Cassidy Alexander is a long-time professional artist and independent businesswoman. Since arriving in Aurora in 2007, Cassidy has functioned as an election processing judge, co-produced the first Aurora Artwalk, and assisted in Aurora’s Green Fest and the non-profit bookstore, Culture Stock. She paints commissioned portraits of people and animals and cuts silhouette portraits. Cassidy is honored…
Samuel is a lifelong resident of Aurora Township. He attended Archbishop Romero Catholic School from preschool through 8th grade and went on to attend East Aurora High School. Samuel’s interest in leadership began the moment he walked through those doors. He went on to represent District 131 and its 15,000 students as their Student Board Representative…
A native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Juanita moved to Aurora in 1972. She has been an Aurora Township resident for 44 years and has served in many leadership positions including being a Charter Member of Bionic Temple 1296 Improved Benevolent Protected Order of Elks of the World, and has served on local, state, and national levels. She…
A lifelong resident of Aurora, Dolores is a retired nurse after 42 years of service. She is a community and civic person, mentor, advocate, and avid basketball fan. She is a proud parent of five: three star basketball players, Matt “Skip” Hicks, Ron Hicks, Derrick Hicks, one baseball player, Al Hicks, and a daughter that is…
David has lived in Aurora for more than 40 years. He has worked in Kane County Government as a public servant for 39 years. During those 39 years of public service, his positions included: Kane County Sheriff’s Department, Coroner of Kane County and Lead Special Investigator for Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. He also served…
Jason Owens, 45, of North Aurora, has worked at the Aurora Township Highway Department since 2010. He was first hired as recycling coordinator and later promoted in 2012 to serve as Deputy Commissioner. In addition, he has served as Deputy township Clerk for many years and was appointed to fill the unexpired township Clerk term after…
A lifelong Aurora Township resident, Davis attended West Aurora District #129 schools beginning with the North Aurora Grade School, Jefferson Junior High and West Aurora Senior High. He completed four years in the U.S. Air Force that included a tour of duty in South Vietnam as a ground Forward Air Controller. Davis completed his formal…
After graduating from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in 1990, William “Bill” Catching moved to Aurora to work as a reporter at The Beacon-News. He served as an assistant chief of staff at the City of Aurora, director of development at the Fox Valley United Way and, more recently, as a freelance…
