Jay Short of Aurora has earned the 2022-2023 Distinguished Service Award from Aurora Lions Club. Voted by club members, the award is given annually to a Lion who shows devoted service to the club and Lionism. Lion Michelle Needham, award coordinator, announced Short’s selection at the club’s annual charter night
Comcast joined Aurora Public Library District (APLD) officials recenty to announce a $30,000 donation to the Aurora Public Library District Foundation to fund a digital navigator program at Santori Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Digital navigators are professionals who link residents to resources that can help them build
The DuPage County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast will be held from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15 at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. For tickets and more information, visit www.dupagefoundation.org/MLKDay. Art Norman, retired from NBC News, will be the master of ceremonies. In 1994,
Aurora Noon Lions Club volunteers will conduct screenings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at Aurora Public Library West Branch, 233 Constitution Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Advance registration is not required. Walk-ins are welcome. Monthly clinics are offered on
More than 2 Million attendees across all three locations The Christkindlmarkets Chicago, Wrigleyville, and Aurora (organized by German American Events, LLC) announced an astounding turnout, welcoming over two million visitors across all three iconic locations during the 2023 season.Daley Plaza, the flagship location in the heart of downtown Chicago, was
Aurora’s 39th annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Ceremony as we answer that question at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Calvary Church, 9S200 Illinois Route 59. The ceremony will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with youth performances, community awards, and special guest speakers, 17-year-old Ph.D. graduate
A mom shoots a selfie with her son Sunday during an annual family New Year’s Eve bash at the Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora.
Aurora’s 72nd year of Lehnertz /Avenue Christmas display includes light street signs and a Welcome to the 72nd anniversary.
A dozen suburban Chicago Norwegian-Americans decorated a typical Norwegian Christmas tree at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. The tree is among 51 trees each representing a country in the Museum’s 82nd annual Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Lights exhibit which runs through January 6, 2024. Each tree’s
Winter is here and the days will get longer. That’s hopeful for us in the Midwest. We must stay hopeful when cold, Wintry weather is upon us, but alas Spring and Summer are around the corner. To keep hopeful, it helps to have a list of local to-do items. Luckily,
Children and adults gather around a live nativity scene to act out the first Christmas on Christmas Eve Sunday, Dec. 24 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
An appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus Wednesday, Dec. 20 highlighted Wesley United Methodist Church’s Wednesday Night Gathering event in Aurora. The biweekly event featured a free ham dinner, Santa reading “Santa’s Favorite Story” and cookie and ornament decorating. Pastor Tammy Scott provided Santa’s book, one of her childhood favorites,
Even a rainy, grey weekend couldn’t put a damper on the energy and defeat the purpose of a special street dedication in Aurora. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin was joined by Aurora City Council members to unveil the new street name for Purpose City Church in Aurora. Appropriately named ‘Purpose
With concern about migrants who are transported to the City without prior arrangements, the Aurora City Council plans to convene Friday, Dec. 22, at noon, for a special City Council meeting to consider amending an Ordinance to define and prohibit unscheduled bus stops of individuals who are transported to the
The Aurora Police Shop with a Cop program December 9 produces presents for deserving children and many feel-good photos of happiness.
By Russ George Forty members and friends of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley gathered together Thursday, Dec. 14, for the Club’s second annual holiday party at Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. The evening began at 5:30 p.m., with a social gathering and dinner. Following dinner a raffle was
As 2023 draws to a close, we at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) take a moment to reflect on a year brimming with growth, engagement, and community spirit. Together, we have transformed lives and strengthened our community thanks to the incredible generosity you have shown throughout the year. Let’s
A memorial candlelight vigil will be held Thursday night, Dec. 21, to remember Aurora-area homeless people who died in the past year. Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will sponsor the second annual outdoor candlelight observance at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at Millennium Plaza, 21 S. Stolp Ave. in
Aurora resident Brooklyn Czenk, 14, receives a gift from Ken Johnson, Yorkville, portraying Julenisse, Norway’s version of Santa, Sunday, Dec. 3.
Scouts were honored for completing their Eagle projects at the Park District.
