Montgomery’s new Chief of Police sings at Montgomery Fest
Montgomery’s new Chief of Police, Chris Burne, sings ‘It’s a Great Day to be Alive’ with Whiskey Road August 16 during Montgomery Fest.
Plano Methodist ice cream social
Plano Methodist Church’s Fellowship Committee members and Church members enjoy the annual ice cream social August 16, after the Sunday worship service
Unity of Fox Valley congregation to celebrate 50 years
Unity of Fox Valley, a Batavia congregation that started in a kitchen back in 1973, will celebrate 50 years with a special gala and a public concert over Labor Day weekend. The congregation will celebrate its 50th year with a special weekend of good food, music, and plenty of surprises
Diabetes Club members hear from Dr. Kinsley Jin; ‘Meet & Greet’ at Aurora Farmers Market, Aug. 29
By Russ George(See photo on page 8) Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their August membership meeting, August 12, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Guest speaker for this month’s meeting was Diabetes Club member, Dr. Kinsley Jin, from Aunt Martha’s Aurora Healthcare,
Wesley United Methodist Church blesses backpacks
Reverend Tammy Scott, right, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, blesses school backpacks and adult briefcases Sunday, Aug. 16.
Prayer shawl for college-bound student
Oswego East High 2026 grad Nathan Cristaunjaya, left, receives a prayer shawl Sunday, Aug. 16, from Reverend Tammy Scott, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s first ‘Craft & Vendor Fair’, set for September 12, in Aurora; Diabetes Club promotes awareness at National Night Out
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley participated in Aurora’s Fifth Ward National Night Out (NNO), Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Salvation Army facility, 550 Redwood Drive, in Aurora. Members handed out information on prediabetes, diabetes, healthy eating, and our new diabetic recipes booklet. Children enjoyed picking through
Montgomery Fest August 14-16
Montgomery Fest, one of the community’s favorite summer traditions, will return August 14-16, and bring three days of live entertainment, family activities, carnival rides, food, local vendors, and community celebrations to Montgomery Park.This year’s fest will offer something for everyone, with several exciting additions and expanded activities throughout the weekend.For
Lighting the Way to a Safer Aurora community event
Project Safe Aurora invites residents of all ages to Lighting the Way to a Safer Aurora, a free community event celebrating resilience, healing, and community connection Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bardwell Residences, 301 Weston Ave., Aurora. Guests can enjoy free tacos, live music, family-friendly
Geneva Methodist Appalachia Service
Celebrating a 43rd annual Appalachia Service Project (ASP), United Methodist Church of Geneva (UMCG) dedicated its Sunday, Aug. 9, worship service to the project. Some 27 UMCG volunteers, 17 youth and 10 adults, spent July 11-18 rehabbing homes in Hyden, rural eastern Kentucky. The week-long trip was aimed at making
Chicagoland Halal Fest moves to St. Charles, Aug. 8-9
The Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce (ILMCC) proudly announces the return of the 4th Annual Chicagoland Halal Fest, Saturday, Aug. 8, from noon 11 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. ,9 from noon to 10 p.m., at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Rd., St. Charles. The event will bring together
National Night Out Aurora 2026
An Aurora firefighter greets families at the National Night Out celebration held at Salvation Army Aurora Corps headquarters Tuesday, Aug. 4.
The 98th Lantz-Stoner family reunion Aug. 9
The related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson, and Stoner families of Kendall, Kane, Will, and DuPage Counties will hold their 98th annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 9, at Hudson Crossing Park on Harrison at Jackson Street at the east end of the Oswego U.S. Route 34 bridge in Oswego. Free parking for Hudson
For sale: Historic Aurora church, Wesley United Methodist
By Al Benson Aurora’s historic Wesley United Methodist Church is for sale. Built in 1934, the property, 14 N. May St. (west Galena Boulevard and May Street), is 45,475-square-feet on two acres of land, with an asking price of $3.5 million. The Rev. Tammy Scott, pastor since 2023, said “The
Cancer survivor helps others, himself, through music
Chester “Chet” Romans is a medical minstrel. On Wednesday mornings, the 78-year-old Oswego man gives two-hour guitar concerts in a waiting area at Rush Copley Cancer Center in Aurora, entertaining cancer patients, caregivers, and family members. “I think it’s an important adjunct to what the Care Center does medically,” Romans
Dunham Foundation awards $15K for Lions vision
Aurora’s Dunham Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Aurora Lions Club Foundation. Susan Koepke, Lions’ children’s vision program co-chair, said the grant supports the Lions’ exam program. She explained, “This grant will support bilingual English-Spanish educational materials for parents and caregivers, along with a centralized website for vision
Aurora National Night Out, 24 events
Communities throughout Aurora will come together to celebrate National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 4. National Night Out is a nationwide event that occurs annually on the first Tuesday in August. Across Aurora’s 10 wards, neighbors will gather in the community to strengthen relationships among residents, public safety officials, and City
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to benefit from ‘Dan Jakusz Night’ fundraiser, in Joliet, Aug. 1; Diabetes Club to participate in National Night Out Aug. 4
By Russ George Sixth annual “Dan Jakusz Night”, fundraiser, to benefit the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, at Joliet Slammers Stadium, 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet. Joliet Slammers vs. New York Boulders. First pitch at 6 p.m.. Nick Jakusz, organizes this yearly fundraiser
National Night Out in Fox Valley area
National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will take place Tuesday, Aug. 4 across the Nation. Below are a few select communities with events. Batavia The Batavia Police Department will host an event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at
North Aurora Days Aug. 7-8
North Aurora Days will be two days of free fun, Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8 at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street, North Aurora. The days will be filled with music, food, fun for the kids, and fireworks August 8 at 9:30 p.m..On the same days