Aurora Lions Club serves cider at Aurora Downtown Farmer’s Market
Aurora Lions Club members Bill Becker, left, and Jay Short, background, serve free coffee and hot apple cider to visitors at Aurora Downtown Farmer’s Market Saturday.
Pet of the Week: Ghost: Timid dog, needs patient home
Ghost is a male German shepherd-collie mix who is two-years old. Ghost is quite timid boy needs to be exposed to the outside world. However, he is a very sweet boy and gets along with dogs, cats, and kids. He would prefer a quiet household. He enjoys being with his
Aurora Police and Illinois State Police to be hosts to Faith and Blue event at First Presbyterian Church
The Aurora Police will join the Illinois State Police for a Faith and Blue event, October 9 from 3 P.M. – 6 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church, 325 E. Downer Place, Aurora, Ill.. There will be giveaways, games, and food. The Illinois State Police will be conducting car seat installations.
Aurora Planned Parenthood Anniversary Vigil
Eric Scheidler, executive director of Pro-Life Action League, left, leads a group of approximately 50 at the Aurora Planned Parenthood Anniversary Vigil, Monday, Oct. 2.
Aurora Pooch Parade 2023
The Aurora Pooch Parade Sunday, Oct. 1 had many adorable pooches in Phillips Park
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