Category: Community

Batavia Boardwalk Shops hold ribbon-cutting

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was delighted to celebrate the opening of the 2024 Class of Batavia Boardwalk Shops with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, May 10. The cluster of tiny shops on the southeast corner of Wilson and River Streets in Batavia holds 10 independent businesses as a business incubator...

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Jim Worden, Lions International District governor, shares at Aurora Lions Club

Jim Worden, Lions International District 1-J governor, shared news and awards as guest speaker at the Aurora Club’s May 2 meeting. Worden, an Elmhurst Club Lion, presented award pins to Aurora Club president, Susan Koepke, Randy Brown, membership chair, and Dick Schindel, past president, for sponsoring new members. Aurora club...

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DuPage United seeks safety along IL Route 38

In a unified effort to address pressing pedestrian safety concerns, a coalition of community leaders, all members of DuPage United, are urging for the passage of SB 2647, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at enhancing safety measures along IL Route 38 in Wheaton. This bipartisan bill, which allocates funding...

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‘Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes’ golf June 21

By Russ George Get your golf bag out and polish up your golf clubs! Sign up today to join all the other golfers who will “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Friday, June 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a shotgun start at...

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‘A practical approach to gun violence’ May 11

Project Safe Aurora Violence Prevention Coalition invites the community to join a pivotal event focused on gun violence prevention. “A Practical Approach to Gun Violence,” is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Prisco Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. This community event aims...

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Montgomery Rotary Club Donates $1000 to Boulder Hill Elementary School Library

Montgomery Rotary Club Donates $1,000 to Boulder Hill Elementary School Library

The spirit of giving was alive and well in Montgomery as the Montgomery Rotary Club announced a generous donation of $1,000 to Boulder Hill Elementary School Library. This donation not only demonstrates the club’s commitment to education but also underscores their dedication to serving the local community. The donation was...

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Robert J. O’Connor Exchange Club makes awards

Joshua Young was the Robert J. O’Connor Exchange Club District A.C.E. nominee. The District recipient receives an additional $2,500 and goes on to be considered for an additional $15,000 award in the National Exchange Club A.C.E. Award program. The A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) recognizes local students who have...

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Wonderful year for Community Foundation

We are pleased to share the 75th-anniversary issue of our Annual Report and Fund Guidebook. It was a wonderful year, and we are so thankful to everyone who celebrated with us. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our impact in the Fox River Valley continues to grow each year....

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Aurora Police Department Coffee with a Cop

Aurora Police Department held its annual “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday evening, April 17, at Javaplus Coffee in Aurora. The public was invited. Coffee, pastries and conversation were free. “Building relationships one cup at a time” was the theme. An APD statement said, “The mission of Coffee with a...

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Supervisor Bill Catching presentation at Diabetes Club of Fox Valley

By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) were given a very informative presentation Wednesday, April 10, by Bill Catching, Aurora Township supervisor, regarding history of township government in Illinois, and current services provided by the Aurora Township for seniors. DCFV vice president of program, Chuck...

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Aurora Public Library District teen appeal: Growth, fun

It is hard to be a teenager in today’s world. They’re juggling school, home, and friends while facing the pressures of social media, planning their futures, and figuring themselves out! Luckily, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) can be a great support system during this exciting and overwhelming time. We...

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Hope, K9 comfort dog, on duty

Hope, Waubonsee Community College’s first-ever K9 comfort dog, officially was sworn in at a ceremony on the Sugar Grove campus Wednesday, April10. The ceremony was attended by college staff members, administrators, faculty members, and students, highlighting the widespread support and enthusiasm for this innovative initiative. “We are thrilled to welcome...

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