Comcast offers a program for low-cost monthly Internet access and a computer for under $150.
Art Alliance organizer Marion Bond says it's time for the community to show its artistic side.
Check out the video to see last Friday's parade, the culmination of a year of studying the states.
For the past eight months, Patch has been following Daisy Cuevas and Jakob Pasdertz, two Oswego High School students going through the Student Leadership Initiative Program. Here's what they had to say after finishing the last challenges.
Two Lakewood Creek 5th graders were chosen to represent the school's tech club in Springfield last week, and they got to meet Reps. Tom Cross and Kay Hatcher.
The fourth annual Bring Your Mom to School Day last Friday drew about 240 mothers, who got to sit in on classes with their sons and daughters.
The finale of this year's Student Leadership Initiative Program found students from four high schools - including both Oswego schools - showing 3rd graders how 1830s settlers lived.
Organizers of the sixth annual Reach for the Stars event saw about 300 attendees, and recognized students in advanced placement classes and their teachers.
A series of fundraisers this week brought thousands out to help the family of 12-year-old Eric Lederman, who died earlier this month.
On Saturday, Ballydoyle in Aurora will host a concert for the Meg Papadolias Endowment Fund, and will feature former and current students of the legendary educator, who retired from District 129 last year after more than three decades.
Former teachers and staff members came back to Boulder Hill Elementary on Friday to celebrate the school's 50th year.
News of the beloved principal's exit on June 30 was met with sadness, and praise for his five years at Long Beach. Lipke said the decision to leave was difficult, and Long Beach has a special place in his heart.
The week-long celebration of the school's 50th birthday culminates in an open house on Friday, and included service projects undertaken by each grade.
A pair of principals - Kevin Lipke of Long Beach Elementary and Tracy Murphy of Thompson Junior High - have accepted jobs in other districts. The last day for both is June 30.
The author and educator spoke to students and parents at Long Beach on Tuesday, reading his books and delivering an inspirational message.
The proposed center, touted by Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner last week, would serve non-college-bound students in the Oswego, Indian Prairie, and East and West Aurora school districts.
On Wednesday, the university will host several events commemorating the April 4, 1912 opening of Aurora College, which became Aurora University.
An unnamed donor has given $5,000 to Long Beach Elementary School in Boulder Hill, to buy digital overhead projectors. District 308 parent Russ Harrison helped make the deal happen.
A series of fundraisers, including a Culver's night, brought in just shy of $3,000 to help the family of Kylie Arnold, a 4-year-old Montgomery girl who lost her fight with brain cancer late last month.
Author and educator Steven Layne was the speaker at Tuesday's Reading, Math and Science Night at Boulder Hill Elementary School.
Steven Layne, who spoke to teachers in District 308 in October, will return to Boulder Hill and Long Beach elementary schools to help inspire students to read.
The topic was he dangers of drugs and alcohol. Speakers included Kendall County State's Attorney Eric Weis and Auroran Karen Dobner, of the To the Maximus Foundation.