American Legion Riders Post #181 Sandwich register riders
American Legion Riders Post #181 Sandwich members register bikers and offer chances on the many raffle baskets.
Aurora’s Bob O’Connor remembered
The Aurora community mourns the passing of longtime alderman and the 58th mayor of Aurora, Robert J. O’Connor. Robert James O’Connor (Bob) died away at home September 15, 2022. “Aurora has lost one of its most dedicated public servants,” said Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin. “With a heavy heart, we
Fall fest Saturday, Oct. 1 in Yorkville
All kids in the community are invited to the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ annual Fall fest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The free event will be held at the Church at 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville, two blocks north of Route 34 and two blocks
Commemorate life Saturday, Oct. 1
Reproductive activists will commemorate the life of Rosie Jiménez at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 at Water Street Mall, 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora. The Community Speakout in defense of reproductive justice for all honors Jiménez who died of an unsafe abortion October 3, 1977. Speakers will address their concerns
Interfaith unity prayer in Aurora
Rabbi Edward Friedman, leader of Temple B’Nai Israel in Aurora, leads an interfaith unity prayer joined by other faith leaders in Aurora recently.
Batavia Public Library director announces retirement
Batavia Public Library director George H. Scheetz announced that he will retire next Summer after more than 18 years as director. Scheetz said, “It is with mixed emotions” that he is informing staff members and the community of his decision. He will retire prior to the beginning of the 2023-2024
Mexican Independence Day celebrated in Aurora
Applause greets a youngster in a Mexican hat on Water Street during the Mexican Independence Day celebration in Aurora.
Casual meetings with Keith Wheeler next week
State representative Keith Wheeler will be host to three casual meet-and-greets next week to have conversations with residents on state issues important to families here in the Fox Valley. He be in North Aurora, Bristol and Geneva to make it convenient for all to attend. Please feel welcome to stop
Special honors in Aurora for James and Dena Deligiannis
Speech written and delivered by Penny Panayiota Deligiannis during the City of Aurora, Street Dedication Ceremony for James and Dena Deligiannis held September 10. By Penny Deligiannis “Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin, 2nd Ward alderman Juany Garza who enthusiastically advocated for my parents, 3rd Ward Alderman Ted Mesiacos, family and
Memorial concert for Mary Kay Zahora
A memorial concert for Mary Kay Zahora will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church-Aurora, 325 E. Downer Place, Aurora. Early, 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m., will be a selection of organ music recorded by her over the years on the FPC
Woman’s Club of Aurora celebrates 130 years of community service at a volunteer fair
Celebrating 130 years of community service, Woman’s Club of Aurora was among 25 organizations offering information at a volunteer fair held by Aurora-based Fox Valley United Way at Prisco Community Center in Aurora Saturday, Sept. 17
Outdoor community cookout at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora
A youngster plays bags at an outdoor community cookout Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Black Fine Art Month in Aurora to start October 2
I learned about Black Fine Art Month from Patricia Andrews-Keenan, founder and CEO of Pigment International, a multi-media arts platform that evangelizes for black art, curation, and innovation. Based in Chicago, the organization uses arts journalism to advance the black contemporary aesthetic in the visual arts. An initiative of Pigment
Pam Wyeth Bellm ambassador to Rotary International
The Rotary Club of Aurora announced the appointment of Rotarian Pam Wyeth Bellm, to serve as an ambassador on Rotary International’s president Jennifer Jones, Empowering Girls Task Force. As a long-standing member of the Rotary Club of Aurora, she has been girl-focused in leading a Days for Girls Team for
Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Illinois governor, visits Kendall County Fair
Darren Bailey, Republican Party candidate for Illinois governor, visits the Kendall County Fair in early August.
Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. mini-golf in Sugar Grove
Members from Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. pose after playing mini-golf at the Sugar Grove Family Fun Center August 27.
Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club host to Rotary district governor Adekunle (Ade) Onayemi
The Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club September 7 was host to Adekunle (Ade) Onayemi, center, district governor of Rotary’s District 6450.
Naperville Labor Day parade offers community joy
Naperville Grand Marshal for the Labor Day parade Monday this week are three Gold Medal champions for the USA Special Olympics
Reader’s Commentary: Celebration of Deligiannis couple: 60 years Sept. 10
By Penny Panayiota DeligiannisAurora, Ill. We received an amazing telephone call from City Hall in Aurora, Ill.. In the State of Illinois, Aurora is the second largest city (Population: 177,070) after Chicago. With a unanimous vote, Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin and the Aurora City Council officially have approved to
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in Aurora
Children participate in a celebration. A most prominent festival in the Hindu tradition was the weekend of September 3-4 in Aurora.