The City government of Naperville is launching the Naperville Residential Sharps Disposal Program to provide residents with a free and easy way to dispose of medical needles. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) funds the program through the Residential Sharps Collection Program, which provides a grant to Naperville not exceeding
Aurora is preparing to greet hundreds of families on the sacred Three Kings Day, Saturday, Jan. 6. Celebrated on the 12th day after Christmas, Three Kings Day pays tribute to the day more than 2,000 years ago when the three wise men – three kings from different nations – followed
More than 2 Million attendees across all three locations The Christkindlmarkets Chicago, Wrigleyville, and Aurora (organized by German American Events, LLC) announced an astounding turnout, welcoming over two million visitors across all three iconic locations during the 2023 season.Daley Plaza, the flagship location in the heart of downtown Chicago, was
Aurora’s 39th annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Ceremony as we answer that question at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Calvary Church, 9S200 Illinois Route 59. The ceremony will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with youth performances, community awards, and special guest speakers, 17-year-old Ph.D. graduate
Aurora Greek orthodox churches will bless the Fox River at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at RiverEdge Park pedestrian bridge, 360 N. Broadway in Aurora. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church and St. Athanasius Romanian Orthodox Church both in Aurora, will be partners in a Feast of Theophany service. Theophany, in western
In response to the growing demand for programs tailored to seniors, the Aurora Public Library District is excited to announce an empowering upcoming event entitled Senior Self-Defense: Confidence & Safety with martial artist Peter Honingmann. Scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Eola Road Branch, this unique program aims to
A mom shoots a selfie with her son Sunday during an annual family New Year’s Eve bash at the Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora.
In partnership with Cradles to Crayons, Naperville Park District is host to a children’s clothes drive at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville, through January 31. Naperville residents are invited to drop off essential items, such as warm clothing and Winter coats, for children ranging from newborn
Calling all parents, caregivers, and educators! Do you need help connecting with local resources and assistance? Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to nurture your little one’s love of reading and learning? Look no further than the Aurora Public Library District’s Early Literacy Expo, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024
Montgomery resident Vy Skogen, right, demonstrates making lefse, Norwegian potato flatbread, at a Sons of Norway Polar Star chapter 5-472 meeting.
Even a rainy, grey weekend couldn’t put a damper on the energy and defeat the purpose of a special street dedication in Aurora. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin was joined by Aurora City Council members to unveil the new street name for Purpose City Church in Aurora. Appropriately named ‘Purpose
The Village of Oswego has confirmed that Wolfs Crossing from Harvey Road to Devoe Drive will reopen to traffic December 29 at noon. The is the first segment of a multi-year plan to improve Wolfs Crossing by expanding the roadway to a modern, four-lane road to help ease traffic congestion,
A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 30. Cutting and stacking invasive brush will be the main tasks. Tools are provided but feel free to bring your favorite loppers and hand cutters. If conditions allow old brush
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will celebrate Christmas Eve with multiple events. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The schedule is: Sunday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. Call (630) 896-1033 for more information. —Al Benson
The Plano Methodist Church, 201 N. Hale Street in Plano, special Christmas Eve services will be Sunday, Dec. 24. Pastor Stevan Saunders will officiate at 10 a.m., 4 p.m., and 11 p.m.. Please join us in celebrating Jesus’ birth. Services will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. For more information
Chromatics, Batavia High School’s vocal, jazz and pop a cappella ensemble, performs at Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association’s December 5 luncheon at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia.
PENN Entertainment broke ground Wednesday, Nov. 29, on a land-based $360 million casino and hotel development adjacent to Chicago Premium Outlets off Interstate 88. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, along with City officials and business leaders gathered to celebrate the new entertainment district which will include state-of-the-art gaming along with
Members of the Jewish community will join together for a grand Menorah lighting in Naperville at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, joined by mayor Wehrli. The event will take in front of Nichols Library (corner of Jefferson & Webster). Chanukah, a celebration for all time, is highlighted by the kindling
The 27th annual Cookie Walk will be held at the Plano Methodist Church, corners of Clark and Hale Streets, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. Saturday, Dec. 9. Please enter the doors off the main parking lot in the education building and proceed to the small kitchen downstairs. Select from
The aroma of turkey tetrazzini wafts through the air, mingling with the tantalizing scents of apple and cranberry cobbler. The lively chatter of eager participants fills the meeting room, their anticipation building as they gather around the demonstration table for a taste. This is not a scene from a bustling
