Celebration returns for Oswego Wine on The Fox
The annual Oswego Wine on The Fox at Hudson Crossing Park Saturday provides a casual and enjoyable Spring day for participants.
Aurora diversity 14th in U.S.
In a national study of the diversity in America’s largest cities, Aurora ranks as one of the most diverse places in the country. Personal finance website, WalletHub, published its comprehensive report comparing the demographic profiles of more than 500 of the largest cities. The second-largest city in Illinois ranks as
Parade for legalization and respect for immigrants in Aurora
A parade down Broadway Saturday in Aurora brings a focus to legalization and respect for immigrants.
Ground-breaking for Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity’s 69th home
Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity broke ground Saturday at 654 Spruce Street in Aurora for its 69th area home. The Cristal Lopez home is Habitat’s 69th area project and the housing ministry’s Habitat’s fifth annual Faith Build, a partnership of 25 area faith communities. Mark Knox of Naperville, Habitat
Earth Day clean-up events will make a difference
As part of her ongoing efforts to promote environmentalism in the community, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will be host to an Earth Day clean-up event with the Fox Valley Park District, Sierra Club, Kiwanis Club and Verilife Dispensary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24. “Small efforts
Welcome home: Nathan “Nick” Macejak
Nathan “Nick” Macejak shares a big and prolonged welcome home hug with his son, Will, Saturday at AMVETS 103 in Aurora.
Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Train fun run
Sixty persons enjoyed a train fun run sponsored by Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Saturday, April 10.
Positive thoughts: Activities available to enjoy
Spring is in the air. Instead of thinking of all of the things that won’t happen this Spring and Summer due to the pandemic and restrictions on large gatherings, here is a list of things that we can all enjoy as the weather warms. • Fun on the Fox. Whether
Scavenger hunt in Batavia April 18
Volunteers from the Batavia Parks Foundation and Encore Batavia are co-hosts a pop-up scavenger hunt and information-gathering event Sunday, April 18, to gain neighborhood insight into the development of intergenerational playgrounds at two Batavia parks. Intergenerational playgrounds, known as multigenerational playgrounds, are designed specifically to encourage parents and grandparents to
Reverend Dr. Perrine new to New England Congregational Church in Aurora
The Reverend Dr. Brandon Stewart Perrine has been called as the new senior minister at New England Congregational Church in Aurora. He will begin his ministry officially April 19. Dr. Brandon is replacing Rev. Gary McCann who retired from January 31 after 35 years of service. Similar to Rev. McCann,
Aurora CAAN and NFM Easter giveaway at MLK Park in Aurora
Participants in the Aurora CAAN (Community Advocacy Awareness Network) and NFM (Not Forgotten Ministries) Easter giveaway at MLK Park in Aurora select baskets based on age groups in the three-hour celebration in Aurora.
Drive-through Easter basket giveaway at Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry
West Aurora High School senior Irene Robles portrays the Easter Bunny and presents plastic eggs during a drive-through give-away of 350 Easter baskets at the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora March 24.
Stop Asian hate day of action demonstration on Aurora/Naperville border
Demonstrators stand in solidarity with the Asian Pacific Islander community with posters and chants against hate and racism Friday, March 26 on Route 59 near the Fox Valley Mall. The day of action and healing is a national movement to call attention to an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes. After
First Fridays will return in Aurora with April 2 events
First Fridays in Aurora will return Friday, April 2 when several venues will open with art, music, and more events. Food trucks will join the monthly event this year. They will park in the lot across from City Hall each date. In lieu of the annual Food Truck Festival, typically
Herschel Luckinbill farewell tribute
Montgomery resident, Navy veteran and veteran advocate Herschel Luckinbill thanks Navy League Aurora Council 247 members Tuesday (March 16) for a farewell tribute February 16. Luckinbill attended the March Navy League dinner meeting at One East Benton Street conference center in Aurora.
COVID-19 mass vaccinations in Aurora at former Carson Pirie Scott
Volunteer Joe Jacobs of Jake’s Bagels & Deli in Aurora offers assistance Thursday, March 18 at Aurora’s fourth mass vaccine clinic at the former Carson Pirie Scott on Lake Street.
Lifelong learning leads to second mural in Aurora
Learning is a lifelong process, if you’re open to it and lucky enough to see the value in it. Learning from mistakes can be tough to swallow, but it’s those lessons that can really stick with us. When Aurora Downtown was asked by community members last year why we didn’t
Community blood drive in Aurora March 29
Calling on the community to help those in need, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is encouraging residents to sign up to donate blood at a community blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Monday, March 29 at the former Aurora Public Library, 1 E. Benton Street in Aurora. “Hospitals and
Aurora Downtown Art and Market
The Aurora Downtown Art and Market, Saturday at Society 57 in Aurora creates one more step in the building block to community involvement in spite of COVID-19.
Aurora residents protest proposed public works facility near homes
Aurora residents express concern in front of City Hall Saturday to protest the proposed $35 Million public works facility next to a residential subdivision on East New York Street.