Calling all parents, caregivers, and educators! Do you need help connecting with local resources and assistance? Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to nurture your little one’s love of reading and learning? Look no further than the Aurora Public Library District’s Early Literacy Expo, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024
Winter is here and the days will get longer. That’s hopeful for us in the Midwest. We must stay hopeful when cold, Wintry weather is upon us, but alas Spring and Summer are around the corner. To keep hopeful, it helps to have a list of local to-do items. Luckily,
Boys Scouts of Blackhawk Troop 11 in Aurora pose December 21 with handmade replica Viking shields they helped build for Geneva History Museum’s “Viking’s Voyage” gallery exhibit.
Children and adults gather around a live nativity scene to act out the first Christmas on Christmas Eve Sunday, Dec. 24 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Montgomery resident Vy Skogen, right, demonstrates making lefse, Norwegian potato flatbread, at a Sons of Norway Polar Star chapter 5-472 meeting.
Aurora University’s Kylie Fischbach (15) drives defended by Trinity Christian’s Sedona Anderson (24) Thursday, Dec. 21 at Aurora.
An appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus Wednesday, Dec. 20 highlighted Wesley United Methodist Church’s Wednesday Night Gathering event in Aurora. The biweekly event featured a free ham dinner, Santa reading “Santa’s Favorite Story” and cookie and ornament decorating. Pastor Tammy Scott provided Santa’s book, one of her childhood favorites,
Batavia High School’s Nate Nazos (10) shoots a three-pointer against visiting St. Charles East Friday, Dec. 22.
In a demonstration for human rights, 40 activists protested outside congressman Bill Foster’s holiday breakfast fundraiser located at the Office of Giamanco Law Partners, Ltd., in order to escalate their demand that Rep. Foster call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The grassroots activists included Democratic Precinct Committeepeople, members of
Gibbs is a male Jack Russell/Dacshund mix who is five years old. Gibbs would be great with an older person who wants a lovable snuggle dog. He loves walks, running in the yard, squirrel watching, chew bones, and lounging in the sun. He learns well with routines…eating, sleeping, and going
Even a rainy, grey weekend couldn’t put a damper on the energy and defeat the purpose of a special street dedication in Aurora. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin was joined by Aurora City Council members to unveil the new street name for Purpose City Church in Aurora. Appropriately named ‘Purpose
Key message: Child’s word is sufficient evidence of abuse Two employees of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office recently traveled to the South American country of Bolivia to address hundreds of judges, prosecutors and medical and mental health officials at a national conference on sexual violence against children. Assistant State’s
The Village of Oswego has confirmed that Wolfs Crossing from Harvey Road to Devoe Drive will reopen to traffic December 29 at noon. The is the first segment of a multi-year plan to improve Wolfs Crossing by expanding the roadway to a modern, four-lane road to help ease traffic congestion,
With concern about migrants who are transported to the City without prior arrangements, the Aurora City Council plans to convene Friday, Dec. 22, at noon, for a special City Council meeting to consider amending an Ordinance to define and prohibit unscheduled bus stops of individuals who are transported to the
The Aurora Police Shop with a Cop program December 9 produces presents for deserving children and many feel-good photos of happiness.
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, and members of the Aurora City Council, honored Jim Pilmer at the Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 19. Executive director of the Fox Valley Park District, Jim Pilmer is retiring after eight years. Mayor Irvin read a
By Russ George Forty members and friends of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley gathered together Thursday, Dec. 14, for the Club’s second annual holiday party at Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. The evening began at 5:30 p.m., with a social gathering and dinner. Following dinner a raffle was
“And so as Tiny Tim observed, “God bless us every one.” Dickens A Christmas Carol And so it was December again and the city of Florence, Italy looked like an angel food cake dusted with powdered sugar. The first light snowfall had covered everything with an icy white glaze. Maisie
As 2023 draws to a close, we at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) take a moment to reflect on a year brimming with growth, engagement, and community spirit. Together, we have transformed lives and strengthened our community thanks to the incredible generosity you have shown throughout the year. Let’s
A memorial candlelight vigil will be held Thursday night, Dec. 21, to remember Aurora-area homeless people who died in the past year. Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will sponsor the second annual outdoor candlelight observance at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at Millennium Plaza, 21 S. Stolp Ave. in
