Inaugural Aurora Veterans Advisory Council (AVAC) golf outing
A golf player takes a focus on the ball at Phillips Park in Aurora at the inaugural golf outing of the AVAC (Aurora Veterans Advisory Council) Friday, May 10.
Aurora City Council honors Warriors Hockey Club
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, presented honors to the Warriors Hockey Club at the May 14 Aurora City Council meeting. The Warriors Hockey Club with students from Waubonsie Valley High School and Metea Valley High School ice hockey team of Aurora claimed their fourth Illinois State high
Anti-racism workshop in Aurora May 18
Discipling Anti-Racist Youth: Part 2,” a free workshop, will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora. Youth leaders and aspiring youth workers are invited. Admission, breakfast, and parking are free. Workshop facilitator is Richard Guzman,
Diabetes Club next meet and greet at Jake’s
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held its May “Meet and Greet” at Panera Bread, 2987 Kirk Road, in Aurora, May 11. Members who worked this month’s “Meet and Greet”, were Mary and Tony Arch, Ed Carroll, Marilyn and Russ George, Pat Jones, Kim King, and Ann
Aurora Senior Expo at Prisco Community Center
Hundreds attend the Aurora Senior Expo at Prisco Community Center on Tuesday.
Illinois House Republicans introduce human trafficking legislation
By Cole LongcorCapitol News Illinoisclongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com After Illinois received another failing grade from a national advocacy group, state House Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at further protecting victims and prosecuting perpetrators of human trafficking. Shared Hope International, an advocacy organization that works to prevent sex trafficking, said in its 2023 Illinois
Batavia Boardwalk Shops hold ribbon-cutting
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was delighted to celebrate the opening of the 2024 Class of Batavia Boardwalk Shops with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, May 10. The cluster of tiny shops on the southeast corner of Wilson and River Streets in Batavia holds 10 independent businesses as a business incubator
Ella Karl, welcomed into the congregation at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church
Ella Karl of Aurora, center, is welcomed into the congregation at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church on Sunday.
Jim Worden, Lions International District governor, shares at Aurora Lions Club
Jim Worden, Lions International District 1-J governor, shared news and awards as guest speaker at the Aurora Club’s May 2 meeting. Worden, an Elmhurst Club Lion, presented award pins to Aurora Club president, Susan Koepke, Randy Brown, membership chair, and Dick Schindel, past president, for sponsoring new members. Aurora club
First Bruster Real Ice Cream in Illinois
Last weekend’s warm weather brought a cool new treat for moms and families in Aurora. The first Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in Illinois opened in the State’s second-largest city. A popular chain with more than 200 locations in 22 states, Aurora residents Judy Kim and Tony Ford celebrated the milestone
Plano Methodist Church welcomes new Pastor Mao Her
he Plano Methodist Church welcomed Pastor Mao Her from Greenfield, Wisconsin, May 8.
Open Roads Chapter ABATE of IL, Inc. attend Freedom and Awareness Rally in Springfield
Members from Open Roads Chapter ABATE of IL, Inc. attended the Freedom and Awareness Rally in Springfield May 5.
Discussion to end gun violence in Aurora
Aurora community organizer Mary Fultz, center, addresses the audience on Saturday during a discussion on ending gun violence.
Aurora Food Truck Festival 2024
Scenes reflect the annual Aurora Food Truck Festival Friday May 3.
2024 Illinois teacher of the Year, Dr. Rachael Mahmood, Georgetown Elementary School in Aurora
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and Aurora is showing appreciation to the top teacher in the state. Aurora mayor Richard Irvin surprised Dr. Rachael Mahmood, the 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, with a special visit to her fifth-grade classroom at Georgetown Elementary School in Aurora. Mayor Irvin presented
Honors for Aurora’s Brian Moreno: He saved another life
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, May 7 honored a young City staff member for his quick-thinking, calm, heroic, actions, for a second time this year. Community Engagement specialist for the City of Aurora, Brian Moreno, 27, went into
PrairieFest Quilt Show June 14-16
Are you a proud quilt owner? If so, why not share your fabric art treasure with the whole community during the 2024 PrairieFest Quilt Show? The show is co-hosted by the Quilters Dozen Quilt Club, the Oswegoland Park District, and the Little White School Museum. Area residents who own heirloom
Jo Fredell Higgins’ new book storytime event
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is thrilled to welcome an esteemed author for an upcoming special storytime event. Longtime Aurora resident, and former The Voice columnist, Jo Fredell Higgins, will share her delightful new children’s book, A Zoo Menagerie, with families at the Eola Road Library Branch at 10
Aurora Lions Club donates to Family Focus Aurora
Aurora Lions Club officials present Family Focus Aurora staffers with a $500 check May 2.
Fox Valley Career Center, new graduates
Fox Valley Career Center students who recently passed their computer technology testing at Kane ROE