Spring rummage and bake sale at Yorkville Congregational United Church
June Davis is sorting donations of jewelry and collectibles for the spring rummage and bake sale at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry gives out free Easter baskets
Becky Dunnigan, left, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry community impact manager, presents free Easter baskets to clients at a grocery distribution Monday, April 3, at the Aurora facility.
College baseball: Aurora University vs. St. Norbert
Aurora University second baseman Collin Meinert, right, bumps helmets with third baseman Sean Rivera, 21, after hitting a home run during Sunday’s 21-8 win.
High school soccer: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Providence Catholic
Aurora Central Catholic’s Olivia Lujano, 10, moves the ball downfield defended by Providence Catholic’s Abby Martin, 23, Tuesday, March 28.
ABATE of IL, Inc. legislative day, Representative Jed Davis
ABATE of IL, Inc. held its legislative day Wednesday, March 22, at the Capitol Building in Springfield.
Mission Week, Aurora Christian School students help
One-hundred and fifty Aurora Christian School students and teachers started a five-day Mission Week observance Monday, April 3. A delegation of 10 students and two teachers volunteered to load groceries into guests’ vehicles at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora. The team was among 150 students and teachers leaving
Faith Lutheran Church Easter egg drop Saturday, April 8
Here is the Faith Lutheran Church Easter egg drop in 2019 in Aurora. The drop has not been held in recent years, however, will be held the day prior to Easter this year, at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8.
Montgomery Police Department Commander Ismael Diaz, FBI National Academy
Village of Montgomery Police Department Commander Ismael Diaz, right, in a posed photo with director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Christopher A. Wray, left.
Library Giving Day April 4 will help children grow
You want to see the great city of Aurora thrive and help its children succeed academically. However, many families lack the fundamental resources and literacy tools they need to do so. Therefore, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) Foundation is asking you to please donate to Library Giving Day April
Blue lights: A boy
It’s a boy! When an Aurora family asked Community Oriented Policing Sgt. Scott Carter to reveal the gender of their baby, Sgt. Carter was all in! He said, “It was so exciting to see the anticipation building up as I drove down the street. Everyone was gathered in front of
City of Aurora government continues financial support of small businesses, grants
The City of Aurora government continues its efforts to financially support small businesses in the community as they still are on the path to full recovery from the pandemic. A second round of grant funding is now open, with $700,000 available in the City’s Finish Line Grant and Re-Start Retention
Greek Independence Day celebrated in Aurora
The City of Aurora government honored the unity between Greece and America a day before the 202nd anniversary of the Greek Revolution with Greek Independence Day, Sat, March 25. Aurora Greek leaders, including City of Aurora Alderman Ted Mesiacos and City of Aurora Chief of Staff Alex Alexandrou, joined Aurora
Little White School Museum to hold Easter Egg make and take family craft Sunday, April 2.
The Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street, Oswego will be host to a special Easter Egg make and take family craft activity Sunday, April 2.
Aurora Noon Lions give to Hesed House
Celebrating its second century of community service, Aurora Noon Lions Club members gave twice to Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora Thursday, March 23. Led by Susan Koepke, Noon Lions president, a Lions delegation presented a $1,000 donation to Joe Jackson, Hesed House executive director. Then Noon Lions prepared and
Funding for Aurora youth, family programs
After 70 years of educating youth, the preschool of Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora closed in March 2022. The school’s legacy will continue to be felt with grants totaling $2,000 to help church staffers provide youth and family programs. Sunday, March 26, Paula Loague, preschool board president, presented $1,000
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry to distribute groceries from mobile pantry
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will distribute groceries from a mobile pantry from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at New Covenant Full Gospel Church, 1029 Kane St. in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Identification and registration are not required. In addition to groceries, diapers, toilet
ATF Chicago speakers at Aurora Navy League Council 247
Rick Todas, center, Aurora Navy League Council 247 president, presents ATF Chicago agents Matthew Corley, left, and Christian Hoffman with appreciation certificates Tuesday, March 21.
College softball: Aurora University vs. Franklin College
Aurora University’s Madelyn Buske pitches in game one of a doubleheader against Franklin College at Bedrosian Park in Montgomery Friday, March 24.
Distinguished West Aurora alumni tribute April 21-22
The A+ Foundation for the West Aurora Schools will celebrate the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor. This year, Scott Whitlock (class of 1960), Johnny Lee Davenport (class of 1968), Susan Bartells Jacobson (class of 1974), Lauren Leimbach (class of 1974), Colonel John Becker (class of 1977), and Madison Whitt (class
Chiefs’ Marquez NJCAA, Player of the Week
Waubonsee Community College’s Johnny Marquez was named the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III Baseball Player of the Week for the week of March 8-14. The Chiefs’ left-handed hitting first baseman batted .500 over the course of Waubonsee’s first four games of this season. A graduate of South