Let Us Play gathering at Rotary Hill in Naperville
At Rotary Hill in Naperville Monday is a focus on both opening schools and letting all sports participants play.
Outdoor dining heating up in downtown Aurora
We are ready to get cozy while there is social distancing this Fall in downtown Aurora. Outdoor dining will be heating up with some creative ideas to extend the al fresco dining season. This Spring and Summer have brought new dining spots along buildings and in parking spots and parking
Batavia seeks nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year
Batavia citizens who exemplify giving back to the community through outstanding service and dedication can be nominated for the annual Batavia Citizen of the Year Award. The award honors extraordinary contributions to the community over the course of the recipient’s lifetime. This person (or persons) will be the guest of
Naperville/DuPage Area Community invited to take photos of butterflies and birds now through Sept. 20
Naperville Park District invites families and individuals to participate in the Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz taking place September 12-20. To join in the BioBlitz, simply take photos of pollinators such as bees, butterflies and birds, and upload them to iNaturalist, a free app. The photos will be collected and studied
Shanower Memorial ceremony in Naperville meaningful
Observances are plentiful in life, some more meaningful, and some more rituals. Ceremonies for the September 11, 2001 tragedies always are among the meaningful. It is a natural, of course, because many live through it vicariously with written accounts and images everywhere. It has been nearly 20 years and events
Josh Schultz to start on ‘Aurora’ mural
Aurora soon will have a new, welcoming mural along Galena Boulevard just west of Lake Street. Artist and muralist Josh Schultz was given the green light by both Aurora’s City Council and Aurora Downtown’s Board of Directors to begin work on a mural that has been in the works since
Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce seeks suggestions
The Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce is working to assist local business owners and other institutions during this challenging time. Retaining membership is a key goal, while working to determine future ways to serve in the recovery process is an ongoing dialogue. The Chamber would like to reach out to
Aurora joins National Move with the Mayor Initiative
Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin is joining other mayors in a nationwide initiative to increase outside physical activity and reduce heart disease and stroke by encouraging Aurora residents to get up and get moving.“It’s been a long six months of limited activity in order to keep our community safe,” said
Aurora’s First Fridays, sustainable food
Activity at the Goldfinch Cafe table is part of Aurora’s First Fridays sponsored by Aurora Downtown.
Sandwich Freedom Days parade Saturday, September 5, Labor Day weekend
American Legion Post 181 in Sandwich participates in the Sandwich Freedom Days parade Saturday, Sept. 5, Labor Day weekend.
Post the Colors project, Blackhawk Boy Scout Troop 11
Aurora brothers Cole Eigsti, left, and Jack Eigsti, salute a flag Monday, Sept. 7, in the second annual Post the Colors project by Blackhawk Boy Scout Troop 11 in Aurora.
Alley Art Festival in Aurora
Two artists create chalk drawings on the sidewalk on the Water Street Mall outside of the Aurora City Hall building Saturday at the 10th annual Alley Art Festival.
St John Church bell silent in Aurora
By Al Benson An old Aurora church bell is silent. After a final tolling Wednesday, Aug. 26, the 129-year-old, 5,000-pound brass bell and wooden wheel were removed Thursday, Aug. 27, from a steeple tower at St. John United Church of Christ on Aurora’s near East Side. Reverend Cyndi Gavin of
Aurora First Fridays returns outdoors for events Friday, Sept. 4
First Fridays will return to selected outdoor settings in downtown Aurora, Friday, Sept. 4, from its previous virtual settings with art and music at more than a dozen venues. The evening will provide a variety of experiences to include virtual and crowd-free options: • Goldfinch Cafe will pop up with
Woman’s Club of Aurora will meet Tuesday, Sept. 8
The Woman’s Club of Aurora will open the 2020-2021 Club year with a socially-distanced luncheon meeting at noon Tuesday, Sept. 8 in the open-sided tent at Orchard Valley Golf Club. Both members and servers will observe all tenets of COVID-19 protection. Following the noon luncheon, the 100th Anniversary of the
Helping hand for home owners and renters
The Neighbor Project in Aurora supplies an opportunity for rent and mortgage assistance in the Water Street Square Thursday, Aug. 27 across from the Aurora City Hall.
Naperville Park District Host to Fall Blood Drives at Downtown Naperville Location
To help with the ongoing need for blood donations during the coronavirus pandemic, Naperville Park District will be host to several donation opportunities this Fall at its Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center (ARRCC) in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois. The blood drives will take place in Community Hall,
Funds and fun at Mora in Aurora with elected officials
Elected officials in the Aurora area serve guests, along with host staff members of the new Mora on The River in downtown Aurora Friday on Water Street as a part of three-day fundraiser for the STEM programs in School Districts 129 and 131 in Aurora.
Census assistance in Aurora
Maria Lindsay of the Aurora Census Outreach hands information to a resident on Pennsylvania Avenue in Aurora Tuesday morning.