The Venue, the 200-currently-empty-seat music performance space in Aurora, will deliver the Blues on the Fox livestream Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m.. A special documentary of the Story of the Blues on the Fox will be presented. All events will be livestreamed
The Kiwanis Club of Aurora board at its monthly meeting in May decided to donate to two Aurora food pantries in this time of distress, and contributed to the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry and the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry. Each pantry received $5,000. Club president Steve Andras said, “It
Cocopuff is a female Heeler/Jack Russell Mix who was born March 23, 2020. Cocopuff is an adorable pup who is looking for her forever home. We were told that her mom was a blue heeler, however we do see a lot of Jack Russell Terrier traits and looks in her.
The Ogden 6 in Naperville sits vacant due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be part of redevelopment to the East Ogden Mall on the City’s far northeast side.
Aurora Noon Lions Club member Bill Poss, owner of Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora, serves dessert to fellow Lions Monday as the club resumed in-person luncheon meetings at Luigi’s.
Greeter Matt Erion of Batavia collects monetary donations and canned food for Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora after Flowing Forth United Methodist Church’s first drive-in service Sunday at Aurora Christian School parking lot.
Dick and Susan Schindel of Aurora celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, June 14, with a blessing by Rev. Tim Mulcahey at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Aurora.
Aurora youth will have a unique opportunity to delve into a virtual maker space this Summer when they explore the interconnections of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). The city government of Aurora and TinkRworks, a K-8 STEAM education provider focused on transforming learners to innovators, are launching a
Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin announced a new reform initiative that focuses on strengthening police and community relations and accountability through a multi-phased approach of reviewing law enforcement policies and exploring new implementations, such as body cameras and a civilian review board. The Community Helping Aurora’s Necessary Growth and Empowerment
We, the Executive Board and House of Delegates (of East Aurora Council of American Federation of Teachers Local 604) stand in solidarity with the movement for black lives, as well as its efforts to realize justice, dignity, and equity for those who experience systemic racism and disadvantage within our country,
The Aurora Township Democrats condemn the murder of George Floyd under the knee of a white police officer, while three other officers passively watched. Our country was founded on white supremacy; built upon the backs of black slaves and daily belies the words: “One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty
By John W. Whitehead “When it gets down to having to use violence, then you are playing the system’s game. The establishment will irritate you, pull your beard, flick your face, to make you fight. Because once they’ve got you violent, then they know how to handle you.” —John Lennon
June 18 The War of 1812 begins in response to the British economic blockade of France, the induction of American seamen into the British Royal Navy against their will, and the British support of hostile Indian tribes along the Great Lakes frontier. – 1812. At Waterloo in Belgium, Napoleon Bonaparte
Over a lifetime spent learning, writing, recording, and performing Anthony Padilla has developed a soulful approach and takes joy in the art of music. Anthony is a member of the funky psychedelic Funktional Family, where he lends his vocals and guitar to their unique sound. Padilla will have a livestream
We, the Executive Board and House of Delegates, stand in solidarity with the movement for black lives, as well as its efforts to realize justice, dignity, and equity for those who experience systemic racism and disadvantage within our country, our community and our district. We condemn the senseless murder of
Recovery was under way in communities last week which suffered from lawless, mindless, and opportunistic individuals who seized the occasion to cause chaos with looting and property damage. The fabric of society requires we must be at our best to support each other, have faith and confidence in the goodness
Artists with written themes reflect the mindset in Aurora following looting Sunday, May 31 after a protest rally against heavy-handed police reaction.
A protest rally of approximately 200 walk on Eagle Street in Naperville near City Hall Friday, June 5.
June 2, 2020Dear editor; I woke up this morning and said, “This is wrong.” I am white. It was wrong of us to come to this Country and take land and lives from Native Americans even in the name of God. I think of the 500 who lived in peace
Marmion Academy is pleased to announce that seniors Benjamin Riner, son of Daniel and Teresa Riner of Geneva; Charles Rogers, son of Eric and Deanne Rogers of Montgomery; and Alexander Yakisan, son of Hasan and Elise Yakisan of North Aurora; have all been named 2020 National Merit Scholars by the
