A consistent recommendation during the CHANGE (Community Helping Aurora’s Necessary Growth and Empowerment) police policy review sessions held in the recent Summer was for the City of Aurora government to hold meetings where residents can share general thoughts on policing and progress in Aurora beyond policy discussions. In response to
Dick Schindel, right, brings a fundraiser to-go luncheon to the drive-thru client Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Gaslite Manor in Aurora.
The Village of Oswego government is encouraging residents to choose safe ways of celebrating Halloween this year to help stop the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified traditional trick-or-treating as a high-risk activity that can promote the spread of COVID-19.
“Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon, going to the candidates’ debate. Laugh about it, shout about it. When you’ve got to choose, every way you look at this you lose.” Lyrics that you, at one time, could not walk into a bar or a gas station without hearing.
Information will be available for readers to celebrate, investigate, and engage with the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment! Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Chicago, four Illinois libraries and the RAILS (Reaching Across Illinois Library System) in a virtual suite of exhibits and programs will make the celebration
A family inspects a garbage truck and tow truck, above, at the third annual Community Hero Day Saturday, Oct. 3, at Aurora Regional Fire Museum.
Aurora Noon Lions Club will hold its annual Candy Day fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Noon Lions President Arvid Meyer of Aurora said volunteers will collect donations at Walgreen stores at 22 N. Constitution Avenue and 1207 N. Randall Road, both in Aurora. According to
Halloween will look different this year, and Naperville Park District will introduce a new event, Halloween Nights Lights, to celebrate the season in line with current health guidelines and with a twist of family-friendly fun and surprises. Halloween Nights Lights, presented by Woody Buick GMC of Naperville, will take place
With large gatherings posing a significant health risk amid COVID-19, events such as the annual National Night Out that brings neighborhood residents together with public safety officials will have to be reimagined. For Aurora, that means turning National Night Out into Aurora Night In. Generally held across the country on
A consistent recommendation during the CHANGE police policy review sessions held this Summer was for the City of Aurora government to hold meetings where residents can share general thoughts on policing and progress in Aurora beyond policy discussions. In response to the requests, a weekly series of community listening sessions
Electronic devices form a collection in the Aurora parking lot north of the Hollywood Casino.
First Fridays in Aurora will be complete with art, music, and culture. Roots Aurora will join the October 2 lineup. Look for in-person (with masks), virtual, and crowd-free event options. • Sergio Furniture, 36 W. Downer Plave, will present Catrinas of Aurora along with artist Pierre Lucero’s “Dead Rainbows,” a
As part of the Aurora Public Library District’s ongoing effort to bring relevant and thought-provoking programming to the community, we’re happy to introduce Study Circles Kickoff presented by Aurora resident Torian Richardson. The virtual program will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 and viewers do not need not
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will be host to its Third Annual Community Hero Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Community Hero Day is a free, community event. The event will feature a social-distanced viewing of vehicles from eight community organizations spanning from safety to community
Naperville resident Reverend Duane Mevis (ret.), standing left, and Reverend Jeff Barrett, Aurora, celebrate Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity’s west Aurora ReSale store grand opening Friday, Sept. 25.
Roselle resident John Barsanti, Lions of Illinois District 1-J Zone Chair-Eastern, is the keynote speaker at the Wednesday, Sept. 24 meeting of Aurora Noon Lions Club at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora.
The Kane County Health Department’s (KCHD) Kane Health Counts Chronic Disease Action Team will present a free Zoom online webinar “Maintaining Your Health During a Pandemic” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Dr. Omar Z. Aiyash, family medicine physician, Rush Copley Medical Group, will present on how to manage your
The Village of North Aurora has received several inquiries about Halloween trick-or-treating. At this time, the Village still has suggested Halloween trick-or-treat hours from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct.31. As always, whether to participate or not in trick-or-treating activities is at the resident’s discretion. Given the current COVID-19
Host and author Dr. Robert Renteria, standing, and panel members, above, listen to those in attendance, approximately 60, at Saturday’s listening session at the One E. Benton Street, the former Aurora Public Library building.
At Rotary Hill in Naperville Monday is a focus on both opening schools and letting all sports participants play.
