Loaves & Fishes Community Services and DuPagePads will work together to provide donated cars to clients who lack reliable transportation. This new collaboration will strengthen the car donation program, streamline services, offer a larger support network, and provide hope by ultimately transforming the lives of the clients they serve. For
Chromatics, Batavia High School’s vocal, jazz and pop a cappella ensemble, performs at Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association’s December 5 luncheon at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia.
A family poses for a photo with sign-language Santa Keith Strnad of Oswego Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Will County FOP shop with a Sheriff help 50 area children enjoy the holidays.
PENN Entertainment broke ground Wednesday, Nov. 29, on a land-based $360 million casino and hotel development adjacent to Chicago Premium Outlets off Interstate 88. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, along with City officials and business leaders gathered to celebrate the new entertainment district which will include state-of-the-art gaming along with
Two kids check Santa’s list with smiles.
The Montgomery tree lighting December 3 includes Santa and Mrs. Clause.
Members of the Jewish community will join together for a grand Menorah lighting in Naperville at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, joined by mayor Wehrli. The event will take in front of Nichols Library (corner of Jefferson & Webster). Chanukah, a celebration for all time, is highlighted by the kindling
By Russ George Members and friends from the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, volunteered on the evening of Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the “Feed My Starving Children” local facility, 555 Exchange Court, in Aurora, from 6:45 p.m. until 8:45 p.m.. Members from DCFV, along with more than 50 additional
The first three Saturdays of December in downtown Aurora will have lots of holiday happenings. The Aurora Downtown group of business and property owners announced a flurry of events December 2, 9 and 16. Art and Market Aurora will be open Saturday, Dec. 2 and 16 from 9 a.m. to
It was a massive turnout for the opening weekend of the 17th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights. More than 4,000 vehicles, with more than 12,000 onlookers inside, passed through the popular free one-mile holiday lights display during the two-day weekend festivities.
By Russ George National Diabetes Awareness Month ended November 30, however, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley want to remind everyone of the health problems uncontrolled blood sugar can cause. Don’t wait until next year’s National Diabetes Awareness Month to think about being checked. Take time now to
It’s time for Aurora Downtown’s annual Cocoa Crawl in conjunction with the downtown group’s monthly First Fridays event December 1. The popular seasonal event offers more than 40 holiday activities throughout downtown including photos with Santa, holiday shopping, live music, and more. To participate in the Cocoa Crawl portion of
With one mile of sparking lights and one month of magical nights, the 17th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights drive-thru starts Saturday, Nov. 25, at 5 p.m.. One of the region’s largest free drive-thru holiday light displays, the Aurora Festival of Lights runs from Saturday, Nov. 25, through
The Village of Oswego Christmas Walk presented by Allied First Bank will start the holiday season in downtown Oswego from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Presented by Allied First Bank for the sixth consecutive year, this free event features performances by local choirs, visits with Santa’s reindeer,
Aurora started the holiday season in the merriest way on a mild weather night. More than 7,000 individuals were in downtown Aurora Friday, Nov. 17, for the annual Winter Lights Festival. The crowd counted down in unison as the Christmas tree was lit and cheered throughout the parade, which included
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their “Make a Goal to Fight Diabetes” fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva. The Club members, along with their family and friends, were treated to an exciting hockey game, watching the Chicago
It’s November, the month of gratitude, and I am grateful for this wonderful community. As the events coordinator and later as the manager of Aurora Downtown, I am grateful for all of the support I received in my former roles from the community. I resigned from the downtown organization this
Aurora Veterans Day parade in downtown Aurora Saturday, Nov. 11 includes Lady Liberty, left, and Uncle Sam, right, portrayals.
Eight Aurora Lions Club members served lunch at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora Nov. 9.
