ 25th annual Turkey Bowl flag football game Thanksgiving morning at West Aurora High School.
At Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, mayor of Aurora, John Laesch honored two West Aurora High School students who represented Aurora on the national stage, performing at last week’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Asher and Emily Lesniak were selected to perform as part of
It’s easy to overlook just how much money the library can help you save. At the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), we are continually working to reduce everyday costs for individuals and families and increase our overall value to Aurora. You see this through the collections we maintain, the services
Some of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora members pose for a photo after helping sort holiday food at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry November 21.
Hannah Scott of Oswego, center, lights an Advent wreath candle November 30 to open the holy season at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
The Kiwanis Club of Aurora learned November 25, about the Lifelong Learning Center at Waubonsee Community College from Ceil Carey.
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Ashley Watter (40) drives against Plainfield Central defenders November 24 in the West Aurora Turkey Tournament.
Oswego High School’s Jordyn Parnell (21) shoots over Aurora Central Catholic’s Annalyse McCarty (11) November 25, in the West Aurora Turkey Tournament.
