Aurora Fireworks finally get off the ground
Attendees in Aurora enjoyed the delayed Fourth of July fireworks show, July 10, at RiverEdge Park.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley signing up crafters/vendors for first Craft Show; Diabetes Club members busy promoting awareness
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their July membership meeting July 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Guests in attendance were Lucy Reinhart and CoCo Orlowski, who marched with members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley in Aurora’s
Aurora Fourth of July parade 2026
Representatives from Valley Sheltered Workshop (VSW) participate in Aurora’s Fourth of July in the downtown.
AID facility closes in Aurora, funding loss
Association for Individual Development (AID) announced that its 24/7 Living Room crisis respite program in Aurora has officially closed after losing State funding due to a technical funding glitch, ending a service that has helped more than 1,200 individuals experiencing mental health crises since opening in January 2024. The closure
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to benefit from Joliet Slammers ‘Dan Jakusz Night,’ August 1; DCFV’s ‘Meet & Great’ at Aurora Farmers Market, July 11
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s July “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, July 11, at the Aurora Farmers Market, from 8 a.m. to noon, 65 S. Water Street, in downtown Aurora. Plan
Libro Latino Fest at Aurora Public Library July 19
Books have the power to connect us and expand our ways of thinking. But for an up-and-coming author, one of the biggest challenges is getting their book into the hands of your intended audience. Sunday, July 19, the Aurora Public Library District is helping aspiring authors with our first ever
Jerri Lynn Baker, optimistic Waterford Place participant
By Caitlin Carmody, Rush Medical Center, Aurora, Ill. Being optimistic helps Jerri Lynn Baker go through her day-to-day life. When the 66-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer, she wanted to keep that positive outlook. After hearing about a friend’s experience at Waterford Place in Aurora, Jerri Lynn did some initial
Aurora’s newest baby elk named by community vote
Following a two-week-long voting period, the City of Aurora is excited to reveal the name of the new baby elk that was born in early June at the Phillips Park Zoo. More than 800 votes were cast by the public, as voters chose from five names put together by the
Free Tax Problem Solving Day July 29
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. (PSLS), will offer a free Tax Problem Solving Day Wednesday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to PSLS’ west suburban office at 31W001 E. North Ave., Suite 200, West Chicago. During the event, community members can apply for PSLS services, get help preparing past taxes, including
Geneva Swedish Days 2026
Barb Johnson of Yorkville, left, beats a drum as members of Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter 5-472 march in Swedish Days parade in downtown Geneva June 28.
DuPage Foundation awards $1.3 Million
DuPage Foundation is pleased to announce it recently awarded more than $1.3 million to DuPage County nonprofit organizations as part of its Spring Community Impact grant program. Grants were awarded to 71 organizations in the health and human services sector—supporting mental health services, housing programs, food insecurity, healthcare and recreation
Diabetes Club’s ‘Meet & Greet’, July 11, at Aurora Farmers Market, in downtown Aurora; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet July 8
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their July membership meeting Wednesday, July 8, 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
Cereal box tops needed for food pantry
Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church, 2200 Ridge Ave, Aurora, congregants are filling a bin with 99 boxes of cereal.The drive is a memorial to benefit a local food pantry said Lead Pastor Rev. Sang Hun Han “We will remember Joyce Bahe again this year with a cereal collection
Schaefer’s Greenhouses, 100 years in Montgomery
For 100 years, Schaefer’s Greenhouses has been more than a place to buy flowers and plants – it has been a cornerstone of the Montgomery community, a family tradition, and a place where generations have created memories. At the Village Board meeting on June 22, Montgomery proudly celebrated a family
Start of a new life together, honoring Chet and Judy
Samantha and Joshua Campbell, Aurora residents, were both married June 20 at Chet and Judy Albright Park in Ward 6 on the west side of Aurora. The couple grew up in the Aurora area, Joshua graduating from West Aurora and Samantha from Kaneland. The location was a fitting place for
Aurora Lions Club removes 320 pounds of trash from Aurora trail
Aurora Lions Club members and friends pose for a photo June 19 after clearing more than 320 pounds of trash from the Fox Valley Park District Virgil Gilman Trail in Aurora.
Aurora Lions Club has a new president
Aurora Lions Club has a new president when members promoted a leader from within the club, Jay Short, June 17. Short formerly served as first vice president, service co-chair and newsletter editor. Donna Kearney, Lions District 1-J Zone chair, administered the oath of office during a gathering at Aurora Athletic
Rep. Kifowit honors senator Holmes’ legacy of service
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), a United States Marine Corps veteran, released the following statement regarding assistant Senate majority leader Linda Holmes’ announcement that she will not seek reelection and will retire from the Illinois Senate at the conclusion of her current term in January 2027: “Senator Linda Holmes has
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to participate in Aunt Martha’s, Family Health Fair, June 27; Diabetes Club signing up crafters/vendors for Craft Show
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members are looking forward to participating in Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness, Family Health Fair, Saturday, June 27, at their Aurora Health location, 2124 Ogden Avenue, from 9 a.m. to noon. Plan on stopping by our tent, meet some of our
House Resolution recognizes July 11 as Unplug Illinois Day
Batavia Park District executive director Allison Niemela was recognized for her role in co-creating a statewide recreation campaign at the June 16 meeting of the Batavia Park Board. Illinois State representative Matt Hanson presented her with a copy of House Resolution 594, officially recognizing July 11 as Unplug Illinois Day.