Geneva United Methodist Church choir
Mike Popplewell, right, in right photo, directs a children’s choir during the 9 a.m. worship service at Geneva United Methodist Church Sunday, Dec. 18.
Reader’s Voice: Thank you, Oswego helpers
December 12, 2022Dear editor; Thank you Oswegoland! Nearly 800 Christmas cards for veterans are going to veterans homes in Anna, La Salle, Manteno, Quincy, Hines Blind Center, and to Bickford, Symphony at Tillers, Cedarhurst, Hillside, and Alden Waterford, Jennings Terrace, and Symphony of Orchard Valley in Aurora, Oswego, and Yorkville.
Home delivery serves homebound through Aurora Public Library District sites
Libraries are for everyone. But what if you want to visit the library, but can’t? For years the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has provided options for Aurora residents who are unable to enter the Library, including Bookmobile visits, Lobby Stop Service, and the delivery of items to those who
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV), holds its first holiday party at Gray’s Mill Estate in Montgomery
The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV), holds its first holiday party at Gray’s Mill Estate in Montgomery, Ill. Saturday, Dec. 8
Santa makes a surprise visit to the Aurora Festival of Lights
Santa made a surprise visit to the Aurora Festival of Lights much to the delight of children and adults alike.
71st annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru Christmas display in Aurora
A children’s choir from Aurora’s St. Joseph Catholic Church sings at the opening Sunday, Dec. 11, of the 71st annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru Christmas display in Aurora.
Plano Rockin’ Christmas 2022
Plano Rockin’ Christmas made its 2022 debut in downtown Plano Friday, Dec. 2, another community depiction of holiday spirit.
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit children in downtown Montgomery
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit children in downtown Montgomery, Sunday, Dec. 4.
Marmion Academy delivers toys donated to Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center
James Sanders, Marmion Academy theology instructor, delivers toys donated to Aurora’s Dominican Literacy Center by Marmion sophomores for an annual holiday service project.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) donates Winter gear to Aurora Communities in Schools
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) officials deliver 500 caps, mittens, and scarves for kids to Aurora Communities in Schools December 8.
Paul Harris Fellowship awarded to Steve Joffe at Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation
urora Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation Officer, right, Dr. Joel Huffman, and Club president, Ryan Ivemeyer, left, present to Steve Joffe his Paul Harris Fellowship certificate and pin.
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.