Aurora’s 36th annual Back-to-School Bash
Bill Burns, right, puts the grill through its paces at Martin Luther King Park Saturday, Aug. 20 in Aurora’s 36th annual Back-to-School Bash.
Cantigny Park: Special, accessible, available
Cantigny Park is a bucolic 500-acre park in Wheaton and is the former estate of Joseph Medill and his grandson Colonel Robert R. McCormick, publishers of the Chicago Tribune. In the late 1800s the land was acquired as a country estate which Medill called Red Oaks. In 1896-97 Medill built
Favorite childhood toys: September 11 at Aurora Public Library District
Our favorite toys from childhood can evoke a strong sense of nostalgia. They can transport us back to a simpler time, when our biggest concerns were playing on our living room carpet and having fun. When I was researching information for this article, I came across a photo of a
Leader Dogs for the Blind: Aurora Noon Lions Club
An furry, four-legged ambassador visited Aurora Saturday, Aug. 19. She was Mya, a puppy being raised by Harold Owens of Rockford for Leader Dogs for the Blind. Mya’s mission was to raise awareness for Leader Dogs, a Rochester Hills, Mich.-based nonprofit that provides blind or visually-impaired people with life skills
Volunteers incredible assets to wonderful evenings
This column is a shout-out to volunteers. I was recently part of the organizational team for Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry’s annual Harvest Dinner. The five-course dinner in mid-August showcases food harvested from Marie’s Garden across the street from the Pantry on Highland Avenue. Incredible dishes are then created by local
Indian youth honor Aurora first responders: Rakshabandhan
Indian youth in Aurora spent their final days of Summer break by honoring Aurora’s first responders for the annual celebration of Rakshabandhan. Rakshabandhan is observed during the end of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shraavana, which typically falls in August. “Raksha Bandhan” means “the bond of protection, obligation, or
14 make tour stop at Reuland from Luxembourg
By Al Benson Fourteen residents from the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg toured Aurora Monday. They were on the Luxembourg Fest bus tour of the Midwest by Building Bridges, a touring group. Rene Daubenfeld of Luxembourg, who runs the group, said it was his 10th annual visit to the U.S. Aurora tour
Aurora Chief of Police, Keith Cross, addresses Lions Clubs
Members and guests from three Aurora-area Lions clubs were briefed on Aurora Police Department operations from the top cop Thursday, Aug. 17. Chief Keith Cross was the presenter for the Aurora Noon Lions Club, Carillon Lions Club of Aurora, and Aurora Evening Lions Club. Noon Lions President Susan Koepke coordinated
Ribbon-cutting for Dream Dance Academy in Aurora
Young dancers perform at the ribbon-cutting for the Dream Dance Academy in Aurora Sunday, Aug. 19.
Pickleball courts in Aurora, great fun
The fast-growing game, pickleball, extends to Simmons Park on Indian Trail in Aurora August 17.
Waubonsee Community College and Aurora University sign Guaranteed Admissions Agreement
Waubonsee Community College and Aurora University (AU) recently signed a Guaranteed Admissions Agreement. The agreement provides a seamless opportunity for Waubonsee students to complete a bachelor’s degree at AU after completing coursework at Waubonsee. Any Waubonsee student who completes a transferable Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree at
1,000 School Supply Kits Assembled at Packing Party for Aurora’s largest and longest-running back-to-school fair on Sunday, August 20
It was a different kind of party with a purpose in Aurora, Wednesday, Aug. 16. Community volunteers gathered for a special school supplies packing party in preparation for Aurora’s largest and longest-running back-to-school bash this weekend. More than 1,000 school supply kits were packed for elementary, middle, and high school
Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame accepting applications
The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame (FVAHOF) will begin accepting nominations, Friday, Sept. 1, of outstanding visual, literary, media, and performing artists, for its 2024 class of inductees. Anyone may submit a name for consideration and there is no fee. The nomination form is at FoxValleyArtsHallofFame.org. The deadline for
Aurora’s community celebrates India’s independence
Indians in Aurora celebrated Tuesday the 77th Anniversary of the independence of India. August 15 is celebrated globally as India Day, marking the country’s independence from Britain in 1947. Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and Aurora Alderwoman Shweta Baid, the first Indian American elected in the state’s second-largest city, hosted Aurora’s
US Foods ground-breaking in Aurora
Ten persons are involved in the US Foods ground-breaking in Aurora
Link: Noon Lions, Diabetes Club
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley invited members of the Aurora Noon Lions Club to attend their membership meeting Thursday, Aug. 10, for a joint check presentation of $2,000 to the UChicago Medicine-Kovler Diabetes Center for diabetes research. The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members
Vincent Van Gogh: Treasured art, no robust sales
For a while artists well-established 19th Century artists, Paul Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh lived at 23 Place Lamartine, the Yellow House, in Arles, in southern France. One thing they had in common was an intense fantasy life in which their own real lives merged with their reading. Van Gogh
Aurora Public Library District Board vacancy an opportunity to contribute
Are you passionate about Aurora and community service? Do you want to make a difference through your local library? Then you might be interested in joining the Aurora Public Library District’s Board of Trustees! The Library has one Board vacancy, and we are actively looking for a qualified candidate to
Aurora officials help senior veteran John Krebs with chair
The Aurora Police Department recognizes Officer. J. Sullivan for his efforts in helping a Aurora Marine veteran in need. Sullivan is assigned the Bureau of Neighborhood Policing in the Aurora downtown district. He connected with John Krebs, a former Marine tank operator during the Vietnam War. Krebs, 80 years of
Aurora Central Catholic High School football team stars practice
Aurora Central Catholic High School football players practice during the first week of training drills.