As a 20-year resident of District 502, I have a great affection for what my family calls "our community college." From the beginning, we learned about College of DuPage's outstanding academic reputation and the broad range of experiences it offers...

Over the decades, Fannie Morrison has sifted through tens of thousands of pieces of donated clothing as a volunteer for Mutual Ground, a domestic violence shelter in Aurora. The 80-year-old native of Louisiana never has found a stash of cash in any ...

Among the many memorials in Washington, D.C., there is soon to be a new one to honor Native American veterans. Next week, an audience at an Aurora cultural museum is in line for a sneak peek. The coordinator of the National Native American Veterans...

Did you know Aurora Public Library can help with your professional development? Whether you are exploring a new career and need help starting your resume, or are ready to secure the next job and are looking to attend a job fair, the library has the...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has long supported giving legal status to "Dreamers," migrant children brought into the U.S. as children. But he rejected attempts to sweeten a Republican bill to reopen the government by including provisions for some Dreamers ...

There was a direct connection between Saturday's snowstorm and delays at O'Hare International Airport. But measuring the direct impact of a prolonged partial government shutdown that's forcing air traffic controllers, FAA inspectors and TSA agents t...

Could it be that birding gets more interesting and more exciting the longer we do it? Dedicated watchers know the answer is yes. The 2018 birding year, officially The Year of the Bird, only increased our curiosity and passion for the hobby. It was...

University of Illinois Extension of DuPage County recognized its Master Gardeners with the 27th annual Master Gardener Celebration in November. The volunteer group has already completed 8,750 hours of service for 2018. In addition, the group of 113...

Does this cold weather make you wish it was spring? The Aurora Public Library can help! No, we can't change the weather, but we can help you prepare for spring (and make winter feel a little less dreadful). Imagine a garden full of vibrantly color...