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,
The annual Oswego Wine on The Fox at Hudson Crossing Park Saturday provides a casual and enjoyable Spring day for participants.
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
A parade down Broadway Saturday in Aurora brings a focus to legalization and respect for immigrants.
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
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
Nathan “Nick” Macejak shares a big and prolonged welcome home hug with his son, Will, Saturday at AMVETS 103 in Aurora.
Sixty persons enjoyed a train fun run sponsored by Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Saturday, April 10.
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
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
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,
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.
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.
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
