The season of giving extends year-round at Fox Valley Community Services (FVCS) in Sandwich, Ill., where many members actively pursue a variety of projects to benefit local charities and families. This community organization and active senior center offers a homey environment where members find they can use their talents to
Aurora Christian High School’s Evelyn Klimek (3) goes up for a shot against Rosary December 20.
West Aurora High School’s Amon Greene rebounds while being defended by Streamwood’s Jesse Sanchez (13) and Damarion Smith (12) December 16.
Members of the Bethany Lutheran Church of Batavia choir presented Christmas music December 16 to the residents of Riverain Point Apartments in Batavia.
As the year winds down, it can be reinvigorating to start planning the year ahead. A new year full of hope with new possibilities and lots of fun. Along with a blank calendar and longer days to fill up. In 2026, I hope you’ll join me at some of these
Two young brothers, Owen and Logan Haughee receive presents from Santa Claus at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s annual Christmas party December 16 at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
Aurora Lions Club held its 18th annual yule party for deaf and hearing impaired students, caregivers and educators from East and West Aurora public schools Tuesday evening, December 9. The party took place at East Aurora School District 131’s recreation center in Aurora. Attendees included about 100 students and caregivers,
Illinois’ oldest outdoor free Christmas display opened Sunday, Dec. 14, in Aurora. The 74th annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru event featured a 6 p.m. blessing of the nativity crib by Fr. Godwin Asuquo, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aurora. After he returned to give the blessing, Lehnertz Avenue Association
By Russ George Members and friends of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) gathered together, Saturday, Dec. 13, for the Club’s fourth annual Holiday Party, at Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. The evening began at 6 p.m., with a social gathering and buffet dinner at 7 p.m.. Following
More than 75 children from the community participated in a shopping spree with members of the Aurora Police Department, Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Meijer store on Route 59 in Aurora.
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch, honored five Aurora residents at Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting. The young athletes proudly represented the City at the national level, winning the 3 vs. 3 BOWNET Soccer National Championship. Aztec Girlz 630 captured the title Sunday, Nov. 30, in Panama City, Florida,
Aurora residents experienced a Medieval-style Christmas Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15, at West Aurora High School’s annual madrigal weekend presentations. A project of West students and staff, events featured a Saturday evening three-course feast which was sold out and a Sunday afternoon dessert performance. It was the 38th year of
If you’ve ever wished for a book fairy godparent, you are in luck! The Aurora Public Library District’s reader’s advisory services are basically that, minus the sparkly wand. Whether you love browsing on your own, want a librarian to handcraft a list just for you, or prefer a little of
Kids at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Sugar Grove talked holiday wishes with Santa and Mrs. Claus Saturday, Dec. 13. In a fifth annual visit to the church, Paul Eggert and wife Giuli of Aurora portrayed the jolly old elf and Mrs. Claus during an annual Cookies and Cocoa
Kiwanis Club of Aurora members prepare to move Kane County Toys for Tots holiday gifts to outdoor storage.
West Aurora High School’s Antonio Higgins (4) shoots over Larkin’s Lawrence Sallis December 11.
Sarah Swanson of Aurora, right, hands reverend Tammy Scott sandwiches for Aurora’s Community Fridge Project.
At the December 8 Village Board Meeting, Montgomery honored Sarah Skilton for her remarkable career as executive director of the Oswego Public Library District, recognizing her dedication to literacy, community enrichment, and public service. In celebration of her retirement and years of leadership, the Village Board presented Skilton with a
By Al Benson Tom Voigt of Aurora is the Aurora Lions Club’s Distinguished Service Award winner for 2025. Voigt was surprised with the award at the club’s yule party Friday, Dec. 12, at Monarch Landing in Naperville. He was accompanied by his wife, Susan. Aurora Lion Michele Morey made the
St. Charles mayor Clint Hull, right, had the pleasure of visiting Irene Helen Schneider Koch to celebrate her 100th birthday.
