Service is a hallmark of the Illinois 4-H program. Annually, the Illinois 4-H Foundation honors longtime volunteers and former staff members for their selfless dedication to 4-H – the University of Illinois Extension youth development program. “These volunteers fully embody what 4-H strives to instill in youth,” says Angie Barnard,
The artwork of dozens of Naperville students will appear in the Naperville Police Department’s 2020-2021 Crime Prevention Calendar. This is the 34th year the Crime Prevention Calendar has been created to share students’ artwork and crime prevention messages with elementary school families throughout Naperville. This year’s calendar is a compilation
DuPage County 4-H members marked the culmination of their 4-H year virtually this year, through an online project show. More than 370 entries were submitted in this format as families embraced this adaptation to their normal in-person summer fairs and shows. “Although it was a different experience, the 4-H virtual
Environmental activists from Bednarcik Junior High School in Aurora and Oswego School District 308 have been selected winners in Our EchoChallenge, a new STEM innovation competition that empowers U.S. middle school students, grades fifth through ninth, to take a closer look at biodiversity in their communities, identify threats to local
Naperville mayor Steve Chirico is one of 40 American mayors selected to participate in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative’s intensive leadership and management program. Mayor Chirico joins a class of dedicated mayors, who will attend immersing, online classes taught by faculty from Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School
State representative Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) was honored with the Excellence in Advocacy award from Marklund Thursday, July 23 in recognition of his efforts on behalf of individuals and families of all ages with developmental disabilities and special health-care needs. “I am tremendously honored to receive this Excellence in Advocacy award
The Kane County 4-H Foundation will be host to an online fundraiser auction of items donated for the 12th annual Kane County 4-H Foundation pork chop fundraiser and auction, which had been originally scheduled for March 28. From July 6 to 10, you can view and bid on more than
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
The Rotary Club of Batavia awarded a $2,000 scholarship to graduating Batavia High School seniors, Maisie Sweeney and Chloe Valentino. Maisie Sweeney will attend the University of Minnesota and with a major in biomedical engineering for a goal of becoming a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, or a pediatric oncologist. In addition
In the Tuesday, May 19 Mega Millions draw, one lucky player in Aurora won a $1 Million prize. The winning ticket was purchased at Aurora Shell, 2112 Ogden Avenue, in Aurora and matched five numbers to win. The retailer will receive a bonus of $10,000, one percent of the prize
The Kiwanis Club of Batavia announce this week Cailie Fennel is the recipient of the 2020 Kiwanis Club of Batavia Foundation Award. The award each year assists graduating Key Club members in their pursuits of higher education. Fennel was a member of the Batavia High School (BHS) Key Club for
Nine teens representing 4-H in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties earned top awards from Illinois 4-H, the State’s largest youth development program. “4-H youth from around the State have been honored with awards for their learning experiences, leadership and service,” said Amy Henschen, 4-H youth development educator, serving DuPage, Kane,
Naperville Park District executive director, Ray McGury, received the 2020 Golden Pancake Award from The Kiwanis Club of Naperville at the Club’s 65th Annual Pancake Breakfast March 7. This award is given to an individual who supports the Kiwanis Club’s mission of providing excellent community service with a focus on
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, announced Kane County is among 20 new cities and counties selected to participate in the 2020 LEED for Cities and Communities Grant Program. The program helps local governments committed to
Scholarship winners show their plaques at the 16th annual Heritage Scholarship Dinner sponsored by the African American Advisory Board Friday at Gaslite Manor in Aurora.
Receiving honors at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday is Pastor Janice Donelson, center, of Everlasting Word Church in Aurora.
Ralston Porro, left photo, the first graduate of the Inaugural Kane County Veterans Treatment Court, receives a Quilt of Valor Monday in a Kane County office.
Healing to Healthy received a $2,000 grant from The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley under the Fall 2019 grant cycle. The grant will allow the organization to purchase sewing machines to advance Healing to Healthy’s mission of creating comfort clothing for mastectomy patients. Founded by two breast cancer
Here is a letter to offer congratulation to realtor Ron Jakious of Aurora: Dear Ronald L. Jakious: We are privileged to extend you REALTOR® Emeritus status at the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® 2019 REALTORS® Conference & Expo. The congratulations of the National Association and my own personal appreciation and good
