Column: Fox Valley parishes responding to archbishop’s call to prayer in wake of immigration enforcement violence By Denise Crosby February 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops recently called for an “Hour of Prayer for...
Column: Kane County Board member from Aurora receives Conservation Foundation award By Denise Crosby February 5, 2026 at 3:39 p.m. Mavis Bates honored for her work as a longtime environmental advocate.
Column: Aurora African American Heritage Board names ‘beautiful spirit’ its Leader of the Year By Denise Crosby February 4, 2026 at 2:23 p.m. Shirley Payne, owner of James-Payne Funeral Service in Aurora, earns honor for her hard work,...
Column: New book about iconic founder of Aurora Sundowners track club soon to be released By Denise Crosby February 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. In the book, author Maureen McKane explores life of local trailblazer Wilbert Walters.
Column: Aurora shelter’s needs rise as temperatures remain low By Denise Crosby January 28, 2026 at 1:02 p.m. Aurora Winter Warming Center is asking for more volunteers, men's clothing and other supplies.
Column: More Fox Valley churches opening legal aid clinics to address justice issues By Denise Crosby January 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. A couple dozen of the Gospel Justice Centers are open in the Aurora area.
Column: Paramount Theatre in Aurora cautiously optimistic as new season is announced By Denise Crosby January 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Paramount’s new season is opening in August with a little attitude, and some might say...
Column: Waubonsee Community College’s 5-year initiative aimed at a RISE in local involvement By Denise Crosby January 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The initiative's mission is to guide the college’s work for the next five years, concentrating...
Column: Memories drive conversation with longtime owners of Petit Auto Care in Aurora By Tom Strong January 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. It is with much sadness that for about the last year, I have seen a...
Red Oak Nature Center to get new bike and pedestrian bridge over Fox River By R. Christian Smith January 13, 2026 at 4:31 p.m. The Fox Valley Park District's Red Oak Nature Center is set to get a new...