By Al Benson Candles, readings of names, and reflections on recently-passed persons highlighted a memorial service Wednesday, Dec. 21 in Aurora. A third annual Light Up the Night: Candlelight and Community vigil was held outdoors on the Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora. The Reverend John Bell, pastor at Wesley
The Waubonsee Community College Board officially approved Dr. Brian Knetl as president of the college. In addition, the Waubonsee Board honored retiring and longest-serving president with a special resolution and a leadership award for administrators at the College. At its meeting on December 14, the Waubonsee Community College Board of
The 16th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights ended successfully. Open since the day after Thanksgiving Day, the popular drive-thru light show closed Christmas Day with vehicles waiting in lines more than a half-mile long to see the one-mile of dazzling lights … and a few famous friends waiting
Santa presents a boy with a toy gift at the Aurora Police Department recent gift presentation through the Citizens Police Academy Aurora event.
Continuing its Gathering Community series, Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will hold a free dinner and family activity at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Michelle Curiel, Wesley children and family director, said the event will
Joseph, played by Ben Scott, and Mary, played by Elena Buscher, hold baby Jesus, played by Arthur Reiniger, during Faith Lutheran Church’s annual outdoor Nativity program in Aurora Saturday, Dec. 17.
Shaking plastic maracas, Kristin Young leads Aurora Noon Lions Club members in singing “Feliz Navidad” Thursday, Dec. 15, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
King Nathan Demeter and queen Becca Evans lead a toast at West Aurora High School’s 35th annual Madrigal dinners Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18.
Becky Dunnigan, community impact manager, gives Christmas stockings to a patron at the Pantry Monday, Dec. 19 when the Pantry opened a three-day giveaway of 400 stockings. Separate stocking were available for boys and girls.
Ready to play a sheep Emilia Jackson, 3, joins family members who were going to re-enact an indoor live Nativity scene during Christmas eve worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Hazel is a female Domestic Shorthair Tabby who was born June 5, 2022. Hazel is a spunky five-month old female that loves to play. After she is worn out, she loves to lay in a warm lap and watch tv. Hazel adoption fee includes up-to-date vaccinations, microchip, and spay/neuter. To
Montgomery resident Rebecca “Becky” Dunnigan, left, receives Aurora Noon Lions Club’s annual Distinguished Service Award Thursday, Dec. 15
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin and members of the Aurora City Council, honored first responders and Aurora residents at the Aurora City Council COW meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Mayor’s Award of Valor was presented to six Aurora police officers responsible for rescuing nine-year-old Tyshaun LaFlore in
Kim and Matt Woodin ring the bells for the Salvation Army – Aurora Corps “Red Kettle” at Walmart, Kirk Road, Aurora December 7.
Pat Olek of Aurora and Rosemary Mikol, Chicago, perform hulas to “Silent Night,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and “Little Grass Shack.”
Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross, right, and Lieutenant William Rowley, left, present a check to Jen Tedrow and Ann Zediker of the Lustgarten Foundation.
Cast members gather for a song at West Aurora High School’s 35th annual Madrigal dinners Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18.
Mike Popplewell, right, in right photo, directs a children’s choir during the 9 a.m. worship service at Geneva United Methodist Church Sunday, Dec. 18.
The United Methodist Church of Plano celebrates the collection of new and gently-used hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves November 27 through December 11.
Ethan Greenfield, 8, of North Central College, reaches the ball across the goal line for a touchdown against University of Mount Union (Ohio) in the Division III playoff championship at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Friday, Dec. 16.
