Loaves & Fishes Community Services is inviting the community to celebrate its 40th anniversary during an Open House from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at their Naperville Grocery Market, the Frank J. Rus & Donald S. Toy Food Market & Resource Center, 1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville....
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its first gala dinner, “A NIGHT TO END DIABETES”, Friday, Nov. 1, at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia. Dancing to live music by Trio, with Roger Legel, Sherry Schultz and Dave Enway, performing classic hits...
Steve Lord, Aurora Beacon News reporter, gives details on the life and times of controversial Aurora mayor, Paul Egan, at Aurora Lions Club's October 17 membership meeting.
Suburban law-enforcement personnel got up close and personal with area residents in a positive way Monday. Representatives of area agencies participated in the fourth annual Faith and Blue event at Aurora Central Catholic High School parking lot in Aurora, showcasing vehicles, a drone and other gear. Themed “Building Bridges Together,”...
Aurora Lions Club will be to host its annual “Great Pumpkin” pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 W. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited to attend in costume. Parking is free. Admission is $10 for adults and...
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) held its October membership meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Staff member, Marcie Lucas (FVSRA), from Fox Valley Special Recreation Association, was in attendance and accepted a check from the members of...
The grand opening of Meals on Wheels at Plano Methodist Church was Thursday, Oct. 10.
A few months ago, as an elected official in my hometown, I had the opportunity to attend an expo that featured goods, services and agencies that help people of all ages, and I picked up a fun looking hat. The color is a vibrant blue, and the logo was positive....
October 7, 2024Dear editor; This is a response to Reader’s Voice, October 3, “…Good Versus Evil.” Mr. Len Wass’ opinion begins with a well-deserved accolade for an eighth-grade student’s September 19 Reader’s Voice describing the fear of gun violence he and his classmates endure each day at school. The young...
Aurora Lions Club will hold its annual Candy Day(s) fundraisers Friday and Saturday, October 11-12. Lions president Susan Koepke said volunteers will don bright yellow aprons and stand outside Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie Street in Aurora, to accept donations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Koepke said, “Lions will...
The Montgomery Beautification Committee will be host its annual Halloween Display Contest to recognize homes and businesses for outstanding Halloween decorations. “We have a lot of creative residents who really get into the Halloween spirit,” said Ben Brzoska, Village trustee and chair of the Beautification Committee. “It is one of...
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s October Meet and Greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Oct. 12, at Panera Bread, 369 S. Randall Road, in South Elgin, from 9 a.m. to noon. If you’re out...
Dwarfed by his 10-foot-tall skeleton decoration, Lisle resident Doug Lauermann places one of two skeleton dogs in his front yard for Halloween.
Brigitta Neumann, left, and Carolyn Jones, right, sample international foods during World Communion Sunday at Wesley United Methodist in Aurora Sunday, Oct. 6.
The City of Aurora is excited to announce a new, downtown light experience designed to captivate visitors with mesmerizing light-and-sound-based installations, interactive street art, dazzling live entertainment, futuristic projection mapping, a variety of food and beverage options, and more. LUMENAURA will take place in the heart of the City’s downtown...
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley was founded October 1, 2022, by a group of individuals who wanted to bring about an awareness of diabetes, provide aid and education for diabetics, while investing in research to find a cure. The founders wanted a true grassroots organization, one...
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda I’ve been given a pseudonym by Charles Coddington. I am the “Gaslighter.” As much as I appreciate Coddinton’s new name for me, the problem remains, I like Wayne Johnson’s moniker better. He calls me “Wild Bill.” I think Wild Bill is a much better fit for...
An Active Senior Expo drew hundreds to Courtyard Banquets in Warrenville, Wednesday, Sept. 18. The annual free event was sponsored by Lombard-based Silver Silver Star Expositions. Held from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Expo showcased hundreds of products and services for seniors offered by 35 exhibitors. Additionally, seminars on...
Aurora’s longest-serving teacher had a street by Holy Angels School named in her honor Friday, Sept. 13. “Laura Waegner Way” was designated in an outdoor ceremony led by Aurora mayor Richard Irvin. Waegner, 79, retired in May after teaching 54 years at Holy Angels and an initial year at St....
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley were enlightened about all of Aurora’s 2024 community events, both past and upcoming. Mike Nelson, director of community events for the City of Aurora, was guest speaker at our club’s monthly membership meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Oak...
