For the second consecutive year, Aurora was honored in the Illinois State Capitol. In a ceremony held Monday at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield, the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service presented 21 communities with 2019 Governor’s Hometown Awards. The city government of Aurora received the award for
By Russ George The SciTech Hands On Museum, in Downtown Aurora, was a beehive of activity when the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, “The Club That Fights Diabetes”, held its second annual World Diabetes Day Thursday, Nov. 14 to bring about an awareness of diabetes. Participating organizations at this year’s event
Aurora resident Dick Schindel poses with his 2019 Spirit Award from Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora
The nomination process is open for the next youth ambassadors as the 2020 Little Mr. Aurora and Little Miss Aurora. The current Little Miss Aurora, Alaria Selmon, and Little Mr. Aurora, Benjamin Mendoza, prepare to conclude their official duties. The contest, presented by the city government of Aurora, is open
Is there a Batavia citizen who exemplifies giving back to the community through outstanding service and dedication? If so, make a nomination for the annual Batavia Citizen of the Year Award. The award honors extraordinary contributions to the community over the course of the recipient’s lifetime. This person (or persons)
The Fox Valley Park District announced that it has received a “Best of the Best” award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. The FVPD captured the honor in the category of Arts in the Park – an award that recognizes agencies (park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation, and special
A longtime Auroran whose singing voice has uplifted innumerable hearts and minds, and a pair of Aurora restaurateurs so attached to their cultural roots that three generations of their family members hold dual citizenships in their ancestral land, will be honored as Cultural Champions at the 2019 Roots Aurora Festival.
