Oswego Christmas Walk
The Oswego Christmas Walk draws an apparent family of five in front of a gigantic snow globe in downtown Oswego Friday, Dec. 5 in the annual event
Aurora Cocoa Crawl and Christmas Carols
Christmas carols ring through the air at the Aurora First Fridays Cocoa Crawl Friday, Dec. 2.
New Diabetes Club growth great
By Russ George I’m just amazed! In a period of just eight weeks, what we have been able to accomplish! October 13, we began this new journey together, wanting to build a new Diabetes Club, a club that’ll bring about an awareness of diabetes, provide aid and education to diabetics,
Attendance high at Festival of Lights
It was another record-setting weekend in Aurora as viewers from near and far flocked to the Aurora Festival of Lights Drive-Thru. Just over 5,000 vehicles passed through the popular light show last weekend, a thousand more than last week’s opening weekend. Approximately 15,000 onlookers traveled from near and far, coming
Norwegian-style Santa at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery
Montgomery resident Isaac Morales, 10; receives a gift from Ken Johnson, Yorkville, portraying Julenisse, Norwegian-style Santa, Sunday, Dec. 4, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery.
Tom Muth honored in retirement
By Al Benson After 36 years of service to Oswego-based Fox Metro Water Reclamation District, manager Tom Muth of Aurora was honored at a retirement open house Friday, Dec. 2, his final day of service. Employees, friends, and family, gathered at Fox Metro’s administration building for the noon salute. Fox
Santa and Mrs. Claus at the The Rotary Club of Naperville’s Holiday Parade of Lights
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in the The Rotary Club of Naperville parade through the downtown Saturday, Nov. 26.
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity dedication Saturday, Dec. 3
Future homeowner Cristal Lopez of Aurora, right, nails siding for her Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity home at 656 Spruce Street in Aurora in June.
Aurora Winter Lights scene delightful
Aurora held its annual Winter Lights parade and celebration Friday, Nov. 18 to open the season’s delightful course.
Diabetes club aim: Aurora twins
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley are raising funds, to assist Jackson and Elliot Webster in obtaining two Diabetic Alert Dogs (DADs), from the organization, Medical Mutts, in Indianapolis, Ind.. Jackson and Elliot are seven-year-old twins, who live in Aurora, Ill. with parents, Paul and
Snow Angels needed for seniors in Aurora
Snow Angels are needed for Aurora’s Operation Senior Shovel Program, which clears snow for senior citizens and residents with disabilities during the winter season. Nature will provide the snow, the City of Aurora provides the salt, and volunteers will provide the shovel or snow blower and the goodwill to a
West Aurora Cemetery Board to meet Dec. 3
The West Aurora Cemetery Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the home of one of the trustees. Anyone with family buried at the Cemetery or any interested community members are welcome to attend, The Cemetery is the oldest in Aurora and
Dr. Robert Renteria at the Aurora Alive Center in downtown Aurora
Dr. Robert Renteria, above, offers remarks as the guest speaker Monday, Nov. 21 at the Aurora Alive Center in downtown Aurora with a focus on youth who can be provided positive leadership.
Fourth Annual Operation Welcome You Home Secret Santa
The season of giving brings such joy to many of us, but for some veterans and their families it is often a struggle to make it merry. Operation Welcome You Home is trying to ensure that these veterans and their families do have an amazing holiday by providing a Secret
Dominican Literacy Center, Giving Tuesday
Dominican Sister Jane Beckman, left, teaches a student in a citizenship class offered by the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora.
Montgomery Beautification host to holiday contest
The Montgomery Beautification Committee will be host to its annual Holiday Decorations Contest to recognize homes and businesses for outstanding Holiday decorations that contribute to making “Montgomery Merry & Bright.” Registration is now open for the contest, which kicks off the holiday season in the Village. Residents can nominate their
Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship in Aurora
InterFaith Aurora will be host to its 15th annual Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship, Sunday, Nov. 20th beginning at 3 p.m., at Society 57, 100 S. River Street, Aurora, Ill.. All presenting songs and religious praise from diverse groups throughout the Aurora area will celebrate this year’s theme: “Praying
Aurora Veterans Day parade
Members of Marmion Academy’s Flannigan Rifles, Aurora, participant in the Aurora Veteran’s Day parade
New Diabetes Club Forming In Fox Valley
By Russ George November is National Diabetes Month and what a great honor it is to announce the formation of a brand new club, called the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley. The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will be a true grassroots organization, where all money raised through dues, donations,
Aurora Noon Lions Club donates to Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign
Last year Aurora Noon Lions Club opened the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign with a $500 donation.