Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrated in Aurora: MLK Awards, Star Jones
Drum Major MLK Awards were distributed Monday evening at East Aurora High School onMartin Luther King, Jr. Day.
New director at Batavia United Way
The Board of Directors of Batavia United Way (BUW) is pleased to announce Kathy Evangelista as its new executive director. Kathy has been serving on the Board since August 2019 and has taken on the responsibility of interim director since September2022. She has played a pivotal role in planning and
Naperville Chat with the Chief Jan. 24
Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres invites the community to chat with him and other members of the Naperville Police Department Tuesday, Jan. 24. This informal meet-and-greet is part of the Naperville Police Department’s Chat with the Chief series and will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sweetwaters
Rev. Elizabeth Hartung will be installed Jan. 22 in Yorkville
Reverend Elizabeth Hartung will be installed as the new settled pastor at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Rev. Hartung began conducting services there in October 2022. She previously had been the associate pastor and led youth and children ministry at Glenview Community Church
Montgomery mayor Matt Brolley addresses Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV)
Montgomery mayor Matt Brolley reflects on municipal accomplishments and plans at Gray’s Mill Estate restaurant in Montgomery Thursday, Jan. 12 as the keynote speaker for the monthly meeting of Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV)
Aurora police chief Keith Cross addresses Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora
Aurora police chief Keith Cross cites both 2022 highlights and 2023 plans Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Aurora Police Department. Cross was the keynote speaker at the January membership meeting of Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora
Metea Valley student helps at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Cameron Leys of Naperville, left, helps a patron load groceries Monday, Jan. 16, at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora. Leys, 15, is a sophomore at Metea Valley High School in Aurora.
Sunday School skit at United Methodist Church of Plano
The Sunday School Children at the United Methodist Church of Plano begin the year learning information on John the Baptist as a baby, prophet, and forerunner for Jesus the Messiah.
Habitat for Humanity family home dedication in Aurora
By Al Benson Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity dedicated the Lopez family home at 656 Spruce Street in Aurora December 3, 2022. The ceremony featured prayers, housewarming gifts, and presentation of a ceremonial house key. Habitat volunteers and contractors built the home in partnership with the future homeowners, Cristal
Kiwanis Club of Aurora presents K-mug to Kacie Chitwood, of Alive Center, Aurora, Naperville, and Hanover Park
Kacie Chitwood, center, development manager of Alive Center, Aurora, Naperville, and Hanover Park, celebrates the Center’s work with teens to Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
Family New Year’s Eve bash at Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora
A girl plays with a balloon after a drop during Fox Valley Park District’s family New Year’s Eve bash at Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association showcases handmade wood products at December meeting
A new year will mean a new meeting site for Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association. Dick Schindel, AARTA acting president, announced that effective Feb. 7, AARTA will hold bi-monthly luncheon meetings at 11:30 a.m. at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 Batavia Avenue in Batavia. Schindel said, “As we bid farewell to
Sandwich American Legion Riders Post 181 deliver gifts to veteran
Members from the Sandwich American Legion Riders Post 181 recently delivered Christmas gifts to a veteran at Plano Countryside Villages, two veterans at Deer Run Apartments in Plano, 10 veterans at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, and three veterans at Sandwich Rehabilitation Center.
Friends, funds, help Yorkville Library
The Yorkville Public Library offers many different programs to our community such as chair yoga, creative writing, healthy cooking, and the Hix Brothers’ Ukulele Band. These programs have been provided by funds from the Friends of the Library which is a volunteer organization in place to be a partner with
Reader’s Voice: The HOA restrictions excessive
January 1, 2023Dear editor; I feel that it’s not right that the HOA (Homeowners Association) in Plano’s Lakewood Springs doesn’t allow six-foot fences on our property. Four feet won’t prevent my dog from jumping over. It doesn’t give me privacy, either. We can’t have a painted fence. It has to
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley meeting Thursday, Jan. 12
By Russ George The newly-formed Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) will hold its first membership meeting of the year, Thursday, Jan. 12, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, Montgomery. Meetings are held in the Second Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is on members’ own from the
One more look at the Christmas holidays
A 40-voice cantata choir performs “On Christmas Night” at Geneva United Methodist Church
Sue Gilla directs Oswego Senior Singers at Wedgewood Manor in Montgomery
Sue Gilla of Montgomery, right, directs the Oswego Senior Singers at Wedgewood Manor in Montgomery December 16.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley: Good start in 11 weeks
By Russ George As president of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV), I personally want to thank the 40 community minded individuals who have joined our newly-founded organization. The entire membership of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley wishes to thank all the individuals and organizations who have made
Third annual Light Up the Night: Candlelight and Community vigil in Aurora
By Al Benson Candles, readings of names, and reflections on recently-passed persons highlighted a memorial service Wednesday, Dec. 21 in Aurora. A third annual Light Up the Night: Candlelight and Community vigil was held outdoors on the Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora. The Reverend John Bell, pastor at Wesley