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Diabetes Club gives FVSRA $2,400 for diabetes education

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) held its October membership meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Staff member, Marcie Lucas (FVSRA), from Fox Valley Special Recreation Association, was in attendance and accepted a check from the members of...

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Marmion Academy students, National Merit Scholarship

Marmion Academy is pleased to announce that seniors, Adam Ozsvath and Matthew Sullivan, have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Ozsvath is the son of Keith and Susan Ozsvath of North Aurora and a graduate of The Avery Coonley School (Downers Grove). Sullivan is the...

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Raise Your Voice with author Jason Reynolds, Aurora Public Library District

Virtual programming at the Aurora Public Library District offers a dynamic and accessible way for customers to engage with a variety of content from the comfort of their home! Through online workshops, author talks, and interactive events, we can reach a broader audience, making resources more inclusive and flexible for...

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Pet of the Week: Dolly: Neglected, alone, needs family

Dolly is a female Treeing Walker Coonhound who is three years old. Dolly was under-socialized and spent all her days alone in a kennel, rarely going outside. Now that she is in a foster home, she is more gregarious and loves to meet new humans and dogs. She is registered...

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Haunted Happenings at Aurora Public Library District

By Andrea Tiberi October is here, and with it comes the season so many people love—crisp autumn days, cozy fall vibes, and a dash of scary excitement! The Aurora Public Library District is embracing the October spirit with two upcoming programs that blend eerie tales with local history, highlighting some...

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Batavia Hardwoods ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 1

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated new business and chamber member Batavia Hardwoods with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 1. The event took place at their retail shop, 330 McKee Street in Batavia. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration along with three of the four owners, Kersten Beer,...

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Aurora University Athletic Hall of Fame

Two former Aurora University women’s soccer forwards were named to the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday. Enshrined were Chrissy Pluchinski Fitzgerald of Crown Point, Ind., a 1999 alum, and Nicci Bermudes Snodgrass, Bloomington, Ill., a 2016 alum. The 2024 class members were announced at a breakfast in the university...

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Fun fall Family Day at Aurora University

Families flocked to Aurora University’s fall Family Day Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Schingoethe Center museum. The free, public event featured crafts, a kite construction station and the “Waterways” art exhibit. Additional activities were bingo, museum tours, Halloween masks, supplied stickers, diamond painting, coloring pages, a scavenger hunt, prize wheel...

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Buttons, Banners and Ballots at Aurora Historical Society

In a nod to election season, “Buttons, Banners and Ballots” is an exhibit featured at the Aurora Historical Society’s Pierce Art and History Center. The public is invited to the show at the center, 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora. Admission and parking are free. The exhibit runs to Nov....

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Pet of the Week: Milly: Sweetest dog, needs home

Milly is a female Plott Hound / German Pinscher Mix who is three-and-a-half years old. Milly is very good with humans and other dogs. She is sometimes a little nervous with new humans when she first meets them, but after a little time she will be their best buddy. She...

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The Pool by Artist Jen Lewin, photo by Jr East
Credit: The Pool, by artist Jen Lewin, photo by Jr East

“LUMENAURA” Lights Up Aurora with Month-Long Art Installations and Three-Day Festival

The City of Aurora is excited to announce a new, downtown light experience designed to captivate visitors with mesmerizing light-and-sound-based installations, interactive street art, dazzling live entertainment, futuristic projection mapping, a variety of food and beverage options, and more.  LUMENAURA will take place in the heart of the City’s downtown...

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