Can it be? Have the last vestiges of Winter finally drifted off to oblivion? Hardly. Hey, this is the Chicago area. We may have snowball fights in July. In spite of that possibility, I’m looking forward to those above-80-degree days when I can take my lawn chair, sunscreen, and a
In recognition of International Firefighters’ Day, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N Broadway, Aurora, would like to thank all of the men and women who have helped protect our communities. Current and retired firefighters will be welcomed guests and receive free admission to the Museum Friday, May 4. The
I cleaned out my office at Aurora’s Santori Library Monday, April 23, after resigning my position as communications manager for the Aurora Public Library the prior day. I took down my sign that says “THINK” in big red letters and packed it up with family photos and my tennis shoes
In an effort to crack down on individuals threatening violence against schools on social media, State senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) sponsored Senate Bill 563, which passed the Senate unanimously Thursday, April 26. Under SB 563, individuals who threaten a school through social media would be required to reimburse police departments
By Deena Sherman – One of the hardest working men in Aurora just retired. Mike Goding, second generation owner of Godings Marathon at 1150 Prairie Street, just sold one of my favorite family-owned businesses in Aurora. Those of us who have, for decades, appreciated having an honest mechanic and friend
A popular business on Galena Boulevard, just west of downtown Aurora, Paul & Bill’s Service Center and Car Wash, has been sold, according to reliable sources. Paul & Bill’s, 300 W. Galena, was sold to SNSK, Inc., owner of Marathon Gas at the corner of Route 25 and Boulder Hill
Angie Thomas, executive director of Pregnancy Information Center (PIC) in Aurora, presents information at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. The PIC was founded in 1985 and its mission is to protect the life of the unborn and vision is that all people make
The Kiwanis Club of Aurora will present its annual Service To God and Fellowman Award to Denny Wiggins at a banquet in his honor Wednesday, May 23 at Gaslite Manor in Aurora. The award honors a community member for exemplary leadership skills, consistent service as a role model, and improving
Aurora Fire Chief Gary Krienetz, left, introduces David McCabe at the Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday at City Hall. Fire Chief Krienetz recommended McCabe to the mayor to be appointed as assistant fire chief for Aurora. Chief Krienetz said McCabe started with him more than 20 years ago
Phillip J. Smith is sworn in as chief of police for the Village of Montgomery by deputy Village clerk, Debbie Buchanan Tuesday. Former Police Chief Dan Meyers retired after 33 years. Smith was chief of police in west suburban Berkeley for the past four years. Smith has 27 years of
The Woman’s Club of Aurora will close this club season at noon, Tuesday, May 8 at Belle Salle Banquets, 1920 East New York, Aurora. Mary Vaughn, former agent with the FBI, will present the program “Women In the FBI”. A Summer art scholarship to Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, will be
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the Nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, recently said that CAIR-Chicago and the Aurora Public Library (APL) are working together to “initiate healing, bring understanding, and rebuild trust” following the unfortunate incident in which an anti-Muslim display was
Master Xin Qi, right, looking into the middle of the circle, of Panda Kung Fu & Tai Chi in Naperville, leads a fitness routine Saturday for those who may suffer from Parkinson’s disease. The special event was at Jesse “The Law” Boxing Club in Aurora at the Fox Valley Park
History on a Fork, Spring fundraiser for the Aurora Historical Society, Friday includes musicians, The Internationals, Henry Sergienko and Arkady Pevchin from Buffalo Grove. The site is One East Benton (Support Techs, formerly Aurora Public Library). Included was a kitchen, a replica of an immigrant kitchen centered around a c.
A group of 100 Aurora area residents came out for part of the third annual National Day of Prayer and Protest Against Planned Parenthood, at 150 Planned Parenthood facilities in 37 states. More than 5,000 participated. Counter-protestors turned out in some locations as well, including a group in Aurora dressed
Kori Kasper and Bryan Kasper move new plants indoors for their new business, Branch Gardens, 77 S. Lake Street in Aurora. The urban city garden will have its soft opening during First Fridays, Friday, May 4 in Aurora. They moved the plants inside because of chilly weather Wednesday, April 25.
• Kane County’s Recycling collection event: The next one-day event will be Saturday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to noon at 540 S. Randall Road. Electronics and books will be accepted at this event. There is a fee for TVs and computer monitors, both tube and flat screen, of $25.
Charlie is a male Red Queensland Heeler Mix who is approximately one-year old and 44 pounds. Charlie is in foster care with two pre-teens and three large dogs and he gets along great with everyone! He is active and plays ca tch, frisbee, and leaps through the air. But he
Books needed for Used Book Sale The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library are planning their 10th annual Used Book Sale. This great fundraiser has brought in $41,800 for the Library during the past nine years, with help, we can add to this total. Money raised by the sale goes
Aurora area residents are encouraged to participate in various prayer efforts in observation of the May 3 National Day of Prayer. This year, a couple of unique opportunities are offered: A prayer walk, 9:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. and neighborhood walks, 7 a.m. or 7 p.m., or when convenient. These opportunities are all part of a
