Guest preacher Vincent Gaddis speaks at Aurora Advent Christian Church
Guest preacher Vincent Gaddis speaks at Aurora Advent Christian Church Sunday, July 24.
North Aurora librarians join in outdoor concert at the library, July 21
Messenger North Aurora Public Library Director Shannon Halikias, left, and Dawn Staczak, Aurora, join an outdoor concert by The Heels duo at the library Thursday, July 21.
Geneva Arts Fair winners receive honors
Geneva Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 Geneva Arts Fair category winners. Judging took place Saturday July 23 and winners each in 2D and 3D were awarded honors and a cash prize. 2022 judges were Ana Vitek (2D) and Jeremy Foy (3D). The Geneva Arts Fair took place July 23-24.
USS Illinois salute at Navy League Aurora Council 247 monthly meeting
Navy veteran Chris Gaines of Aurora reports Tuesday, July 19, on a salute by suburban residents for crew members and their families of the USS Illinois submarine.
Golf simulator new at Aurora’s Phillips Park golf course
A golfer practices on an indoor course simulator recently installed at Aurora’s Phillips Park golf course.
Monarch butterflies require milkweeds for growth
By Brittnay Haag Imagine eating only one type of food your entire life. Your survival depends entirely on being able to find this food. It is the challenge monarch butterflies, Danaus plexippus, face every day as landscapes change nationwide and fewer native plants are available. But home gardeners can help.
Fresh First Program provides healthy food for kids
Aurora children are building healthy eating habits this Summer, in part because of a new program which provides free fruits and vegetables, available at the Farmers Markets.
Aurora Township trustee, Dolores Hicks, honored with street dedication
Aurora Township trustee, Dolores Hicks, fourth from left, reflects the honor July 18 by the City of Aurora government with an honorary street dedication.
Officer Whitfield receives Aurora Mayor’s MVP Award
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, at the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, July 19, honored Aurora Police officer Will Whitfield with the Mayor’s MVP Award for going above and beyond to enhance the quality of life for Aurora residents. Officer Whitfield held
‘Universal respect’ for the late Eleanor Roosevelt
“You have to accept whatever comes and the only important thing is that you meet it with courage and with the best you have to give.” —Eleanor Roosevelt When her name is spoken, so many images come to mind. How one person can accomplish what Eleanor Roosevelt did is amazing
Alex Barger, Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Naperville Park Board vice president, Leslie Ruffing, presented a certificate of honor to Alex Barger, right, recently named Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player of the Year.
Grand opening at Culture Stock in Aurora
Volunteers at Culture Stock used book store and community center in Aurora, pose for a grand reopening celebration photo Saturday, July 16, at 122 W. Downer Place in Aurora.
Many linemen in Battle of Big Butts, West Aurora high school football
West Aurora High School’s 16th annual Battle of the Big Butts was a showcase for more than 200 football linemen from 25 suburban high schools in strength, speed, and agility contests Thursday, July 14.
Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, July 26-27
Bill Poss of Aurora shows items he will present at an auction at his Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora, July 26-27.
Record donation for Mutual Ground
Giving to women and children living in the Mutual Ground domestic violence and sexual assault shelter in Aurora was the focus of last weekend’s Christmas in July event in the State’s second-largest city. Aurorans turned out in record numbers to donate more than one ton of much-needed toiletries and $6,000
Top job In project: United Methodist Church of Geneva’s Appalachia Service Project
Adam Drexler, from top down, Georgia Harrelson, and Ryan Kelly, perform roof repairs during United Methodist Church of Geneva’s Appalachia Service Project in the Charleston, W. Va. area.
Wayside Cross Ministries receives bottled water from Aurora Noon Lions Club
Aurora Noon Lions Club member Paul Buddy of Aurora, right, watches Thursday, July 13, as Wayside Cross Ministries workers unload 1,800 bottles of water donated by Aurora Lions.
First Christian Church car show in Aurora
Larry Lippold of Aurora polishes his 1937 Chevrolet sedan Saturday, July 9, at the fifth annual First Christian Church car show.
United Methodist Church of Geneva makes blankets for students
Batavia resident Barbara Pribble and Keith Dawson, Elgin (background), cut fleece material for blankets Sunday, July 10, at United Methodist Church of Geneva (UMCG) after the Sunday service.