St. Charles resident and special needs mom, Colette Ansley-Treonis, cried tears of joy the day her 39-year-old son Josh, who has Asperger syndrome, received his Janssen COVID vaccine. “I wanted to get the Janssen vaccine because Josh has a low patience level and I just wanted to be able to
Children step on five stations at the Aurora Playful Learning Landscape Saturday on the day of dedication Saturday, July 10 at the Marie Wilkinson Community Garden on Highland Avenue in Aurora.
Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Wednesday, June 30, dedicated its 66th and 67th homes in the Aurora area. At an outdoor ceremony, the faith-based affordable housing ministry celebrated completion of a duplex at 829-831 Grove Street in Aurora. The event with reflections, presentations and food brought together new homeowners,
A young girl, with an elevated view of the Aurora Independence Day parade Sunday, July 4,
The Aurora Independence Day parade Sunday, July 4 includes veterans organizations’ participation through the streets of downtown Aurora.
This year will be Savannah Crooks 10th year of having her stand and donating the money raised! Her stand will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-10 at 233 South Elmwood Drive, Aurora.
June 28, 2021Dear editor; When one of us is beaten down, we are all beaten down. I have to stand up for the one I feel was beaten down in the Portillo’s Restaurant drive-thru incident May 16 in Oswego. To whitewash the racial aspect does not lessen the trauma felt
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.
