High School basketball: West Aurora vs. Minooka
West Aurora High School’s Terrence Smith, 24, shoots over Minooka’s Nicholas Andreano, 22, Friday, Dec. 16 against Minooka
Changes continue in Aurora downtown business structure
This year saw 11 storefronts filled in downtown Aurora, plus two that joined existing tenants. Of the 13 businesses, eight are new, four relocated, and one reopened. • 1881 Electric Cycle Company opened at 1 E. Benton Street in the Spring. The electric bike shop features a showroom of various
West Aurora High School athletic induction Jan. 7, 2023
West Aurora High School will induct three former athletes into the School’s Athletic Hall of Fame (HOF) Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at the School. • Mario Clark earned four varsity letters at West Aurora High School in boys basketball and was named to the Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) First
Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s Geneva Women in Business makes donation to Rising Lights Project
Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s Geneva Women in Business (GWIB) held their annual end of year holiday luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Riverside Receptions in Geneva. Through donations received, with the extremely successful raffle, GWIB to donated more than $3,000 to Rising Lights Project, which was the December charity chosen by
High School Wrestling: Lisle IC8 quad, Lisle vs. Reed-Custer
Lisle High School’s Caden Carnes, top, takes down a Reed-Custer opponent prior and won the match with a pin in the 170-pound class at the Lisle IC8 quad Thursday, Dec. 8.
Multiple grand openings at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora
Eight new businesses opened at Fox Valley Mall just in time for holiday shopping. Aurora mayor Richard Irvin was host to an unprecedented ribbon-cutting ceremony at the mall that featured awards presentations and a unified cutting of the ribbon followed by individual ribbon cuttings at each business. Representing a variety
Harriet Quimby first U.S. female licensed pilot in 1911
A name probably unfamiliar to you just as it was to me is that of Harriet Quimby who became the first licensed female pilot in the United States August 1, 1911 and April 16, 1912 she was the first woman to fly a plane across the English Channel. She pointed
Home delivery serves homebound through Aurora Public Library District sites
Libraries are for everyone. But what if you want to visit the library, but can’t? For years the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has provided options for Aurora residents who are unable to enter the Library, including Bookmobile visits, Lobby Stop Service, and the delivery of items to those who
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV), holds its first holiday party at Gray’s Mill Estate in Montgomery
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV), holds its first holiday party at Gray’s Mill Estate in Montgomery, Ill. Saturday, Dec. 8
Santa makes a surprise visit to the Aurora Festival of Lights
Santa made a surprise visit to the Aurora Festival of Lights much to the delight of children and adults alike.
71st annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru Christmas display in Aurora
A children’s choir from Aurora’s St. Joseph Catholic Church sings at the opening Sunday, Dec. 11, of the 71st annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru Christmas display in Aurora.
Plano Rockin’ Christmas 2022
Plano Rockin’ Christmas made its 2022 debut in downtown Plano Friday, Dec. 2, another community depiction of holiday spirit.
College Football, Division III semifinals: North Central College vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor
Joe Sacco, 24, of North Central College receives blocking assistance and looks for an open field against Division III semifinal opponent Mary Hardin-Baylor Saturday, Dec. 10 in Naperville.
College Basketball: Aurora University vs. Dominican University
Aurora University’s Julian Gatewood, 10, drives around visiting Dominican University defender Christopher Burel, 5, Tuesday, Dec. 6 in a North Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) game.
High School Basketball: East Aurora vs. Bartlett
East Aurora High School’s Ralph Clark, 2, looks to pass and is defended by visiting Bartlett’s Nathan Scearce, Friday, Dec. 9.
East Aurora High School Sports Hall of Fame
East Aurora Hall of Fame inductee Algie Neal shows a boy athletic awards displayed in the East High gym lobby on Friday, Dec. 9.
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit children in downtown Montgomery
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit children in downtown Montgomery, Sunday, Dec. 4.
Marmion Academy delivers toys donated to Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center
James Sanders, Marmion Academy theology instructor, delivers toys donated to Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center by Marmion sophomores for an annual holiday service project.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) donates Winter gear to Aurora Communities in Schools
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) officials deliver 500 caps, mittens, and scarves for kids to Aurora Communities in Schools December 8.
Quilts of Valor Foundation visits Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club to bestow veteran Ray Gonzalez in a Quilt of Valor
Rita Pennington, Illinois State Coordinator for the Quilts of Valor Foundation, visits the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club to bestow, and wrap the Club’s veterans in a Quilt of Valor.