Mayor Richard Irvin will appoint a current Ward 7 resident to fill the vacancy on the Aurora City Council due to the passing of alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns. By ordinance, the mayor appoints the alderman who fills the vacancy and serves the remainder of the four-year term until the next general
July 11, 2023Dear editor; Because I was homeless once with my wife, due to my past wrongs, I would like everyone to understand all the homeless on the streets are not drunks and drug addicts. In my time on the streets, I’ve met amazing people from different backgrounds, different nationalities.
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley celebrated the Fourth of July and participated in Aurora’s Independence Day parade in the morning, Tuesday July 4, and then participated in the Aurora Historical Society’s annual “Ringing of the Bells” ceremony in Aurora at the Tanner House Museum,
With stories, video and African refreshments, members of Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora reported on a June mission trip to Uganda, East Africa, Sunday, July 9. The reports took place during 8 and 9:30 a.m. worship services. Faith’s seven-member team left June 1 and returned June 13 after serving at
Face-painting and animal balloons provide fun for kids at the Aurora Historical Society Tanner House Independence Day celebration Tuesday, July 4.
The Oswego Village Board approved president Ryan Kauffman’s nomination of Karen Novy to fill the vacant trustee seat at Wednesday’s special Village Board meeting. After the vote, Novy was sworn in by Judge John McAdams and participated in the meeting. “Karen is a wonderful member of this community. She brings
Paul Konrad of Aurora, WGN-TV morning show host, waves to the crowd during the Independence Day parade in Aurora during the morning July 4.
Independence Day fireworks Monday, July 3 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora explode in the night in celebration.
A visit with the animals is a treat for kids at the Aurora Historical Society Tanner House independence Day celebration Tuesday, July 4.
Seven doves were released in front of Aurora City Hall Friday, June 30 in memory of the late Ward 7 alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns as part of a horse drawn carriage Final Consent Procession.
Are you willing to answer the call for help? Friends, family, and neighbors, in your community are experiencing alarming rates of anxiety, loneliness, suicidal ideation, depression, and substance use. The need for crisis line support never has been greater. Individuals can make a difference for themselves and their community by
By Daniel “Danny” Fuentes, Lakewood Springs Club director, Plano, Ill. At Lakewood Springs Valued Club, I was elected to the Homeowners Association (HOA) Board one month ago. I still don’t see urgency by the Realmanage employee who handles our Club business. I was at the clubhouse several times last week.
The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library will hold its 14th Annual Used Book Sale during Hometown Days in Yorkville, September 2-3 at the Library. All adult books will be $1, and children’s paperbacks and board books will be $.50, all of which are great bargains. Thousands of books will
The Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club was chartered 30 years ago in a combined ceremony with the Rotary Club of Aurora (Noon) that was celebrating the anniversary of 70 years since of charter. July 1, the start of all Rotary Clubs’ fiscal years, the Noon Rotary Club joined with the Sunrise
Participants likely will be ready for some sizzling Summer fun with steps right up to the Windmill City Festival. Batavia’s largest Summer event will return, July 7-9. The carnival fun on Houston Street, along with tasty food and beverages, live musical entertainment, several competitions, games, and activities for all ages.
A trailblazing history-maker, in 1991, she was the first Black person elected to the Aurora City Council, and last week, she became the first sitting City Council member to die while in office. In between were 32 years of making more history, making significant moves, and making the lives of
Aurora will celebrate the Nation’s 247th birthday with a grand parade through downtown Aurora with more than 40 exciting units led by WGN television weather anchor and Aurora native, Paul Konrad! 8:45 a.m.: Grand marshal meet and greet with Paul Konrad at the Aurora Public Art building, 20 E. Downer
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will bring about an awareness of diabetes during two annual Fourth of July celebrations in Aurora. The Club will participate in the Fourth of July parade, which will start at 10 a.m. at Benton and Broadway, march north on Broadway, west
International soccer star, Angel Reyna, starts his multi-day visit to Aurora last week with a 90-minute community talk Thursday, June 21 to more than 500 youth and parents, followed by an autograph signing session for another hour.
Yorkville High School instrumental music instructor, Victor Anderson, right, directs a Fox Valley Brass ensemble during a mini-concert at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday, June 24.
