Month: April 2025

Aurora African American Health Coalition health fair April 5

Aurora African American Health Coalition will hold its 18th annual health fair from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5 at Aurora Christian Schools, 2255 Sullivan Road in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The fair will feature giveaways, snacks, vendor information booths, and free health

Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast April 12

The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the all-you-can-eat Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora. Tickets may be purchased from Aurora Kiwanis members for $10 or

Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ seeks donations, spring rummage sale

Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its spring rummage and bake sale Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the church Sunday, April 6 from noon to 5 p.m., Monday, April

State rep. Kifowit honored as Illinois Women Veteran Leader

State representative Stephanie Kifowit was recognized Monday, March 31, as one of the 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders of 2025 during a celebratory ceremony at Malcolm X College. The annual honor highlights women veterans across Illinois who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to their communities. Rep. Kifowit, a

Foster legislation, spending transparency

Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) recently announced the reintroduction of the Shareholder Political Transparency Act. This legislation would amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require publicly traded companies to make quarterly disclosures to their shareholders detailing the types and amounts of political spending they engage in, ensuring greater transparency for

Recipe of the Week: Vegetarian Korma

Ingredients1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onion, diced1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root4 cloves garlic, minced2 potatoes, cubed4 carrots, cubed1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced4 tablespoons salted cashews, ground1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce2 tablespoons curry powder1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon1 cup frozen green peas1/2 green bell pepper, chopped1/2 red

Aurora Public Library District to celebrate National Library Week April 6–12

What draws you to the library? From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities and the Aurora Public Library District is no exception. National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and