Plainfield Hometown Irish parade 2022
Participation reflects inclusivity in the Plainfield Hometown Irish parade Sunday, March 13 from children to canine to spectators.
Future always an element for our youth today
Youth will be served. The younger generation will push its way upward and onward. It is a fact of life. Youth will grow into mature adults with stops along the way through adolescence, young adulthood, responsibility with maturity, and offer a start to the next generation. Variations in life include
Aurora Noon Lions Club meeting: Leader Dogs for the Blind
Plano resident Sue Carter, right, gives a briefing Aurora Noon Lions Club members on Leader Dogs for the Blind Thursday, March 3.
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora meeting March 24
The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora rescheduled its Thursday, March 17, membership meeting to Thursday, March 24 because of Saint Patrick’s Day. Guest speaker for the March 24, meeting will be Dr. Walter Alm, podiatrist, who will address “Diabetes Foot Care”. Walter is a past international president of Cosmopolitan International, and
Read to Feed in Yorkville
Patrons of the Yorkville Public Library responded enthusiastically to the Winter reading challenge, Read to Feed, by surpassing the original goal of reading 50,000 minutes in a two-month period by reading 87,496 minutes instead. It was a huge success for our Library and our community. Friends of the Library will
Blood drive for 13-year-old in Aurora
Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty Street, Aurora, will be host to a Community Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday March 20. Blood is desperately needed in the Aurora area and each donation may save up to three lives. The Blood Drive is in honor of 13 year
Loaves & Fishes “Battle of the Champions” puts the fun in fundraiser
By Jason Crane Big smiles, sizzling food, and funds raised, were the main ingredients of the Chef Showdown, “Battle of the Champions” on the evening of Wednesday, March 9, at Loaves & Fishes new Food Distribution Hub at 580 Exchange Court, Aurora. The event was held in partnership with My
Naperville Neighbors United ‘Stand With Ukraine Peace Vigil,’ Monday, March 7
Hundreds of individuals participate in the Naperville Neighbors United ‘Stand With Ukraine Peace Vigil,’ Monday, March 7 outside the Naperville Municipal Center.
1,000 Paper Cranes Memorial in Aurora
Amy Jackson, director of The Perch in downtown Aurora, shows how to create a paper crane during the recent Aurora First Fridays event.
Women-only mobile distribution in Aurora for helpful items
By Al Benson Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold a pop-up mobile distribution for women only from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 17, indoors at Restoration Church, 1460 W. Indian Trail Rd. in Aurora. Women are invited. Admission and parking are free. Identification and registration is not
Roald Berg, former Aurora College teacher, coach, dies at 87
Roald Berg of Aurora, a 1956 Aurora College graduate, returned to his alma mater to teach mathematics and coach men’s basketball. He died recently. He was 87. Teri Tomaszkiewicz, Aurora University senior vice president for alumni relations and career services, issued the following statement Monday, Feb. 28: “A lifelong Aurora
Quilt expert Kelly McLeary of Aurora discusses quilts
Quilt expert Kelly McLeary of Aurora, center, chats with visitors to her exhibit of 25 quilts, a reading and lecture Thursday, Feb. 24, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Kane County Chiefs of Police Association, in partnership with the Batavia Moose Lodge #682, announce co-winners of the Louis Spuhler Award for outstanding police work in 2021
The Kane County Chiefs of Police Association, in partnership with the Batavia Moose Lodge #682, announce the winners of the Louis Spuhler Award for outstanding police work in 2021. The co-winners are Aurora Police detective Christopher Cox, and Elgin Police K-9 senior patrolman Justin Brown. The following is a summary
Grants assist Aurora downtown sites
Aurora Downtown’s Business Attraction and Retention (BAR) Committee offers a variety of grants to help support established businesses, property owners, and initiatives taking place in the downtown special service area (SSA One). For a second year, Aurora Downtown’s BAR Committee will provide two types of grants in areas that assist
The Aurora grant events program open
The City of Aurora government has opened its annual grant program for local events. Neighborhood and community groups planning a public event in 2022 can apply for a Neighborhood Festival Funding Grant through the City of Aurora’s Community Services Department. The application process is open. Funds of up to $1,500
Reader’s Commentary: Alliance seeks to address suicide
By Fran BriggsYuma, Ariz. In response to the rise in suicide rates, Dr. Robert Renteria of North Aurora and Mariela Narvaez have formed an alliance to address suicide prevention education, Renteria’s publicist announced recently. “It’s important to be a partner with those who are serving the community and share core
Newer destinations worth trying in downtown Aurora
Last month, I wrote about a full year’s lineup of downtown events. This month, I will give details of all the new and fun things to do and places to visit on a regular basis in downtown Aurora. Oftentimes, we fall back on our usual routines and favorite spots instead
Aurora resident and WWII veteran, 99 year-old Ray Moore, receives birthday drive-by parade
Friends and family, including veterans groups and first responders, help 99 year-old World War II veteran Ray Moore celebrate his birthday Saturday, Feb. 12 with a parade of 20 vehicles which drove past his house in Aurora. Members of Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club and Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84
Art and Market Aurora returns
Art and Market Aurora is back at Society 57 for six dates this Winter and Spring. The Aurora Downtown group’s indoor market features several hometown vendors at the event space and coffeehouse at 100 S. River Street. The market will feature will both food and artisan vendors on the second