54th annual Pearl Harbor Day luncheon; Brattin Civic Youth Award winners
Brattin Civic Youth Award winners pose for a photo at the 54th annual Pearl Harbor Day memorial luncheon Monday.
Santa, markets part of holiday Saturdays in downtown Aurora Dec 2, 9 and 16
The first three Saturdays of December in downtown Aurora will have lots of holiday happenings. The Aurora Downtown group of business and property owners announced a flurry of events December 2, 9 and 16. Art and Market Aurora will be open Saturday, Dec. 2 and 16 from 9 a.m. to
17th Annual Aurora Festival of Lights
It was a massive turnout for the opening weekend of the 17th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights. More than 4,000 vehicles, with more than 12,000 onlookers inside, passed through the popular free one-mile holiday lights display during the two-day weekend festivities.
Aurora City Council: Open Door Health Center celebrates 30 years
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin and the Aurora City Council honored representatives from Open Door Health Center of Illinois for the Aurora facility’s 30 years at the Tuesday, Nov. 28 City Council meeting. Open Door Health Center of Illinois started in 1975 when the Visiting Nurses Association
First Winter Reading Adventure kick-off party Dec. 1
When you step through the doors of the Aurora Public Library District (APLD), let the warmth of the Library surround you, and prepare to be enchanted by the opportunities that await. One new opportunity has just begun, one that is sure to keep you challenged and entertained during the Winter
Wesley United Methodist Church decorates
Congregants Sean Moore, left, and Jim Merk hang a giant wreath during a Hanging of the Greens celebration Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Wesley United Methodist Church, Advent
Oswego resident Haylee Scott, left, on Sunday lights the first of four candles opening the Advent season at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
College Basketball: Aurora University vs. Beloit College
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) drives to the basket defended by Beloit College’s Ryan Nixon (11) Tuesday, Nov. 21.
ABC7’s Paul Meincke discusses Honor Flights
Recently at the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club, former ABC7 news reporter Paul Meincke took to the podium to speak about the Honor Flights.
Plano American Legion Post #395 members march on Veterans Day
The Plano American Legion Post #395 members march in formation at Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park (Route 34 and Center Avenue in Plano) Saturday, Nov. 11.
Leon Burson Post #395 Plano American Legion Veterans Day dinner
Leon Burson Post #395 Plano American Legion was host to a Veterans Day dinner Saturday, Nov. 11. Master of ceremony was Bernard Boeger and guest speaker was Art Killey.
Oswego Police Chief discusses SAFE-T Act
Oswego Police Chief Jason Bastin discussed recently-enacted criminal justice reform laws, including the SAFE-T Act, Tuesday, Nov. 21. In a speech titled “How New Illinois Criminal Laws Affect Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and You,” Bastin addressed Aurora Council, Navy League of the United States’ dinner meeting at Riverview Diner in Montgomery.
Aurora, Illinois Festival of Lights Opens Saturday, Nov. 25, for 17th Season
With one mile of sparking lights and one month of magical nights, the 17th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights drive-thru starts Saturday, Nov. 25, at 5 p.m.. One of the region’s largest free drive-thru holiday light displays, the Aurora Festival of Lights runs from Saturday, Nov. 25, through
Aurora Police Department Task Force Special Agent Receives Commendation for Seizure of Dangerous Drugs
The Aurora Police Department is proud to announce that special agent Matthew Huber, of the Aurora Police Department, received two separate commendations from the Illinois MEG Directors Task Force Commanders Association earlier this month. Special agent Huber is assigned to the DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group (DuMEG), which is an initiative
More than 7,000 individuals start the Holiday Season in Aurora
Aurora started the holiday season in the merriest way on a mild weather night. More than 7,000 individuals were in downtown Aurora Friday, Nov. 17, for the annual Winter Lights Festival. The crowd counted down in unison as the Christmas tree was lit and cheered throughout the parade, which included
West Aurora High School Madrigal dinner Dec. 16-17
A king and queen give a toast at a prior West Aurora High School choir Madrial dinner.
Aurora Chief of Police, Deputy, present update at COW
By Jason Crane Aurora Chief of Police Keith Cross and Deputy Chief of Police Matt Thomas presented an Aurora Police Department (APD) public safety technology update at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 21. The presentation outlined the ways the APD is leveraging technology to build a safer
Full-circle moments, Turkey giveaway in Aurora
Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, second from right, joins Aurora Housing Authority executive director Ralph Jordan, left, and his team to distribute free Thanksgiving meals to residents of Aurora public housing.
Service setting backdrop for Thanksgiving
“What with still hours of calm delight thy songs and image blend. I cannot chose but think thou wert an old familiar friend.” —Annabel Abbs The kitchen was a beautiful spacious room with sunlight filtering through the tall windows facing east. So Eliza could see the morning sun as it
Gratitude for many visits to downtown Aurora
It’s November, the month of gratitude, and I am grateful for this wonderful community. As the events coordinator and later as the manager of Aurora Downtown, I am grateful for all of the support I received in my former roles from the community. I resigned from the downtown organization this