Voters may choose Aurora Public Library Board members
Legislation introduced by State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, to give taxpayers the opportunity to elect the Aurora Public Library (APL) Board was signed by governor J.B Pritzker Friday, July 26 and is now law. “For the first time in Aurora, local voters will have the opportunity to choose who is
Aurora Library Bookmobile will require replacement soon, Luau BBQ August 24 offers help
The Aurora Public Library Bookmobile plays many roles in Aurora. Whether it’s the big blue bus that brings smiles to faces because it’s in parades, or the place to visit while stopping at the Aurora Farmers Market, or Main Library Branch, the Bookmobile is something special to everyone. The Bookmobile
‘Chaos to Clarity Success Journal’ first book
By Al Benson Aurora leadership coach Marianne Renner has released her first book, “Chaos to Clarity Success Journal.” She said the book walks readers through three daily actions to help replace negative thoughts with new, empowering, beliefs to help build confidence and more success in personal and professional life. Renner
New items at Veggie Fest Chicago Aug. 10-11
Veggie Fest Chicago will have new vegetarian and vegan food booths this Summer, as well as the return of fan favorites. Veggie Fest will be on the grounds of Danada South Park at Navistar, Lisle, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. August 10-11. Admission and parking are both free. Just
Kiwanis Foundation in Aurora grants split nine ways
Each Spring and Fall, the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits. Spring awardees will be introduced during the July 30 Kiwanis Club noon meeting at Prisco Community Center in Aurora. The Kiwanis Foundation made awards of $7,500 in grants, split among nine applicants: Association for Individual
Sox memory: Great road trip in 1951
By Woodrow Carroll In spite of taking two of three games from the Tampa Bay Rays to conclude a 10-game road trip, the Chicago White Sox returned home badly bruised after losing eight of 10 road games. The Sox fell to 44-52 with the return home to play a 10-game
Writers’ Group to meet in Plano
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. • Writers’ Group, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Writers will discuss their work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration
From Molly Brown to Word classes at Messenger
The Messenger Public Library of North Aurora, 113 Oak Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.messengerpl.org or call. • The True Story of the Unsinkable Molly Brown, Heroine of the Titanic, Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.. The story of
Teacher pay will increase
By Jerry Nowicki – A pair of bills aiming to address the State’s teacher shortage passed the Illinois Senate Thursday, May 30. Both bills were sponsored by Sen. Andy Manar, a Bunker Hill Democrat. The first, House Bill 2078, raises the minimum wage for teachers to $40,000 by the 2023-2024
Paramount School of the Arts, Artesan Lofts, under way
Artfully. Gleefully. Thankfully. The Paramount School of the Arts became a reality Saturday in Downtown Aurora. Students will have 19 classrooms to assist in dance and music. Students of all ages, 9 to 90, at least, can learn relevant information in the school of the arts. The 9 a.m. ribbon-cutting
Summer Safety:
A focus on auto safety for the sake of kids in the Summer and all year long takes center stage at the media briefing Tuesday this week at Aurora City Hall. The campaign of Slow Down, Put Your Phone Down, and Slow down for kids, shared the spotlight with Peter
Proud Visions starts big weekend at Aurora Public Library Santori
By Miriam Meza – Pride is all around the Aurora Public Library (APL) all year, but especially during June. We are happy for our events, exhibits, and participation in a city-wide event. What are they, you ask? Let’s start with First Fridays. First Fridays’ unveiling of Proud Visions will be
Writers’ Group to meet in Plano
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. • Walking “The Way” (El Camino), Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Attendees can take a pilgrimage down a thousand-year-old path with doctor
Sugar Grove Library trustees take oaths
New and returning members of the Library Board of Trustees were sworn into their term of service at the Sugar Grove Public Library District May 22. The Board of Trustees is composed of seven members who serve four-year terms in the valuable role of stewardship and governance to the Library.
Michaela Haberkern, Aurora Public Library executive director, at Aurora Noon Lions Club membership luncheon
Michaela Haberkern, Aurora Public Library executive director, at Aurora Noon Lions Club membership luncheon Monday, May 20 at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Haberkern was appointed in January. She brought Lions up to date on Library plans for improved programs and facilities. She emphasized the West Branch will remain open. Al
Kiwanis Club of Aurora provides books for Summer reading program
Steve Andras, president-elect of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, left, hands books to Reverend Angel Morales of St. Paul Lutheran Church Tuesday after the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting at the Prisco Center. The 500 Scholastic books donated by the Club are in Spanish and will be used in Summer
Author Stoner’s book feature on Aurora’s Randy Shilts
By Krista Danis – The Aurora Public Library will welcome author Andrew E. Stoner for a discussion on his May 30 book release, The Journalist of Castro Street: The Life of Randy Shilts, at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8 at the Santori Public Library of Aurora, 101 S. River Street.
Environmental science:
Shiloh Felix, student at Grace Holistic Center for Education, shows environmental science projects at the Hoover Forest Preserve in Yorkville earlier this month. Students in grades six through 12 participated in the Living Off Grid theme. Submitted photo