By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) were given a very informative presentation Wednesday, April 10, by Bill Catching, Aurora Township supervisor, regarding history of township government in Illinois, and current services provided by the Aurora Township for seniors. DCFV vice president of program, Chuck
It is hard to be a teenager in today’s world. They’re juggling school, home, and friends while facing the pressures of social media, planning their futures, and figuring themselves out! Luckily, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) can be a great support system during this exciting and overwhelming time. We
Oswego’s Little White School Museum and the Oswegoland Heritage Association will start their observance of National Historic Preservation Month at noon Saturday, May 4, with “Lost Oswego,” a chronicle of the loss of some of the Community’s landmarks during the last century- and-a-half. The Museum is at 72 Polk Street,
Isolation is a chronic condition for most elderly in nursing homes, especially in cold weather months when contact with the outside world is limited to protect residents from illness. Meanwhile, Rotarians throughout Illinois and Wisconsin are trying to make a difference, thanks to the efforts of Rachel Ossyra of the
During the April 11, Naperville Park District Board meeting, police officer Arzania Williams, known as “Zook”, was honored for his service to the community when he officially retired. Officer Williams began his career in law enforcement with the City government of Naperville in the mid-1980s. For the last decade, he
Hope, Waubonsee Community College’s first-ever K9 comfort dog, officially was sworn in at a ceremony on the Sugar Grove campus Wednesday, April10. The ceremony was attended by college staff members, administrators, faculty members, and students, highlighting the widespread support and enthusiasm for this innovative initiative. “We are thrilled to welcome
Approximately 45 participants Sunday, April 14, were at the Aurora Lions Club’s first “Rolling for a Cause” fundraiser.
The Plano Methodist Church men treated the congregation to an awesome Easter breakfast in the morning, Sunday March 31.
Aurora youth Camila Rodriguez, left and Isabela Ramirez display appreciation certificates they received Sunday, April 14 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
It was a joyous but emotional night in Aurora as Mayor Irvin hosted a Grand Reopening Ceremony for the Aurora City Council Chambers. After a one-year, $1.7 million renovation project to enhance accessibility and communications with Aurora residents, the Aurora City Council Chambers reopened with much fanfare and some tears.
Kiwanians Kevin Nickel, left, and Hunter Weber man the rotating grill at Aurora Kiwanis Club’s 73rd annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, April 6 morning.
Makanda residents and visitors from all over gather in front of the boardwalk to watch and take pictures of the solar eclipse totality April 8 in Makanda, Ill..
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented LaDonna Carr, director of the City’s Training and Development Department with the MVP Award at the Aurora City Council meeting, April 9, in the recently-renovated Council Chambers. Carr received the award for the selfless work she does in the community, including
What do you do to celebrate Earth Day? Beyond an eco-friendly craft in elementary school, many of us traditionally do not celebrate it with much at all besides wearing green, or planting a tree, although those are great things to do. Recognized annually April 22, Earth Day is a time
Lisle High School senior Eli Candler returns a ball in doubles play at Downers Grove North Monday.
Erik Longo of Aurora, right, receives his Eagle Scout neckerchief from his father, Fred Longo, of BSA Blackhawk Troop 11 Sunday, April 7, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin (left) celebrates the 80th anniversary of Aurora’s Greater Mount Olive Church of God in Christ by proclaiming the month of April in the church’s honor.
The inaugural Ham Bowl at the Plano American Legion March 30 included 15 persons who participated. Wendy Bedal, third from left, won the grand prize of a 15-pound ham.
Selkie is a female, four year old Lab/Hound mix who is 4 years old. Selkie is the sweetest girl and she loves everyone she meets. She is great with kids and does well with smaller dogs. She can be a little selective with dogs. She can be left free in
U.S. representative Lauren Underwood (D-14) spoke at and toured Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora Thursday, April 4. She was on the second of two area visits to celebrate federal funding she secured for two local projects. Earlier in the day she visited Safe Passage in DeKalb. The Interfaith
