Veterans Day salutes in Montgomery, Aurora,
Aurora VFW Post 68 rifle team members fire a salute at a Veterans Day ceremony in conjunction with Montgomery VFW Post 7452 Saturday at Riverside Cemetery in Montgomery.
InterFaith Aurora Thanksgiving virtual
InterFaith Aurora’s 13th annual community Thanksgiving celebration will be virtual from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. The public is invited to participate at us02web.zoom.us/j/85258914409.Faith communities scheduled to participate are Wesley United Methodist Church, St. John AME, Sikh Community, St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. John United Church of
Parade for Johnny Kee’s 100th birthday
World War II Army Purple Heart veteran, Johnny Kee, will be honored on his 100th birthday with a drive-by parade Saturday, Nov. 21. Staging will begin at noon at Tiger Athletic Club, 1040 6th Avenue, Aurora. The parade will start at 1 p.m. and drive by Sunnymere in Aurora. Please
Holiday Celebrations exhibit virtual; Cocoa Crawl Dec. 4
Aurora Downtown annual Cocoa Crawl includes ladies lifting their mugs at Santori Library in 2019. Submitted photo
Oswego Museum open by reservation only
The Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk Street), Oswego, will be open Thursday, Nov. 5, by reservation only and will not maintain regular open hours, according to a press release. Museum programming and events will continue as scheduled. According to museum manager Tina Heidrich, the move
Race and Rights: Wells, Willard, and Addams November 17
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
Empty Can Band 20-year celebration Livestream at The Venue Saturday
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
Toys for Tots drive at Stephanie Kifowit office
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
Aurora Navy League meeting November 17 Canceled
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 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Saturday, Nov. 14
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
Kane County Democrats to hold victory party, sign recycling event
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
Drew Peterson, sister in law Norma Peterson, speaks out
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
Montgomery Holiday Decorations Contest opens
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
Food drive-through distribution for veterans in Aurora
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
Book sale reopens in Yorkville Library
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
Indoor trick or treating at Luigi’s from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31
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
Flu Shot Friday in Aurora extended
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
Yorkville Library resumes operating hours; youth will be served
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
Aurora Public Library District, 10 other districts, host to anti-racist event
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,
Kane County’s Recycling collection event
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