Former prisoner of war and U.S. Army Veteran Jessica Lynch shared how she has turned her pain into her purpose in Aurora on Veterans Day. Her heart wrenching yet inspiring story of her time as a prisoner of war in Iraq moved many in the crowd to tears and then...
By Russ George Help the Diabetes Club of For Valley raise funds to fight diabetes Tuesday, Nov. 19, by eating at Portillo’s, 531 N. Randall Road, in Batavia, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.. DCFV’s fundraising chairperson, Jenny McCain, has arranged for our Diabetes Club to receive 20% of an...
Free vision exams by the Aurora Lions Club volunteers will be offered for children ages six months to 16 years from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Advance...
The Naperville Park District’s Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road Naperville, will be host to Amazing Owls Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Children and...
Want to do something wild & crazy? Come down to the Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn, Plano, for Turkey Bowling Sunday, Nov. 17, beginning at 1 p.m.. There will be a $5 donation to enter, win a turkey for a prize, snacks, cash bar, fun, and proceeds to Plano...
East Aurora and West Aurora High Schools have historically been rivals dating to the annual football game that began in 1893. The game was typically the last game of the year, on Thanksgiving Day, and played on the neutral territory of Hurd’s Island in Aurora. To celebrate and honor this...
The annual meeting of the West Aurora Cemetery Board will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, at the historic GAR Hall, 23 East Downer Place, Aurora. Anyone interested in the unique and historic cemetery is invited to attend. The cemetery is the resting place of more than 200...
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, announced that her district office will once again serve as a Toys for Tots donation site this holiday season. Residents are invited to bring new toys, books, and unwrapped gifts (no stuffed animals) to Kifowit’s district office at 1677 Montgomery Road, suite 116 in...
Every community is a blend of voices, stories, and journeys that deserve to be heard and celebrated. At the Aurora Public Library District, we believe that by sharing these stories, we strengthen the bonds that unite the city of Aurora. Our Community Voices initiative has offered powerful moments of connection,...
The second annual City of Lights Film Festival will take place November 8-9, throughout Downtown Aurora! Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at Two Brothers Roundhouse! Ticket holders will receive a single free draft beer or soft drink, with programming beginning at 7:15 p.m. in the Tavern...
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street, Aurora, will be host to “Feast of Hope” an early Thanksgiving dinner for people in need from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. The sponsor is LV Cares, an Aurora-based nonprofit. Congregants and friends are requested to donate turkey, ham,...
The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme, Honoring the Heroes Among Us, the 2024 Aurora Veterans Day Parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov....
Community Advocacy Awareness Network (CAAN) will be host to the Annual Celebration of Unity Dinner Sunday Nov. 24, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Prisco Center, 150 W Illinois Avenue, Aurora. The event is free and open to the public. The buffet style meal will include drinks and desserts. We...
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, Nov. 19, dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner afterward. The cost is $25 all-inclusive...
Veterans and their families including active military in the Plano area are welcome to come to a soup, sandwich, and dessert luncheon at the Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano. There will be soup, sandwiches, breads, and desserts at the luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m....
DeKalb County Courthouse 24 Hour Veterans Vigil will start at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, and end at 3 p.m.. Saturday. An opening ceremony will start at 2:30 p.m. Friday, before the 24 vigil begins. There will be 24 guard watches of one hour each. Any veteran that wishes to...
Honor Oswego’s veterans from the Civil War through the 21st Century by visiting the Little White School Museum annual “Remembering our Veterans” special exhibit at the museum, 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk), just two blocks from historic downtown Oswego. It will be the 18th year the museum has been...
Chapel on the Green in Yorkville is planning its annual Veterans Day event to be held Sunday, Nov. 10. Area veterans will talk about their experiences in the military. Those who served at any time in any branch of the service are welcome to speak at the program. Those who...
Open to the public! Sunday, Nov. 10, noon to 3 p.m. Amvets Post 103, 1194 Jericho Road. Door prizes, strip cards, jersey raffle, 50/50 raffle. Food available from Duralima Taco Truck....
Batavia MainStreet is excited to announce the start of the Indoor Market season to start Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. until noon at Grainology BrewStillery, 131 Flinn Street; Suite C, Batavia. The event will continue every Saturday through mid-May 2025. The Indoor Market will feature more than 20 vendors...
