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State representatives collect supplies for abused victims

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State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working with State representative Stephanie Kifowit and Mutual Ground, a non-profit organization that supports victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and those impacted by substance abuse disorders, to provide necessary cleaning products. “Assisting members of our community who are suffering is a priority for...

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Women-only free distribution in Aurora April 14

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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will distribute food and household products to women only on Thursday, April 14, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Aurora Public Library Eola Branch, 555 S. Eola Road in Aurora. Women are invited. Admission and parking are free. Identification and registration are not required....

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Empty Bowls fundraiser at Waubonsee

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Waubonsee Community College will be host to an Empty Bowls fundraiser to fight hunger from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. The public is invited. The event will be held in the Student Center lobby on the campus at Route 47 and Waubonsee Drive in Sugar Grove. Proceeds...

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Breakfast with Bunny adds egg hunt

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Celebrating its 100th anniversary year, Aurora Noon Lions Club will hold its annual “Breakfast with the Bunny” egg hunt and pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Luigi’s Pizza, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora. The public is invited. For the first time, the event will...

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Aurora Lutherans breakfast April 10

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Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty Street in Aurora, will hold a pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Palm Sunday, April 10. The public is invited. Parking is free. The menu will includes all-you-can-eat pancakes with bacon, sausage and eggs. Proceeds will benefit Faith ministries. Admission is $5 per...

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Our Lady of Good Counsel parish Knights of Columbus Council breakfast in Aurora April 10

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Aurora’s Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) parish Knights of Columbus Council No. 14929 will hold a benefit pancake breakfast and quesadilla lunch Palm Sunday, April 10. The public is invited. Parking is free. The location is Pope St. John Paul II Academy South Campus, 701 Talma Street in Aurora....

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Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s inaugural pancake breakfast drive-thru

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The Kiwanis Club of Aurora's inaugural pancake breakfast drive-thru, held because of indoors COVID-19 concerns, receives support inspite of the rain in the morning Saturday, March 19 at Aurora Central Catholic High School

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Reader’s Commentary: Just Food Initiative seeks youth: Black Agri-preneurs

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The Just Food Initiative (JFI) of the Fox Valley is looking for a few young men and women of black heritage who would like to reclaim the agricultural skills of their grandcestors. Young Black Agri-preneurs, now in its second year, will begin in April. Youth in grades five through nine...

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Recipe of the Week: Sausage, Pepper, Potato Bake

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Ingredients2 teaspoons olive oil2 pounds Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 cup olive oil4 large potatoes, chopped2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped2 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped3 large onions, diced2 cloves of garlic, minced1/2 cup white wine1/2 cup chicken stock1 tablespoon Italian seasoningsalt and pepper to...

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Loaves & Fishes’ market online

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Loaves & Fishes Community Services is proud to offer a new way for clients to receive healthy food. Clients can pre-select their groceries through Loaves & Fishes’ Online Market and then simply pick up their order from Loaves & Fishes’ new Food Distribution Hub in Aurora. Clients can gain access...

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Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 Breakfast buffet March 20

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The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will be host to an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, March 20. Menu Items include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and made-to-order omelets. The breakfast will be served...

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Trio will provide free frozen meals

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The Kane Senior Council, along with State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), representative Barbara Hernandez, and representative Keith Wheeler, are partners for the third consecutive year to provide frozen meals for seniors who reside in Kane County. “No one should have to worry about having enough to eat. It is so...

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Naperville Park District garden plot registration almost ready

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Naperville Park District will begin open registration for garden plots for the 2022 season at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots beginning at noon Tuesday, March 22 for Naperville residents and at noon Thursday, March 24 for nonresidents. Each year garden plot rentals are made available to the public after...

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Read to Feed in Yorkville

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Patrons of the Yorkville Public Library responded enthusiastically to the Winter reading challenge, Read to Feed, by surpassing the original goal of reading 50,000 minutes in a two-month period by reading 87,496 minutes instead. It was a huge success for our Library and our community. Friends of the Library will...

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Loaves & Fishes “Battle of the Champions” puts the fun in fundraiser

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By Jason Crane Big smiles, sizzling food, and funds raised, were the main ingredients of the Chef Showdown, “Battle of the Champions” on the evening of Wednesday, March 9, at Loaves & Fishes new Food Distribution Hub at 580 Exchange Court, Aurora. The event was held in partnership with My...

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Batavia Restaurant Madness March 20-24

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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce, Batavia MainStreet and the city of Batavia government will be hosts to Batavia’s 11th annual Restaurant Madness promotion, Sunday through Thursday, March 20-24. “We are encouraging everyone to visit the variety of great restaurants located within Batavia,” said Margaret Perreault, president and CEO of the...

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Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry served, expanded, in 2021

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Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry volunteers and staff members recently recapped the many accomplishments of 2021. In spite of the historic challenges of the year, the pantry continued to provide meals for the community, and to grow and expand in their services. Pantry leaders expressed gratitude that because of the collective...

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Recipe of the Week: Italian Sausage Soup

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Ingredients1 pound Italian sausage1 clove garlic, minced2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes1 cup sliced carrots1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, undrained2 small zucchini, cubed2 cups spinach – packed, rinsed and torn1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt Directions1. In a stockpot or Dutch...

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Free meals for seniors, veterans

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State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, while continuing to work for the wellbeing of seniors in her community, is holding an event to distribute five free meals for seniors and veterans of all ages. It will be held at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 5th Avenue in Aurora. Hernandez is...

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Marmion Fish Fry Fundraiser March 25

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Marmion Academy’s Fishing Team will have its annual Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25. The drive-through only pick up will be at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Each meal is $15 and includes 3 pieces of Sgt. Dotson’s Famous Fried Catfish, french fries,...

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