Open Roads ABATE have meeting at Bristol Tap
Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members drove to Bristol Tap in Bristol June 4 to enjoy dinner together, socialize, and talk about upcoming events.
Reader’s Voice: Sugar Grove meeting important
May 30, 2024Dear editor; The Sugar Grove Village Board will have a public hearing Tuesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove. All residents within Blackberry Township will be directly impacted by this proposed development. The targeted area is the Route 47 and Reagan Tollway
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to meet June 12
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their June membership meeting Wednesday, June 12, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
Summer tunes at Fox Valley Park District’s Blackberry
Summer tunes at sunset return to iconic Blackberry Farm for the 11th season of Live & Uncorked – the Fox Valley Park District’s (FVPD) outdoor concert series that plays on Thursdays at its 55-year-old living history museum. For eight weeks beginning Thursday, June 6, through Thursday, Aug. 1, Summer concertgoers
Fifty faith leaders gather for the Aurora Interfaith Alliance leadership breakfast
Aurora held its second quarter update for faith leaders on Thursday morning at the Belle Salle Banquets in Aurora. Aurora Interfaith Alliance (AIA) comprises faith leaders across Aurora who meet quarterly to discuss interfaith initiatives to move Aurora forward, with a goal of cross-collaboration. The AIA comprises faith leaders across
Plano American Legion Post #395 Memorial Day ceremonies
The Plano American Legion Post #395 held Memorial Day ceremonies at Veterans Walkway (Route 34 and Center Street in Plano) and at Little Rock Cemetery (North Center Street) honoring veterans who have given their lives to their country.
Radiothon helps Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
The Radiothon will be the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s only major fundraising event of the year, which will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at Ballydoyle Aurora, 28W. New York Street, Aurora. The fundraiser allows the Pantry to purchase food and ensures that no
Electronics/Textile Recycling in Wheaton
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 8 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
Aurora Greenfest Saturday, June 8
Aurora Greenfest will return to Prisco Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8. The free and green-minded festival will have a full day of activities, speakers, food trucks, and more than 70 vendors, both indoors and outdoors. This year, Aurora Greenfest will be focused on switching
WellBatavia Festival June 8
WellBatavia Festival will be from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8 at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia. The event will have free health screenings for physical, nutritional, hearing, cognitive, vitals, and pediatric. There will be many vendors from the Fox Valley area.For more information visit
Aurora Neighborhood Baseball League Saturday starts season
A boy throws out the first pitch on opening day of Aurora Neighborhood Baseball League Saturday at M.L. King Park in Aurora.
Fifth annual Pride Day June 9
Aurora, Oswego, Batavia, and Geneva churches will band together for Aurora’s fifth annual Pride Day celebration Sunday, June 9. Prior to the parade at noon, New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora, will be host to a pancake breakfast and interfaith worship service. Events will open at
Distinguished Navy chaplain and Medal of Honor “The Grunt Padre.” Fr. Capodanno, killed in Vietnam in 1967
They called him the grunt padre. Fr. Vince Capodanno, a distinguished Maryknoll missionary, priest and Navy Catholic chaplain, was known for joining Marines (grunts) heading into combat. Fr. Capodanno was profiled Tuesday by guest speaker Army Lt. Col. Mark Helms (Ret.) at Navy League Aurora Council 247’s May meeting at
Aurora will celebrate 156th Memorial Day
Aurora will celebrate the 156th anniversary of Memorial Day during the 2024 Aurora Memorial Day Parade held in honor of the brave men and women who paid the ultimate price and gave their lives for our country. With the theme “Remembrance and Respect,” the parade will step off at 10
Soon: Fox River Valley Library Summer Reading Challenge
The Fox River Valley Library will have an exciting Summer adventure with our Summer Reading Challenge! This year, we are thrilled to announce that the theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Dust off those reading glasses, ignite your imagination, and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the pages of
30th Annual Fred Rodgers Sports Festival at Phillips Park
One-thousand two-hundred students. Twelve schools. Twelve sports. Five sites.
Mid-American Race June 1 on Fox River
The annual Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race is set for Saturday, June 1, but a recently discovered obstacle in the Fox River has caused race officials at the Fox Valley Park District to relocate one of its launch points. Due to construction on the Island Park pedestrian and railroad bridge
Memorial Day Ceremonies in Plano May 27
The Plano American Legion Post #395 will lead the Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Route 34 and Center Street. Plano Mayor, Mike Rennels, will read any new names for the Veterans Memorial Walkway in the park. The Plano American Legion, Auxiliary,
Aurora Police Officers, Active and Deceased, Honored During Police Week Ceremony
Aurora concluded National Police Week with an annual ceremony that honored the current officers and those who died in the line of duty. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin and Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross led the ceremony with the mayor presenting a proclamation to recognize the week. The mayor and