At a time when it was perhaps risky, Ida B. Wells, Frances Willard, and Jane Addams were firm promoters of equal rights. Their work led to a legacy of advocacy that has guided the empowerment of women around the world. In partnership with the Jane Addams Hull House Museum, RAILS
The Empty Can Band, Aurora’s hometown rock and blues band will celebrate 20 Years at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 with a Livestream from The Venue through Facebook and YouTube. Proceeds from the show will go to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org. This illness is very near and dear to
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego 84th District) encourages residents to donate new toys for children in the community by participating in the annual Toys for Tots toy drive. A donation collection box is again placed at Kifowit’s District office, 1677 Montgomery Road, Suite 116 in Aurora. “The residents of the
Due to the increasing spread of the COVID-19 and expected increased State of Illinois restrictions, the November 17 dinner meeting of the Aurora Council of the Navy League is canceled. The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its in-person monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the basement of
DuPage County residents may safely dispose of household hazardous and chemical waste items during a free collection event being held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. Items accepted during the collection event include: used oil and anti-freeze, solvents and pool
Aurora Township Democrats will be host to an election sign recycling event and celebration for candidates with BBQ, hot dogs, drinks, and DA BEARS! The public is invited to the event from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at IBEW Local 461 headquarters, 591 Sullivan Road, Aurora. Elected officials and
Norma Peterson, sister-in-law of missing Bolingbrook, Illinois mother, Stacy Peterson, will be a part of the new production by REELZ Channel set to air Sunday, Nov. 8, Drew Peterson: Killer-in-Law. The episode reviews the case of former Bolingbrook cop, Drew Peterson, currently sentenced to prison for the murder of his
Have you or someone you know transformed a home or business into a Winter wonderland in Montgomery? If so, it’s time to nominate that person for this year’s Holiday Decorations Award, even if it’s you! The Montgomery Beautification Committee is sponsoring its popular Holiday Decorations Contest. It is a chance
A drive-through food distribution event for veterans and their families will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. in Phillips Park, near the three Veterans Monuments at the Sunken Gardens on Ray Moses Drive. Our volunteers will load your trunk with a box of food. Veterans
The Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, has reopened its lobby book sale, even though no donations are being accepted. We have hardcover and paperback adult books, young adult books, cookbooks, biographies, children’s books, and coffee table books. The books will be refreshed weekly, are modestly priced, and
Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora, will be host to trick or treaters from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, indoors at 20 candy stations. Two photo spots will be provided to record this Spooktacular night! And grab a goody bag with coupons, treats
In collaboration with the city of Aurora government, VNA will be extending Flu Shot Fridays at Phillips Park through the following dates and times: • Friday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. • Friday, Nov. 6, noon to 4 p.m. • Friday, Nov. 13, noon to 4 p.m.. “VNA
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in November. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Yorkville Public Library has returned to regular operating hours. The Library is open
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) continues to provide opportunities to engage in dialogue, offer programs centered around diversity and inclusion, and pursue efforts to create a better community, and we are delighted to share a distinctive opportunity to engage with a National Book Award winner and leading anti-racist scholar,
The last one-day event of the year will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11 at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Electronics, books, and latex paint will be accepted at this event. There is a fee for TVs and computer monitors, both tube and flat screen, of
First Centennial Mortgage of Aurora is a partner with Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity by donating $175,000 to provide funds for the building of its first home in Batavia. “This is our 25th year in business so we wanted to do something special for our community to celebrate our anniversary,”
Plano High School Theater will stream its production of War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast, an original 1938 radio broadcast, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24! Audience members can sit back in the comfort of their homes and hear the original 1938 broadcast and it’s history. The thespian students
For the past five years, Aurora has been ranked as one of the best cities for trick-or-treating in the United States by SmartAsset. The City of Lights will continue to offer a safe and fun Halloween experience this year amid COVID-19 with additional safety guidelines and a special drive-thru option
The mental toll of the coronavirus lock-down surely has affected us all. According to the U.S. Travel Association, the travel industry has seen a $910 Billion shortfall with far fewer traveling since the beginning of the pandemic. Families are not traveling to see each other across countries, states, and not
The New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, will discuss his book, How to be an Antiracist, Monday, Nov. 9 live on Zoom. Dr. Kendi is the founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, a contributor writer at “The Atlantic,” a CBS news correspondent, National
