The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is set to launch “Kane County Sheriff’s University,” which will offer ongoing work training and substance addiction counseling for inmates as well as certified forklift training to the general public. The University will be operated in partnership with Talented Tenth Social Services at 205 N.
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has several new resources available related to history and genealogy. Are you getting started with your family history or searching for a local newspaper article from 2002? Look no further! Visit the Library to get started or gain access to our databases remotely with
By Peter Hancock A capacity crowd packed into the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)) room Wednesday, Aug. 18 and many more stood outside the building in Springfield to protest the State’s new indoor mask mandate in all public and nonpublic schools. “I’m so tired of hearing how resilient our
New parents faced with the responsibility of caring for a baby often wonder how often to feed a newborn, when to wean babies from breastmilk or formula, when to introduce baby to solid foods, and whether homemade baby food is better than store-bought. Babies may not come with a care
As part of our initiative to welcome new Americans, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is offering several citizenship and English language-learning programs. Some are already ongoing, and others will begin in just a few weeks! Citizenship offerings Starting Saturday, Aug. 28, APLD will be host to citizenship classes sponsored
Helping students succeed in school and in life. That’s the mission of Cities in Schools Aurora (CISA), Inc. said Theresa Shoemaker Monday. The executive director of CISA was the featured speaker at the Monday, July 19, meeting of Aurora Noon Lions Club at Luigi’s Pizza and Fund Center in Aurora.
Dick Schindel, AARTA president, said “We are planning our June 1 luncheon to be in person at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road in Aurora. We will adhere to all of the State and IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) guidelines, allowing only four to six people per table and requiring
The following article, with four vignettes regarding back to school comments, was published in the March 9 issue of The New York Times with an update April 3 on children’s return to school. The article was written by Ellen Almer Durston, Dan Levin, and Juliana Kim. • “Credit…Lucy Hewett for
The Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors going to college in the Fall. The scholarships are awarded to Sugar Grove residents, and chosen by committee based upon the information submitted by candidates. Interested candidates may complete the entry form and
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is pleased to announce the award recipients of the 2021 CFFRV Scholarship Program. Scholarships totaling $1,441,850 for use during the next four years were recently awarded to 330 area students. These students, who will attend colleges and universities throughout the United States,
Golf carts transport degree candidates, family members and friends at Aurora University outdoor, in-person commencement ceremonies Saturday and Sunday on the University quadrangle.
International author and award-winning photographer, poet and essayist Jo Fredell Higgins will release her first two children’s books in June. “Patsy the Panda” and “Therese the Tiger” are written for beginning readers. Each book sells for $10 and will be available for purchase at the event. The signature signing, story
Eleven Rosary High School athletes in the Class of 2021 committed to continue their sport at the college level by signing National Letters of Intent at November 2020 and April ceremonies in the School Library with their parents and coaches by their sides. Sports include four swimmers, two softball, two
Scams abound these days and consumers need information to protect themselves. Did you know the office of the Illinois Attorney General offers help for consumers, not only to avoid scams and frauds, but to help with solving unfair billing and other issues? Find out about their services and how they
What does it mean to pursue a career in STEM? What job opportunities are available to those with STEM degrees? What classes should be taken in high school and college to become a mechanical engineer? What does a typical day look like for a scientist, engineer, or technician? The U.S.
Rotary International was founded in 1905 and is the largest international service organization in the world. Guided by our motto, “Service above Self,” our Club, Aurora Sunrise Rotary, helps youth in Aurora. Without a diverse membership and an inclusive atmosphere, we would not function as effectively as we have. Therefore,
Washington Middle School PTA in West Aurora School Dist. 129 will hold a fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store, 951 Ice Cream Dr. in North Aurora. The public is invited. Receipts returned to Washington Middle School will be entered
Recipients show the bikes they obtained at the Aurora 2.5 or higher grade point average 100 Bikes Giveaway
More than 10,000 literacy packets have been created by the Aurora Public Library District Foundation (APLDF) and distributed through preschools and food pantries in Aurora such as the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry (MWFP) and the Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea to
