National Night Out at Randall West in Aurora
Participants enjoy the National Night Out at Randall West in Aurora, August 2.
Aurora Noon Lions: Lions’ Key award, diabetes education
Donna Carter, RN, explains diabetes basics to Aurora Noon Lions Club members Thursday, Aug. 4, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora. Carter is a quality coordinator at Rush-Copley Medical Center’s outpatient diabetes center in Aurora.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry honors Dan Dolan
At the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s (AAIFF) largest fundraiser of the year, the Radiothon, Dan Dolan was presented with the Champion Against Hunger Award by the pantry staff and board members. Dolan created the annual fundraiser eight years ago, and it has since grown into the Pantry’s most significant
Aurora National Night out 2022
Aurora Officer Flores of the Aurora Police Department presents rubber wrist bracelets at Aurora National Night Out
Reader’s Commentary: Three commentaries: Responses
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Here are responses to Judy Siedlecki, Marjorie Logman, Wayne Johnson! Judy Siedlecki wrote, “In Uvalde (Texas), the myth that a good guy with a gun is all you need against a bad guy with a gun was demolished when 14 good guys in the school with
94th Annual Lantz-Stoner reunion Aug. 14
The related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson, and Stoner families of Kendall, Kane, Will, and DuPage Counties will hold their 94th annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 14, at Hudson Crossing Park on Harrison Street at the east end of the Oswego U.S. Route 34 bridge in Oswego. The Lantz and Stoner families began
Jo Fredell Higgins Woodridge book-signing
The signature book-signing and release event for the history of Woodridge Book, published by Arcadia Publishing, at Woodridge Village Hall Saturday, July 30 brings to light the establishment of Woodridge. The chief of police played the bagpipes and the mayor, Gina Cunningham, opened the program with the Color Guard presentation
Dena Smith, St. Charles Salvation Army, speaks July 31, at United Methodist Church of Geneva
St. Charles Salvation Army Corps Lt. Dena Smith is a speaker Sunday, July 31, during a Moment for Mission at United Methodist Church of Geneva.
Fannie Morrison, 33-year Mutual Ground volunteer, director of Miss Fannie’s Yard Sale
Fannie Morrison of Aurora, founder and director of Miss Fannie’s Yard Sale, directs an attendee Friday at her 16th annual benefit for Mutual Ground domestic violence shelter in Aurora.
Red Cross volunteers fight home fires
American Red Cross volunteers in the Chicago & northern Illinois area responded to 18 home fires in Cook, Kane, LaSalle, McHenry, Will and Kankakee Counties in the past week. During this past week, the Red Cross provided assistance to 91 persons, including 23 children by supplying them with basic items
Welcome to new Aurora Noon Lions Club member, Randy Brown
Randy Brown, left, Aurora Noon Lions Club membership committee chairman, extends a welcomes to Tom Voigt of Aurora, Thursday, July 21.
Suicidal help number, 988, active
The phone number 988 is now active across the United States for those who are experiencing a suicidal crisis, mental health crisis, and/or emotional distress. You can: • Call 988 or • Text 988 or• Chat online at 988Lifeline.org/chat Those in need of care will be connected to trained and
Aurora Public Library District advisory services: Staff Picks, Book Match
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is constantly driving home the message that the Library is more than just books, but we still love talking about books and suggesting titles to our customers! When the COVID-19 Pandemic forced many customers to stay home, we needed to find new ways to
North Aurora librarians join in outdoor concert at the library, July 21
Messenger North Aurora Public Library Director Shannon Halikias, left, and Dawn Staczak, Aurora, join an outdoor concert by The Heels duo at the library Thursday, July 21.
Glories of Summer evident in downtown Aurora
Open air concerts, movies under the stars, outdoor dining. Ah, the glories of Summer. In downtown Aurora, we’re lucky to enjoy river views and blooming rain gardens, too. This Summer, Aurora Downtown’s outdoor movie series returned with two movie selections at two locations in June, July, and August. The series
Fresh First Program provides healthy food for kids
Aurora children are building healthy eating habits this Summer, in part because of a new program which provides free fruits and vegetables, available at the Farmers Markets.
Aurora Township trustee, Dolores Hicks, honored with street dedication
Aurora Township trustee, Dolores Hicks, fourth from left, reflects the honor July 18 by the City of Aurora government with an honorary street dedication.
Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, July 26-27
Bill Poss of Aurora shows items he will present at an auction at his Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora, July 26-27.
Top job In project: United Methodist Church of Geneva’s Appalachia Service Project
Adam Drexler, from top down, Georgia Harrelson, and Ryan Kelly, perform roof repairs during United Methodist Church of Geneva’s Appalachia Service Project in the Charleston, W. Va. area.