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.
Aurora University annual Morning of Service
Brenda Pintor of Aurora washes windows at the Salvation Army Aurora Corps Saturday, Sept. 23 in an annual Aurora University Morning of Service program.
Story Bibles given to children at First Lutheran Church of Plano
Children show story Bibles they received September 17 during the worship service at First Lutheran Church of Plano.
State’s high court opens new interactive learning center
Displays offer insight into role of judicial branch By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com In 1946, the Illinois Supreme Court heard a case that would eventually become a landmark in American legal history. The public school district in Champaign, like many other districts in Illinois at the time, allowed a group
Aurora’s youngest City Council member sworn in Tuesday, Sept. 19
Aurora has a new alderman, and he’s the youngest on the Aurora City Council. New Ward 7 alderman Brandon Tolliver, 34, was sworn in before a cheering crowd of more than 250 family, friends, colleagues, and supporters. A bittersweet night was mixed with emotions of joy for the new alderman
Aurora’s Vernon LaVia, 1963-2023
Vernon LaVia 1963-2023 The late man about town in Aurora, in many ways, and family man strictly, died Sunday, Sept. 17.
Aurora Catholic Education Foundation (ACEF) celebrates 50th anniversary
With an early-evening mass and awards banquet, Aurora Catholic Education Foundation (ACEF) celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday, Sept. 18. Activities opened when Rev. David J. Malloy, bishop of Rockford diocese, led a 5:30 p.m. mass at St. Peter Church in Aurora. After the mass, more than 100 people attended an
Educational Kids Expo held Sept. 16 in Aurora
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) held her annual Kids Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Aurora Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center. Free fun, educational activities and refreshments for families were offered. Highlights included an Aurora Fire Department engine, IDOT cherry picker, helicopter from Superior Air-Ground
The U.S. population reflects continual changes
In spite of what a few still may think, space is a premium in newspapers. We want to reflect our Counties’ populations and be focused on our readers. This space is happily providing photos of Mexican Independence and the celebration of Jewish New Year 5784, both in Aurora. We provide