Fox Valley Brass Band plays at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora
Fox Valley Brass Band director Victor Anderson reacts to audience applause after leading the 40-piece band in a free concert Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Swedish Days Grand Parade in Geneva
Suburban Chicago Norwegian-Americans from Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472 marched in Sunday’s Swedish Days Grand Parade in Geneva.
Dr. Lulu Blacksmith’s presentation at Diabetes Club of Fox Valley
By Russ George Wednesday, June 12, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley heard a presentation from Dr. Lulu Blacksmith, EdD, founder of Companeros en Salud/Partners in Health, NFP. DCFV vice president of Program, Chuck Nelson, introduced our guest speaker, stating, “Lulu Blacksmith, EdD, serves as managing director of
New logo, new mascot, at Aurora Public Library District Summer Reading
After months of planning, the Aurora Public Library District was thrilled to unveil our new branding with the public earlier this month during our Summer Reading Adventure Kick-Off Party. Hundreds of customers joined us at the Santori Library to see our new logo, meet our new mascot, and learn about
12th annual Aurora Greenfest
More than 70 exhibitors and vendors were part of the annual Aurora Greenfest at the Prisco Center Saturday, June 8 in Aurora.
Reader’s Voice: Thanks for wonderful Greenfest
June 6, 2024Dear editor; Saturday, June 8, was another wonderful Greenfest. We had more than 70 vendors and almost a dozen green car show participants at the Prisco Center in Aurora, along with great music, robots, food trucks, and special performers, to make a whole day of fun and environmental
Seven community churches celebrate Pride Day
By Al Benson With a pancake breakfast and interfaith service, seven Aurora, Oswego, Batavia, and Geneva clergy banded together to celebrate Aurora’s Pride Day Sunday, June 9. Participating clergy were Rev. Brandon Perrine, senior minister, New England Congregational; Rev. Tammy Scott, pastor, Wesley UMC; Rev. Scott Hodge, pastor, Orchard Community
Shotgun start for ‘Tee off to Defeat Diabetes’
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley are ready for their second annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing. The outing is only a few days away, Friday, June 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1
Aurora Lions Club to install officers
Aurora Lions Club will install 2024-2025 officers at a dinner program Thursday, June 20. Open to the public for the first time, the event will be held at Aurora Country Club, 1548 Prairie Street in Aurora. Activities get under way at 5:30 p.m. with a cash bar. At 6 p.m.,
Open Roads ABATE have meeting at Bristol Tap
Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members drove to Bristol Tap in Bristol June 4 to enjoy dinner together, socialize, and talk about upcoming events.
Sister Kathleen Ryan receives retirement salute
By Al Benson Sister Kathleen Ryan’s goal as founder and director of the Dominican Literacy Center (DLC) in Aurora is to provide opportunities for women to receive individual tutoring in reading, writing, and speaking English. After the Sunday, June 2 afternoon pre-retirement open house in the Center, she should have
Fifty faith leaders gather for the Aurora Interfaith Alliance leadership breakfast
Aurora held its second quarter update for faith leaders on Thursday morning at the Belle Salle Banquets in Aurora. Aurora Interfaith Alliance (AIA) comprises faith leaders across Aurora who meet quarterly to discuss interfaith initiatives to move Aurora forward, with a goal of cross-collaboration. The AIA comprises faith leaders across
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association educators collect 55 Friendship Blankets
Aurora area retired educators are giving back. At their Tuesday, June 4, luncheon meeting at Lincoln Inn in Batavia, Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association members collected 55 Friendship blankets in an annual drive to warm patient at area nursing homes. After the meeting, volunteers delivered the blankets to Batavia Rehabilitation
Outdoor Service at Aurora’s New England Congregational Church
Congregant Martin Forward delivers a sermon Sunday, June 2 at Aurora’s New England Congregational Church.
Aurora Memorial Day 2024
Roosevelt-Aurora Post 84 participates in Aurora’s Memorial Day parade.
Diabetes Club golf outing three weeks away
By Russ George Adam Broholm, golf chairperson, for the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s second annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing, announced “Get a hole in one…Win a new 2024 Buick”. The golf outing is only three weeks away, Friday, June 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1
Restoring old buildings in Aurora flourishing
I’m lucky enough to walk past a Frank Lloyd Wright house on Aurora’s West Side every morning, and every evening, too, if I walk an extra block while walking the dog. What really makes me lucky is the ability to appreciate a Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) house. The geometric presence
Aurora Public Library District Summer Adventure: Read, Renew, Repeat
You care about the planet and want to support conservation efforts, but finding the time and energy can be exhausting when there are already so many things to do this Summer. By participating in the Aurora Public Library District’s Summer Reading Adventure, you’ll be provided with easy to implement suggestions
Lisle High School graduation, retirements
Lucas Heidenry gives an opening reflection at Lisle High’s graduation ceremony at the school gym Friday, May 17.
30th Annual Fred Rodgers Sports Festival at Phillips Park
One-thousand two-hundred students. Twelve schools. Twelve sports. Five sites.