High school basketball: Aurora Christian vs Rosary
Aurora Christian High School’s Evelyn Klimek (3) goes up for a shot against Rosary December 20.
High school basketball: West Aurora vs Streamwood
West Aurora High School’s Amon Greene rebounds while being defended by Streamwood’s Jesse Sanchez (13) and Damarion Smith (12) December 16.
Bethany Lutheran Church of Batavia choir sings for Riverain Point Apartments
Members of the Bethany Lutheran Church of Batavia choir presented Christmas music December 16 to the residents of Riverain Point Apartments in Batavia.
The year 2025 wrapping up; upcoming 2026 events
As the year winds down, it can be reinvigorating to start planning the year ahead. A new year full of hope with new possibilities and lots of fun. Along with a blank calendar and longer days to fill up. In 2026, I hope you’ll join me at some of these
Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s annual Christmas party
Two young brothers, Owen and Logan Haughee receive presents from Santa Claus at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s annual Christmas party December 16 at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
Sign-language Santa ‘talks’ kids’ holiday wishes
Aurora Lions Club held its 18th annual yule party for deaf and hearing impaired students, caregivers and educators from East and West Aurora public schools Tuesday evening, December 9. The party took place at East Aurora School District 131’s recreation center in Aurora. Attendees included about 100 students and caregivers,
74th annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru nativity
Illinois’ oldest outdoor free Christmas display opened Sunday, Dec. 14, in Aurora. The 74th annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru event featured a 6 p.m. blessing of the nativity crib by Fr. Godwin Asuquo, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aurora. After he returned to give the blessing, Lehnertz Avenue Association
‘Tinsel and Tunes’ a sparkling celebration of magical sounds of the season, Sat., Dec. 20; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley holds annual Holiday party
By Russ George Members and friends of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) gathered together, Saturday, Dec. 13, for the Club’s fourth annual Holiday Party, at Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. The evening began at 6 p.m., with a social gathering and buffet dinner at 7 p.m.. Following
Annual Aurora Shop with A Cop
More than 75 children from the community participated in a shopping spree with members of the Aurora Police Department, Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Meijer store on Route 59 in Aurora.
Young Aurora athletes honored
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch, honored five Aurora residents at Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. The young athletes proudly represented the City at the national level, winning the 3 vs. 3 BOWNET Soccer National Championship. Aztec Girlz 630 captured the title Sunday, Nov. 30, in Panama City, Florida,
West Aurora hosts Medieval-style Christmas
Aurora residents experienced a Medieval-style Christmas Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15, at West Aurora High School’s annual madrigal weekend presentations. A project of West students and staff, events featured a Saturday evening three-course feast which was sold out and a Sunday afternoon dessert performance. It was the 38th year of
Aurora Library: Where Reading Wishes Come True
If you’ve ever wished for a book fairy godparent, you are in luck! The Aurora Public Library District’s reader’s advisory services are basically that, minus the sparkly wand. Whether you love browsing on your own, want a librarian to handcraft a list just for you, or prefer a little of
Twenty-five years as Santa
Kids at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Sugar Grove talked holiday wishes with Santa and Mrs. Claus Saturday, Dec. 13. In a fifth annual visit to the church, Paul Eggert and wife Giuli of Aurora portrayed the jolly old elf and Mrs. Claus during an annual Cookies and Cocoa
Kiwanis Club of Aurora helps with Toys for Tots
Kiwanis Club of Aurora members prepare to move Kane County Toys for Tots holiday gifts to outdoor storage.
High School basketball: West Aurora vs Larkin
West Aurora High School’s Antonio Higgins (4) shoots over Larkin’s Lawrence Sallis December 11.
Helpers make sandwiches for Aurora’s Community Fridge Project
Sarah Swanson of Aurora, right, hands reverend Tammy Scott sandwiches for Aurora’s Community Fridge Project.
Montgomery honors Oswego Library’s Skilton with sign
At the December 8 Village Board Meeting, Montgomery honored Sarah Skilton for her remarkable career as executive director of the Oswego Public Library District, recognizing her dedication to literacy, community enrichment, and public service. In celebration of her retirement and years of leadership, the Village Board presented Skilton with a
Tom Voigt wins Lions Club Distinguished Service Award
By Al Benson Tom Voigt of Aurora is the Aurora Lions Club’s Distinguished Service Award winner for 2025. Voigt was surprised with the award at the club’s yule party Friday, Dec. 12, at Monarch Landing in Naperville. He was accompanied by his wife, Susan. Aurora Lion Michele Morey made the
St. Charles resident celebrates 100 years
St. Charles mayor Clint Hull, right, had the pleasure of visiting Irene Helen Schneider Koch to celebrate her 100th birthday.
29th annual Cookie Walk at Plano Methodist Church
Shoppers select from the variety of cookies at the 29th annual Cookie Walk at the Plano Methodist Church December 13.