Open Roads ABATE family picnic
Thirty-five members and guests enjoy the Open Roads ABATE family picnic August 24, following a membership meeting at Patti and Kevin’s home.
Aurora’s Fiestas Patrias celebration to return Sept. 6-7
The City of Aurora government, in partnership with the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board, is set to celebrate Fiestas Patrias 2025 with an all-day extravaganza on Saturday, Sept. 6 and, for the first time since 2019, a parade in downtown Aurora Sunday, Sept. 7. The Saturday event, taking place at
45th annual Scandinavian Day Sept. 7
The 45th annual Scandinavian Day Festival will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, The family event, at Vasa Park, 35W217 Route 31 in South Elgin, will feature food, entertainment and vendors representing Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. The event opens at 10:30 a.m. with
Reader’s Commentary: Trump labeled threat, but brings about more peace
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Democrats called Donald Trump: “The existential threat to our world.” Americans then elected him president. Trump made liars out of them all! Who could have known? Trump negotiated peace between Cambodia vs. Thailand, Rwanda vs. Congo, India vs. Pakistan, and he brought Middle East countries together
Suburban beekeepers present conference seminars
Seminars by members of the Batavia-based Fox Valley Beekeepers Association (FVBA) highlighted a summer conference. Sherrie Benson of Batavia and Jim Konrad, Aurora, were among guest speakers at the Illinois State Beekeepers Association conference Aug. 16. The annual event was held at Meyer Bees apiary in Minooka. Benson, FVBA president,
Vibrant ‘City of Good Energy’ mural coming to Batavia
The Batavia Public Art Initiative (BPAI), a subcommittee of Water Street Studios, has announced an exciting new public art installation: The City of Good Energy mural, soon to be painted on the south wall of The Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson Street, Batavia. Designed by muralist and art educator Amy
Plano American Legion Post 395 in critical situation
Please help if you can to save our legion from closing our doors for good. Yes it has come to that critical decision because the Plano American Legion Post 395 is closed until further notice. I want to thank everyone for coming to our meeting last week and for the
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s gala dinner “A Night To End Diabetes“, set for November 14; Diabetes Club prepares to begin its fourth year
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley was founded on October 1, 2022, by 15 individuals who wanted to bring about an awareness of diabetes, provide aid and education for diabetics, while investing in research to find a cure. The founders wanted the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley
Community fall festival Sept. 7
With food and activities for all ages, New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora, will host an outdoor community fall festival at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Featured on the church lawn will be a bounce house, glitter
Banana Split in Aurora gives out 100 free banana splits
Aurora area residents line up for a free banana split Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Banana Split, Inc., soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt store in Aurora.
Aurora couples celebrates 60 years of marriage
Emmy Lou (Hampel), left, and Herb John of Aurora celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Sunday, Aug. 24.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley at Aurora Farmer’s Market
Members from the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) participate in Saturday’s, Aurora Farmers Market by handing out information on diabetes, prediabetes, and healthy eating.
Celebration of Life, brings together close community
My family and I recently hosted a Celebration of Life for my mom, Jill. We had a wonderful afternoon on La Quinta’s new all seasons patio. Many people filled the room. Lots of friends were there along with several of my mom’s coworkers from the flooring industry in which my
Aurora mayor community town hall series wraps up
Aurora mayor John Laesch got an earful from constituents August 16 morning. For 90 minutes, residents of Wards 4, 5, and 6 shared questions, concerns and an occasional compliment at the fourth of his four community listening and action town halls. The event was held at Prisco Community Center in
Suburban human trafficking targeted by police focus
Incidents of human trafficking are rising in Kane County, a law enforcement official said August 12. Greg Spayth, investigator for Kane County State’s Attorney Office human exploitation unit, discussed sex and labor trafficking in Kane. He was guest speaker at the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora monthly membership meeting
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members learn about diabetes research at Kovler Diabetes Center; Diabetes Club members donate funds for DAD, Rez
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their August membership meeting Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club vice president of programs, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Peggy Hasenauer, executive director, for the UChicago Medicine-Kovler Diabetes Center. (See
Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Good Council new officers
Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Good Council #14929 installs new officers recently.
Aurora Ballet Folklorico Yunuen dancers perform at back-to-school fair
Aurora Ballet Folklorico Yunuen dancers perform Aztec dances as families look on during a free back-to-school wellness fair August 8 at Community Health Partnership of Illinois’ health center in Aurora.
Aurora Lions Club donates to East Aurora DECA
Mark Lyons, right, DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) adviser at East Aurora High School, accepts a $500 donation from Aurora Lions Club Aug. 7.
National Night Out in Aurora
A girls gets her face painted at Aurora’s Washington Park National Night Out celebration August 5.