Kids run to the fun, Easter egg hunt
Children and adults scramble for Easter eggs in an annual outdoor hunt at Aurora’s Redeemer Community Church Saturday, April 4.
Town hall meeting on long-vacant Aurora health club
Approximately 40 people attended a March 31 town hall that focused on a long-vacant Aurora health club. Kane County District 4 Board member Mavis Bates hosted the meeting at Aurora Public Library–West Branch. Other guest speakers were John Mall, Kane County code enforcement officer; and Aurora Ward 5 alderman Carl
Excitement building at Aurora’s West Branch Library
By Kiri Palm, Aurora Public Library, West Branch manager There were a lot of important questions I was asked while interviewing for my position as the West Branch Manager, but one really stood out: How do you feel about a branch renovation? It was an exciting prospect and an undertaking
Eat pancakes with Easter bunny at Lions’ breakfast April 11
Celebrating “Spring Fling,” Aurora Lions club will hold its annual spring pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 E. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited to pose for photos with the Easter bunny.
Talking energy conservation: Lions learn about sustainability
“It’s up to us to (practice) sustainability.” That was the message April 2 to Aurora Lions Club members from Mavis Bates, chair of Aurora mayor John Laesch’s Sustainable Aurora advisory board. Bates, District 4 Kane County board member, also chairs the County’s energy and environmental committee. As guest speaker at
College flag football: Aurora University vs. Purdue Northwest
Aurora University’s Emily Gabrelcik (8) carries the ball against a Purdue Northwest defender at Vago Field in Aurora Saturday, April 4.
Teens raise money with pancakes
Emily Rengald, left, and Rose O’Horo serve pancakes at the Salvation Army Aurora Corps community center Saturday, April 4.
Bells at Wesley United in Aurora ring in Easter celebration
The Wesley Ringers handbell ensemble at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora perform during Easter Sunday worship services.
Large turnout in Aurora for No Kings rally
Hundreds of demonstrators at the No Kings rally in Aurora, line up along E. Galena Blvd. outside McCarty Park March 28.
A closer look at APLD’s Collection Services Department
When you visit the Aurora Public Library District, you see thousands of items on our shelves waiting patiently to be taken home. What you don’t see is the work that went into getting them there. Every single item (over 330,000) had to be ordered, received, labeled, barcoded, cataloged, and shelved
Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame inducts eight at banquet
Eight area residents were inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame at an awards banquet Friday evening, March 27, at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva. Inductees are: Kelly Barr, classical music; Denise Crosby, journalism; Leslie Hunt, popular and progressive music; Stanley Konopka, classical music; Mary Beth McCarthy,
Aurora Lions Club trivia night success
More than 40 Aurora Lions, family members, and friends attended the club’s first-ever trivia night March 19 at Grandma’s Table restaurant in Aurora.
First Presbyterian Church – Aurora celebrates Palm Sunday
Children march through the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church – Aurora waving palms on the Christian church’s traditional Palm Sunday celebration, March 29.
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Palm Sunday
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, wave palm fronds during Palm Sunday worship March 28.
High school baseball: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Plano
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Luke Torrance hits the ball against Plano March 28. Host Aurora won, 7-5.
High school softball: Aurora Central Catholic vs. St. Ignatius
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Corina Maratea (15) throws against St. Ignatius March 28. Visiting St. Ignatius won, 3-2.
Aurora celebrates grand opening of two fire stations
Members of the City Council, Fire Department personnel, and community members celebrate the grand opening of Aurora Illinois Fire Department Fire Stations 9 and 13 with a ribbon-cutting March 13.
Aurora approves new, first-of-its kind regulations on data center development
At the Tuesday, March 24 City Council meeting, the Aurora City Council approved new, first-of-its-kind regulations intended to safeguard residents and the environment from future data center development. The nearly five-hour meeting included 17 speakers. Most spoke out against data centers. The approval of the new ordinances came as the
‘Fly Girls of WWII’ tells the story of courageous women pilots
A little-known chapter of World War II history will take center stage Thursday, March 26 when historian and certified FAA pilot Rebecca Tulloch brings the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to life during a special presentation by Batavia Depot Museum, a facility of Batavia Park District. Tulloch’s
Smarty Pants presents: The Magical World of Balloons
Looking for something fun (and free!) to do over spring break? Head to the Aurora Public Library District for a show that’s guaranteed to blow up your expectations (in the best way possible). Family entertainer Smarty Pants is bringing The Magical World of Balloons to APLD Wednesday, April 1 with