Kiwanis of Aurora involved
The Kiwanis Club of Aurora members pose for photos following a visit to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry 834 N. Highland Avenue, Aurora, Tuesday, June 21.
Aurora Noon Lions Club offers vision screenings
Aurora Noon Lion Becky Dunnigan, left, receives a vision screening from technician Dave Johnson of Mattoon at Blackberry Farm in Aurora June 22.
Marmion’s Juan Campos, Jr. Swift Student winner
Since he was in seventh grade, Juan Campos, Jr. of Aurora, has been waiting for the opportunity to enter Apple’s Swift Student Challenge. With the start of high school came his chance to finally participate. At just 14, and with his first application, Campos, a sophomore at Marmion Academy in
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry to receive State funds
Representatives and volunteers of the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry pose in front of food displays following the announcement that for the first time in its 41-year history, as a nonprofit it will be a part of the next State budget and will receive $350,000 in State funds.
Aurora Juneteenth celebration, fun for all
A boy meets a Spider-Man impostor at Aurora’s Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 18, at Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Park.
What is Juneteenth to the Incarcerated
Guest speaker Nicholas Richard-Thompson, right, greets attendees at “What is Juneteenth to the Incarcerated?” at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday, June 18.
Cosmo Club of Aurora installs 2022-2023 officers
Aurora area residents were among 2022-2023 officers recently installed by Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, the club that fights diabetes. New officers were installed at the nonprofit’s June 16 meeting at Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. Installation officer was Vic Smith of Newark, past Cosmo Mid-States Federation governor and an
Summer joy available in Downtown Aurora all day
This Summer anyone can stay all day in downtown Aurora by starting the day with a coffee beverage at one of our three coffee shops, then prepare for a day and evening of fun. The three coffee shops downtown: Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York Street; Tredwell Coffee, 14 W.
State representative Stephanie Kifowit annual Shred and Recycle Event
Saturday, June 18, Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, fourth from left, was host to her annual Shred and Recycle Event in the Waterford Parking Lot on Montgomery Road in Aurora.
Juneteenth Trailblazer Award winners
Twelve Aurora students show the Juneteenth Trailblazer Award they received during the Aurora city government’s inaugural Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony held Sunday on the 157th anniversary of Juneteenth.
Increased numbers of Monarchs return from Mexico
By Kay Shipman More monarch butterflies spent the Winter in Mexican mountain forests compared to the previous year, Mexico’s Commission for Protected Areas reported recently. Known as the eastern monarch population, the monarchs that overwinter in Mexico migrate north through Texas and the Southern Plains, up through the Northern Plains,
Pet of the Week: Max loves to nap with humans, lounge
Max is a male Domestic Shorthair Brown Tiger who was born March 7, 2022. Max enjoys people-watching out the window and taking long naps in the sun. He loves to run around and play with his sisters, then cuddle up with his humans on the couch when he is tired.
Aurora Pride Parade 2022
Aurora Pride Parade participants are on the march.
Boxed meals for kids from Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Meals on the Move
Aurora kids peruse samples if free boxed meals from Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Meals on the Move program at Blackhawk Park in Aurora Tuesday, June 7.
World War II Navy Veteran Norman Rebenstorf celebrates his 99th
He’s part of America’s greatest generation, June 11, this Aurora veteran enjoyed a great birthday celebration. World War II Navy Veteran Norman Rebenstorf was honored for his 99th birthday with a mini-parade in front of his residential nursing home on Aurora’s West Side.
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking, homeowner remarks
Jenna Strohmenger of Aurora, second from left, future Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity homeowner, gives remarks at a groundbreaking ceremony Sunday, June 12
Aurora City Council: Mark Baum receives honor for Fox Valley Blues Society
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored Mark Baum, executive director and founding member of the Fox Valley Blues Society and the Blues on The Fox festival, at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday, June 14. Baum is given the credit for leading the charge with his vision of
New England Congregational Church serves Pride Cakes
Kelly McLeary, right, restocks sausages at a Pride Cakes pancake breakfast Sunday, June 12, at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.
Gabrielle and Peter enjoy the 1987 day in Paris
Napoleon III became Emperor in 1852 when the city of Paris was heavily polluted. Parisians were emptying sewage and waste into the streets and into the Seine River. There were no sewers. In 1832 there had been a massive cholera epidemic in which 20,000 residents died. A new city emerged
Japanese Breakfast, Michelle Zauner, virtual event June 30
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is joining libraries across the State to be host to bestselling author Michelle Zauner, the indie rock star of Japanese Breakfast fame, who will discuss her memoir, Crying in H Mart, and her music career. The event will be held virtually Thursday, June 30,