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.
Original and popular tunes were among offerings by Naperville singer, songwriter and producer Brent Brown Tuesday. Brown, 34, was featured in the Music at Messenger outdoor Summer concert series at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora. With guitar and harmonica accompaniment, a twisty take on lyrics and an upbeat attitude,
The legacy and impact of the late Aurora Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns will continue through a new foundation established in her memory. Managed by the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, the Scheketa Hart-Burns Memorial Foundation was set-up by her widower, William Burns, and children to honor Scheketa Hart-Burns’ legacy
And then there were three. Fourteen aspirants applied to fill the Aurora Ward 7 aldermanic seat left vacant due to the unexpected death of longtime alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns. City ordinance calls for mayor Richard Irvin to appoint the person who will complete the remaining term until the next general election
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, a United States Marine Corps veteran, was honored to be host to a roundtable discussion Monday, Aug. 21 with United States senator Dick Durbin to reaffirm their unwavering support and commitment to our veterans. Numerous critical topics were discussed by the veterans who were
Camille Pissarro was born in the West Indies in 1830 coming from a Jewish family of Danish citizenship. The Pissarros were middle-class business people working the colonial trade. Camille was sent to school in Paris. In 1852 he threw up a commercial career and left for Venezuela with a Danish
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan Lesniak as its new Foundation manager. Lesniak will be responsible for leading the Foundation’s fundraising efforts, as well as developing and implementing events and initiatives that support the Library’s mission. I asked Jordan about where he
As their main annual fundraiser, the Quilters Dozen Quilting Club of Oswego raffles off a unique, hand-quilted creation during each year’s PrairieFest, Oswego’s popular community celebration.
A dozen local to national experts shared views on lowering health care costs at VNA Health Care Monday. VNA was host to the session at its Aurora headquarters. Linnea Windel, VNA executive director, moderated the gathering designed to highlight how the Inflation Reduction Act is lowering health care costs. National
