Luxemburg Club in Aurora members honored
Four members of the Luxemburg Club in Aurora show their plaques, following an award presentation Tuesday, Nov. 9. The four members were honored for their continuing service to the Luxies Club.
Aurora Veterans Day Ceremony Moved Indoors, Parade Called Off Due to Inclement Weather
Although the weather may have changed Veterans Day plans for city of Aurora government officials and veterans honored, it certainly didn’t dampen the patriotic spirit. Out of an abundance of caution and with guidance from emergency management professionals, the Aurora city government Veterans Day parade scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 11,
Luncheon celebrating Reverend Gary McCann’s 35-year ministry at New England Congregational Church in Aurora
Judy McCann and the Reverend Gary McCann pose for a photo Sunday, Oct. 17, at Aurora’s New England Congregational Church
Aurora Veterans Day parade, salute, will begin 10:15 a.m. November 11
Aurora will honor on Veterans Day the heroes who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme ‘Serving Our Country and Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, from Benton
Alive Center pet parade in downtown Aurora
The Alive Center pet parade in downtown Aurora brought out a full variety of pets in the showcase.
Reader’s Commentary: The late Jim Hopp’s magic trades’ touch: A hero
Editor’s note: Aurora native Jim Hopp’s untimely death will reach three months Wednesday, Nov. 10. He left an indelible record in many ways. His wife, Nancy Hopp, submitted a timely narrative, a eulogy, in essence, for this week’s Reader’s Commentary. They were married 43 years. A celebration of life was
Plano Police Officer help community celebrate Halloween
Plano Police Officer Mason Brant was one of many police officers who met with community members on Halloween and handed out candy.
Aurora Ward 10’s first Fall Fest
Aurora Ward 10’s first Fall Fest brings youth together in color and with masks.
DAM starts in Aurora at French 75 Gallery and Lounge
In downtown Aurora, the first Thursday of the month was synonymous with DAAM from November 5, 2009 until December 7, 2017. For eight years, DAAM, which stood for Downtown Aurora Arts Mixer, stood strong as an easy way to get to know others who cared about the downtown art scene.
Plan-o Bologna Sandwich finds mayors
Bologna, Illinois Becomes Reality! The City and Chamber of Plano and Sandwich join together to bring to life the joke about “Plan-o Bologna Sandwich”. The goal is to raise funds, awareness and collect items for communities’ food pantries! The Plano-Bologna-Sandwich (PBS0 Day committee is excited to announce it has selected
Reader’s Commentary: Son’s memoriam to Robert R. Moga
By Steven MogaAurora, Ill. Sooner or later, our bodies betray us all. We never know when we will take our last breaths. For my father Robert R. Moga, that moment came on the morning of September 16, almost four weeks after suffering a heart attack. In 89-plus years he lived
Halloween treats in Aurora, Naperville
In Aurora Aurora has been ranked as one of the best cities in the country for trick-or-treating; and the City of Lights is preparing for another safe and fun Halloween this year. Designated Trick-or-Treat hours in Aurora will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. Following State
10K, 5K, in River Run along the Fox
For the 18th year, the Village of Montgomery was host to its annual 5K and 10K River Run October 2. One-hundred and sixty-one racers participated in this year’s run, with medals awarded to first and second place winners in each age category. The race took place along the scenic Fox
Trunk or Treat in Aurora Oct. 24
Children are invited to participate in ‘Trunk or Treat’ sponsored by St. Mary’s Catholic Church and United Methodist Church of Plano from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Plano UMC parking
Salvation Army Aurora Corps dedicate $8 million community center
Salvation Army Aurora (Ill.) Corps dedicated an $8 million community center recently, at 550 Redwood Drive in Aurora.
Successful monthlong series of events for Hispanic Heritage Month, Aurora Avanzando
Hispanic Heritage Month in Aurora included visits to schools in the Aurora Avanzando series.
Loaves & Fishes ready to open new food distribution hub
Loaves & Fishes Community Services invites the public to join them for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of their new food distribution hub. The festivities will take place beginning at 3 p.m.. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 580 Exchange Court in Aurora. Loaves & Fishes will be opening its
Positive help, activities, for residents with disabilities
Aurora-based Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA) enriches lives of disabled people through diverse, yearlong, recreational activities. That was the message earlier this month from FVSRA outreach coordinator, Jennifer Wisneski, at an Aurora Noon Lions Club’s membership meeting at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora. According to Wisneski, the
Street signs memorials in Aurora
Families show the street signs presented to them in Aurora Sunday, following ceremonies and a revealing of street signs to memorialize fallen heroes who sacrificed all in the line of duty in the U. S. Marine Corp.