Aurora food pantry holding Christmas in July drive
Aurora's Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry is in the midst of its Christmas in July drive, and is looking for donations. Although not a unique idea for charities which sponsor drives...
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Police Cmdr. Keith Cross has strong roots in Aurora
When Aurora police Cmdr. Keith Cross was in fifth grade at O'Donnell Elementary School, a friendly "Officer Vic" visited his class. "I remember his uniform, his presence and the things...
Longtime Marmion music director leaving on the perfect note
After 33 years leading the Music Department at Marmion Academy in Aurora, Stephen Thurlow had an emotional last appearance as its director. A "Mr. Holland's Opus" concert was celebrated for...
Paul and Bill’s Service a longtime landmark on Aurora scene
Aurora has long been home to smaller family-owned businesses. Near the downtown area on West Galena Boulevard stands one of the most visible of those enterprises — Paul and Bill's...
Aurora deacon works to bring faith to those in need
It's hard to think that anyone who serves in ministry could be busier than Deacon Bruce Watermann, who serves several Catholic parishes in Aurora. But being busy takes a back...
Through the years, pair has wanted customers to bank on them
Personal and friendly service is something that most businesses have as a goal but also is something that customers many times think is lacking. If you've lived in the Aurora...
Aurora Marine veteran recalls service during World War II
When Harold Ray began to tell the story about his service as a Marine during World War II, he had a directive. "I'm not a hero, and don't make me...
Immigrant remembers struggle to get to America
While watching recent reports of the immigration crisis in Europe, older Americans might remember the huge risks immigrants took to escape persecution. Bill Suhayda, a retired educator and area soccer...
WW South free throws sink Neuqua Valley in DuPage Valley
Wheaton Warrenville South was in the zone at both ends of the court on Friday night. Neuqua Valley was not, and the result reflected as much as Wheaton prevailed 66-54...
Freshman Traevon Brown helps East Aurora’s boys basketball team win
East Aurora parlayed offensive rebounding and clutch free-throw shooting into a 52-48 victory over Waukegan on Friday night in its home opener. The Tomcats overcame a 10-point first-half deficit and...