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
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.