Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 band’s season finale
Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 color guard shows flags for the Legion concert band’s season finale performance Sunday, July 21 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Record set at State representative Stephanie Kifowit’s 12th annual recycle and shred day
A new record. That was set by State representative Stephanie Kifowit’s 12th annual community recycle and shred day Saturday, July 13. Kifowit said, “We saw a record turnout, with residents from all over the area coming together to responsibly recycle and securely shred their documents. This year we served nearly
Elmhurst Electronics & Textile/Clothing Recycling July 27
Elmhurst will be host to the event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27 at the Public Works Facility, 985 S Riverside Drive, Elmhurst. Acceptable electronic items include: Computers, printers, scanners, VCR and DVD players, video game consoles, cable and converter boxes, satellite receivers, keyboards, mice, holiday string lights,
Stephanie Kifowit Shred & Recycle July 13
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit is proud to announce her office’s highly-anticipated 2024 Recycle & Shred Day Event, taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 13 at 1677 Montgomery Road, Aurora. “A clean and sustainable environment is essential for the well-being of our community,” said Kifowit. “Our annual
12th annual Aurora Greenfest
More than 70 exhibitors and vendors were part of the annual Aurora Greenfest at the Prisco Center Saturday, June 8 in Aurora.
Electronics/Textile Recycling in Wheaton
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 8 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
We must reduce plastics in our environment
For many years I’ve been concerned about plastics in our environment. Recently, I read about a study that tested for micro plastics in human blood. It found that 57% of the 257 patients tested had micro plastics in the lining of their blood vessels. It noted that there seems to
Oswego Police Free Shred Event June 29
To assist in the prevention of identity theft, the Oswego Police Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (OCPAAA) is a partner with the Rotary Club of Oswego to offer a free shredding service to the community. The shred event is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, at the Oswego Public Works Facility,
Electronic Recycling Event in North Aurora
The Village of North Aurora is a partner with Kane County Recycles to present an electronic recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 1 at the North Aurora Police Department parking lot, 200 South Lincolnway, North Aurora. Attendees can safely recycle electronics, clothing and shoes, home textiles, and
Planting workshop at Wesley United Methodist Church
Reverend Tammy Scott, standing center, supervises a seed planting workshop at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora May 2.
Bison calves born at Fermilab
Cutting-edge particle physics research is always in season at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, but spring is a most special time of the year as Fermilab’s baby bison are born. Today, two bison calves were born, marking the start of calving season at Fermilab. Cleo Garcia, a member of the Grounds
‘Creating Environmental Justice in Our World’
New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated Earth Day Sunday, April 21, with a presentation by two congregants who are environmental experts. Titled “Creating Environmental Justice in our World,” the speech after morning worship was by Mavis Bates, Kane County 4th District board member and owner of Mavis Bates Strategic
Birds protect their young
As signs of Spring appear in the woodlands and in the parks, the Naperville Park District reminds park visitors to be aware of the needs of birds and other wildlife that are nesting or raising their young. Spring is nesting time for geese, who become protective of their mates and
Registration Opens April 22, 2024, Earth Day, for Free Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru for Aurora residents
Aurora residents can do their part to help save the Earth by recycling electronics for free, but registration is required. Online registration for the popular Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru opens today on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2204 at 9 a.m. The first 2,000 Aurora residents who register will secure
Earth Day – April 22
“Earth rejoices our words, breathing and peaceful steps. Let every breath, every word and every step make the mother earth proud of us.” – Amit Ray, Indian author, and spiritual master. “Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to
Aurora Spring yard waste extended
The 2024 Free Spring Yard Waste Collection in Aurora has been extended by one week, through to April 19. During this time, residents do not have to use waste stickers to dispose of yard waste. Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon recyclable paper bag and must not exceed
Nine focus areas in Sustainability Plan
How can we help the environment, help preserve our biodiversity, protect our clean air and water, and stop climate change? For these answers, we don’t need to look any further than our own Aurora Sustainability Plan. Our plan was written in 2019 by the Sustainable Aurora Mayor’s Advisory Board. The
Elmhurst Electronics & Textile/Clothing Recycling April 27
Elmhurst will be host to the event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27 at the Public Works Facility, 985 S Riverside Drive, Elmhurst. Acceptable electronic items include: Computers, printers, scanners, VCR and DVD players, video game consoles, cable and converter boxes, satellite receivers, keyboards, mice, holiday string lights,
Earth Week in Naperville
Naperville Park District, the City of Naperville and other local organizations will be host to numerous community events, sales and volunteer projects to celebrate Earth Week Naperville. These community activities commemorating the 54th annual Earth Day, which is April 22, center around the theme, “Planet vs. Plastics.” Community members are
Spring booms in Aurora
A blooming tree in Aurora reflects Spring, Monday, April 1, no fooling!