Aurora Alley Artfest, draws crowds
The annual Alley Artfest in Aurora last weekend includes visitors walking on the alley in downtown Aurora
‘Tina’ de Chaud new to Aurora Downtown
Aurora Downtown is excited to announce the hiring of its new executive director, Christina “Tina” de Chaud. Tina brings more than 20 years of business experience with her most recent positions being associate director, Client Operations at Baker McKenzie and previously SVP, manager of Worldwide Marketing and Resource Services at
Jordan Lesniak new Aurora Public Library District Foundation manager
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan Lesniak as its new Foundation manager. Lesniak will be responsible for leading the Foundation’s fundraising efforts, as well as developing and implementing events and initiatives that support the Library’s mission. I asked Jordan about where he
Marmion Academy’s next abbot, Joel Rippinger
Following an abbatial election Saturday, Aug. 19, a new abbot has been elected to serve the Marmion community in Aurora. Abbot Joel Rippinger, OSB is the sixth Abbot of Marmion Abbey. “I can say that my time as a monk of Marmion Abbey for over half a century has brought
Aurora Welcomes Eight New Stores to Fox Valley Mall
Shoppers at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora now have eight new stores to visit. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin joined new business owners and store managers to celebrate their new ventures with a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following the group ceremony, a crowd of well-wishers visited each store with the mayor
Aurora’s 36th annual Back-to-School Bash
Bill Burns, right, puts the grill through its paces at Martin Luther King Park Saturday, Aug. 20 in Aurora’s 36th annual Back-to-School Bash.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley golf Sept. 1 at Fox Bend
By Russ George Get your golf clubs and golf bag ready! Sign up today to join all the other golfers who will “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Friday, Sept. 1, at Fox Bend Golf Course, on U.S. Route 34, in Oswego. The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) will be
Family Focus will present ‘Roots Aurora’ Friday, Sept. 1
The vibrant city of Aurora is set to come alive Friday, Sept. 1 when Family Focus proudly presents “Roots Aurora,” a free community block party celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our diverse community. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the
Leader Dogs for the Blind: Aurora Noon Lions Club
An furry, four-legged ambassador visited Aurora Saturday, Aug. 19. She was Mya, a puppy being raised by Harold Owens of Rockford for Leader Dogs for the Blind. Mya’s mission was to raise awareness for Leader Dogs, a Rochester Hills, Mich.-based nonprofit that provides blind or visually-impaired people with life skills
Volunteers incredible assets to wonderful evenings
This column is a shout-out to volunteers. I was recently part of the organizational team for Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry’s annual Harvest Dinner. The five-course dinner in mid-August showcases food harvested from Marie’s Garden across the street from the Pantry on Highland Avenue. Incredible dishes are then created by local
Indian youth honor Aurora first responders: Rakshabandhan
Indian youth in Aurora spent their final days of Summer break by honoring Aurora’s first responders for the annual celebration of Rakshabandhan. Rakshabandhan is observed during the end of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shraavana, which typically falls in August. “Raksha Bandhan” means “the bond of protection, obligation, or
14 make tour stop at Reuland from Luxembourg
By Al Benson Fourteen residents from the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg toured Aurora Monday. They were on the Luxembourg Fest bus tour of the Midwest by Building Bridges, a touring group. Rene Daubenfeld of Luxembourg, who runs the group, said it was his 10th annual visit to the U.S. Aurora tour
Aurora Chief of Police, Keith Cross, addresses Lions Clubs
Members and guests from three Aurora-area Lions clubs were briefed on Aurora Police Department operations from the top cop Thursday, Aug. 17. Chief Keith Cross was the presenter for the Aurora Noon Lions Club, Carillon Lions Club of Aurora, and Aurora Evening Lions Club. Noon Lions President Susan Koepke coordinated
Pickleball courts in Aurora, great fun
The fast-growing game, pickleball, extends to Simmons Park on Indian Trail in Aurora August 17.
1,000 School Supply Kits Assembled at Packing Party for Aurora’s largest and longest-running back-to-school fair on Sunday, August 20
It was a different kind of party with a purpose in Aurora, Wednesday, Aug. 16. Community volunteers gathered for a special school supplies packing party in preparation for Aurora’s largest and longest-running back-to-school bash this weekend. More than 1,000 school supply kits were packed for elementary, middle, and high school
Aurora’s community celebrates India’s independence
Indians in Aurora celebrated Tuesday the 77th Anniversary of the independence of India. August 15 is celebrated globally as India Day, marking the country’s independence from Britain in 1947. Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and Aurora Alderwoman Shweta Baid, the first Indian American elected in the state’s second-largest city, hosted Aurora’s
Salvation Army offers hope in Maui, Hawaii
Tuesday, Aug. 7 life on the Hawaiian Island of Maui changed forever when devastating wildfires raged across the island. As the death toll continues to rise, the Maui wildfires are already the deadliest in the United States in more than a century. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division
Link: Noon Lions, Diabetes Club
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley invited members of the Aurora Noon Lions Club to attend their membership meeting Thursday, Aug. 10, for a joint check presentation of $2,000 to the UChicago Medicine-Kovler Diabetes Center for diabetes research. The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members
Aurora Public Library District Board vacancy an opportunity to contribute
Are you passionate about Aurora and community service? Do you want to make a difference through your local library? Then you might be interested in joining the Aurora Public Library District’s Board of Trustees! The Library has one Board vacancy, and we are actively looking for a qualified candidate to
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora celebrates back-to-school with backpack blessing, cruise show
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora celebrated back-to-school season Sunday with a backpack blessing and Cruise Day.