August is right around the corner, bringing one of Aurora’s favorite summer traditions: National Night Out (NNA). National Night Out is all about building connections, and that’s exactly why the Aurora Public Library District will once again be out in neighborhoods across our community. Through conversations, giveaways, and library card
Alley Art Festival will be an afternoon of local art along Water Street Mall and Downer Place on the last Saturday of August, August 29. This is the third piece I’ve written in a series about the event that is ending this year. In the June issue, I wrote about
Noah Hogue holds his award for winning the Championship Flight at the 94th Annual Aurora City Golf Championship July 18-19.
Volleyball was among activities featured in “Summer Sizzle,” a new-student welcome program at Aurora University July 21.
Brandon Burggraf from Geneva holds his Naperville Men’s Amateur Champion award July 18-19.
Members from the Plano Methodist Church enjoy a visit from Mao Her and Nhia Whan Her, who are missionaries in Thailand.
Winners of the men’s division stand on the podiums at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Charity Pickleball Tournament July 18, at Pickleball Kingdom – North Aurora.
Cocoa is a female Labrador Retriever who is 12 years old. Despite her age, Cocoa still has a serious pep in her step — and plenty of strength to keep up on short adventures! Cocoa is currently learning leash manners since she’s a strong girl who sometimes struggles to contain
By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisbmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com The Democratic Party chairs in Will and Kendall Counties chose Jessica Dixon Heitman Monday night to complete the term of former Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, and replace him on the November ballot. Benton resigned following an ethics investigation that found conduct described as unbecoming of
Rev. Steve Good, pastor at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Oswego, was honored at a retirement luncheon Wednesday, July 15. Good Shepherd United Methodist Men held the event at Taco Dale Cantina in Oswego. After 39 years as an ordained United Methodist minister, including 10 years as pastor of
Maybe it’s a piece of jewelry that belonged to a grandparent or a painting that’s hung on the same wall for decades. You don’t know much about it, but it’s been in the family for years and you’ve always been curious. Now is your chance to learn more! At the
Aurora social workers explored “Grace in Action” Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church, Aurora. Guest speakers were Lu Anna Handley, founder and director of Shine Within, Inc., and Shannon Cameron, chief of staff, City of Aurora. Thew Elliott, Wesley director of liturgy and music, moderated the conversation that concluded the
During the Aurora City Council meeting, July 14, mayor John Laesch welcomed members of the Aurora Advisory Commission on Disabilities, Weston Bridges, and the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association to accept an official proclamation, declaring the month of July as Disability Pride Month in Aurora.
Several members and friends of the Plano Methodist Church gather for a worship service and picnic July 12.
Attendees in Aurora enjoyed the delayed Fourth of July fireworks show, July 10, at RiverEdge Park.
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their July membership meeting July 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Guests in attendance were Lucy Reinhart and CoCo Orlowski, who marched with members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley in Aurora’s
The City of Aurora’s Fire Department and Animal Care and Control Division partnered on a rescue operation the morning of July 8, saving a fawn from drowning in the Fox River. At approximately 9:30 a.m., City staff on the Downer Place Bridge in downtown Aurora noticed a young fawn appear
If your child struggles with reading, they’re not alone. Dyslexia affects about 15% (or 1.24 billion) of people worldwide, and experts estimate that many struggling readers go undiagnosed. The good news? Early intervention can make a huge difference in helping children build confidence and strengthen their reading skills. To help
Recently, I wrote a column about honors given to local supporters of veterans through the Scouting America Three Fires Council Annual Tribute to Heroes. That opportunity led me to learn more about a great program that is making a substantial impact in the lives of veterans in our local area.
Sally Knudsen of Channahon won June’s Preserve the Moment photo contest with a split-second shot of a prothonotary warbler in flight. Forest Preserve District of Will County judges appreciated the sharpness and composition of the photo. “Getting a nice photo of a warbler in motion can be a challenge,” one
