Dreams Dance Academy performs in Aurora
Students from Dreams Dance Academy in St. Charles perform multiple routines during halftime of the Aurora University-Dominican University men’s basketball game at Aurora Saturday.
West Aurora High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps excels
West Aurora School District 129 is pleased to announce that West Aurora High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) instructors and cadets earned an overall unit assessment score of “Exceeds Standards” during its formal evaluation January 29
College basketball: Aurora University vs. Dominican University
Aurora University’s Dewayne Jervier, Jr. (22) and Dominican University’s Joshua West (4) chase a loose ball the in Saturday, Feb. 17
Oswego resident wins Sons of Norway contest
Oswego resident Jerri Lynn Baker’s fish soup recipe won Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472’s 2024 Souper Bowl contest Feb. 4. In an annual contest held in conjunction with the Super Bowl, the cookoff highlighted Polar Star’s monthly membership meeting at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. In honor
Aurora University groups cover needy kids
More than 100 Aurora University student-athletes, staff members, and guests hand-tied 92 fleece blankets for needy kids Tuesday, Feb. 13. The school’s 21st annual Project Linus took place on Lancaster Court in Thornton Gymnasium at Alumni Hall of Physical Education in Aurora. Aurora U.’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee repeated as the
Aurora Lions receives honor
The Aurora Lions Club proudly announces its receipt of the esteemed “Membership Satisfaction Award” for its unwavering dedication to both expanding its membership base and fostering an environment of excellence for its current members. This prestigious recognition, bestowed by International president Brian Sheehan, underscores the Club’s commitment to continuous growth
Engineering Enterprises, Inc. helps students build bridges
Every year, Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) looks forward to celebrating EWeek as a time to recognize engineers from near and far. This week is dedicated to raising awareness of engineers’ positive contributions to the quality of life in our communities every day. EWeek promotes the importance of technical education in
Aurora Lions, teachers, Cubs, Sox trips
Aurora Lions Club and retired teachers will sponsor bus trips to Chicago Cubs and White Sox games. The public is invited. Included will be transportation, game admission and potluck tailgate parties. A Sunday, June 2, road trip will be for the Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewers game at 1 p.m. in
Girl scout cookies available
The 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program is going strong! Customers may continue to purchase cookies for in-person delivery, shipping, or donation to the military, veterans, and first responders through each Girl Scout’s Digital Cookie website. Keep an eye out for these safety-conscious and marketing-savvy entrepreneurs as they take Cookie Walkabouts
Luna: Good-natured, friendly dog
Luna a female Husky mix who is four years old. Luna is sweet, good-natured dog who it friendly to adults and teens. She has not been observed around small children. In the house Luna has very good manners. She is fully house-trained, does not chew, and sleeps through the night.
Plano Methodist Church Sunday School students pose with Valentines
The Sunday School children at Plano Methodist Church pose with designed Valentines February 3. They made them for friends who are ill.
Global Deep State poses threat to our rights
By John & Nisha Whitehead The debate over U.S. foreign aid is a distraction. That’s not to say that the amount of taxpayer money flowing to foreign countries in the form of military and economic assistance is insignificant. Even at less than 1% of the federal budget, the United States
A Focus on History: February 22 through February 28
February 22 Spanish minister Do Luis de Onis and U.S. secretary of state John Quincy Adams sign the Florida Purchase Treaty, in which Spain agrees to cede the remainder of its old province of Florida to the United States. – 1819. In one of the most dramatic upsets in Olympic
Ribbon-cutting for Aurora’s new state-of-the-art, 911 Dispatch Center.
Thursday, Feb. 8, the City of Aurora held a ribbon-cutting in the debut of its new, state-of-the-art, 911 Dispatch Center.
Gun rightists seek U.S. Court to end State ban
By Peter Hancock In a long-expected move, national gun rights organizations are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Illinois’ ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines. In separate petitions filed Monday, Feb. 12 the Colorado-based National Association for Gun Rights and the Nevada-based Firearms Policy Coalition asked the
Clean energy: DuPage County
DuPage County received nearly half a million dollars for clean energy and energy efficiency programs in the County. The U.S. Department of Energy awarded the County $449,660 as part of a $20.5 million allocation to 32 states, territories, local governments, and tribes through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Lunar New Year begins in Aurora
Lunar New Year began this weekend, and Aurora honored the occasion with a New Year’s celebration to usher in the Year of the Dragon. City officials joined Aurora’s Chinese leaders and community members for the New Year Celebration held at Pacifica Square, Aurora’s Asian-theme shopping mall, which has more than
Significance of Abe Lincoln understood
As a country, we take holidays seriously. Functions include celebration of good causes and important commemorations. Holidays are time off from work both as a reward and to celebrate the day in grand style. Celebrations should not be diminished. Importance of holidays vary from decade to decade in concert with
Black History Month celebrated at Aurora City Council
By Jason Crane In celebration of Black History Month, the Aurora City Council honored four chiefs and two aldermen who serve Aurora, at the Tuesday, Feb. 13 City Council meeting. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented a Black History Month proclamation to Ward 7 alderman, Brandon Tolliver; chief engagement officer,