State representative Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, and State senator Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, recently visited the site of a new water tower in North Aurora, a project they worked to include within the state’s 2026 budget to ensure accessible drinking water for residents and businesses. “The weather may be dreary, but the
Kane County Board member Dale Berman, who had served District 2 since 2020, passed away this morning at the age of 91. He is remembered as a longtime, dedicated public servant and a strong voice for his community. Berman was the current chairman of the Board’s Finance Committee and also
North Aurora Days 2025 will be August 1-2 with main events at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street, North Aurora, and many community events spread throughout town. All events are free. Friday, Aug. 1 •8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Community Garage Sale (throughout community); •9 a.m. to 1
The timing was perfect. North Aurora Police Department detective Chris Joswick received a scam phone call Friday, April 25. It came to his cell phone during his presentation on “What to do after being Scammed” at Senior Services Associates in Aurora. Following his advice to the gathering of seniors, Joswick
At a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 23, the North Aurora Police Department (NAPD) announced the resolution of the 1979 cold case murder of Kathy Halle. After more than four decades, investigators have identified serial killer Bruce Lindahl as the individual responsible for her death, thanks to advanced DNA technology and
Celebrity and pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan, signs cases of his Real American beer at Woodman’s Market in North Aurora Friday, Sept. 20.
North Aurora Police Department will be host to Popsicles with the Police from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at North Island Park, 4 E. State Street in North Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Visitors are invited to meet Chief Joe DeLeo and NAPD officers who
The Village of North Aurora is a partner with Kane County Recycles to present an electronic recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 1 at the North Aurora Police Department parking lot, 200 South Lincolnway, North Aurora. Attendees can safely recycle electronics, clothing and shoes, home textiles, and
Moshe Kahn, second from right, owner of Asbury Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation in North Aurora, accepts a B.E.S.T. in class award Wednesday, April 17.
North Aurora Police Detective Ryan Peat, left, and Officer Robyn Stecklein discuss surviving an active shooter Friday at Senior Services Associates, Inc., in Aurora.
Dentists Daniel Campolieto, left, and Ingy Nessim, cut a ribbon Tuesday, Oct. 17, to celebrate the grand opening of North Aurora Lifetime Dentistry,100 Hansen Boulevard.
Original and popular tunes were among offerings by Naperville singer, songwriter and producer Brent Brown Tuesday. Brown, 34, was featured in the Music at Messenger outdoor Summer concert series at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora. With guitar and harmonica accompaniment, a twisty take on lyrics and an upbeat attitude,
July 23, 2023Dear editor; A recently-opened restaurant and a very nice/new video gaming room are now available in North Aurora. They have a free, private, event room with a private bar available that holds approximately 85 persons with no cost for the room. The food is very good and the
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora will be host to “The League of Erics,” an outdoors music concert, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. on the north lawn of the Library, 113 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Performing will be Eric Dinse and Eric Peter Schwartz, vocalists/guitarists from Aurora. The public
Messenger North Aurora Public Library Director Shannon Halikias, left, and Dawn Staczak, Aurora, join an outdoor concert by The Heels duo at the library Thursday, July 21.
Aurora • RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, and McCullough Park, Illinois Avenue and Lake Street, music, games, food, kids activities, will start at 7 p.m.. Fireworks will be Monday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m. over the Fox River with viewing at McCullough Park and RiverEdge Park. • Fourth of July
Fourth of July events throughout the greater Aurora area
By Jason Crane Village trustees unanimously approved a resolution to name the restored and illuminated silo tower “Berman Tower” at the North Aurora Village Board meeting, Monday, through the Zoom video conference platform. The plan is to name the silo behind Harner’s Bakery in North Aurora, near the Fox River
The Silo Restoration Illumination Project lights up the sky east of State Street and Lincolnway after its December 11 completion in North Aurora.
The Village of North Aurora has received several inquiries about Halloween trick-or-treating. At this time, the Village still has suggested Halloween trick-or-treat hours from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct.31. As always, whether to participate or not in trick-or-treating activities is at the resident’s discretion. Given the current COVID-19
