Judge Martha Pacold issued an order recently that specifically noted the City of Aurora “sincerely and credibly holds no hostility toward Aurora Pride.” Judge Pacold found limited issues with the City’s Special Events Ordinance and issued a preliminary injunction. Well before the recent order, the City government has been actively
Roosevelt-Aurora Post 84, based in Aurora, has adapted to circumstances in the time change of the Memorial Day parade in Aurora. The parade this year will begin at 10 a.m. rather than the previous step-off time of noon. Therefore, Post 84 will change times in the annual visits to four
The Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) annual Summer Reading Adventure is back! This program is a great way to keep children and teens motivated to read throughout the summer months and serves as an opportunity for adults to try new things at the Library. Whether you’re a reader or not,
With temps up, Summer seems all ready to be here. I’m ready for Summer fun, and my calendar is filling up quickly with events to help me enjoy the longer days. Here’s where I’ll be this Summer, so I thought I’d share these community events that shine the light on
Hours of the 1857 Tanner House Museum, 304 Oak Avenue, Aurora, will resume May 28 and tours will be offered every Sunday afternoon of the Summer through September 3. Admission is free, although donations are appreciated. Hours for the 45-minute tours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. President of the
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care will be host to “An Evening with Kelly Corrigan” Tuesday, June 20, at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet. The lively conversation is billed as Telling Us More About Hope, Loss and Other Wonders. Much of the program will be a Q&A session on
Attendees of Aurora Greenfest Saturday, May 13 get a close look at the fascinating world of cryogenics with Mr. Freeze.
West Aurora Cemetery, opened in 1824, will present its’ annual Memorial Day ceremony, at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 28 at 543 Wilder Street. Please bring a folding chair, open to the public. This cemetery, the oldest in Aurora was donated to the City by Clark and Hanna Wilder. Many of
Michelle Meyer is honored by the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Wednesday, May 10, as the Club’s 46th “Service to God & Fellowman” recipient.
The Stamp Out Hunger Aurora food drive sponsored by National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Saturday, May 13.
The Naperville Police Department is accepting applications for a six-week Youth Academy to be held in the Summer. The academy will begin June 15, and continue every Thursday night through July 20. All classes are free and will be held at the Naperville Police Department from 6 to 8 p.m.
Oswego Senior & Community Center (OSCC) will present Taste of Oswegoland Building Improvement Fundraiser, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 2, at OSCC, 3525 US Highway 34, Oswego. Numerous Oswegoland restaurants and businesses are sponsoring the Tasting Event Fundraiser and raffle drawings. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy
Aurora Police Department officers will climb rooftops at three Aurora Dunkin’ locations Friday, May 19, in a fundraiser to support Special Olympics Illinois Coffee for Champions (formerly Cop On Top). From 5 a.m. to noon, officers will be at Dunkin’ locations at 1255 N. Farnsworth Avenue, 1237 N. Eola Road,
The annual Fr. George Glover Memorial Golf Outing, presented by St. Peter Church in Aurora, is a fun and competitive event will be held Friday, June 9. Golfers enjoy a day of camaraderie on the beautiful links of Phillips Park Golf Course followed by dinner, awards, and raffles at O’Malley’s
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will have an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet on Mother’s Day, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, May 14. The breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn St. in Plano. The event is open to the
Wyckwood House is celebrating one year at its new location this week. The boutique and cocktail bar will be host to a week-long celebration to mark the occasion through Friday, May 12. Wyckwood House will offer specials and will be host to events all week. “It’s really a full circle
Fox Metro Water Reclamation District (WRD) will accept old, unwanted medications at their booth at the Aurora Greenfest Saturday, May 13. It is important that we keep those old medicines out of our precious water supply and prevent any misuse of these drugs. Please don’t flush those pills down the
Garfield Farm Museum will be host to an afternoon session on how railroads impacted the development and growth of northeastern Illinois into what we know today, at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at Garfield Farm Museum 3N016 Garfield Road, Campton Hills. Kenneth Carlson will discuss how Kane County contributed to
Plans are moving forward by the Friends of the Yorkville Library for the annual Used Book Sale during Hometown Days each Labor Day weekend. This year the book sale will be September 2-3. Please consider donating gently-used books for adults and children, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles for this sale. Donations
The Naperville Jaycees are accepting food vendor applications for the 2023 Last Fling. Now through August 1, food vendors can take advantage of greatly reduced pricing to be featured in a prime location along Jackson Avenue between the Eagle and Main Streets. “The Last Fling is accepting Vendor applications for
