On Friday, the Fox Valley United Way opened sign-ups for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Families in Kane County and Kendall County who enroll in the program will be mailed a free book monthly for their child from birth until the age of 5.
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Aurora church members put together cold weather care kits for those in need: ‘We want to help our community’
Members of Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora got together recently to assemble cold weather care kits to be given to those in need in the area this winter.
Jaden Edwards goes from picking off passes to setting up dunks for West Aurora. Does it work? ‘We’re good to go.’
Jaden Edwards executes a pair of passes that led to a pair of game-clinching dunks in West Aurora’s 49-40 win.
Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin girls basketball rankings and player of the week
Batavia and Yorkville both move up in the rankings topped by juggernaut Waubonsie Valley.
Some Kendall County offices moving temporarily to courthouse
Due to a $9.9 million building upgrade at the Kendall County Office Building in Yorkville, several of the county’s administrative offices at the Fox Street facility will move and temporarily operate in the Kendall County Courthouse in the city pending completion of the renovation project, county officials said.
Aurora church honors five students with 2025 MLK Character Awards
Aurora’s Cathedral of Grace St. John AME Church honored the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday by recognizing five young men who personify his character and values, according to a press release about the awards.
Even after scoring career-high 40 points, Danyella Mporkoso maintains focus for Waubonsie Valley. ‘It’s never good enough.’
Danyella Mporokoso pours in a career-high 40 points and showcases entire repertoire in 69-46 win over Hersey.
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Aurora event honors legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
To honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and continue to promote his teachings, members of the Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance held their annual Martin Luther King Day Prayer Breakfast in Aurora on Monday morning.
Undersized in the post, CJ Jordan joins the fray as a starter for Metea Valley. ‘Just glad to get an opportunity.’
With four starters missing, CJ Jordan steps up for Metea Valley in Martin Luther King Showcase at Wheaton.