By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed a brief presentation of a proposal to develop more restaurants within downtown Aurora at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, Mar. 7. The City Council gave consent to the Resolution authorizing approval of a development agreement with Leilani Asian Fusion:
By Al Benson After a three-year hiatus due to COVID 19, Aurora’s GreenFest is back this year. That was the message Thursday, March 2, from Mavis Bates, GreenFest chair and chair, Kane County Board energy and environmental committee. Bates addressed the Aurora Noon Lions Club’s meeting at St. Mark’s Lutheran
We all know Rosie the Riveter, whose image became a cultural icon representing the surge of women who entered the workforce during World War II. Women, whose efforts in factories and shipyards helped lead the Nation to victory and the stories we don’t know much about are from the 600,000
Boozhoo is “Hello, Welcome” in Ojibwe and this greeting sign welcomes visitors to Big Rock Library’s birchbark display. Big Rock Library will hold an open house Saturday, March 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate the new display of birchbark items from Native American Ojibwe culture. Ray Miller,
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was excited to celebrate new Batavia Chamber member Guardian Radon Mitigation and Construction Services with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, March 6. The event was held in the lobby of the Batavia Chamber’s office, 106 W. Wilson Street in Batavia. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over
Hannah Pawlak and Caleb Reynolds, both of Geneva, rehearse for Aurora Central Catholic’s upcoming production of “Chicago,” the high school version.
Women in Aurora are seeking to help other women who are facing current challenges and difficulties.Aurora City Hall’s employee resource group has launched a monthlong Women’s History Month campaign to collect much-needed supplies for unhoused women in the community. The P.O.W.E.R. Women’s Group, an acronym for Presenting Opportunities Where Everyone
Amada Beck, from left, of Seneca; Linda Anderson, Ottawa; and Barb Johnson, Yorkville, model bunads, Norwegian folk dresses, Sunday at a textile fair at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery.
Jim Gilbert of Aurora reacts as stylist Kathy Leasure shaves his head Sunday at the Aurora St. Baldrick’s fundraiser at Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant in Aurora.
With best wishes and a prayer, Alexis “Lexi” Janiak was sent off by Aurora University AU) students, faculty and staff members Wednesday, March 1 to the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship. The event was held March 3-4 at Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Janiak finished in second place
Anthony Ortiz of Elgin shows his Purple Heart in each photo he received for Marine Corps service while deployed in Afghanistan, 2010-2011.
First Fridays will celebrate Women’s History Month at several participating downtown venues Friday, March 3. This month’s theme is Women in the Front which will create space for women who stand up, take charge, and inspire. “It is such an honor to be able to theme an evening around women
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin proclaimed February 27 through March 3 as Aurora’s inaugural Respect Week 2023, at the Tuesday, Feb. 28 City Council meeting. City of Aurora government representatives were partners with Special Olympics Illinois in addition to a large group from Aurora-area schools being honored.
By Al Benson Black History Month at Gayles Memorial Baptist Church in Aurora was personal for congregants. They loaned artifacts for multiple exhibits at multiple locations in the Church during February. Betty Gaddy of Oswego, a Gayles member, coordinated the celebration. According to Gaddy, volunteers made the program a success
The Knights of Columbus of Somonauk, Ill. present Open Door Rehabilitation Center a check for $5,118. The check follows Knights of Columbus’ annual” Tootsie Roll Drive” which raises funds through the community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin, right, is delighted by the taste of a maple bacon doughnut at the new Petit Three Doughnut Shop in Aurora.
The fascinating history to be learned behind the transformation of the Joliet Arsenal into the stunning Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie when the Oswegoland Heritage Association, in partnership with the Oswegoland Park District, presents “From War Plants to Prairie Plants: Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and the Joliet Arsenal” at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18 in the Museum’s Roger Matile Room.
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will dedicate this home at 654 Spruce Street in Aurora with a program Saturday, March 11, at 10 a.m..
Neuqua Valley High School’s Nicolas Lendino, 44 is in a battle with Lincoln-Way East’s Mac Master for a rebound in the Class 4A East Aurora Regional tournament championship game, Friday, Feb. 24.
Kim Simmons and daughter Emily, 9, sell Girl Scout cookies outside Walgreen’s on Constitution Drive in Aurora Saturday, Feb. 25.
