Our Lady of Good Council Knights of Columbus donate to Fox Valley Special Recreation
Our Lady of Good Council (OLGC) Knights of Columbus Council #14929 members donate to Fox Valley Special Recreation (FVSRA) recently.
First Presbyterian Justice Center cuts ribbon
The First Presbyterian Justice Center opened January 24 at First Presbyterian Church of Aurora.
MLK Day in ceremony in Aurora, Stacy Davis Gates keynote
Celebrating MLK Day, Aurora held a 41st annual MLK ceremony Monday, Jan. 19, at East Aurora High School auditorium. “Beyond the Dream” was the theme. Keynote speaker was Stacy Davis Gates, president of both Chicago Teachers Union and Illinois Federation of Teachers. The leading national voice in the fight for
‘Strength in Love’: 12th Aurora MLK prayer breakfast
Celebrating M.L. King, Jr., Day January 19, more than 100 clergy and lay people attended the 12th annual M.L. King, Jr., community prayer breakfast. Sponsored by Aurora-based Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance (FVCMA), the two-hour event was held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora. “Strength to Love” was the theme.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s continuing mission
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry executive director Katie Arko told Aurora Lions Club members January 15 the pantry is continuing its core mission of feeding neighbors in need. During a noon talk at Riverview Diner in Montgomery, Arko reported what her nonprofit does and how the public can help. “We’re
Share Oswego stories and help preserve local history
Did you know that you—yes, you—are not only essential to making history, but have the opportunity to be a part of it? This winter, Oswego’s Little White School Museum invites you to share your stories with us. Whether your family has lived in Oswego for generations or you just moved
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s “Meet & Greet”, January 17, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, in Aurora; Diabetes Club members set dates for two annual fundraisers
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s January “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, 77 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. Legacy
Aurora’s 41st Annual MLK Day Ceremony, Jan. 19
The City of Aurora will continue a four-decades-long tradition of honoring the life and legacy of the Revernd Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 41st Annual MLK Ceremony Monday, Jan. 19. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora. This year’s
Three Kings visit Aurora
More than 200 people attended Santori Aurora Public Library’s annual 3 Kings Day celebration January 4. The highlight was photos with the three kings, Pablo Guerrero, Luis Corona, and John Butler, in costumes. Additionally, the bilingual, family friendly event featured crafts, games, sweet bread, free toy animals, and loteria, Mexican-style
Salvation Army: Demand for services rises in north and central Illinois
The year 2025 has come to a close, The Salvation Army is urging donations to help meet rising community needs across North and Central Illinois. From food pantries to emergency shelter, The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division has experienced an estimated 50% increase in demand for social services
Diabetes Club’s ‘Meet & Greet’, January 17, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, in downtown Aurora; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet Jan. 14
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their January membership meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
Happy New Year at annual Family New Year’s Eve Bash
A crowd gathers for a noon balloon drop during an annual Family New Year’s Eve Bash December 31 at the Fox Valley Park District’s Vaughn Center in Aurora.
Wesley United Methodist Church Christmas Eve worship
Luli Smith, foreground and Inti Smith, background, light candles to conclude Christmas Eve worship at Wesley United Methodist Church.
Aurora Resident celebrates 101st birthday
Aurora mayor John Laesch visited the home of longtime Aurora resident Jessie Rangel Bourge, who celebrated her 101st birthday December 25. Bourge was born and raised in Aurora, before getting married at the age of 21 and moving to Mexico. Following a 20-year stint in Mexico, Bourge moved back to
DCFV members raise awareness, provide aid, education and research to find a cure for diabetes; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley has another successful year
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) had another successful year, increasing membership and fundraising, allowing our club to make three major donations during 2025, in our fight against diabetes. In addition to providing one or more diabetes awareness events each month, including co-hosting a first ever
Our neighbors need us more than ever
We are facing an unprecedented situation due to the current national climate. Some families are not responding to appeals of help from Fox Valley United Way out of fear. Others are less willing to provide specific information about their needs because of uncertainty. What we do know is that the
Aurora festive decoration contest winners
Aurora residents were invited to snap a photo of their festively decorated homes for a chance to win an the Aurora Deck the Halls Contest award and gift cards to local restaurants. This year’s winners are:1st Place: 1847 Kenilworth Pl.2nd Place: 1293 Yellowpine Dr.3rd Place: 703 S Spencer St. Each
Rally in support of immigrants in downtown St. Charles
Local activist organizations plan a community rally in downtown St. Charles Saturday, Jan. 3, aimed at celebrating immigrants and their contributions to the area. When and where: The rally is set for Saturday, Jan. 3, from 11 a.m. to noon at 2 East Main Street in downtown St. Charles. Organizers
Santa visit in Aurora
Santa greets guests at the Pitney Bowes Co. family holiday party at Prisco Community Center in Aurora December 21.
Aurora’s first community Steeple Walk
Reverend Brandon Perrine, third from left, senior minister at New England Congregational Church, Aurora, leads hikers December 21 from Wesley United Methodist in a first community “Steeple Walk.”