With the Fourth of July coming up, Aurora Noon Lions Club wants to remind the public of the dangers of fireworks. Arvid Meyer of Aurora, Noon Lions president, said “The Fourth of July is fast approaching. It seems like more people than ever are using high-powered explosives, as well as
Aurora Advent Christian Church kids sing, recently, at a closing program for “Discovery on Adventure Island,” 2021 Vacation Bible School.
Attendees at The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley Free Community Potluck Picnic enjoy conversation and pose for a photo after tasting various food items.
“Bringing Up Baby” will be the first movie to be viewed outdoors this Summer at Aurora Regional Fire Museum. Aside from a few musicals shown at RiverEdge Park a few years ago, it’s possible that movies never have been screened outdoors in downtown Aurora. That’s about to change this Summer
West Aurora High School’s Pride Club greets drivers on Galena Boulevard in Aurora Sunday, June 13, during the second annual Pride Drive celebrating Pride Month.
Gaston Stronk has steered his way through life imbued with many experiences. His PhD in history has created an added value of understanding in life ranging from Aurora to Luxemburg and duties as a Luxemburg ambassador to various countries, to include India, Russia, and the United States. He will retire
The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley invites residents interested in healthy eating, environmental justice or related issues to attend its Free Community Potluck Picnic from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the First Congregational Church of Geneva, 327 Hamilton Street, in Geneva. Attendees are invited
Pride: Rainbow clothes and decorations, awesome parties and parades (drive-by during a global pandemic!); although these are great ways to celebrate, something that’s often obscured behind the bright colors and pageantry, there is another very important aspect of Pride: LGBTQ+ history. The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be a
he long parade in downtown Naperville reveals the occasion Monday for Memorial Day with music, veterans who marched, Boy Scouts, and officials.
Aurora and Lisle residents pose after reuniting Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11. From left are Jean Benson, Aurora; Caden Carnes, 14, Lisle; and Jennifer Lauerman, Lisle.
Jesus Arceo, owner of the Aurora Pancake House, left, poses for a photo after helping customer Abraham Lopez into the car.
Kiwanis Club of Sugar Grove members pose following their organizational meeting to begin a new chapter May 20 at the Sugar Grove Park District community room.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce’s Inspire 2021 Thursday, May 20 pays honors to the 2020 Batavia Citizen of the Year, Bob Hansen, along with a myriad of other awardees.
Dick Schindel, AARTA president, said “We are planning our June 1 luncheon to be in person at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road in Aurora. We will adhere to all of the State and IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) guidelines, allowing only four to six people per table and requiring
The Village of Oswego is advising residents that rifle salutes are planned as a part of Oswego Honors Veterans activities happening at Oswego Village Hall Saturday, May 22, and Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. A rifle salute is expected at approximately 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, during the opening
East Aurora High School Class of 1960 classmates are invited to reunite at 6 p.m. Friday, June 18, at Luigi’s Pizza, 732 Prairie Street, in Aurora. Reunion Committee member George Hauser sent an E-mail, “We have decided to grit our teeth and move forward with our COVID-19-delayed 60th (61st now)
The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora has donated $2,500 last week to support the Kovler Diabetes Center at University of Chicago, which provides research, care, and education to empower patients to effectively manage diabetes. Cosmopolitan Club President Russ George presented the check Thursday, May 11, to Peggy Hasenauer, MS, RN, executive
Sandwich resident Phyllis Benson, seated, celebrates her 100th birthday Sunday, May 16.
Music and dancing children reflect the scene on Downer Place Friday in the second outdoor First Fridays in Aurora.
— A tribute to Robert J. O’Connor on his retirement read by Aurora’s poet laureate Karen Fullett-Christensen — Alderman-at-large and the 58th mayor of Aurora, Bob O’Connor receives a farewell salute for his 36 years as member of the Aurora City Council, Friday, May 7 outside of the Aldermen’s Office,
