Oswego resident, Neil Trinko, celebrates 80th birthday
Oswego resident Neil Trinko, center, greets wellwishers Monday at a drive-up reception celebrating his 80th birthday.
Aurora Public Library seeks personal-experience COVID-19 stories
The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly has made its way all over the globe and into every corner of our lives. Its far-reaching reverberations have drawn comparisons to major historical episodes, such as the 1918 Spanish Influenza and the Great Depression. It is clear that we are living through an historic event
Vehicle procession for late Greg Zanis of Aurora
A steady stream of vehicles Friday rolls through the driveway of the home of Greg Zanis, 69, of Aurora to pay tribute for his Crosses for Losses campaign-devotion of more than 20 years.
Tribute to Greg Zanis
The late “Mr. Greg Zanis was a giant among men. He was a man of action who simply wanted to honor the lives of others. In return, his life was one of honor and one that was celebrated throughout our Nation and world. Heeding to the scripture ‘pick up your
Aurora Salvation Army provides help
Captains Rich and Linnea Forney took the call in the late afternoon that an Aurora family needed help. The couple runs The Salvation Army Aurora Corps and Community Center on the City’s East Side. They spend their days answering calls from residents in need and preparing for the Corps’ twice-weekly
Virtual mentoring session with young men
Aurora Deputy Chief of Police Keith Cross and Kane County Judge Rene Cruz share their experiences and life lessons with the young men in the Boys II Men mentoring group Sunday, in a 45-minute mentoring session on a Zoom video conference.
Aurora Noon Lions virtual meeting
Rodrigo “Bobby” Menendez, Aurora Noon Lions Club president, plays host to a virtual session Monday for members. Menendez conducted the session through Zoom video conference, including nomination of 2020-2021 officers and approval of $500 donations to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry and Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, both in Aurora. Lions will vote on officer candidates at its May 18 video conference.
Reuland “Feeding the Frontline” in Aurora
Occupational health personnel at Advocate Medical Group outpatient center, 1221 N. Highland Avenue in Aurora, pose with free box lunches delivered by Reuland Food Service in Aurora April 29.
Giving Tuesday at Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry will participate on the global day of generosity and unity, Tuesday, May 5, a day to come together and give back in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19, no matter who or where we are. We will bring together our leaders, partners, communities and
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s need triples
Each food distribution day, the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry staff members of 11 wears ventilator masks and gloves and heads out to the parking lot to load groceries into cars for hungry neighbors. “We used to feed about about 290 people on distribution days,” said Aurora Food Pantry executive
T-shirts offer support in Aurora
The Yetee in Aurora is collaborating with many businesses around the Fox Valley area by creating T-shirts to support them and their employees during the difficult times caused by COVID-19. In partnership with artists Chris Hodge abd Jon Schratz, The Yetee is offering T-shirts for All Spoked Up- Bike Shop,
Aurora Public Library heroes make face shields for health-care workers
Not all heroes wear capes! Thanks to some of the Aurora Public Library (APL) staff members and volunteer heroes, face shields were created using Aurora Public Library’s 3D printers for health-care workers in the Fox Valley area. At the Library we continue to seek for innovative ways to serve our
Free drive-up Wi-Fi hot spots help students’ school work
As schools across the State will remain closed and continue to hold classes online because of the COVID-19 pandemic, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, encourages students without access to the internet to utilize free drive-up Wi-Fi hotspots to do school work. “E-learning is necessary to educate our students while schools
Aurora Noon Lions’ donation an assist to Reuland Frontline
The Aurora Noon Lions Club donated $252 to the Feeding the Frontline project by Reuland Food Service in Aurora. Rodrigo “Bobby” Menendez, Noon Lions president, said the grant will provide funds for 42 donated lunches to the Aurora Police Department personnel. The Lions’ donation was made possible through fundraisers, including
Volunteers offer assistance during COVID-19 food crisis
Shortly after the mid-March COVID-19 shutdown and stay-at-home orders, my friend reminded me of what Mister Rogers’ mother said to him during scary times, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” The friend is Sheli Massie, executive director of The Goldfinch Cafe, a pay-what-you-can restaurant
Teen makes masks to hand out
Grace Bernal has suspended her home basement face-mask factory. In a Saturday Facebook post, Bernal, 16, a North Aurora resident, said “Thanks to you, I have been able to make a total of 1,254 face masks. This will be the last handout for a little while, as I am tired
Alzheimer’s, dementia, relief reasonable
April 16, 2020Dear editor; The COVID-19 crisis has had an impact on all of our daily lives, but especially vulnerable populations such as those impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Age and common health conditions that often accompany dementia may increase risk for COVID-19. Fortunately, the Alzheimer’s Association continues to provide
Marie Wilkinson Pantry uses drive-up distribution
For more than 60 years Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry has been known for finding hope, help, and encouragement, in challenging situations. We are continuing to serve those in need using a modified drive-up distribution process. Our current distribution hours are Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m. and Friday, 1 p.m. to