Servant George Rayford has been a community fixture for decades. From the local “fish man” in the 1980s and 1990s to one who would become a “fisher of men & women” as a leader in Aurora’s faith community.
18th annual Trunk or Treat in Plano
The 18th annual Trunk or Treat Sunday, Oct. 25 sponsored by the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the United Methodist Church of Plano brings ghoulish ghosts, superheroes, bewitching witches, pretty princesses, crafty pumpkins, and many Halloween decorated trunks.
West Aurora Cemetery clean up
Volunteers, including Boy Scout Troop 11 from Wesley Methodist Church in Aurora, clean up the West Aurora Cemetery Sunday, Oct. 25 as part of their volunteer work day.
Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Coats for Kids
Kiwanis Club of Aurora is ready for a Coats for Kids delivery Friday, Oct. 30 to Aurora public schools.
DuPage Toys for Tots sites in Naperville
Members of the Naperville Park District Police invite the community to contribute new, unwrapped, toys for the 2020 DuPage County Toys for Tots program, presented by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Toys will be collected at various locations now through Saturday, Dec. 12. “It’s not too early to think about
Community listening sessions on policing and city progress
Aurora resident Mark Zelman addresses the first of five community listening sessions on policing and city progress Thursday, Oct. 8 at New England Congregational Church.
Rotary Club of Aurora Sunrise inducts members, check donation
Stephanie Clay, right, photo below, receives a donation for her Special Stars program after giving a talk to the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club members October 7 at Mother’s Restaurant in Aurora.
Kiwanis Club of Aurora officers installed
Steve Beatty, president, pauses for a photo Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora installation of officers and directors at the Aurora Country Club.
Oswego Halloween events in two parts; hours expanded
The Village of Oswego government is encouraging residents to choose safe ways of celebrating Halloween this year to help stop the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified traditional trick-or-treating as a high-risk activity that can promote the spread of COVID-19.
Community Hero Day at Aurora Regional Fire Museum October 3
A family inspects a garbage truck and tow truck, above, at the third annual Community Hero Day Saturday, Oct. 3, at Aurora Regional Fire Museum.
Aurora Noon Lions Candy Day October 9
Aurora Noon Lions Club will hold its annual Candy Day fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Noon Lions President Arvid Meyer of Aurora said volunteers will collect donations at Walgreen stores at 22 N. Constitution Avenue and 1207 N. Randall Road, both in Aurora. According to
Aurora Turns National Night Out into a Community Night In
With large gatherings posing a significant health risk amid COVID-19, events such as the annual National Night Out that brings neighborhood residents together with public safety officials will have to be reimagined. For Aurora, that means turning National Night Out into Aurora Night In. Generally held across the country on
Community Listening Sessions with City, Police Officials Begin Next Week
A consistent recommendation during the CHANGE police policy review sessions held this Summer was for the City of Aurora government to hold meetings where residents can share general thoughts on policing and progress in Aurora beyond policy discussions. In response to the requests, a weekly series of community listening sessions
Election here for declared candidates; Gasca Way new
Election is in the air, and more than just high-television visibility of the election season for the presidency of the United States. How many voters’ minds will be changed by the first televised debate in this cycle Tuesday of this week is of little consequence, especially with two more presidential
Study Circles Aurora focus on race and racism
As part of the Aurora Public Library District’s ongoing effort to bring relevant and thought-provoking programming to the community, we’re happy to introduce Study Circles Kickoff presented by Aurora resident Torian Richardson. The virtual program will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 and viewers do not need not
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity’s west Aurora ReSale store grand opening September 25
Naperville resident Reverend Duane Mevis (ret.), standing left, and Reverend Jeff Barrett, Aurora, celebrate Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity’s west Aurora ReSale store grand opening Friday, Sept. 25.
North Aurora Police Department pilot program begins
The North Aurora Police Department is excited to announce a new pilot program to provide a social worker as a resource to our community to help address issues that are not always criminal in nature. This is an expansion of a longstanding partnership between our Department and the Association for
North Aurora suggests cautious Halloween hours
The Village of North Aurora has received several inquiries about Halloween trick-or-treating. At this time, the Village still has suggested Halloween trick-or-treat hours from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct.31. As always, whether to participate or not in trick-or-treating activities is at the resident’s discretion. Given the current COVID-19
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.