Back to School Block Jam in Aurora
Aurora Downtown was host to a back to school celebration on Saturday with hundreds in attendance.
Aurora Downtown’s second gateway mural, Mangkuk Restaurant
Aurora Downtown’s second gateway mural features a unity theme by community artists Laura Lynn and Catalina Diaz.
Aurora police chief Keith Cross outlines his top priorities
Aurora police chief Keith Cross outlines his top priorities August 10 at the monthly meeting of Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Aurora (CPAAA) at Aurora Police Department (APD) headquarters.
Aurora City Council members and Kane County judges distribute school supplies
Aurora City Council members are joined by Kane County judges to distribute school supplies.
National Night Out in Aurora
Spontaneous dancing fills the air at the National Night Out at the Aurora Township Youth Center Tuesday, Aug. 3.
Herschel Luckinbill (Aug.2, 1945-July 28, 2021)
The former leader and biggest booster of the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club, based in Montgomery, died last week in his new home of little more than four months, Charlotte, Tenn.. He had moved from Montgomery where he lived with his wife, Eva. They had a house built in the
Aurora Noon Lions Club to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2022
Aurora Noon Lions Club will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2022.
Salute for heroism: Plano Police Officer Alejandro Lopez
Plano Police Officer Alejandro Lopez shows a letter of commendation July 14 for recently performing CPR and saving an individual’s life at a retail store.
Wesley United Methodist Church’s outdoor Blackhawk Park program
Aurorans, left, Jackie and Lilly Jaramillo, hand out take-home kits to guests at Wesley United Methodist Church’s outdoor Blackhawk Park program July 12.
Fox Valley Crisis Line seeks volunteers
Are you willing to answer the call for help? Friends, family and neighbors in your community are experiencing alarming rates of anxiety, loneliness, suicidal ideation, depression, and substance use. The need for crisis line support never has been greater. Volunteers can make differences for themselves and heir community by becoming
Special vaccine treatment in Kane County
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
Aurora Playful Learning Landscape at Marie Wilkinson Community Garden
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.
Habitat for Humanity dedicates 66th, 67th, homes
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,
Many honors, musical tributes, parades, salutes: Independence Day in Aurora
A young girl, with an elevated view of the Aurora Independence Day parade Sunday, July 4,
Military veterans’ organizations in Fourth of July Aurora parade
The Aurora Independence Day parade Sunday, July 4 includes veterans organizations’ participation through the streets of downtown Aurora.
Lemonade stand for a good cause
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.
Reader’s Voice: Milkshake mayhem: Live well together
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
Observing helpful tips can prevent many fireworks’ injuries
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
Aurora Advent Christian Church kids sing, recently, at a closing program for “Discovery on Adventure Island,” 2021 Vacation Bible School.
The Just Food Initiative picnic
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.