Aurora First Fridays Sept. 2
First Fridays will feature Nuna Ceramics grand opening Friday, Sept. 2, at 77 S. Lake Street, Aurora and The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange’s local hip hop art show at 64 S. River Street. —Downtown Aurora
38th Annual ABATE social hour with host ABATE of South Dakota
The 38th Annual ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) social hour with host ABATE of South Dakota was Thursday, Aug. 11 at Whitewood City Park near Sturgis, S.D..
Registration open for September 10 Women Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Build in Aurora
Winfield resident Carrie Skreens, left, and Cristal Lopez, Aurora, nail siding in June at a Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity women build at 656 Spruce St. in Aurora.
Government officials and Hispanic small-business owners roundtable discussion in Aurora
Government officials and Hispanic small-business owners held a roundtable discussion Thursday to explore needs of owners, federal funding opportunities and expanding access to resources. Congressman Bill Foster and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood co-sponsored the event at Sergio’s Furniture in downtown Aurora. Guests included Congressman Tony Cardenas of Los Angeles, a former
Reader’s Voice: Reproductive Justice conference online
August 22, 2022Dear editor; Fear emboldens right-wing forces that make and use unjust laws to silence the vast majority who support reproductive justice, including the right to choose if and when to have children. Let’s continue to raise our voices and organize! It’s going to take a bold intersectional democratic
Batavia Block Party, Taste, Sept. 4
Batavia MainStreet is excited to be host to Block Party and Taste of Batavia from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 at Peg Bond Center, with a Car Show until 8 p.m. on North River Street. Downtown Batavia restaurants will be at Peg Bond with $3 food tastings
Free haircuts at MLK Back to School Bash in Aurora
Aurora barbers donate their time Sunday, Aug. 21 to provide 100 free haircuts for students at the 35th annual MLK Back to School Bash.
The Kendall County Republican Central Committee planning meeting
The Kendall County Republican Central Committee planning meeting and drawing at the Friendly Tap in Plano July 24 includes chairman, Jim Marter, who led the meeting and shared upcoming events.
Rosary salute: 60th year
Rosary High School in Aurora is kicking off its year-long 60th anniversary celebration with an Opening Mass at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. All are welcome to attend. Other events during the school year are a reunion, fine arts, athletics, social/fun, and an annual Loyal to the Royals gala. The
Fox River restorations in Dam Night Out
Friends of the Fox River (FOTFR) and Two Brother’s Roundhouse in Aurora will hold an evening of information and discussion Wednesday, Aug. 24 to help provide better understanding of Fox River restoration and dam removal. Friends of the Fox River representatives will address Fox River history, common concerns with support
India independence celebrated in Aurora
Hundreds of Indian Americans gathered Monday this week in downtown Aurora to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. Aurora’s One Aurora Plaza was draped in the national colors of orange, white, and green as young and old came together for the historic occasion of raising India’s flag for the
Comics and pop culture event in Aurora August 27
Look up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the third annual Aurora Public Library District (APLD) CAPE Con event, which will fly in Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Santori Library in Aurora! There will be a day of celebrating comics, graphic novels, pop
13th annual Used Book Sale in Yorkville
The Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Yorkville Library will be the 13th annual. For the first time, all books will be $1; children’s paperbacks and board books will be $.50. The sale will be held over Labor Day weekend during Home Town Days. The hours are
Senior Services Associates staples: BBQ, pie
When things get tough, serve BBQ, and make pie! That has been a winning strategy of Senior Services Associates for many years, and they certainly know how to put the fun in fundraisers! Senior Services Associates in Kendall, Kane, and McHenry Counties are a senior citizen’s best friend, offering information
B-25 takes flight at Aurora Municipal Airport
Enthusiasts fly in a B-25 at the Aurora Municipal Airport courtesy of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Chapter 579.
Medicare 101 workshop at Santori Library August 15
Navigating our health-care system can be a tedious task, especially for folks who have difficulty with the internet or those without online access. That’s where the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) comes in! Although we do offer computers and knowledgeable staff, we are not experts in health care. For that,
Aurora Noon Lions at Pierce Center
One-hundred years of Aurora Noon Lions Club history is on display at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center in Aurora. Celebrating the Noon Lions’ centennial year, the exhibit opened Friday, Aug. 5, at the center, 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora. Admission is free. Hours are noon to
Aurora Puerto Rican Queen Pageant winners pose
Winners of the Aurora Puerto Rican Queen Pageant pose in reuniting recently at the 50th Anniversary Festival, on Stolp Island in downtown Aurora.
Southeast Aurora host to inaugural Fresh Start Market
The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley will be host to its inaugural Fresh Start Community Market from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, in the parking lot of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 E. Fifth Avenue, in Aurora. With an emphasis on clean and green
94th Annual Lantz-Stoner reunion Aug. 14
The related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson, and Stoner families of Kendall, Kane, Will, and DuPage Counties will hold their 94th annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 14, at Hudson Crossing Park on Harrison Street at the east end of the Oswego U.S. Route 34 bridge in Oswego. The Lantz and Stoner families began