India Culture Explored at Grace Holistic Center
Grace Holistic Center for Education celebrates India diversity by learning the geography, traditions, and food of India.
Learning how to consume news available at Aurora Public Library District (APLD) sites
With all the chaos and background noise of our partisan times, it can be difficult to discern the facts when watching the news. So, how can we, as citizens, control the way we consume and discuss political news with those around us? Guest speaker Gary Midkiff was live on Zoom
Drive-thru at Portillo’s Hot Dogs in Oswego for Dominican Literacy Center of Aurora
Portillo’s Hot Dogs, LLC, 2810 Route 34 in Oswego, will be host to a drive-thru fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, for the Dominican Literacy Center of Aurora. Dominican Sister and Center founder/director, Kathleen Ryan, said the public is invited. She said the event, the Center’s
Points to ponder in online communication for clubs
Seniors want to stay engaged, but in 2020 we have seen challenges such as never previously. Senior centers, exercise classes, and fun activities like holiday meals, bridge, bingo, and educational programs have been canceled indefinitely. Senior citizens who have proudly stayed active previously found themselves stuck at home this Spring.
VFW Voice of Democracy contest opens
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, the VFW, gives out more than $2 Million in college scholarships every year to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students through its Voice of Democracy scholarship contest. All students need to do is write and record a three to five minute audio essay on
Sandra Gonzalez seeks Waubonsee trustee
Sandra Gonzalez, in her communications for her campaign, announcement recently said she will run for Waubonsee Community College trustee. She held a private event for her official announcement, Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Millennium Plaza, 11 Stolp Avenue in Aurora. Here is why she is running for trustee: “During this
Aurora Becomes a partner with the National League of Cities to Address Needs of Postsecondary Students
The City of Aurora government is proud to join a new peer-learning cohort led by the National League of Cities (NLC) to remove barriers to basic needs that often prevent college students from successfully completing postsecondary degrees, certificates, or other credentials needed to gain access to rewarding careers. Aurora joins
Ruth Colvin’s objective: Teach literacy worldwide
The location was the East Room of the White House when president George W. Bush awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ruth Johnson Colvin in December 2016. “Ruth Colvin is a person of intelligence and vision and heart. And she has earned the gratitude of many, and the admiration
How to Reduce College Costs Aurora Public Library virtual program
Did you know that college costs increase at twice the rate of inflation each year? Students are taking longer to earn their degrees, and student-loan debt is at an all time high. Recent graduates are entering a cycle of debt immediately upon graduation which set them up for lifelong financial
VFW Voice of Democracy for students
Commander Laurie Emmer of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Department of Illinois, announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. High school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C.. Students must write
Excellence: Environmental middle school team from Aurora, Oswego
Environmental activists from Bednarcik Junior High School in Aurora and Oswego School District 308 have been selected winners in Our EchoChallenge, a new STEM innovation competition that empowers U.S. middle school students, grades fifth through ninth, to take a closer look at biodiversity in their communities, identify threats to local
All online classes huge issue
By Rick Lawrence Mayor Richard Irvin; The decision of Aurora’s school District’s announcement of 100% online school is a huge issue for Aurora. Given the diverse population of our districts, economically, language challenges, family situations, the ability for more than half of the students in West Aurora and East Aurora
Aurora launches survey
As Aurora families make decisions on the best options for returning to school this Fall, they can weigh-in on how the City government of Aurora can better serve students communitywide. The City of Aurora Youth Service Division has launched a survey to gather input from students and adults about the
Plano School District sets physical dates
Plano School District will be a partner with Nandra Family Practice to offer back to school physical clinics for our Plano community and students. The clinics will be held at Emily G. Johns School from 9 a.m. noon, Tuesday, Aug. 4; from 9 a.m. noon, Wednesday, Aug. 5; and from
Series on bullying in the workplace concludes August 18 as virtual program
“Standing Strong Against Bullying,” the final program in a three-part series about bullying, especially in the workplace, will be held as a virtual meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. The presentation is part of the free series “Facing the Bully Without & Within,” sponsored by the
Teachers’ union urges most schools to not reopen for in-person learning
By Peter Hancock One of the State’s largest teachers’ unions said Monday that most schools in Illinois are not yet ready to reopen for in-person teaching in the fall and it urged schools to continue operating remotely until the safety of students, teachers, and staff members can be assured. “At
Schools must think creatively, act boldly
By Arthur R. Culver, Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, John Price, and Tony Sanders For months, we have witnessed in awe the resilience displayed by our students, families, and school staff as they navigate the COVID-19 crisis that has shuttered our campuses. Although many school buildings remain closed through the Summer, educators and
Cutting the Cord Aurora Public Library program: Quality at less cost
The Aurora Public Library (APL) will be host to “Cutting the Cord: Get the Programs You Want for Less!” at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2. Those attending virtually can find out how to receive the shows they want while avoiding the high costs of cable television, or Direct TV. Naomi
Marmion Academy trio named 2020 National Merit Scholars
Marmion Academy is pleased to announce that seniors Benjamin Riner, son of Daniel and Teresa Riner of Geneva; Charles Rogers, son of Eric and Deanne Rogers of Montgomery; and Alexander Yakisan, son of Hasan and Elise Yakisan of North Aurora; have all been named 2020 National Merit Scholars by the