High School Football: Batavia vs. Geneva
Batavia High School’s Ryan Boe, 21, is tackled by Geneva’s Charlie Winterhalter, 15, Friday, Sept. 29 in Geneva.
Two pioneering botanists ride the Colorado River
“You will come back changed. The river will change you.” —Father E.V. Jotter The year was 1938. The first-ever federal minimum wage was set at 25cents an hour. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first full-length animated feature to be seen in theaters. Its song “Whistle While You
Aurora Public Library District Bookmobile opening ceremony Friday, Oct. 6
It was a joyous event Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), when community members, State legislators, and Library staff members came together to celebrate a success for literacy. Everyone was giddy with anticipation for the new Bookmobile and the wonderful services it will bring to Aurora.
New Aurora University president; College football; AU vs. Eureka College
Aurora University wide receiver James Mautino, 23, runs 65 yards for a first-quarter touchdown against visiting Eureka College Saturday.
High School Football: Yorkville vs. Minooka
Dylan Malone of Yorkville High School reaches for a pass in the Friday, Sept. 29 Southwest Prairie West Conference football game.
College Football: Wheaton College vs. North Central College
Wheaton College offensive player lands on the North Central College defender in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) game Saturday, Sept. 29 in Wheaton.
learning lessons from the New Testament at Plano Methodist Church
The children at the Plano Methodist Church are learning lessons from the New Testament – The Woman at the Well, Fishers of Men, JESUS Loves Children, and JESUS Heals the Officials Son.
Three Pastors host to Pub Theology discussion in Batavia
Pastors co-facilitating a Pub Theology discussion series pose for a photo at the gathering’s debut meeting Sept. 28 in Batavia.
1,200 television sets dropped off at Aurora’s free Fall Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru
More than 30 tons of electronics will not be thrown into Illinois landfills thanks to a community-wide recycling event Saturday, Sept. 30 in Aurora.
Charlie: Happy, energetic pup, needs home
Charlie is male Australian Shepherd who is two-years-old. Charlie had a rough start to life. His family lived in an apartment and worked long hours so he spent most of his time in a crate. Not great for a dog who loves to run and play. Because of Charlie’s breed
Members of United Auto Workers Local 1178 strike in Naperville
Members of United Auto Workers Local 1178 provide a picket Tuesday this week outside the Chrysler distribution center in Naperville owned by Stellantis.
Aurora Municipal Airport host to Experimental Aircraft Association
Posing for a photo are attendees at Sunday’s rally by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 579 at Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove.
Forest Preserve District of Kane County Acorn Moon Festival
The bag race is part of the Acorn Moon Festival September 24 at the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
Aurora Mayor’s MVP Award for life-saving actions
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, and the Aurora City Council presented the Mayor’s MVP Award Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the City Council meeting to Daniel Chavez and Josh Elrod, for saving a baby’s life. Julian, a one-year-old baby is still alive thanks to the life-saving actions of
19th Century Victorian life produced many changes
When the Victorian period began (in the 19th Century in England), small retail shops sold goods produced on the premises. Grocers blended tea, roasted coffee, ground sugar and packaged dry foods. Shop assistants were hired to learn the trade. Young women who were neat, responsible, well-spoken, and literate, would work
Aurora Public Library District’s Chills and Thrills Wednesday, Oct. 4
Spooky, scary, things are coming to the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) when we join more than 200 Illinois libraries for Season 3 of Illinois Libraries Present, a collaborative effort featuring virtual events with bestselling and award-winning authors and esteemed speakers. Be sure to grab the popcorn and turn off
Wyckwood House secret sauce adding cocktail bar
It’s nice to have a place where everyone knows your name. When I first moved back to Aurora after living in Tucson, Ariz. for a decade, that place for me became River’s Edge Cafe. I would often visit the friendly cafe on Downer Place with my toddler in hand, and
High School football: West Aurora vs. Yorkville
West Aurora High School’s Azuriah Sylvester, 20, digs against Yorkville’s Jack Ferguson Friday, Sept. 22.
Pet of the Week: Opie: Full of energy, loves kids and dogs
Opie is male Coonhound/Bloodhound mix who is a 1 1/2 years old. Opie is full of puppy energy and love kids! He would do best with kids 5 and older. He gets along with dogs, but not cats. He does well on a leash, but will go after prey animals.
2023 Senior Partner Championship golf tournament winners
The 2023 Senior Partner Championship golf tournament winners at Springbrook Golf Course in Naperville September 20 show their trophies.