Category: Events

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry 40th Birthday Bash fundraiser through October 8

The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will be host to its 40th Birthday Bash, the “House Party”, as an open schedule, online fundraiser. Participants can log on anytime Thursday, Oct. 7 through 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8. There is no cost to attend. Anyone interested in learning more about how

Aurora Pooch Parade Aurora mayor with winner

More than 100 canines gathered at Phillips Park for the annual Aurora Pooch Parade

The dog days of summer were back in full force in Aurora Sunday, Oct. 3 as more than 100 canines gathered at Phillips Park for the annual Aurora Pooch Parade. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin was on hand to welcome the dogs and their owners to the popular annual event.

Latino Youth, Flags of Latin Nations in the Spotlight for Hispanic Heritage Month in Aurora

Latino Youth, Flags of Latin Nations in the Spotlight for Hispanic Heritage Month in Aurora

Latino youth were stars of the show in downtown Aurora Friday, Oct. 2.    Hundreds of supporters came out for the youth-led Parade of Nations as part of the City’s Aurora Avanzando (Aurora Forward) Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.  Popular 9-year-old mariachi singer Ryan Cornejo opened the ceremony with a performance that

The Obamas break ground on Center in Chicago

By Peter Hancock Former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama returned to their old neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side Tuesday to officially break grounad on the Obama Presidential Center, a project they hope will become a hub for the development of new leadership and an economic boost

Pfizer booster shots in Batavia

The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) can provide Pfizer COVID vaccine booster shots at the Kane Vax Hub in Batavia. Friday, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Rochelle Walensky recommended boosters for a broader group of people: • Those 65 years and older or residents in long-term

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Birthday Bash now online

After much deliberation, the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry made the tough decision to change the Birthday Bash event from in-person to online. We were receiving continual comments about concern over the new COVID-19 variant with a large crowd in an enclosed space. Although we are disappointed that we will

Makerspace creations reflect enthusiasm at Aurora Public Library District

Participants can become creative in October with the Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) Tuesday and Wednesday Tech programs! In this series, our wonderful Digital Services team will show you how to make a variety of cool creations using some of the Library’s Maker machines, including our Cricut vinyl cutter, laser