Summer is here. Officially. It’s time to get serious about getting out in the community and enjoying Summer events. Sunday, June 25, Aurora Public Art will be host to Asphalt Mural Fest from noon to 6 p.m. at Downer Place and Stolp Avenue in downtown Aurora. It’s a free event
In celebration of Independence Day, the Naperville Community Fireworks Show will take place at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4 at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive. The 2023 Fireworks Show co-hosts are Naperville Park District and the City of Naperville government and presented by Woody Buick GMC. There is
Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, shared his thoughts after hearing the news of the death of Aurora alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns, at Aurora’s Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony, Monday, June 19.“Scheketa was a mother, a sister. We called her the dean of the alderman.“Most importantly, she was a friend of so many.“She will
More than a century and a half ago, the last enslaved Black people received the news that they were indeed free. Now, 158 years later, the youngest Black mayor in American history will join the first Black mayor of Aurora, Illinois, to honor the Juneteenth holiday. Mayor Jaylen Smith, 19,
1,000 families will be provided food tomorrow at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Food Distribution Drive-Thru at Phillips Park in Aurora. In honor of Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend, more than 150 members of Black fraternities and sororities are gathering tomorrow morning in Aurora to distribute food to those in need.
Aurora launched its Juneteenth series of celebrations by unveiling a unique, culturally custom-designed Juneteenth squad car. A large crowd, including Black police officers from Aurora and neighboring agencies, gathered today at the Aurora Police Department for the unprecedented occasion. “This is more than symbolic. It is a statement of fact
Michelle Curiel, center, worship director at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church, carries a banner in the Aurora Pride parade.
It was a party with a purpose in Aurora Thursday night. The purpose was to celebrate iconic artist Andy Warhol while attracting residents and visitors to the downtown business district. Hundreds danced the night away at Aurora’s kick-off to its Color Me Warhol Summer Experience with a special Studio 54
The Elgin Pride Parade Saturday, June 3 is one of many festivals on display this month.
Smiles are abundant as participants enjoy the nice weather at First Fridays in downtown Aurora
It is a week before Father’s Day. Children’s Day 2023 is set for Sunday June 11. It is a day that America is missing. John Ross, advocate for Children’s Day , #KidsNeedChildrensDay, on the second Sunday in June, notes “The tragic event in Tennessee in March shows that our country
Aurora Noon Lion Carrie Snyder, right, offers pizza at a June 1 picnic at Aurora’s Phillips Park for hearing-impaired K-12 students, families and educators from East Aurora and West Aurora public school districts.
By Al Benson Reverend John Bell felt bittersweet last weekend. Departing as pastor at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church, the Aurora resident was honored for 10 years of ministry at gatherings last weekend. Bell, 53, a Downers Grove native, earlier announced plans to accompany his wife, Alison, to Louisville, Ky.,
Randy Brown of the Aurora Noon Lions Club in the parade Monday, May 29 at the Aurora Memorial Day parade interacts with youngsters who receive treats.
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its June membership meeting Thursday, June 8, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, Montgomery. Meetings are held in the Third Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m. and
The community is invited to celebrate the completion of the course renovation at Springbrook Golf Course with a ribbon-cutting event at the course from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 in Naperville, with co-hosts the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Naperville Park District, the event will
First Fridays will celebrate the art of Andy Warhol and Pride Month June 2 in Aurora. Aurora Public Art, at The DLP, 20 E. Downer Place, will be host to “POP!” The Warhol-inspired art exhibit will be host to a variety of local artists on the third floor. Carl King
Aurora will celebrate the 155th anniversary of Memorial Day during the 2023 Aurora Memorial Day Parade. The parade is held in honor of the brave men and women who paid the ultimate price and gave their lives for our country. With the theme, “Remembrance and Respect,” the parade will step
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is offering membership in the Club through September 30, for $25, to give individuals interested in joining our fight against diabetes an opportunity to look us over, while participating in Club activities throughout the Summer months. The Diabetes Club of Fox
An exciting new chapter will begin Monday, June 12, when the Batavia Public Library welcomes its new executive director. Josephine “Jo” Tucci comes to Batavia from the Lincolnwood Public Library District, where she has served as director since September 2019. Tucci’s first day will be Monday, June 12. The Batavia
