At the December 12, Park Board meeting, the Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners recognized five scouts who recently completed Eagle Scout projects at the Park District. Board president Mary Gibson noted that these projects added a variety of high-quality improvements to Naperville’s parks. The scouts recognized were: Brandon Kenny,
Luli Smith, back to camera, lights an Advent wreath candle with help from lead pastor Reverend Tammy Scott at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday.
The staff and students at P.H. Miller School and Centennial Elementary schools in Plano collected a total of $730 in cash donations for the Kendall County Food Pantry.
Celebrating season: Aurora church presents ‘Christmas Story in Scripture and Song’ New Hope Advent Christian Church in Aurora celebrated the season with its “The Christmas Story in Scripture and Song” Sunday, Dec. 15. Featured were icons created by Kelly Latimore, son of Kim and Rev. Ken Latimore, North Carolina Advent
New England Congregational Church Aurora celebrated the season with a display of 40 nativity sets from around the world Sunday. The sets were loaned by Loyola University Museum of Art in Chicago from its “Art and Faith of the Creche” exhibition through Dec. 21. Students of the Beloved Community, a
Visitors to Do or Dye Designs salon in downtown Aurora enjoy hot cocoa at the sixth annual Cocoa Crawl the evening of Friday, Dec. 6.
The College of DuPage team celebrates its victory in the Red Grange Bowl, over Louisburg, to earn its fourth straight National Junior College Athletic Association Division (NJCAA) Division III championship.
Threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea stress the need for preparedness Navy Captain Christopher Labissiere said Monday, Dec. 9. The commanding officer of the Navy Reserve Center Great Lakes, was the keynote speaker at the 55th annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia. After
A girl chats with American Sign Language Santa Keith Strnad of Oswego, center, at the Aurora Lions Club annual party for deaf and hearing impaired kids Tuesday, Dec. 3.
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Aurora Gators 11 U youth football team at the Tuesday, Dec. 10 City Council meeting, for winning the Pop Warner Chicagoland State championship. The 2024 team is undefeated. •A video of the presentation can be viewed on the city government of
By Russ George Members and friends of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) gathered together Friday, Dec. 6, for the Club’s third annual holiday party, at Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. The evening began at 6 p.m., with a social gathering and buffet dinner. Following dinner a raffle
The community is invited to a unique and exciting “open house” event at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. On display will be a fascinating collection of multi-cultural nativities on loan from the Loyola University Museum of Art
Students participating in Naperville’s KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative (TPI), have been giving back this holiday season, helping not only several significant causes and charitable events, but their own philanthropic learning. TPI mentor, Kristen Refness, and some of her team members in the Teen Philanthropy Initiative, recently volunteered at Loaves &
Navigating the legal system can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re representing yourself. That’s why the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has launched a new Court Support service designed to support self-represented litigants. By offering dedicated spaces, trained staff, and access to legal resources, the library is stepping up as a
Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, celebrated the season with an annual display of 50 nativity sets from around the world Friday, Dec. 6. Held during a chili and pie supper fundraiser by United Women in faith, the 20th annual display was held
Open Roads ABATE collected approximately 45 packages of disposable underwear and diapers during the month of November.
Suburban United Methodist men celebrated the Advent season Saturday, Dec. 7. The event by Prairie Central District United Methodist Men featured an annual breakfast and worship service at Batavia United Methodist Church. Attendees represented Batavia, Aurora, Oswego and other northern Illinois UMC congregations. Reverend Melissa Meyers, senior pastor at Batavia
West Aurora High School’s Abe Martinez (21) drives the baseline defended by Bartlett’s Keegan Taylor (3) Friday, Dec. 6.
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) shoots for two of his 15 points against Concordia Wisconsin Wednesday, Dec. 4.
The Naperville Park District’s Park Police is still collecting new, unwrapped toys for the 2024 DuPage County Toys for Tots campaign through Saturday, Dec. 14. “We thank everyone who has already donated so generously,” said Park Police Chief Steve Schindlbeck. “There is still time to drop off toys and give
