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Carousel Community Food SeniorsBarb Nadeau Kendall County Food Pantry

New leadership team at Kendall County Food Pantry

On January 16, 2024January 13, 2024 By admin

The Kendall County Community Food Pantry has welcomed a new leadership team in Alex Hurd and Dulce Vargas as the new executive director and assistant director of the burgeoning pantry. Originally from Boston Mass., Hurd had made his livelihood through service to people in need. Hurd comes to Yorkville after...

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Community WeatherAurora Aurora Fire Department

Cold produces busy fire calls

On January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 By admin

With extremely cold temperatures well below zero experienced over the weekend, the Aurora Fire Department responded to almost 300 calls for service, including three working fires in the last 24 hours Monday, Jan. 15 on the coldest day so far this Winter. Two of the three fires were in residential...

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Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awards more than a quarter million dollars in new grants

On January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 By admin

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (CFFRV) announced 14 grants were awarded totaling $254,796 to support local nonprofit organizations doing critically important work to improve the quality of life in Chicago’s Fox River Valley. Individual grants via the Community Foundation’s fall 2023 grant cycle range from $2,300 to...

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Three Kings give hundreds of Aurora families gifts

On January 9, 2024January 10, 2024 By admin

Hundreds of Aurora families pose after braving the cold waiting in line to receive gifts from the Three Kings.

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Carousel CommunityPlano Rockin’ Christmas

American Legion Riders Post #181, Plano Rockin’ Christmas

On January 9, 2024January 10, 2024 By admin

Members from Plano Rockin' Christmas, American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich, and Open Roads ABATE supported Plano Rockin' Christmas by distributing gift cards to residents at Deer Run Apartments and Countryside Villages in Plano recently.

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Carousel Community EventsAurora Public Library District

Aurora Public Library’s Early Literacy Expo, fun for kids

On January 9, 2024January 10, 2024 By admin

A girl receives a temporary tattoo Saturday, Jan. 6 at Santori Aurora Public Library's Early Literacy Expo

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Wentzell Three Fires leader

On January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 By admin

Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has selected its newest Scout executive. After an extensive interviewing process conducted by the Council’s Selection Committee, the Council has announced that Ronald (Ron) A. Wentzell has been selected for the role of Scout executive. Three Fires Council’s president, Brian Caputo, said...

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Community EventsDiabetes Club of Fox Valley Russ George

Diabetes Club of Fox Valley meet and greet Jan. 13

On January 9, 2024January 8, 2024 By admin

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its first meeting this year, Thursday, Jan. 11, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, in Montgomery. Meeting will be held in the third floor banquet room. Dinner is on members’ own from the menu at...

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Community EventsAurora MLK

Aurora’s 39th annual MLK Ceremony Jan. 15

On January 9, 2024January 8, 2024 By admin

Aurora’s 39th annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Ceremony as we answer questions at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Calvary Church, 9S200 Illinois Route 59. The ceremony will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with youth performances, community awards, and special guest speakers, 17-year-old Ph.D. graduate Dr....

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Jay Short receives Aurora Lion Club Service Award

On January 9, 2024January 8, 2024 By admin

Jay Short of Aurora has earned the 2022-2023 Distinguished Service Award from Aurora Lions Club. Voted by club members, the award is given annually to a Lion who shows devoted service to the club and Lionism. Lion Michelle Needham, award coordinator, announced Short’s selection at the club’s annual charter night...

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Aurora Public Library District receives donation

On January 9, 2024January 8, 2024 By admin

Comcast joined Aurora Public Library District (APLD) officials recenty to announce a $30,000 donation to the Aurora Public Library District Foundation to fund a digital navigator program at Santori Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Digital navigators are professionals who link residents to resources that can help them build...

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Community Events FoodMLK

MLK Drury Lane Jan. 15 breakfast in Oakbrook Terrace

On January 9, 2024January 8, 2024 By admin

The DuPage County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast will be held from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15 at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. For tickets and more information, visit www.dupagefoundation.org/MLKDay. Art Norman, retired from NBC News, will be the master of ceremonies. In 1994,...

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Community Events HealthAurora Lions Club Vision test

Aurora Lions Club to conduct eye exam

On January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 By admin

Aurora Noon Lions Club volunteers will conduct screenings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Aurora Public Library West Branch, 233 Constitution Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Advance registration is not required. Walk-ins are welcome. Monthly clinics are offered on...

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Carousel Community EventsAurora Events

Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers at the 2023 Christkindlmarkets

On January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 By admin

More than 2 Million attendees across all three locations The Christkindlmarkets Chicago, Wrigleyville, and Aurora (organized by German American Events, LLC) announced an astounding turnout, welcoming over two million visitors across all three iconic locations during the 2023 season.Daley Plaza, the flagship location in the heart of downtown Chicago, was...

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Community EventsAurora MLK

MLK ceremony Monday, Jan. 15

On January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 By admin

Aurora’s 39th annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Ceremony as we answer that question at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Calvary Church, 9S200 Illinois Route 59. The ceremony will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with youth performances, community awards, and special guest speakers, 17-year-old Ph.D. graduate...

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Family New Years celebration at Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora

On January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 By admin

A mom shoots a selfie with her son Sunday during an annual family New Year's Eve bash at the Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora.

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Carousel CommunityAurora Lehnertz Avenue Christmas Display

Aurora’s 72nd year of Lehnertz Avenue Christmas display

On December 26, 2023December 27, 2023 By admin

Aurora's 72nd year of Lehnertz /Avenue Christmas display includes light street signs and a Welcome to the 72nd anniversary.

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Norwegian-Americans decorate tree

On December 26, 2023December 26, 2023 By admin

A dozen suburban Chicago Norwegian-Americans decorated a typical Norwegian Christmas tree at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. The tree is among 51 trees each representing a country in the Museum’s 82nd annual Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Lights exhibit which runs through January 6, 2024. Each tree’s...

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Carousel CommunityAurora Marissa Amoni

Winter to do list avoids hibernation

On December 26, 2023December 26, 2023 By admin

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,...

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Carousel Community ReligionNativity Wesley United Methodist Church

Wesley United Methodist Church nativity scene

On December 26, 2023December 26, 2023 By admin

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.

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