Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony 2024
Dream Dance Academy is one of the performances at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony Monday, Jan. 15 at Calvary Church in Naperville.
Reader’s Voice: Caring for others helpful, possible
January 11, 2024Dear editor; Happy New Year! Many of us, as we begin the new year, think about resolutions and goals for the year ahead. While you are doing this, consider taking a few minutes to think about what your philanthropic goals are for this year. Have you ever thought
Garfield Farm Museum seeks repeat of 2023
It is with high hopes that 2024 brings all the friends of the Garfield Farm Museum, the best it has to offer. At Garfield, true milestones of progress have been made in 2023 thanks to our incredible faithful supporters. Many of these donors have been supporters since the 1980s. One
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s Meet and Greet Jan. 20
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley DCFV), due to bad weather, has rescheduled its Meet and Greet to 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 20, at Jake’s Bagels & Deli, 220 N. Broadway, in downtown Aurora. The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley was established with a mission
New leadership team at Kendall County Food Pantry
The Kendall County Community Food Pantry has welcomed a new leadership team in Alex Hurd and Dulce Vargas as the new executive director and assistant director of the burgeoning pantry. Originally from Boston Mass., Hurd had made his livelihood through service to people in need. Hurd comes to Yorkville after
Cold produces busy fire calls
With extremely cold temperatures well below zero experienced over the weekend, the Aurora Fire Department responded to almost 300 calls for service, including three working fires in the last 24 hours Monday, Jan. 15 on the coldest day so far this Winter. Two of the three fires were in residential
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awards more than a quarter million dollars in new grants
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (CFFRV) announced 14 grants were awarded totaling $254,796 to support local nonprofit organizations doing critically important work to improve the quality of life in Chicago’s Fox River Valley. Individual grants via the Community Foundation’s fall 2023 grant cycle range from $2,300 to
Three Kings give hundreds of Aurora families gifts
Hundreds of Aurora families pose after braving the cold waiting in line to receive gifts from the Three Kings.
American Legion Riders Post #181, Plano Rockin’ Christmas
Members from Plano Rockin’ Christmas, American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich, and Open Roads ABATE supported Plano Rockin’ Christmas by distributing gift cards to residents at Deer Run Apartments and Countryside Villages in Plano recently.
Aurora Public Library’s Early Literacy Expo, fun for kids
A girl receives a temporary tattoo Saturday, Jan. 6 at Santori Aurora Public Library’s Early Literacy Expo
Wentzell Three Fires leader
Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has selected its newest Scout executive. After an extensive interviewing process conducted by the Council’s Selection Committee, the Council has announced that Ronald (Ron) A. Wentzell has been selected for the role of Scout executive. Three Fires Council’s president, Brian Caputo, said
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley meet and greet Jan. 13
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its first meeting this year, Thursday, Jan. 11, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, in Montgomery. Meeting will be held in the third floor banquet room. Dinner is on members’ own from the menu at
Aurora’s 39th annual MLK Ceremony Jan. 15
Aurora’s 39th annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Ceremony as we answer questions 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 Dr.
Jay Short receives Aurora Lion Club Service Award
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
Aurora Public Library District receives donation
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
MLK Drury Lane Jan. 15 breakfast in Oakbrook Terrace
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 Lions Club to conduct eye exam
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
Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers at the 2023 Christkindlmarkets
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
MLK ceremony Monday, Jan. 15
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
Family New Years celebration at Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora
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.