Aurora Fourth of July Fireworks 2023
Independence Day fireworks Monday, July 3 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora explode in the night in celebration.
Aurora Historical Society Tanner House Independence Day Celebration
A visit with the animals is a treat for kids at the Aurora Historical Society Tanner House independence Day celebration Tuesday, July 4.
Final goodbyes to late Aurora Ward 7 alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
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.
Crisis line support needed
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
Reader’s Commentary: Results required to improve Lakewood Springs Club
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.
Yorkville Library used book sale Sept. 2-3
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
Aurora Rotary Clubs merge
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
Batavia’s fun Summer event, Windmill Festival, July 7-9
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.
Aurora to be host to horse-drawn procession for alderwoman who died unexpectedly
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 native Konrad parade marshal
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
Diabetes Club in Fourth parade
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, visits Aurora
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.
Fox Valley Brass ensemble performs at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora
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.
Reverend Scott to start at Wesley United Methodist Church
Wesley United Methodist Church (UMC), 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will welcome the Reverend Tammy Scott as incoming pastor Sunday, July 2. Services are held online at 9:30 a.m. and in-person at 10:30 a.m.. The public is invited. Admission is free, although a free-will offering will be accepted. Rev.
Juneteenth ceremony in Aurora
The Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony in Aurora Monday, June 19 included Miss Black Aurora, Charitee Cocroft, left, and Mr. Black Aurora, Peter Eta.
Aurora Kidz N Boats
Youth receive experiences and training in boats Saturday, June 17 in an event, Aurora Kidz N Boats, on Mastodon Lake in Phillips Park in Aurora.
Aurora Noon Lions helps Club Diabetes Club of Fox Valley
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley member Ernie Jones, Board member Pat Jones, Club secretary, and Russ George, president, were guests of the Aurora Noon Lions Club, Thursday, June 15. Russ George spoke about the newly-formed Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, a true
Reader’s Commentary: Note to Lakewood Springs Club members from director
By Danny Fuentes Lakewood Springs Club members, I thank you for your vote to put me on the Board to represent you two weeks ago for the next two years. I’ve been trying in touch to get in touch with the RealManage manager that’s supposed to handle all our business
Aurora Noon Lions Club donates to Diabetes Club of Fox Valley and East Aurora’s NJROTC program
Aurora Noon Lions Club recently awarded grants totaling $1,500 to two worthy community groups. At the Club’s June 15 meeting, Noon Lions president Susan Koepke presented ceremonial checks to Diabetes Club of Fox Valley and East Aurora High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit. Koepke said, “The Aurora
Students sing at Redeemer Community Church in Aurora
Students sing in a closing ceremony Friday for “Twists and Turns,” vacation bible school at Redeemer Community Church in Aurora.