In life, Pope Francis caught the world’s attention with his humility and his holiness. So it’s no surprise that in death, the tributes are raining down like manna from heaven.
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First two baby bison of the spring born to herd at Fermilab in Batavia
Since 1969, bison have been a part of the landscape outside the particle physics and accelerator laboratory in Batavia.
After dry spell, Amber Gnutek gets back into home-run groove for South Elgin. Finally? ‘Pour everything into it.’
St. Ambrose recruit Amber Gnutek hits homer and drives in four runs as South Elgin eases to 10-0 win over Larkin.
Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin area baseball rankings and player of the week
Surging Oswego takes over the top spot, while West Aurora and Kaneland jump into the rankings.
Baseball and softball 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.
Graduation hit hard, but Nolan Macholz comes back even stronger for St. Charles North. ‘Jumped up at our tryouts.’
Nolan Macholz comes through with a pair of bunt singles, sparking St. Charles North to a 7-2 win over Batavia.
Aurora may soon restrict commercial vehicle parking citywide
The Aurora City Council at a meeting Tuesday is set to consider changes to the parking ordinance that police say will help with the excessive number of commercial vehicles being parked on city roads.
Barack Obama, JB Pritzker among Illinois leaders remembering Pope Francis
In the hours following Pope Francis’ death Monday, leaders from Illinois — including former President Barack Obama and Gov. JB Pritzker — offered their condolences and urged the world to embrace the 88-year-old pontiff’s legacy of humility and compassion.
Aurora Mayor-elect John Laesch announces transition team
Mayor-elect John Laesch’s official transition committee is being tasked with making sure there is a smooth transfer of city leadership.
St. Edward’s inspiration comes from Alaina Nolan getting her 500th career strikeout. ‘That’s what I want to do.’
A junior pitcher in her third varsity season, Alaina Nolan also bats leadoff and is a vocal leader for St. Edward.