20th Annual Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza
The scene is a filled room at the 20th Annual Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza Saturday, March 25 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora.
Yorkville St. Patrick’s Day parade 2023
Yorkville St. Patrick’s Day parade offers family fun with a leprechaun.
Mr. Freeze education the Very Cool Show March 27
Are you looking for a fun way to introduce your child to the world of science? Look no further than the upcoming Very Cool Show, a program designed to inspire and educate young minds about the wonders of cryogenics and liquid nitrogen. With hands-on experiments, interactive activities, and our knowledgeable
Street sign dedicated to honor Deacon Bruce Watermman
The family of Deacon Bruce Watermman gathered under the new street sign dedicated in his honor.
Joe Jackson, Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora, speaks at Aurora Police Department
Joe Jackson, executive director of Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora, is a guest speaker at Aurora Police Department headquarters Tuesday, March 15.
Aurora Kiwanis Club’s 107th annual pancake breakfast March 18
A family of three enjoys the Aurora Kiwanis Club breakfast Saturday, March 18 at Aurora Central Catholic High School.
College women’s lacrosse: Aurora University vs. DePauw
Aurora University’s Monique Gibson, center, drives between DePauw defenders against DePauw University in women’s lacrosse action at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery Tuesday, March 14.
Wyckwood House in Aurora creates quite a buzz
As the only boutique with a liquor license in Aurora, Wyckwood House has created quite a buzz over the last year since opening up last May at 80 S. River Street. The lifestyle boutique in downtown Aurora features both women’s and men’s apparel along with cards, gift items, and home
Volunteers help prepare dinner for Hesed House in Aurora
Robbin Lang, Riddhi Gupta, Orges Selimi, and Leslie Surta fill gelatin cups Monday, March 13 for dinner at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora.
Aurora City Council gives honors to 9-year-old hero
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council presented a special honor and award to 9-year-old-hero, Aria Lamen, for Women’s History Month, at the Tuesday, March 14 City Council meeting. Aria Lamen, 9, made a lifesaving 911 call when her mom, Caron, passed out at their home. The call likely saved
DADs not available to twins
By Russ George Aurora’s seven-year-old Type 1 diabetic twins, Jackson and Elliot Webster, were in attendance at the Thursday, March 9 Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s March membership meeting, to hear their father, Paul Webster, speak about how and when each of the twins were diagnosed as Type 1 diabetics,
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity dedicates 70th home
Jenna Strohmenger of Aurora celebrated two life milestones Saturday, March 11. The latest Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity homeowner was guest of honor when Montgomery-based Habitat dedicated its 70th suburban home at 654 Spruce St. in Aurora. Coincidentally, it was Strohmenger’s 33rd birthday. Dedication guests serenaded her during the program
Aurora Public Library District library card design contest open until April 8
Last Spring was a very exciting time for the Aurora Public Library District (APLD)! We were busily preparing for our first library card design contest. We were so thrilled by the wonderful designs submitted last year that we decided to hold another library card design contest! Interested artists have until
Open Roads ABATE February membership meeting
Open Roads ABATE holds its February membership meeting Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Plano American Legion.
Sisters of Story quartet’s show at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora
Kim Schultz, foreground, performs in Sisters of Story quartet’s show “Keeping Faith: Sisters of Story.” Background is Lucia Thomas, accompany, on vocals, violin, banjo, and oud.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony for Smarty Pants Café March 7
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrates new Batavia business and chamber member Smarty Pants Café with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, March 7 at the café, 817 N. Randall Road in Batavia.
Aurora celebrates five milestones this year in growth
This year, Aurora will celebrating five milestones that honor the City’s history and its forward momentum. “We rise through legacy, growth, and community,” will be the theme throughout the year. The Aurora Downtown organization celebrates the following anniversaries. 10 years of First Fridays Aurora has a long tradition of celebrating
Polar Plunge Sunday at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville
The Montgomery Police Department took the annual Polar Plunge Sunday, March 5 at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville.
Marmion Academy high school basketball team wins Class 3A sectional championship
Trevon Roots, Marmion 6-5 point forward, 24, holds the Class 3A sectional championship plaque and teammates celebrate.