Ingrid Bergman delivered her audition pieces to the Royal Dramatic Theatre. The year was 1933. One of her choices was a Hungarian play about a peasant girl who flirts with a bold country boy. She jumps out of the wings on to the stage and stands there, hands on hips,
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to learn about and appreciate the diverse cultures that make up our Nation. To celebrate with the people of Aurora, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be host to a rich lineup of programs for folks of all ages to celebrate Hispanic traditions.
Aurora Central Catholic’s Trey Seifrid, 10, runs the ball against West Carroll Friday.
West Aurora High School’s Terence Smith, 23, celebrates a second quarter touchdown against Romeoville Friday, Sept. 8.
Orion Ensemble members from left are pianist Diana Schmuck, violinist Florentina Ramniceanu, clarinetist Kathy Pirtle and cellist Judy Stone.
Aurora Noon Lions Club president Susan Koepke, left, examines a girl’s vision at a previous clinic. Free monthly clinics continue from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Aurora Public Library.
The Illinois Branch of the Women Marines Association (IL-2) celebrated the 100th Birthday of WWII Woman Marine Helen Ehlers on September 9th. Marine Ehlers, who resides in Wheaton, installed instrument panels for the planes flown in WWII. Helen Ehlers was born on September 9, 1923 in Cicero, IL. She had
It was a special celebration in Aurora for a budding centenarian! Lettie Baker turned 100 years old September 9! Born September 9, 1923, in Tennessee, Lettie moved to Aurora 70 years ago. Her children, niece, and approximately two dozen friends at The Pearl of Orchard Valley, gathered to celebrate her
Aurora Boy Scouts Matthew Miller, left, Aurora; Connor McMenamin, Montgomery; and Grayson Arndt, Oswego, burn a discarded American flag Saturday at Ascension Living Fox Knoll Village retirement community in Aurora.
An Aurora University student shoots a toy gun at Monster Blast game at an annual fall Involvement Fair Thursday, Sept. 7.
From left, Aurora Fire Battalion Chief Will Torres, Aurora Fire Battalion Chief Randy Leek and Aurora Fire Division Chief Jason Demas on Monday receive special plaques for their service in New York City immediately following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Paisley is a female Blue Heeler who is four to five years years old. Paisley is the sweetest and she is like velcro and will follow her humans around anywhere. She will lay on her back and loves belly rubs or she will want to sit in your lap. She
The traditional and full Naperville Labor Day parade Monday, Sept. 4
Business owners of If These Walls Could Talk custom framing and gallery, Tim Frederick, left, and Jen Rauch, right, welcome Nolan McCants, owner of The Nolan Gallery, Friday, September 1.
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, announced Brandon Tolliver as his nominee for Ward 7 alderman at a special City Council meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 5. Born and raised on Aurora’s West Side, Tolliver attended West Aurora School District 129 from kindergarten through 12th grade, where he was graduated
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing was held on Friday, September 1 at Fox Bend Golf Course, in Oswego. Russ George, president of the Diabetes Club welcomed 70 golfers prior to their teeing off at one o’clock on a perfect
“Memory is the scribe of the soul.” —Aristotle Salt water, storms, and headwinds, leaky decks and the November winds coming in did not deter the 102 passengers on the Mayflower in 1620. The thin-walled cabins below deck overflowed with chests of clothing, “casks of food, chairs, pillows, and rugs. A
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. From borrowing materials to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending a book
Batavia High School’s Ryan Boe, 21, runs against Lincoln-Way East Friday.
Aurora University’s James Mautino, 23, looks for an opening in the Spartans’ 38-17 season/home-opener against Hope College Saturday. Host Aurora won, 38-17.
