The Association for Individual Development (AID), Hesed House, and The Neighbor Project (TNP) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony November 14 to celebrate the start of construction on new Permanent Supportive Housing in Aurora. The event brought together community members, partners, and leaders from across local, county, state, and federal levels. Guests
A big thank-you to the Aurora Police Department who assisted the Our Lady of Good Council Knights of Columbus #14929 senior leaf raking at six houses in the immediate area around Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
Plano Methodist Church Sunday school staff members and children hold small boxes with have been packed with toys, clothing, school supplies, and personal hygiene items for this year’s Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that he will once again donate his Congressional pay earned during the government shutdown to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Foster also donated his paycheck to the food bank during previous Republican Shutdowns in 2013 and 2019. “It is unacceptable that federal employees are going
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its annual fall rummage and bake sales this weekend. Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the
Kiwanis Club of Aurora president Lucas Albright (left) and immediate past president, Dan Ahern, are “coat ready” at the Coats for Kids packing event October 16.
Shoppers can find many bargains at the fall rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 and from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville. A wide selection of household goods,
Check out the free Plano Food Pantry. Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs, and more at the free Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Oct. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at
City of Aurora employees pitched in Saturday, Oct. 4 on the Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley’s project at 1921 Jericho Road in Aurora. According to a Facebook post from mayor John Laesch, aldermen Will White and Keith Larson were among city volunteers who helped Habitat staffers and other
Aurora Lions Club will celebrate annual Candy Days Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11. Volunteers wearing bright yellow aprons will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside Jewel-Osco, 1952 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. Tootsie pops will be offered in appreciation. The annual fundraiser, organized by the Lions of
Executive director of The Neighbor Project, Rick Guzman, shares with the Kiwanis Club of Aurora about the work The Neighbor Project does, including helping low-to-moderate-income families reduce debt, build credit, save, and ultimately buy their first homes.
West Aurora High School’s football game vs. South Elgin was golden Friday, Sept. 19. Celebrating Pediatric Cancer Month, students, staff, and others donned gold-colored T-shirts to support Cal’s Angels. The St. Charles-based nonprofit foundation is dedicated to granting wishes, raising pediatric cancer awareness and funding research. Gold is the color
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley’s Discretionary Grantmaking Program helps fund capital improvement projects at area nonprofits doing critically important work to improve the quality of life in the Fox River Valley. Nonprofits working in arts and humanities, education, health care, and social services in Aurora, Kane County,
East Aurora High’s football game vs. Streamwood turned golden Friday. Celebrating Pediatric Cancer month, students, staff and others donned gold-colored T-shirts to support Cal’s Angels, a St. Charles-based nonprofit foundation dedicated to granting wishes, raising pediatric cancer awareness and funding research. In a pre-game ceremony, family members of Abigail “Abi”
United Methodist Church of Geneva will host a memorial blood drive Thursday, Sept. 18, from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Conducted by Versiti Blood Center’s mobile unit, the drive will take place in Fellowship Hall at the Church, 211 Hamilton Street, Geneva. The public is invited. Parking is free. Linda Tamlyn, drive
Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs, and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Sept. 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N
The Aurora Fire Department will be out in force this weekend as firefighters hit the streets for the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). From September 5 – 7, firefighters will be stationed at various high-traffic locations across the city collecting donations in
The office of State representative Barbara Hernandez will host a Community Connection Resource Fair in collaboration with Nicor Gas from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue, Aurora. Attendees can receive free grocery packages (while supplies last) and learn about
In preparation for the 2026 Quality of Life (QOL), Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), Affordable Housing Solution (AHS), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant (HOME), and HOME American Rescue Plan Grant (HOME-ARP) funding cycle, the City of Aurora will host a pre-application virtual workshop Tuesday, Sept. 9,
Aurora-based Association for Individual Development (AID) hosted a ribbon-cutting and open house ceremony August 7, to celebrate completion of The Wildwoods, a new affordable and supportive housing development at 691 S. State Street in Elgin. The event featured remarks from several distinguished guests, including Lore Baker, AID president & CEO;
