Aurora’s Fourth of July parade grand marshal, Hugo Saltijeral
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch, presents a banner to Hugo Saltijeral, center, 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal for this year.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet July; 9DCFV will participate in the Aurora Farmers Market, “Christmas in July”, Saturday, July 12
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their July membership meeting Wednesday, July 9, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
Native American stories with Chief White Winnebago
If you are looking for a unique and enriching experience to broaden your understanding of Native American culture, history, and values, the Aurora Public Library District has a program for you! The Santori Library is proud to welcome back local storyteller Gerald Savage, also known as Chief White Winnebago, at
Congregants build creations with Lego
“Build, Believe, Belong: A Lego Ideas Sermon Series” concludes Sunday, July 6, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora. In the third of a three-part series, Pastor Rev. Tammy Scott will preach on “Believe: Connected in Christ.” During her sermon, worshippers are invited to build Legos
State rep’s recycle, shred day serves 336 residents
“We had over 336 cars today. It was a wonderful success!!” That’s how State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit reported her electronics recycle and document shred day on Saturday. The free, drive-thru event from 9 a.m. to noon was held in the parking lot at Kifowit’s constituent office in Aurora. Drivers started
Oswego Methodists win Mission Links Award
Oswego’s Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist won the 2024 John Wesley Mission Links Award for per-member giving. The award was presented at the UMC Northern Illinois Conference annual conference June 9-11 at Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Reverend Shirley Pulgar Huges, secretary, NIC Global Ministries, presented the award to
Pet of the Week: Rosie: Calm canine, needs new home
Rosie is a female Pug Lab mix who is six year old. Rosie finds herself looking for a home because her owners became seriously ill. Rosie is calm, quiet, sweet, and affectionate. She is crate-trained and house-broken. She is great with other dogs and humans.If you would like to meet
East Aurora High alums return to Aurora for 65-year reunion
Ken Lanham lives 800 miles from Aurora, but memories of his year at East Aurora High drew him back for the class of 1960’s 65th reunion Friday, June 20. Lanham, 84, of Newnan, Georgia, an Atlanta suburb, was among 30 East Aurora alums and guests who attended the reunion Friday
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley participates in Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness, Family Health Fair; Diabetes Club golf outing a windy and hot success
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held its third annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” golf outing and banquet, Friday, June 20, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The morning started out warm and rainy,
Young reading program 100 Books Before High School
What if you could earn prizes, explore literary worlds, and walk into high school with the confidence of a seasoned reader? That’s the mission behind the Aurora Public Library District’s 100 Books Before High School program. Designed to inspire and reward young readers in grades fourth through eighth, this program
Aurora Methodists, brunch, Lego, conversation
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated three firsts Sunday, June 22. Included were a Brunch Church, part one of a three-part Lego-ideas sermon series and “Building Together: A Time of Holy Conversation.” The Reverend Tammy Scott, pastor, opened activities in the Gathering Place room by inviting congregants
Greatness of Aurora: Aurora Downtown, SSA 1, in view
Some things are priceless. One of those things is pride in community. It would be hard to put a price tag on feeling valued, welcome, and respected. Although I only attended a few flag-raisings held by the city in downtown Aurora, I always saw their worth for many reasons. The
Oswego High School softball team wins Class 4A State championship
Oswego High School softball team celebrates winning the Class 4A IHSA State championship Saturday, June 14 against Barrington.
“No Kings” protest in Geneva draws hundreds
Hundreds of protesters line up along Randall Road Saturday, June 14 during the “No Kings” protest in Geneva.
Illinois $55.1B budget reliant on $700M new taxes
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News IllinoisBszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at president Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were forced to make this year. The $55.1 billion spending plan set to take effect July 1 is the
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to participate in Aunt Martha’s, Family Health Fair, Saturday, June 21; Diabetes Club hosts Quilts of Valor presentation
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their June membership meeting Wednesday, June 11, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Chuck Nelson, vice president of programs, introduced guest speaker, Rita Pennington, Illinois State coordinator, for Quilts of Valor Foundation, stating, “Rita
APLD Homeschool Book Swap and Info Panel June 27
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is committed to empowering families through programs and resources that foster learning, strengthen connections, and draw on community support. This month we are holding our second annual Homeschool Book Swap and Info Panel Friday, June 27, at the Santori Library to help with that
Aurora’s 24th annual Juneteenth
An estimated 3,000 persons jammed Aurora’s M.L. King Park Saturday for the city’s 24th annual Juneteenth celebration. Sponsored by African American Men of Unity, an Aurora nonprofit, the free event celebrates family, community and culture through singing, dancing, storytelling and food.Other features were a Black history tribute, a drum and
Tribute to Heroes honors five who serve seniors
At their yearly Tribute to Heroes event, Three Fires Council Scouting America recently honored five local women who exemplify service to others through their efforts to help senior citizens. Held annually at Ashley Farms in Newark, Ill., Tribute to Heroes identifies and honors individuals who are local heroes in their
Aurora missionaries serve in Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, isn’t your typical missionary destination. But seven members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora headed to the home of the Kentucky Derby on Sunday for a week-long mission trip. Volunteers were Gena Gerdin and Rob Creaney, chaperones; and high school students Clodagh Creaney, Andrew Friend, Daniel Miller,