Voters may choose Aurora Public Library Board members
Legislation introduced by State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, to give taxpayers the opportunity to elect the Aurora Public Library (APL) Board was signed by governor J.B Pritzker Friday, July 26 and is now law. “For the first time in Aurora, local voters will have the opportunity to choose who is
Families of four counties to meet at Hudson Crossing
The related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson, and Stoner families of Kendall, Kane, Will, and DuPage Counties will hold their 90th annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 11, at Hudson Crossing Park on Harrison Street at the east end of the Oswego U.S. Route 34 bridge in Oswego. The Lantz and Stoner families began
Nickels Family Reunion in Hinckley August 3
All descendants of Mathais and Catherine (Grommes) Nickels are invited to the Nickels Family Reunion Saturday, Aug. 3, at Pioneer Park, on the West Side of Hinckley on U.S. Route 30, next to the Hinckley Elementary School. We will gather from 11 a.m. to noon, and the food will be
National Night Out Aurora
Forty neighborhoods throughout Aurora are planning events to celebrate National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6. National Night Out culminates annually on the first Tuesday in August in an effort to enhance the relationship between neighbors, public safety officials and city officials while focusing on strengthening a true sense of community.
National Night Out Kick-off August 5 in Naperville
Naperville’s National Night Out festivities are fast approaching, and residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and make plans to attend the local events scheduled for this celebration of community spirit and anti-crime efforts. Commonly called “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” National Night Out is held annually on the first
National Night Out Community-building in Oswego outside
Neighborhoods throughout the Village of Oswego are invited to join neighbors across approximately 16,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide for National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our
On wedding anniversary frustrations
Grandpa,My three-year wedding anniversary is coming up. Wedding anniversaries are a big deal to me, probably because I married so much later in life. On our first anniversary I told my wife that I would take her any place she wanted to go. She wanted to go to a fast
First Fridays in Aurora filled with 28 sites, trolley rides
First Fridays, Friday, Aug. 2, will include a block party night of art, and music, in downtown Aurora. There will be food trucks, live music, live art, and vendors, at the Stolp Block Party from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The party will close Stolp Avenue from Downer Place to
Fox River clean-up in Montgomery, Oswego, set for August 3
The Prairie State Canoeists (PSC) and Water Trail Keepers will be host to a clean-up along the banks of the Fox River at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. We are seeking volunteers to help clean up the Montgomery and Oswego riverfront and collect trash out of the River and off
Sugar Grove trio receives Chamber of Commerce college scholarships
As a part of the Sugar Grove Corn Boil opening ceremony Friday evening, July 26, Larry Jones, Chamber president, announced the awarding of the 2019 Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry Scholarships. Families. Neighbors, and friends, joined Chamber president and Chamber representatives for the presentation in front of the
Aurora Library Bookmobile will require replacement soon, Luau BBQ August 24 offers help
The Aurora Public Library Bookmobile plays many roles in Aurora. Whether it’s the big blue bus that brings smiles to faces because it’s in parades, or the place to visit while stopping at the Aurora Farmers Market, or Main Library Branch, the Bookmobile is something special to everyone. The Bookmobile
‘Chaos to Clarity Success Journal’ first book
By Al Benson Aurora leadership coach Marianne Renner has released her first book, “Chaos to Clarity Success Journal.” She said the book walks readers through three daily actions to help replace negative thoughts with new, empowering, beliefs to help build confidence and more success in personal and professional life. Renner
Plano Rotary Club interactive, 75 years old
Plano Rotary Club seeks new community interaction and encourages the public to learn more about Club membership as it commemorates this year 75 years of community involvement, service, and contribution. Rotary, established in 1905, is an international association to connect people who work together to solve community problems, to provide
Plano Library: Kids music, movement
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Writers’ Group, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Writers will discuss their work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration
White Sox struggles evident
By Woodrow Carroll The headline in a newspaper read “Sox put it all together.” It was reference to the Chicago White Sox’ 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins Saturday at Guaranteed Rate Field, in Chicago. If the Sox put it all together last Saturday, the team sure disassembled everything in
Dolan and Murphy softball set for Pine Bluffs, Wis.
By Robin Reder Dolan and Murphy’s fastpitch softball team will take a 9-13 won-loss record to the tournament on Pine Bluffs, Wis. August 3-4. The team suffered three defeats in three games July 12-14 in Denmark, Wis.. Dolan and Murphy lost to Circle Tap, 9-1. Michael Jamieson was the losing