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.
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
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
At Rotary Hill in Naperville Monday is a focus on both opening schools and letting all sports participants play.
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 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 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
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
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
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 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
Activity at the Goldfinch Cafe table is part of Aurora’s First Fridays sponsored by Aurora Downtown.
American Legion Post 181 in Sandwich participates in the Sandwich Freedom Days parade Saturday, Sept. 5, Labor Day weekend.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
