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‘Community Canvas’ opens at Aurora University

Aurora University students, faculty and staff autographed an “AU Community Canvas” Monday, March 31 in Crimi Auditorium lobby. For the canvas, running five days, campus community members added notes of encouragement, generosity and appreciation with markers. The signings kicked off pop-events leading to the school’s first-ever Day of Generosity set

Aurora Public Library District to celebrate National Library Week April 6–12

What draws you to the library? From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities and the Aurora Public Library District is no exception. National Library Week is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and

Marmion Academy senior awarded Global Seal of Biliteracy

Marmion Academy is proud to announce that senior, Juan Campos, Jr. of Aurora, has been awarded the prestigious Global Seal of Biliteracy (www.theglobalseal.com), an international language certificate that recognizes and celebrates his level of proficiency in Spanish and English. The Global Seal of Biliteracy validates language skills and expands future

Don Catchpole reflects on South Africa tour at KCAHCE

Digging diamonds. Encountering golf-course crocodiles. Spotting Caterpillar construction equipment overseas. Those were among reflections on a South Africa tour by Don Catchpole of North Aurora March 19, in St. Charles. With words and original photos, the guest speaker at the Kane County Association for Home and Community Education (KCAHCE) meeting

Photo of State champions Weston Bridges Warriors at Aurora City Council 3-25-25

Aurora City Council honors Weston Bridges Warriors

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Weston Bridges Warriors basketball team Tuesday, March 25 at the City Council meeting. The Warriors Special Olympics basketball team clinched second place for Division 2 and the championship for Division 11. Weston Bridges is an independent community for adult individuals with

Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members work together; Pure Health Aurora, where healthcare is more than just a service—it’s a calling!

By Russ George During the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley March membership meeting, members learned the dangers of slow healing wounds, especially, if you’re diabetic. I felt it was a very informative presentation by Dr. Ken Olson, DC, and Dr. John Konopelski, from United Wound Centers, formerly known as Anodyne

Aurorans win at Home and Community Education state conference

Needlework by two Aurora women won blue ribbons at the 101st Illinois Association for Home and Community Education State Conference March 11-13 at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham. Dee Kellen was awarded her best-of-show blue ribbon for a crocheted baby blanket. An Iris-themed hand embroidered quilt by Mari Curless

Friendly Visiting Program: Connectivity helps us all grow

Willing volunteers can help elderly neighbors, by just being a friendly visitor, according to Cindy Adams, the coordinator of the friendly visiting program of Senior Services Associates, Inc.. Cindy enlists volunteers of all ages, active retirees, working professionals, and college students, to spend an hour or more each week to