Individuals new to the Fox Valley area or those seeking new social connections are invited to attend the Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 19 at McNally’s Pub, 109 W. Main Street, St. Charles. Deadline for reservations is Tuesday, Feb. 11. FVNN offers a monthly Girls Night Out
There will be a Seed Swap at the West Branch of the Aurora Public Library (APL) from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 25. A Seed Swap is just like a potluck, but with seeds; great for both avid and aspiring gardeners. Free seeds will be available, including vegetable, flower,
Free citizenship classes will be offered February through April by the Dominican Literacy Center of Aurora. Male and female students are invited. Parking and instruction are free at St. Mary’s Church parish center, 432 E. Downer Place in Aurora. A $10 donation is requested for study materials. Starting February 3,
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. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and
The Compassion Foundation of Aurora announced its 2019 grant recipients and will award $43,500, its highest total annual amount ever, to 12 non-profits, helping those in need, including: Breaking Free, Mutual Ground, Kiwanis Club of Aurora (Coats for Kids), Tri City Family Services, Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry, CASA Kane County,
Cat Battista, executive director of the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, shares her journey moving from the private to the non-profit sector with members of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Tuesday, at the Prisco Center.
Village of Montgomery trustee Denny Lee, president pro-tem, presents awards to Kathleen Taylor and her grandson, Aiden Jaquez, for running half-marathons in all 50 states.
Retired United States Air Force Lieutenant-Colonel, Chaplain, and Wayside Cross volunteer, teacher, and mentor in Aurora, Ray Hinsch, speaks on behalf of 19 registered sex offenders at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday.
The Aurora Police Department is investigating after a man was struck and killed in a hit and run crash on Aurora’s near West Side Monday evening. Just before 7 p.m., Aurora Police responded to reports of a person struck by a vehicle in the 500 block of South River Street.
Aurora is living up to its reputation for high school basketball excellence and enthusiasm. • The celebration focus will be generated by the East-West girls and boys games at West Aurora Saturday, Jan. 18. The West Aurora Hall of Fame induction will take place between the girls varsity 4 p.m.
The Little Ten Conference held a special meeting at Somonauk High School Wednesday Dec. 4, 2019. All schools were represented at both the athletic directors/principals meeting, followed by the legislative meeting. During that meeting the Little Ten Conference voted to accept DePue Unit School 103 into the conference beginning in
Aurora Christian High School’s Taaj Davis, 13, drives past visiting Bishop McNamara’s Nolan Czako, 25, on his way to setting a single-game school record 56 points Friday.
West Aurora High School’s Axel Motola drives the lane against visiting Joliet Central Friday.
By Woodrow Carroll The college football season came to an end with the National championship game. LSU defeated Clemson, 42-25. With 40 bowl games in all, some are bound to be good, bad, ugly, and exotic. Perhaps a bit overlooked at times is the sponsorship of the bowl games. The
Aurora University’s Will Hrubes dunks in the first half of AU’s 87-71 victory over visiting Rockford University Saturday, Jan. 10.
The Oswego co-op boys swimming & diving team continues its amazing 2019-2020 season with a second place finish out of 13 teams at the 65th Annual Riverside-Brookfield High School Invitational Saturday, Jan. 11.
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) named 29 Marmion Academy seniors Illinois State Scholars.
Senior citizens in need may not be aware that there are good friends and advocates in the senior-provider network of professionals looking out for them throughout the year. The Kendall County Senior Providers (KCSP) have been networking together for more than 10 years to improve the lives of seniors. Established
• All Ages Valentine Dinner Dance, Saturday, Feb. 8, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.. All ages are invited for a fun-filled evening with a dinner buffet, entertainment, and dancing, for just $20 per person, or a couple for $35. The Valentine Dinner Dance will be held at the American Legion,
