She was a Hispanic pioneer of Aurora who became a trailblazing entrepreneur, community advocate and a voice for Latinos from her near eastside home…
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history. This article is contributed by Terry Emma, director of the…
The 33rd Annual Bluff City Cemetery Walk will be available to the general public starting at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. It will be…
Editor’s Note: This article, part of a weekly series on Kane County’s amazing history, was contributed by Batavia Depot Museum Interim Director/Curator Amber Foster. James…
EDITOR’S NOTE: This good-natured column was written by Pam Erickson Otto, the outreach ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. She can be reached at…
The face mask, in the view of the Aurora Historical Society, will become the icon of the COVID-19 era. For historians it will be the…
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was contributed by Elgin Cemetery Walk Event Co-Chair Lillian…
As time passes and as COVID-19 consumes folks’ attention — and with large social gatherings reproved — it’s easy to understand how remembrance ceremonies of…
Editor’s Note: This article is written by Elgin History Museum Curator Beth Nawara. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 the Elgin Heritage Commission will hold a…
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on Kane County’s amazing history. Today’s article was contributed by Aurora Historical Society‘s Mary Clark Ormond….
