By Tom Siebert The rapidly-spreading coronavirus pandemic forced Kendall County PADS to abruptly cut short its tenth shelter season by about one month, but not until volunteers sought help for their homeless guests in securing alternative temporary housing. Earlier this month, the PADS board of directors decided to defer to
March 15 all bars and restaurants in the State were ordered to close the following day with the exception of carry-out and delivery. That same week was filled with lines of cars outside of downtown restaurants waiting for carry-out orders, and hefty tips for restaurant staff members. March 21 a
Chalk drawings show up along sidewalks and driveways starting March 22 as part of Chalk Your Walk to encourage and uplift spirits during the stay-at-home order enacted March 21 in Aurora.
An Aurora letter carrier has appealed for donations of hand sanitizer and wipes for postal employees. Tony Hutson, a City letter carrier and regional administrative assistant at National Association of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO), posted an appeal on his Facebook page. He said, “We are in desperate need. The USPS is
Andy Okapal of Reuland Food in Aurora brings a carry-out to a driver Tuesday in compliance with restrictions.
In an effort to support local restaurants that are closed for dine-in service through the end of the month due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, the city government of Aurora will help restaurants promote their menus and delivery and/or take-out options over the next two weeks. “Let’s make a deliberate
The leadership at Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry & Community Garden would like to express gratitude, as well as concern, during this challenging time, and update the community on our strategic response to the threat of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The World Health Organization declared this type of coronavirus a pandemic last week.
West Aurora Concerned Citizens and Washington Neighbors, both will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at the 5th Ward Community Room, 1921 W. Galena Boulevard, West Aurora Plaza. Guest speaker will be Shawn Cook from Advocate Wealth Management. He will discuss the Secure Act and the changes in numerous
By Russ George Saturday night, the members of the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora The Club That Fights Diabetes, held a Diabetes Awareness Night at the Fox Valley Ice Arena, Geneva, while cheering on the Chicago Steel ice hockey team in a game against the Dubuque Fighting Saints. The Steel minor
The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the 70th Kiwanis Pancake Day at Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14. The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 104th year celebration will present the annual breakfast event to
Continuing her efforts to be as accessible and open as possible, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has announced the dates, locations, and times for her “Coffee with Kifowit” events through March. “With this year’s legislative session in full swing, these community meetings give me an opportunity to hear directly from
The scenes at the well-attended event includes the ribbon-cutting of the rocket ship replication at SciTech Museum in Aurora.
Naperville Park District executive director, Ray McGury, received the 2020 Golden Pancake Award from The Kiwanis Club of Naperville at the Club’s 65th Annual Pancake Breakfast March 7. This award is given to an individual who supports the Kiwanis Club’s mission of providing excellent community service with a focus on
Water Street Studios’ new exhibitions will open at 6 p.m. Friday, April 10 and feature artwork by Andrew Reach, Diane Sanborn, Nicholas Sistler, and Darius Hurley. The Dempsey Family Gallery on the first floor will feature the work of Andrew Reach and Diane Sanborn in their exhibition entitled, “The Shape
Father William Etheridge, principal, Aurora Central Catholic High School, reads ‘Fox in Socks’ during Read Across America Day Thursday, Feb. 27, at Holy Angels School in Aurora.
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Bingo in the Books, Saturday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Participants can have fun while they help raise money for the Library!
An exciting new exhibit is being introduced on the main floor at SciTech Hands On Museum this week. At the center of our newest exhibit stands a nearly three-story tall rocket ship that soars to the top of our indoor skylight! With the increase in rocket launches and space flight
Ken Schroth, director of Public Works / engineer for the city of Aurora government, provides an overview of the major Public Works projects budgeted for 2020 with members of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Tuesday at their meeting at the Prisco Center.
Ian McCleary, programs manager of SciTech in Aurora, right, explains exhibits in the Fox Motion Park behind SciTech to members of the Rotary Club of Aurora Monday.
A crowd of more than 100 attended and participated with questions and comments about racism.
