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West Aurora High senior named Merit semifinalist

By Anna Gonzales, West Aurora School District 129
Sep 11, 2026 9:41 pm - West Aurora High School senior James Chan named semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program, competing for $2,500 scholarship among 16,000 top students nationwide.
Local coach, athletes to be honored at West Aurora Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony

Submitted by West Aurora Unit District 129
Jan 12, 2026 10:34 am - West Aurora High School will induct a new class into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Jan. 17, honoring a coach and four alumni athletes.
Students’ artistic vision shines at Kane County photo contest

By Justin Sampson, Kane County Regional Office of Education
Dec 15, 2025 10:08 am - The Kane County Regional Office of Education recognized exceptional student artists at the annual reception for the countywide Student Photography Contest. The contest saw a record engagement with over 2,700 photo submissions from 17 high schools across nine weeks.
Tickets on sale for West Aurora’s winter concert and 38th annual Madrigal dinner

By Brian Smith, West Aurora High School director of choirs
Nov 10, 2025 12:26 pm - West Aurora High School is hosting two highly anticipated annual events: the Winter Concert on Dec. 4 and the 38th annual Madrigal Dinner on Dec. 13-14.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry raises $180K at annual Radiothon

Submitted by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Jun 24, 2025 9:37 pm - The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry held its annual Radiothon fundraising event, raising $180,000 to keep the pantry stocked during the summer months.
Central High School teacher named 2025 Kane County Educator of the Year

By Justin Sampson, Kane County Regional Office of Education
May 07, 2025 10:30 pm - The 49th Kane County Educator of the Year Banquet celebrated exceptional contributions of educational professionals across Kane County.
DuPage school districts to hold free mental health symposium

Daily Herald report
Feb 26, 2025 5:04 pm - A free mental health and wellness symposium in Aurora will offer expert presentations for students and families on topics ranging from anxiety and healthy body image to therapeutic painting.
West Aurora’s 17th annual Fine Arts Festival returns March 1

Submitted by Al Benson
Feb 26, 2025 12:41 pm - West Aurora Unit District 129’s 17th annual Fine Arts Festival returns on Saturday, March 1, to showcase hundreds of graphic and performing artists.
Mayor: Aurora transitions from ‘City of Lights’ to ‘city of bytes’ through innovation and technology

By Susan Sarkauskas
Dec 19, 2024 12:05 pm - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin touts city’s innovation and use of technology in his 2024 “State of the City” speech, including data networks, business expansions, and apps to improve resident services.
Contested races for Aurora, Batavia, Central school boards

By Susan Sarkauskas
Nov 13, 2024 2:47 pm - Contested races for school board seats are shaping up in Aurora, Batavia, Central Unit District 301 and Dundee Unit District 300.

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