Unique baptism during COVID-19 pandemic
Jackson Walters of North Aurora, left, seven months, is baptized with a water gun Sunday, Aug. 16, by Rev. Derek Rogers, pastor at Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church.
Memorial tribute to man who fell from Leland Tower
A man makes an arrangement of candles and flowers Sunday at the intersection of Stolp Avenue and Galena Boulevard in downtown Aurora in a fitting memorial to a young man who fell out of a window of the Leland Tower to his death.
Doctor and staff members of Anodyne Pain & Wellness Solutions in Aurora really care
By Dawn Staszak Do you like your doctor? Not that he or she is okay, that during the 15 minutes you see him or her once a year, if that, but, do you really like your doctor as a person? Do you know your doctor as a person? I am
Pop-up pantry in Aurora
A long line of cars is in place Monday morning in Aurora’s Phillips Park prior the opening of the third pop-up pantry food distribution this Summer.
Race to Fight Diabetes a success
By Russ George I’m writing to thank all of the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora members who helped, and/or attended, Saturday evening’s second annual Race to Fight Diabetes at Sycamore Speedway. The Make a Goal to Fight Diabetes 50/50 raffle, originally scheduled to be completed at our ninth annual wine event,
Women work at Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity home
Carrie Skreens of Winfield and Emma New, Naperville, background, hang drywall Thursday, Aug. 6, at a Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity home under construction at 423 Parker Avenue in Aurora.
COVID-19 survivor happy to be home after 74 days in hospital
Aurora resident Matt Thomas receives a welcome home Wednesday, July 29 after 74 days in three hospitals.
A 93rd birthday salute for Ron Woodward
Ron Woodward waves to the passing procession on his 93rd birthday Friday in Aurora.
Montgomery in Bike Share program
In Montgomery the Fox Valley Bike Share Program is here for all to enjoy! Along with the Village of Montgomery the City of Aurora government, City of Elgin government, and City of Batavia government have come together and are partners with the Kane County Division of Transportation to launch the
Surprise 96th birthday wishes for WWII veteran Alvin Skyles
World War II veteran Alvin Skyles receives 96th birthday wishes from Aurora Police, members of Montgomery Memorial Post 7452 VFW, family, and friends, Friday, July 24 at Jennings Terrace in Aurora. Skyles was drafted in the U.S. Navy two weeks before his high school graduation. He served on the USS
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora installs officers
By Russ George, president, Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, The Club That Fights Diabetes, held its annual installation of officers and Board members (see photo, page 10), at its regularly scheduled membership meeting, Thursday, July 16, at the Oak Street Restaurant, in North Aurora. The annual
Walking tour of downtown Aurora: Gems one-of-a-kind
Shops in downtown Aurora are reopened, so it’s time to grab a face mask and spend an afternoon visiting these one-of-a-kind gems. Walk inside Branch Gardens, 77 S. Lake Street, and it’s a paradise of overflowing greenery that will delight the senses or perk up any staycation. Owners Kori and
Remembering Sandra Bland in Naperville
Mourners gather on Rotary Hill in Naperville Monday, July 13 for a Vigil for Naperville native Sandra Bland.
Rally signs in Oswego
A unity rally in for racial equality Saturday at the Oswego Village Hall reveal a call for togetherness and not divisiveness.
Redirecting power to we the people
July 1, 2020Dear editor; There are 546 individuals with the power to change anything in Washington D. C. and in America. The president (1) The vice-president (1) The House (435) The Senate (100) The Supreme Court (9) These 546 are all employees, or serve at the people’s pleasure. We the
Author Sherri Rinker’s digger classics live on Zoom July 25
With a theme of “Dig Deeper and Read!” the Aurora Public Library (APL) Summer Reading Adventure this year reminds us to remain resilient in the face of adversity and of the importance of lifelong growth, learning, and self-discovery. Because 2020 continues to prove a challenge for us collectively and individually,
A box turtle view at Aurora’s Farmer’s Market
A box turtle from Aurora’s Phillips Park zoo watches a visitor to Aurora’s Farmer’s Market Saturday.
March for soldier Vanessa Guillen
A peaceful, mournful, march on Lake Street in Aurora Sunday remembers the death of a soldier in Ft. Hood, Texas, Vanessa Guillen, who was missing for more than 60 days prior to discovery of her dead body.
Judd Lofchie: Candidate for Aurora mayor
Judd Lofchie, real estate broker, attorney, and 10th Ward alderman for Aurora, announced Tuesday, June 30, his intentions to run for mayor. With three years of aldermanic experience and a storied history of community advocacy and support, Lofchie becomes the first to formally announce his entry to Aurora’s mayoral election
East Aurora High School graduate car parade
A special car parade Sunday for East Aurora High School graduates offers a salute.