Aurora’s Puerto Rican Heritage Week, vibrant
Bright colors and pageantry were part of Aurora’s Puerto Rican Heritage Week last week.
Aurora Lions Club offer tips on recyclables at downtown Aurora Farmer’s Market
A boy practices recycling under guidance of Aurora Lions Club co-president, Randy Brown, kneeling, at downtown Aurora Farmer’s Market Saturday, July 27.
Auroran shares lottery prize money
Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora recently won the top prize of $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket, and and her first thought was how she could pay it forward. “I’ve given away over $100,000 already,” she said. “When I was blessed with this prize, I knew I was finally
Four families’ 96th reunion Aug. 11
The related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson, and Stoner families of Kendall, Kane, Will, and DuPage counties will hold their 96th annual reunion at noon Sunday, Aug. 11, at Hudson Crossing Park on Harrison Street at the east end of the Oswego U.S. Route 34 bridge in Oswego. The Lantz and Stoner
23rd annual Miss Fannie’s Yard Sale
Fannie Morrison, center, chats with shoppers at her 23rd annual Miss Fannie’s Yard Sale.
Marie’s Garden Kitchen in Aurora cooking class
Coloring sheets from Aurora Public Library District (APLD) attract youth at a back-to-school fair Saturday, July 27 in Marie’s Garden in Aurora.
Eola Road Library Branch plans upgrades
Aurora Lions Club members recently learned of Aurora Public Library District plans for Eola Road branch upgrades. In a Lions meeting at Santori Aurora Public Library July 18, APLD executive director, Michaela Haberkern, provided history, floor plans, and renderings for the $11.3 million project. According to Haberkern, renovations will include
Aurora ribbon-cutting and tour at new Stolp Island Theatre
Mayor Richard C. Irvin, of Aurora, along with City staff members and Paramount Theatre officials, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, July 19.
Naperville’s Night Out Aug. 6
Naperville’s National Night Out festivities are fast approaching, and residents are encouraged to mark their calendars and make plans to attend the local events scheduled for this celebration of community spirit and anti-crime efforts. Commonly called “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” National Night Out is held annually on the first
Critter connections therapeutic for diabetes
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley were given an informative insight Wednesday, July 10 into the power of using animals for therapy, when dealing with children and adults with disabilities, especially those with diabetes. Guest speaker, Barbara O’Neil, executive director and PATH Certified Instructor from
Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festival July 28
There will be a vibrant and festive celebration when the 52nd Annual Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festival returns to downtown Aurora from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 28. The anticipated event will showcase the richness of Puerto Rican culture through music, food, dance, and activities. Family fun Culinary
Reverend Tammy Scott celebrates one year at Wesley
Rev. Tammy Scott marked her first anniversary as pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora July 7 and again Sunday, July 14. July 7, a congratulations graphic was projected on an overhead screen during announcements. Then she was honored by Michelle Curiel, children and family director, who thanked Pastor
Aurora Fourth of July parade 2024
Members and family of the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora, march in Aurora’s Fourth of July Parade, July 4.
First children’s entrepreneur market at Aurora’s Farmer’s Market
A boy squeezes lemons at his lemonade stand at a first children’s entrepreneur market Saturday, June 29 adjacent to downtown Aurora farmer’s market.
Independence Day entertainment a hit at Tanner House Museum in Aurora
Jake Barto from Geneva, left, helps provide entertainment for a crowd at the 57th Annual Independence Day Celebration at the Tanner House museum, July 4, in Aurora.
Fox River Valley Public Library launches plan
The Fox River Valley Public Library is excited to announce the launch of an ambitious strategic plan designed to guide its operations and public services through 2029. Following extensive input from patrons, community partners, staff, members and the Library Board, the Library’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan was approved at the May
Open Roads ABATE watch “The Bike Riders”
Members from Open Roads ABATE went to the movies to see “The Bike Riders” which depicts the lives of the Vandals MC, an outlaw motorcycle club founded in the late 1960s.
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Popup Market
Rebekah Axtell, left, communications specialist for Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, offers samples of local chef and dietician student Julie Rudnicki’s “Cowboy Caviar” summer bean salad at Marie’s Garden Saturday.
Children’s Sermon at Wesley United Methodist Church
Michelle Curiel, children and families director at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, leads a recent Sunday children’s sermon.
Popsicles with North Aurora Police
North Aurora Police Department will be host to Popsicles with the Police from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at North Island Park, 4 E. State Street in North Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Visitors are invited to meet Chief Joe DeLeo and NAPD officers who