Category: Community

Aurora Police launch Blue Envelope Program

The Aurora Police Department is proud to announce the launch of its new Blue Envelope Program, a voluntary initiative designed to improve communication and promote safer interactions between first responders and individuals with autism or other communication differences. The program provides community members with a blue envelope that can store

Zari Foundation gives $6.6 million for CFFRV scholarships

“Albert Zari believed in the power of education,” said Patricia B. Stewart, trustee of the Albert M. Zari Foundation. “While he only had an eighth-grade education himself, Mr. Zari became a successful businessman, and his wish was to provide scholarships to local students to give them an opportunity to further

Fourth Annual ‘Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes’ Golf Outing June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet May 13

By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their May membership meeting Wednesday, May 13, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30

Kane County Spirit of Law Day essay contest winners

The 16th Judicial Circuit, in partnership with the Kane County Bar Foundation (KCBF) and Kane County Bar Association (KCBA), marked Law Day with celebrations across the county, honoring the 2026 theme, “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” Codified by president Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, Law Day (held

Shotgun start for Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s annual Golf Outing, at Bliss Creek Golf Course; Fourth annual ‘Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes’ June 6

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s 4th Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing and Banquet is only five weeks away, being held Saturday, June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. We’ve put

Fourth Annual ‘Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes’ Golf Outing June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley golf outing six weeks away

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s 4th Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing and Banquet is only six weeks away, being held Saturday, June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. It’s time

Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s Annual ‘Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes’ Golf Outing June 6; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s Annual ‘Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes’ Golf Outing June 6

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley hosted Quilts of Valor’s presentation at their April membership meeting, held at Oak Street Restaurant, in North Aurora. DCFV vice president of programs, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Donna Bohr, for Quilts of Valor Foundation. Donna, spoke briefly about Quilts of

Diabetes Club of Fox Valley partners with Aurora Senior Services to help raise diabetes awareness; Diabetes Club’s ‘Meet and Greet’ April 11, in Yorkville

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its April “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Panera Bread, in the Yorkville Marketplace, 1206 North Bridge Street, in Yorkville.

Talking energy conservation: Lions learn about sustainability

“It’s up to us to (practice) sustainability.” That was the message April 2 to Aurora Lions Club members from Mavis Bates, chair of Aurora mayor John Laesch’s Sustainable Aurora advisory board. Bates, District 4 Kane County board member, also chairs the County’s energy and environmental committee. As guest speaker at