The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) Aurora Community Walk will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 13 at Waubonsie Lake Trail, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora. The Community Walk will be an opportunity to gather with family and friends and meet new neighbors while supporting the library
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their May membership meeting at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Guest speakers for this month’s meeting were Mike Nelson, director of community events for the City of Aurora, and Felicia Freitag, manager of the
The Kiwanis Club of Aurora is proud to announce that Fannie Morrison and the Rev. Charles Reichenbacher have been named two recipients of the 2026 God & Fellow Man Award. The award recognizes community members whose lives exemplify spiritual and charitable contributions, the daily living of the Golden Rule, and
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Woman’s Club of Aurora proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone this year as longtime member Martha Bein marks her 50th year of dedication to the organization. Her half century of service stands as a testament to the power of volunteerism, friendship, and the lasting
“Paint the Street” is a public art project the St. Charles Arts Council (SCAC) fosters each Spring to engage the residents in art, community, and the beautification of the city of St. Charles. This past Mother’s Day weekend, the SCAC finished its fifth consecutive year of “Paint the Street”. Each
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s June “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 16, at Panera Bread, 369 Randall Road, in South Elgin. Plan on stopping by,
The Aurora Police Department is proud to announce the launch of its new Blue Envelope Program, a voluntary initiative designed to improve communication and promote safer interactions between first responders and individuals with autism or other communication differences. The program provides community members with a blue envelope that can store
Established by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013, the competition is a nationwide event that allows middle and high school students from across the country to compete by creating and exhibiting a software application, or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their
“Albert Zari believed in the power of education,” said Patricia B. Stewart, trustee of the Albert M. Zari Foundation. “While he only had an eighth-grade education himself, Mr. Zari became a successful businessman, and his wish was to provide scholarships to local students to give them an opportunity to further
Independent senior living isn’t just bingo and routine — it’s joy, connection, and moments that remind us that age is truly just a number. April 22, Plum Landing Retirement Community hosted its 3rd Annual Senior Prom, transforming its monthly Happy Hour into a tropical-themed celebration filled with color, music, and
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their May membership meeting Wednesday, May 13, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
The 16th Judicial Circuit, in partnership with the Kane County Bar Foundation (KCBF) and Kane County Bar Association (KCBA), marked Law Day with celebrations across the county, honoring the 2026 theme, “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” Codified by president Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, Law Day (held
Batavia mayor, Jeffery Schielke, shares some of his experiences in government at the local and regional level with the Kiwanis Club of Aurora April 28 at Prisco Community Center.
Geneva’s inaugural Art Explosion featured 60 artists at 45 locations in downtown along Third and State streets.
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s 4th Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing and Banquet is only five weeks away, being held Saturday, June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. We’ve put
CASA Kane County and the Kane County Circle of Care invites parents, families, educators, service providers, and community members to attend a free, one-day conference focused on helping families thrive through early intervention and prevention. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 1 at
The Plano Methodist Church will host two National Day of Prayer Walks Friday, May 1, 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. The morning walkers will visit the police and fire departments, city hall, and other near-by businesses. The evening walkers will walk around the neighborhood and pray over homes, the park,
The Village of Montgomery government will once again offer its Volunteer of the Year Awards Program in 2026, aimed at recognizing and celebrating the exceptional contributions of local volunteers to the community. Volunteers are the lifeblood of any thriving community, selflessly dedicating their time, skills, and energy to making a
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s 4th Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing and Banquet is only six weeks away, being held Saturday, June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. It’s time
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley hosted Quilts of Valor’s presentation at their April membership meeting, held at Oak Street Restaurant, in North Aurora. DCFV vice president of programs, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Donna Bohr, for Quilts of Valor Foundation. Donna, spoke briefly about Quilts of
