Gerald Subaru helps raise $9,000 for Charity Blooms in Aurora
Gerald Subaru of North Aurora helped raise $9,000 during March in a Fund the Farm virtual fundraiser to benefit Charity Blooms,
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry gives out 600 Easter baskets
Becky Dunnigan, center, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry community impact manager, offers an Easter basket to a child Monday.
Explaining prediabetes and what to do
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley has been receiving inquiries about what is prediabetes, and what should you do about it? Here’s what the American Diabetes Association has to say about prediabetes. “Prediabetes is a condition that comes before diabetes. It means your blood sugar (glucose) levels...
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking for net-zero-energy homes
Tlueka Chism of Aurora, center, flanked by two of her children, helps break ground Saturday, March 23 for her future Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity home.
Impact of Greeks full: Athens to Aurora
With rain forcing the City’s Greek Flag Raising Ceremony indoors, a large crowd gathered to honor those who fought in the 1821 Greek Revolution and highlight the impact that Greeks – from Athens to Aurora – have had across the globe. Aurora mayor Richard Irvin and Alderman Ted Mesiacos—the only...
RFP vital to artists on display
RFP. Those are three letters that I learned about in my career as an arts and community organizer. Not only did I learn what they stood for (Request for Proposal), but I learned their importance. I’m in no means an expert on RFPs, however I know that they can be...
St. Patrick’s Day celebration, annual parade, March 17
The luck of the Irish was alive and well in Aurora last weekend. It was all golden sunshine and blue skies – with green attire abound – Sunday, March 17 at the annual Aurora St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Flag-Raising Ceremony in downtown Aurora. Spectators shamrocked the block of...
Fox Metro Water Reclamation District meeting for sewer backup
Fox Metro Water Reclamation District held a meeting Monday for residents affected by a January 24 sewer backup. Approximately 20 people attended the hour-long session in the dining room of a McDonald’s restaurant at 2095 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora. Speakers were Chuck Nelson, Fox Metro trustee; and Karen Clementi,...
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley serves seniors
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley were fully informed with an excellent presentation, Wednesday, March 13, regarding the City of Aurora’s current and future programs, to assist the city’s growing population of seniors and those who have disabilities. Katrina Boatright, manager of senior and disability...
Sweet treats from the sky, celebrate Easter
Sweet treats will be raining from the sky at Faith Lutheran Church, in Aurora, when they again celebrate Easter by dropping candy stuffed plastic eggs from a helicopter, Saturday, March 30, the day before Easter. The event is open to children up to 12 yeas of age and we ask...
Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt at Cantigny for kids
Palm Sunday at Cantigny promises to be a fun time for families, highlighted by an Easter Egg Hunt and brunch buffet in Winfield. Reservations are not required for either event Sunday, March 24. •Easter Egg Hunt is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Hundreds of plastic eggs are scattered in the...
Aurora shop continues in her honor
By Jason Crane Valentines Day 2024, should have been a joyful occasion for David Lasota, co-owner of The Cornucopia Tea and Gift Shop in Aurora. The day to celebrate love is the anniversary for he and his late wife Katie, who died unexpectedly, two days after Christmas 2023. He is...
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley raises funds
By Russ George During the last six months, our Diabetes Club of Fox Valley has been receiving an increased amount of E-mail and letters. Individuals are asking “who are you, what does your organization do”, so here’s some information about who we are, and what we do! Members of the...
Vacant elementary school in Aurora to reopen tomorrow, March 13, as new, affordable apartments
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a school? Well, residents of Aurora will soon have that opportunity to find out. Todd Elementary School closed five years ago and will reopen tomorrow as new affordable apartments for Aurora residents. The first phase of the new...
Open Roads ABATE of Illinois Chili Cook-off
The Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chili Cook-off competition had four persons vying for best chili at this year's Chili Cook-off.
Kendall TRIAD community service organization this week
Kendall County TRIAD is increasing outreach to get the word out on prevalent scams that have been occurring, the dangers to seniors, and to reach family members, caregivers, and neighbors. Kendall County TRIAD is a community service organization that is part of a statewide initiative. TRIAD members are volunteers and...
Surviving an active shooter at Senior Services Associates, Inc., in Aurora
North Aurora Police Detective Ryan Peat, left, and Officer Robyn Stecklein discuss surviving an active shooter Friday at Senior Services Associates, Inc., in Aurora.
ShamRock in Aurora March 17
Let’s ShamROCK THE BLOCK during the 2nd annual Daniel D. Dolan St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Flag Raising Ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 17. The parade will step off at the corner of Water Street and Downer Place, head west on Downer, and end at Downer and Stolp...
Plano American Legion Post #395 Super Bowl Party
The Plano American Legion Post #395 was host to a Super Bowl Party and Chili Cook-off Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 11.