Valley Sheltered Workshop's board of directors recently named Hugo Saltijeral as the executive director of the Batavia-based nonprofit. His most recent experience was providing leadership, managing personnel, and direction to colleagues, employees, ...

West Aurora High School's Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill team was named armed division overall champion in a national drill team contest March 19. The 26-team event was held at the Nutter Center at Wright State University in F...

Aurora University alumni on the autism spectrum returned to campus Thursday, March 24, to reflect on navigating college learning experiences. AU's autism initiative hosted "Neurodivergent Paths: Sharing Perspectives of Autism," a public panel discus...

Aurora University students hosted an eighth annual basketball game for disabled and special needs students from Hope D. Wall Elementary School in Aurora on Thursday, March 24. The event in Thornton Gym was sponsored by about 30 collegians in Mu Sigm...

For a program that started four years ago, the District 155 Co-op girls lacrosse program has known nothing but obstacles. And yet, nothing but success. The team is nicknamed United because it consists of players from Crystal Lake Central and South, ...

It's been an impressive start to the season for the St. Charles East softball team. The Saints won their first 3 games by a combined 16-0 count. St. Charles East downed Glenbard West 13-0, Jacobs 2-0 and Kaneland 1-0. Star pitcher Izzy Howe has stru...

Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact is an ongoing series brought to you in partnership by the Daily Herald and the Legacy Society of DuPage Foundation. Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact is a recurring feature highlighting the inspi...

On Monday, March 28, Rosary High School in Aurora is hosting a presentation for area parents titled "Your Child's Mental Health is Important" at 6:30 p.m. To reserve your spot, visit www.rosaryhs.com. This presentation will focus on transitioning to...

Leno laughs Comedian and former host of “The Tonight Show” Jay Leno performs standup sets twice this weekend at two suburban locations: first at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, (847) 263-6300, geneseetheatre.com, $60-$120, then at...