The unveiling of a sculpture of Marie Wilkinson, Aurora resident and children's and civil rights activist, is scheduled for Saturday at the Paramount Theatre, 25 E. Galena Blvd. Wilkinson celebrated her 99th birthday Tuesday. A reception will begin ...

SPRINGFIELD -- In an attempt to boost campus safety, the Illinois House voted Wednesday to let all university police officers carry guns while on duty. Though state Rep. Linda Chapa-LaVia's plan was filed last fall, she said the topic gained new att...

It's no big secret that the most complex position in football is quarterback. The player in the center of the action requires skill, passion, intelligence and the ability to innovate on the move. It takes a special athlete. And the quarterback obvio...

It's no big secret that the most complex position in football is quarterback. The player in the center of the action requires skill, passion, intelligence and the ability to innovate on the move. It takes a special athlete. And the quarterback obvio...

Submit events at least two weeks in advance to Melynda Findlay via e-mail to mfindlay@dailyherald.com or by fax, (630) 955-0895. Through Saturday • Registration for the VolunTeens program runs through Saturday at the Addison Public Library, 2 F...

The Judson University softball team won the second game of a doubleheader, 11-3, over Carthage College Monday, breaking the school record for wins in a season, which was set in 2002. Judson (24-24) fell 9-7 in the opener of the season-ending twin bi...

N. Aurora hydrant flushing The North Aurora Fire Department will be hydrant flushing within the village this week for areas east of the Fox River and between Randall and Orchard roads, and the week of May 12 for areas west of the river and east of R...

Jason Kopkowski had no idea he wanted to coach high school sports until he got a phone call from former Wheeling boys volleyball coach Denise Van Huele. "She offered me a job five years ago as a freshman boys volleyball coach," he said. Kopkowski f...