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.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s resource fair
Free books were offered from the Aurora Public Library’s bookmobile Saturday at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s first resource fair held indoors and outdoors at the pantry.
Diabetes Club next meet and greet at Jake’s
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held its May “Meet and Greet” at Panera Bread, 2987 Kirk Road, in Aurora, May 11. Members who worked this month’s “Meet and Greet”, were Mary and Tony Arch, Ed Carroll, Marilyn and Russ George, Pat Jones, Kim King, and Ann
Aurora Senior Expo at Prisco Community Center
Hundreds attend the Aurora Senior Expo at Prisco Community Center on Tuesday.
Batavia Boardwalk Shops hold ribbon-cutting
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was delighted to celebrate the opening of the 2024 Class of Batavia Boardwalk Shops with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, May 10. The cluster of tiny shops on the southeast corner of Wilson and River Streets in Batavia holds 10 independent businesses as a business incubator
Jim Worden, Lions International District governor, shares at Aurora Lions Club
Jim Worden, Lions International District 1-J governor, shared news and awards as guest speaker at the Aurora Club’s May 2 meeting. Worden, an Elmhurst Club Lion, presented award pins to Aurora Club president, Susan Koepke, Randy Brown, membership chair, and Dick Schindel, past president, for sponsoring new members. Aurora club
Aurora Food Truck Festival 2024
Scenes reflect the annual Aurora Food Truck Festival Friday May 3.
DuPage United seeks safety along IL Route 38
In a unified effort to address pressing pedestrian safety concerns, a coalition of community leaders, all members of DuPage United, are urging for the passage of SB 2647, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at enhancing safety measures along IL Route 38 in Wheaton. This bipartisan bill, which allocates funding
‘Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes’ golf June 21
By Russ George Get your golf bag out and polish up your golf clubs! Sign up today to join all the other golfers who will “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Friday, June 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a shotgun start at
‘A practical approach to gun violence’ May 11
Project Safe Aurora Violence Prevention Coalition invites the community to join a pivotal event focused on gun violence prevention. “A Practical Approach to Gun Violence,” is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Prisco Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. This community event aims