Aurora continued its ‘Aurora In Black’ month-long series of events for Black History Month by sending Aurora city government employees into schools to inspire youth. The “Changing the Narrative” mentoring session brought together black male young professionals who work at Aurora City Hall and black male high school students for
Student musicians and an art show were a highlight of the Marmion Academy Music Boosters’ annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 13. In addition to pancakes with sides, patrons were treated to eight performances by student musicians. Performing at intervals were choral, jazz and brass groups from Marmion, Rosary High
Aurora Noon Lions Club will celebrate Fat Tuesday, March 1, the day prior to the start of Ash Wednesdays and Lent, with a pizza and pasta fundraiser. The all-you-can-eat dinner is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public
Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472 members peruse raffle items prior to the Lodge’s Sunday, Feb. 6, meeting at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery.
Closed since January 3 for remodeling, United Methodist Church of Geneva (UMCG) building will reopen Sunday, Feb. 6, with a rededication worship service at 9 a.m. The public is invited. The church is at 211 Hamilton Street in Geneva. Due to the pandemic, services were held online and the sanctuary
The past 16 months have been a busy time for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (FDI) team of staff members at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD). Formed in Fall 2020, the group began outlining a plan for the year ahead. How does the Library embed equity, diversity, and inclusion
Tom Clark, left, membership chair for the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club, told the members present at their meeting at Mother’s Restaurant January 26.
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented the Mayor’s Award of Excellence to individuals for their dedication to serving others at the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 25. The theme was ‘Keeping It 100!’ A proclamation for the 100th Anniversary of the Aurora Noon Lions
By Donna Fisher, Marketing specialist, Rush-Copley Medical Center, Aurora When Sam Baiardo retired in 2009, his spouse suggested he do something to keep busy. Since then, he has become a valued volunteer at Rush-Copley Medical Center, and as served more than 3,500 hours. Sam received his start at Rush-Copley by
It is with a very heavy heart that the Aurora Illinois Police Department (APD) announced the death of Sergeant Ken Thurman. Sergeant Thurman passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the age of 51. He died from complications related to his contracting COVID-19 while serving the Aurora community. He was sworn
Aurora University shares the sad news that alumnus and former faculty member Homer Easley of Aurora, Aurora College class of 1959, died January 23. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pauline (Barton) Easley 1959 1987 degrees, their two children David, 1984 and Sheryl, 1987, and their seven
Aurora Downtown has announced its schedule of events for the year. The downtown organization once again will be host to the popular Food Truck Festival at May’s First Fridays event. Outdoor movies will return to two downtown locations in the Summer. The event lineup for the year ahead provides a
By Al Benson North Aurora Boy Scout Troop 104 celebrated its first Eagle Scout award winners, and there were two. Connor Harms, 18, of North Aurora and Antonio Del Toro, 17, Aurora, received their promotions to Scouting’s highest rank at an Eagle rank court of honor November 20. The ceremony
Kiwanis Club of Aurora members learned about the resettlement of Afghans and refugees in America Tuesday, Jan. 4.
By Frank Patterson Greg Zilioli of Aurora has come up with an innovative way to thank military veterans for their service. With his program, A Call to Shoulders, Zilioli welcomes veterans into his woodworking shop on Stolp Island in Aurora, where he teaches them a skill set they can use
Russ George, left, Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora president, presents a $500 check to John Jaros, Aurora Historical Society executive director and Mary Clark-Ormond, society president.
A member of the Aurora Police Department presents stuffed animals to children at the APD’s stuffed animal giveaway Monday at the Benavides STEAM Academy in East Aurora School District 131.
The West Aurora Cemetery Board of Trustees has postponed its annual meeting because of COVID concerns. A notice will be published when a meeting date is determined. The meeting will be open to the public, and anyone interested in this historic cemetery is welcome to attend. Detailed information about the
Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church will hold an annual candlelight Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24, at Aurora Christian School (ACS), 2255 Sullivan Road in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Reverend Derek Rogers, pastor, will preach on “Unexpected Emmanuel.” During singing
Educators at McCleery Elementary school pose with 542 holiday stockings donated by Christ Community Church of Aurora.
