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
Prisco’s Family Market holds Relief Food Drive
Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie Street in Aurora, is launching a “COVID-19 Economic Relief Food Drive,” which will offer pre-packaged food bags for $10 or $20 to be donated to Marie Wilkinson and Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantries in Aurora. Andy Guzauskas, Prisco’s president, said “COVID Economic Relief Food Drive
Naperville Firefighters respond
From the beginning of the global pandemic for COVID-19, Naperville Professional Firefighters L4302 have been on the front lines. We have stood up and responded to new and challenging situations while still responding to calls for heart attacks, strokes, structure fires, and all our other day to day calls for
VNA Health Care offers COVID-19 tests by appointment
VNA Health Care (VNA) offers expanded testing for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and it started Monday. These services are available by appointment to those with COVID-19 symptoms. A VNA provider will assess individuals prior to testing. Individuals without insurance will be served on a sliding fee scale based upon income, with
Do your part. Protect our First Responders and Health Care Heroes
A sign in Winfield offers a constant reminder for the situation our society finds itself. The overhead sign on Winfield Road at Beecher Avenue reads
Little Traveler boutique department store donates candy to health workers
Little Traveler boutique department store in Geneva cleared out Easter candy Friday by donating chocolate bunnies and other treats to employees at Northwestern Delnor Hospital in Geneva. In a Facebook post, a store spokesman said, “Since we temporarily closed the store, all the chocolate bunnies and their other Easter candy
Winning strategy to defeat the monster: Distance, trust
Peculiar things happen when Homo sapiens isolate. Whether it’s referred to as social or physical distancing, being alone does unexpected things to humans. Pappion, a 1973 movie, depicts how isolation can affect human behavior. The film is about the penal system of French Guyana and the years that prisoner Henri
BINGO fun can help Frontline in Aurora
With many individuals inside, representative Stephanie Kifowit has created a COVID-19 BINGO card to help raise awareness during this time of crisis and each completed card will generate a meal donation through Feeding the Frontline initiative through April. The BINGO card was posted on Friday to representative Kifowit’s Facebook page,
BINGO fun can help Frontline in Aurora
With many individuals inside, representative Stephanie Kifowit has created a COVID-19 BINGO card to help raise awareness during this time of crisis and each completed card will generate a meal donation through Feeding the Frontline initiative through April. The BINGO card was posted on Friday to representative Kifowit’s Facebook page,
Easter Bunny in Aurora
The Easter Bunny tours through streets in Aurora in the back of a pickup truck bringing smiles to children and adults Sunday, April 12.
Rescue: Fallen baby great horned owl
By Dave Soderstrom Monday (April 6) I received a message from a nice lady who follows my wildlife photos. She said she had a baby great horned owl in her yard that had fallen out of its nest high up in a pine tree in her back yard in North
Aurora’s Paul Eggert elected United Methodist Church leader
Paul Eggert of Aurora is among new officers recently elected to lead Aurora District United Methodist men. One of five districts in the United Methodist Church Northern Illinois Conference, the Aurora District comprises 76 clergy and 58 churches from Sugar Grove to Yorkville to Morris, plus Lombard, Orland Park, and
Oswego Museum seeks COVID-19 history
The Little White School Museum in Oswego has created a “Hometown Historian” initiative to record and collect the community’s unfolding history during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Museum is asking residents inside its area of interest, the 68 square miles inside the Oswego School District, to send the museum photos and