Petit Three Doughnut Shop opens in Aurora
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin, right, is delighted by the taste of a maple bacon doughnut at the new Petit Three Doughnut Shop in Aurora.
History of transforming the Joliet Arsenal into the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
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 Dedication March 11
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..
Class 4A East Aurora High School Regional tournament championship: Neuqua Valley vs. Lincoln-Way East
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.
Girl Scout cookies for sale in Aurora
Kim Simmons and daughter Emily, 9, sell Girl Scout cookies outside Walgreen’s on Constitution Drive in Aurora Saturday, Feb. 25.
Ash Wednesday celebrated at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora
The Reverend Patrick Fish, pastor at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora, imposes ashes on Virginia Salgado of North Aurora at a noon hour drive-up Ash Wednesday observance in the church parking lot February 22.
Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chili Cookoff competition
The Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chili Cookoff competition had nine contestants vying for the title of best chili at this year’s Chili Cookoff.
Aurora Historical Society Spring exhibit on Van Sickle Ford
The life and work of artist and educator Ruth Van Sickle Ford (1897-1989) is the subject of the Spring exhibit at the Aurora Historical Society (AHS). “Aurora’s Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford” will present her life story from her earliest days as the daughter of restaurateurs in Aurora to her
Journey of Hope United Methodist men’s Lenten breakfast and worship service
Stan McGraw of Aurora, from left, the Reverend Norval Brown, Cary United Methodist Church pastor; and Paul Eggert, Aurora, reunite at Journey of Hope UMC, Elgin, Saturday, Feb. 18.
Life of Queen Victoria similar to Queen Elizabeth’s
Consider the two British queens and their history. Queen Victoria lived to be 81 and Queen Elizabeth II lived to be 96. Victoria brought forth nine children and Elizabeth bore four children. Both loved their spouses totally and were torn asunder at their passing. Victoria was on the throne for
Sunday School Children at the United Methodist Church of Plano design valentine cards
The Sunday School Children at the United Methodist Church of Plano designed valentine cards to give to their moms for Valentines Day. The children designed hearts with stickers, hearts, drawings, words, and used their creativity.
Ruth VanSickle Ford paintings March 3-May 13, at Aurora Historical Society’s Pierce Art and History Center
“Uncasville, Connecticut,” a watercolor by famed Aurora artist Ruth VanSickle Ford, will be among Ruth VanSickle Ford works showcased in “Aurora’s Own Ruth Ford,” an exhibit March 3-May 13, at Aurora Historical Society’s Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora.
Lifelong Auroran, Clarina Warren, celebrates her 100th birthday
Lifelong Auroran, Clarina Warren, celebrates her 100th birthday with family, friends, and community supporters.
Joint worship service at Geneva UMC Sunday
The Reverend Cynthia Anderson, pastor at Batavia United Methodist Church, delivers the sermon at a joint worship service by three Tri-cities churches at Geneva UMC Sunday, Feb. 19.
Batavia future home of largest Cinemascope movie theater screen in Illinois
Steel trusses arrive Wednesday, Feb. 15, for the Super EMX auditorium in Batavia, to house the largest Cinemascope movie theater screen in Illinois.
Five milestones in Aurora worth historical information
We rise through legacy, growth, and community. This year, Aurora Downtown will celebrate five milestones that exemplify that truth which honors our City’s history and its forward momentum. 10 years of First Fridays Aurora has a long tradition of celebrating the arts. Prior to First Fridays, the Aurora ArtWalk was
Grand opening of Casey’s in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce holds a celebration of a grand opening of Casey’s with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Feb. 17 at 2074 Main Street.
Victor Martinez leads AARTA members in a group performance
Aurora retiree Victor Martinez handcrafts guitars from cigar boxes. While he has given away 30 to 40 guitars, he is starting to offer them for sale. He performed vocals in English and Spanish and instrumentals on guitar, harmonica and Native American-style flutes, at the February 7 luncheon meeting of Aurora
Aurora City Council receives safety technology funds
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council received both a visit from congressman Bill Foster and $2,280,000 in Federal funding for the city of Aurora public safety technology project at the Tuesday, Feb. 14 City Council meeting. Congressman Foster said, “This funding will help provide holistic upgrades to the police