ECC volunteers help with Project Backpack
Elgin Community College volunteers help at Project Backpack to get students ready for the first day of school.
Kid Expo and Touch-a-Truck learning experience valuable
Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) believes that children should understand the different jobs associated with vehicles and learn about the community around them. This is why every year, Kifowit looks forward to her annual Kid Expo and Touch-a-Truck event. This event is a large scale, interactive, informative, and educational
Aurora First Fridays Sept. 2
First Fridays will feature Nuna Ceramics grand opening Friday, Sept. 2, at 77 S. Lake Street, Aurora and The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange’s local hip hop art show at 64 S. River Street. —Downtown Aurora
Government officials and Hispanic small-business owners roundtable discussion in Aurora
Government officials and Hispanic small-business owners held a roundtable discussion Thursday to explore needs of owners, federal funding opportunities and expanding access to resources. Congressman Bill Foster and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood co-sponsored the event at Sergio’s Furniture in downtown Aurora. Guests included Congressman Tony Cardenas of Los Angeles, a former
Cop on a Rooftop in the Fox Valley area
Oswego Police Department, and other police departments, members participate in the Cop on a Rooftop in Oswego Friday, Aug. 19 to raise funds for Special Olympics.
Batavia Block Party, Taste, Sept. 4
Batavia MainStreet is excited to be host to Block Party and Taste of Batavia from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 at Peg Bond Center, with a Car Show until 8 p.m. on North River Street. Downtown Batavia restaurants will be at Peg Bond with $3 food tastings
Aurora artistic talent in writing, poetry, strong
By Anthony Stanford Since 2020, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of serving as a Deputy Poet Laureate beside Aurora’s first Poet Laureate, Karen Fullett-Christensen, and fellow Deputy Poet Laureates Fermina Ponce, and Quentin Johnson. Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora installed the four of us a few weeks after COVID-19 cases
Free haircuts at MLK Back to School Bash in Aurora
Aurora barbers donate their time Sunday, Aug. 21 to provide 100 free haircuts for students at the 35th annual MLK Back to School Bash.
Former Bears player Woolford Post 84 guest
Friday, Aug. 12, the Roosevelt- Aurora American Legion Post 84 received a special guest at its monthly breakfast. Donnell Woolford, retired National Football League (NFL) football cornerback for the Chicago Bears joined American Legion members, including State representative Stephanie Kifowit at the Roosevelt-Aurora Post 84 American Legion, 1 East Benton
Kennedy Unit of Kane County Home and Community Education quilt and knit projects for community groups
After forming in 1963, senior volunteer seamstresses, knitters and quilters continue to serve the Aurora area. The Kennedy Unit of Kane County Home and Community Education, about 20 former female homemakers and two spouses, meets weekly at the Montgomery Fire Department to sew, quilt and knit projects for community groups.
Dan Dolan Way Aurora dedication
By Al Benson Late Aurora businessman, community leader and Navy veteran Dan Dolan, Sr., was honored with dedication of Dan Dolan Way, a street section, Tuesday, Aug. 16. The City of Aurora government sponsored the 11 a.m. event outdoors near the intersection of Illinois State Route 31 and Indian Trail
Cosmo Club of Aurora represents well
The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora was set to hold its quarterly business meeting Thursday, Aug. 18. The Club participated in three awareness events the first week in August. We started Tuesday, Aug. 2, with National Night Out at Washington Park on the West Side of Aurora. Club members Ed Carroll,
North Aurora veterinarian introduces Dolly, a rescued yellow lab at Wesley United Methodist Church
North Aurora veterinarian Dr. Abby Curiel, left, assisted by Jess Anthony, introduces Dolly, a rescued yellow lab at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora August 10.
Aurora Luxemburg Club meets with cardinal clergy member from Luxembourg
Jean-Claude Hollerich, a cardinal clergy member from Luxembourg, right, meets with members of the Aurora Luxemburg recently in Aurora.
Wesley United Methodist Church backpack donations
A congregant at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora brings a backpack donation forward during worship Sunday, Aug. 14.
Juggler adjusts block party walk
A juggler/stilt-walker entertains at Aurora’s Stolp Avenue block party Friday, Aug. 5.
Officials break ground for the new Resilience Education Center in East Aurora School District 131
Officials breaks ground for the new Resilience Education Center in East Aurora School District 131, the first public school district in the state.
Dan Dolan Way dedication August 6
The Illinois General Assembly and City of Aurora government will commemorate a community leader with a street dedication at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. The section of Route 31 in Aurora that runs from East Illinois Avenue to East Indian Trail Road will be dedicated as as the “Dan Dolan
Steve Westerlund survived conditions, 36-company career
This week, you can enjoy reading about Steve Westerlund and his experiences while serving with the United States Air Force (USAF). He enlisted in the USAF in 1968 and completed an assignment in Iran in March 1971. He spent a year-and-a-half at McClellan AFB. He was married to Sherry on
Aurora Noon Lions at Pierce Center
One-hundred years of Aurora Noon Lions Club history is on display at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center in Aurora. Celebrating the Noon Lions’ centennial year, the exhibit opened Friday, Aug. 5, at the center, 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora. Admission is free. Hours are noon to