Kiwanis Club of Aurora baseball outing
The Alex Haughee family celebrates ticket gifts from Kane County Cougars at the July 30 game against the Chicago Dogs.
St. Charles East football showing signs of improvement
By Bobby Narang The St. Charles East High School football team is attempting to take a giant leap this season. In recent years, the Saints’ program has been struggling to win more than two games, but the upcoming 2026-2027 season is showing signs of a possible shift of that recent
Aurora author speaks at Baseball HOF
Aurora author Jerald (Jay) Thomas was guest speaker at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., July 16. Appearing in the museum’s author series, Thomas discussed “Chief: The Three Lives of Gene Locklear,” a book he co-wrote with Locklear. He was the first Lumbee Indian to
National Beep Baseball tournament in Aurora
The National Beep Baseball Association world series will come to Aurora Monday-Saturday, Aug. 3-8. Blind and visually impaired athletes will compete aided by volunteers at the 50th annual event at Stuart Sports Complex, 39W585 Jericho Rd., Aurora. Admission is free. — Al Benson
94th Annual Aurora City Golf Championship
Noah Hogue holds his award for winning the Championship Flight at the 94th Annual Aurora City Golf Championship July 18-19.
Naperville Men’s Amateur golf Champion
Brandon Burggraf from Geneva holds his Naperville Men’s Amateur Champion award July 18-19.
Downers Grove North H.S. start of new football era
By Bobby Narang Downers Grove North High School is slated to start a new era this season. The last three seasons, all with quarterback Owen Lansu, included double-digit winning seasons highlighted by a second-place finish in 2023 in Class 7A. With Lansu at Minnesota, the Trojans are entering a new
Geneva High School football: A look back, and forward
By Bobby Narang Two years ago, Geneva High School finished its season by playing for the biggest prize in football: The State championship. The Geneva Vikings suffered a tough 42-28 defeat to East St. Louis at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium. One year later, the Vikings were unable to earn
Oswego East’s Battista selected in MLB draft
Oswego East High School‘s Dominic Battista, a 2026 graduate, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round as the 119th pick of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Battista’s accomplishment was recognized at the July 13 Oswego School District 308 Board of Education meeting.
Free World Cup viewing party in Aurora
The City of Aurora government and RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, are teaming up for free a World Cup Championship viewing party Sunday, July 19. Gates will open at noon and kickoff will be at 2 p.m.. Bring friends, blankets, and chairs to watch the action live on the
St. Charles North, Batavia, readying for high school football
By Bobby Narang The high school football season is rapidly approaching due to a shortened summer. In February, the Illinois High School Association member schools voted to pass a special bylaw proposal changing the start date of the first football practice. The first football practice will now be held August
West Aurora Battle of the Big Butts
West Aurora High School’s football program will host a competition known as “Battle of the Big Butts,” an event that features high school linemen Thursday, July 16. Twenty-five schools will travel to West Aurora High School to showcase the strength, speed, and power of their offensive and defensive linemen. The
Hoops 4 Hunger basketball Aug. 1 to benefit food pantries
Young athletes from across the area are invited to Yorkville Christian for the sixth annual Hoops 4 Hunger Basketball Camp, Saturday, Aug. 1, for a day of basketball instruction and community service. Hosted by Yorkville Christian alumnus Micah Schnyders, the camp is open to boys and girls entering kindergarten through
Oswego High School’s Vahl optimistic for next bball season
By Bobby Narang Oswego High School junior point guard Ethan Vahl is aiming higher this season. Not only is Vahl focused on lifting the Panthers to another level, he wants to elevate his own game. Two years ago, Vahl played for 12-win team – coming off a four-win season –
World Cup game viewing in Aurora: Mexico vs. England and U.S. vs. Belgium
The City of Aurora and RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora, will have for two more free World Cup Viewing Parties Sunday, July 5 and Monday, July 6! Watch the action live on the big screens, bring your friends, blankets, and bag chairs, and get ready for two