Yorkville River Fest 2023
Cardboard river raft, center, on the Fox River in Yorkville last weekend is part of the participation in the Yorkville River Fest.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley grows to 47
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) held its July monthly meeting Thursday, July 13, exactly nine months to the day, from the first official meeting, October 13, 2022. The club has grown from 15 founding members to 47 dedicated individuals, who want to create an awareness
Madonna High School All-Class Reunion
Madonna High School will have an all-class reunion from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 at Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn, Aurora. There will be a Mass for those who wish to attend at 12:30 p.m.. Come see the memories, photos, year books and so
Oswego downtown tour July 22
All communities evolve and change with time and Oswego has experienced more change during the past three decades than almost any community in the Nation. At 6 p.m. Saturday, July 22, the Oswegoland Heritage Association, in partnership with the Oswegoland Park District, will hold a 45-minute stroll through Oswego’s Main
Sip’n Paint Tea Party in Aurora
Sip’n Paint Tea Party, a watercolor class, will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. July 22 and 23 at the Cornicopia Tea & Gift Shop, 63 S. Broadway, Aurora. Cost is $29. There will be a maximum group size of 12. Tickets can be purchased at thecornucopiashopllc.com/signup-for-sip-n-paint-tea-party, or
Cycle Across Illinois makes 14 suburban stops
Cycle Across Illinois, a four-day, 300-mile bicycle ride by 73 police officers statewide, came to 14 suburban locations July 13-16. The ride was a fundraiser by Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors, a Montgomery-based nonprofit. Aurora’s Police Department (APD) was host to the series Saturday, July 15. (See photo on page
Aurora City Council Ward 7 alderman applications for appointment accepted
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
Reader’s Voice: Homeless need to be understood
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.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley celebrates Independence Day
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,
Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora, June mission trip to Uganda, East Africa
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
Fun on the Fourth at Aurora Historical Society Tanner House
Face-painting and animal balloons provide fun for kids at the Aurora Historical Society Tanner House Independence Day celebration Tuesday, July 4.
Karen Novy approved to fill vacant Oswego Village Board Trustee position
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
Aurora Fourth of July Parade 2023
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.
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