Aurora’s longest-serving teacher had a street by Holy Angels School named in her honor Friday, Sept. 13. “Laura Waegner Way” was designated in an outdoor ceremony led by Aurora mayor Richard Irvin. Waegner, 79, retired in May after teaching 54 years at Holy Angels and an initial year at St.
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley were enlightened about all of Aurora’s 2024 community events, both past and upcoming. Mike Nelson, director of community events for the City of Aurora, was guest speaker at our club’s monthly membership meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Oak
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s September Meet and Greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, will be held this Saturday, Sept. 14, at Panera Bread, 1450 Douglas Road, in Oswego, from 9 a.m. to noon. Why not stop in,
Free vision exams for children ages six months to 16 years will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Advance registration is not required. Walk-ins are
Miles of smiles were on display at the Naperville Labor Day parade Monday, Sept. 2.
Gorgeous weather in addition to an abundance of color on display, provide for an enjoyable day of art, music, and spectacle from 90 artists in downtown Aurora at the Alley Art Festival Saturday, Aug. 31.
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its September membership meeting Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m. and
Aurora Boy Scouts joined workers laboring on Labor Day Monday. Scouts in Blackhawk Troop 11, meeting at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church, sponsored the sixth annual “Post the Colors” fundraiser. At morning drop offs and evening retrievals, Scouts accompanied by parents and caregivers posted 350 flags in subscribers’ yards in
The Oswego Police Department is implementing a new Speed Watch Program in an effort to reduce speeding violations on residential streets and bring awareness to drivers on the negative impacts of speeding. In many neighborhoods, the disregard of motorists for posted speed limits is a significant safety risk. Research consistently
By Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinoisans may soon submit designs for what could be the new state flag. The Illinois Flag Commission, a bipartisan body of appointed officials, will accept designs for a new state flag online or by mail from September 3 to October 18. More information can be
After 25 years, the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity executive director who has led 71 affordable housing projects, will retire from his position Friday, Aug. 30. Reverend Jeffrey Barrett serves as pastor at Genesis Community Church in Montgomery, site of Habitat offices. He was saluted Saturday at a groundbreaking ceremony
Roland, a LeaderDog for the Blind puppy in training, was a guest at Aurora farmer’s market Saturday, Aug. 24. Sponsored by Aurora Lions Club, the four-month-old golden retriever/labrador mix was escorted by Leader Dog puppy raiser Sherry Perkowitz of Round Lake Beach. Founded by three Detroit-area Lions club members in
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley was founded 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 to
Are you tired of your traditional 9-to-5 job? Do you dream of being your own boss and charting your own course? If so, then the Aurora Public Library District’s new program series, ‘Alternative Pathways to Income’ is for you! Guided by local entrepreneur Tanya Vargas (TV) Stone of MizBizNiz, this
By Jason Crane Banana Split, a longtime ice cream shop which served customers late Spring through early Fall every year, changed ownership last week. Daniel Cuevas of Aurora became the owner of Banana Split Wednesday, Aug. 14 following his purchase from Randy and Lisa Brown of Aurora who are retiring
By Russ George During the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s monthly membership meeting, held Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. Club members and their guests received a presentation on the Club’s second major fundraising event of this year. November will be National Diabetes Awareness Month
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its August meet and greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Aug. 17, at Panera Bread, 2871 East Main Street, near Kirk Road, in St. Charles, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Kane County coroner, Rob Russell, announced last week, the collaboration of his office with international award-winning Latino author and civic leader, Dr. Robert Renteria. His From the Barrio bilingual book series helps to address conditions that help youth avoid choices that may lead to violence, delinquency, drug use, and gangs.
Reverend Tammy Scott, second from right, attends the Kane County Cougars’ All Faiths Night Friday, Aug. 2.
Aurora Lions Club members learned about a local mental health resource Thursday, Aug. 1. Dana Pavlu, clinic director at Ellie Mental Health, 1315 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora, was guest speaker at the Lions’ bi-weekly meeting at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.3 Pavlu said Ellie therapists believe everyone should have access
