Faith Lutheran Church of Aurora live nativity pageant Saturday, Dec. 18
Three kings bring gifts to the manger during the annual outdoor live nativity pageant Saturday, Dec. 18, at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora.
70th annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru Christmas display in Aurora
Father Matthew J. McMorrow, pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aurora, blesses the manger Sunday, Dec. 12, to open the 70th annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru Christmas display in Aurora.
Diane Nilan, advocate for homeless families, states case
By Al Benson Naperville resident Diane Nilan’s life’s mission is being an advocate for homeless families. In a 90-minute appearance Monday, Nov. 30, she described traveling the U.S. for 16 years in a van to interview hundreds of homeless families for books, films and legislation to support the homeless. Nilan
Distinguished mugs at the Cocoa Crawl event in Aurora
Five participants mug for the camera (so to tie in with the occasion) in downtown Aurora Friday, Dec. 3 at the annual Cocoa Crawl event as part of First Fridays.
Communities observe start of annual Christmas season
Madelyn Nemetz of Aurora accepts a candy cane from Mrs. Claus at the Montgomery tree-lighting Sunday, Dec. 5.
Batavia honors Dan Hoefler
A “tireless volunteer and leader” was named 2021 Batavia Citizen of the Year (COTY) recently. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Daniel ‘Dan’ Hoefler Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at the Chamber’s Inspire 2022: A Celebration of Those Who Inspire Us! annual awards event. Additionally, the Batavia Community Band is
Reader’s Voice: Zonta Club campaign: No violence
December 3, 2021Dear editor; The Zonta Club of Aurora asks you to join us and say, “No To Violence Against Women” during our annual campaign, November 25 through December 10. The Zonta Club of Aurora undertakes many service projects in keeping with Zonta International’s mission of advancing the status of
Holiday-card collection for Hesed House
This holiday season, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is collecting holiday cards to be delivered to residents staying at Hesed House, a homeless shelter in Aurora. “Families and individuals who are displaced from their homes, or are lacking housing are going through struggles and tribulations that no person should ever
Reader’s Commentary: Warning: Substance abuse in holidays
By Joseph KertisNewport, Ore. The holiday season is upon us again. This year, we have an opportunity to celebrate and gather together for perhaps the first time since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which prevented many groups of individuals from enjoying the traditional holiday gathering have been
Aurora Festival of Lights
The Weisner Ice Rink cuts a pretty picture in the Aurora Festival of Lights in Phillips Park created by the Aurora Rotary Club.
Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church lights Advent wreath
Rev. Derek Rogers, left, pastor at Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church, lights an Advent wreath candle after a scripture reading and prayer by congregant Judy Bieritz of Aurora Sunday, Nov. 28.
Aurora’s 70th annual Lehnertz Avenue
Aurora’s 70th annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru Christmas display will open December 12 and go through January 7, 2022. Lawn signs and cutouts of angels and shepherds lead to a center-piece nativity scene. A second block east continues the celebration with a Charlie Brown theme of displays. Hours will be 5
Hanukkah in the City of Lights
On the first night of Hanukkah, Sunday, Nov. 28, Aurora area Jews brought the Festival of Lights to the City of Lights.
Aurora Fire Department’s 17th annual Turkey Bowl
Firefighter David Nelson eludes Capt. Jason Equi Thanksgiving Day, Thursday Nov. 24 at Hupp Park in Aurora for the Aurora Fire Department’s 17th annual Turkey Bowl flag football game.
Aurora Carillon Lions starts
Lions Clubs International District 1-J’s newest club, Aurora Carillon Lions Club, debuted October 15 with a charter luncheon celebration in Naperville. Aurora Noon Lions sponsored Carillon. After a welcome and introduction of guests, Lion member Carol Pogue read the invocation from Lou Scanlon, chaplain at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora.
Aurora Winter Lights 2021 photos
Aurora Winter Lights’ annual celebration the Friday prior to Thanksgiving Day is a full signal that the Christmas holiday season is under way.
Santa children’s phone call in Naperville
In addition to hosting Santa’s Naperville Workshop, Naperville Park District has arranged to give children a chance to talk with Santa or Mrs. Claus at home on the telephone. Santa calls will take place over three days: Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8 from
2,500 served at Aurora Thanksgiving drive-thru in Phillips Park
Volunteers provide placement of boxes of foot and household items in the truck of a vehicle in the city government of Aurora Thanksgiving drive-thru in Phillips Park for 2,500 recipients recently.
First Habitat House in Batavia open
A couple from Kenya cut a ribbon to become Batavia’s first Habitat for Humanity family Saturday, Nov. 20. Janice Owino and George Bikeri cut the ribbon with Steve McCormick, Habitat board chair. The ribbon-cutting culminated a dedication ceremony attended by Habitat and government officials, volunteers, and friends, on the home’s
Aurora Winter Lights 2021
At estimated 7,000 celebrants attended in downtown Aurora Friday, Nov. 19 at the annual Winter Lights Celebration.The holiday season started in grand style in the State’s second-largest city, with Winter Lights , which included a parade surrounded by colorful lights and sing-along with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Then, mayor