Category: Kids/Youth

Kiwanis Club of Aurora Pancake Day

75th Annual Aurora Kiwanis Pancake Day Saturday, April 6

Saturday, April 6, the Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora, 8 a.m.-noon, for the “75th Kiwanis Pancake Day.” The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 108 th year presents this annual breakfast event

Homeschool Huddle helpful to grades 1-5

Although homeschooling offers families unique flexibility and customization, finding engaging activities and resources sometimes can feel like a solo adventure. Luckily, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is here to help! The Library recently has expanded our homeschool programming to include more enriching programs that not only supplement learning but

12-year-old Aurora Cancer Patient to be Honored Tonight at Aurora City Council meeting in Recognition of World Cancer Day, Her First Anniversary of Diagnosis

In honor of World Cancer Day on February 4, the City of Aurora government will honor tonight, a young cancer patient who was diagnosed one year ago on February 7, 2023. Sixth-grader Abigail Ayala, 12, was diagnosed with a Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, an aggressive sarcoma. She has spent

Gov. JB Pritzker shakes hands with Greg Keown, president of Wieland Rolled Products North America

Governor JB Pritzker announces milestones for preschool program, industry development

State inks new incentive deal for manufacturing plant, is ahead of schedule on pre-K growth By Cole LongcorCapitol News Illinoisclongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com The State on Wednesday announced it inked another tax incentive deal aimed at boosting manufacturing while Gov. JB Pritzker said his plan to add more preschool seats in early childhood

Aurora's 39th Annual MLK Ceremony

17-year-old Ph.D. graduate, popular actor to headline Aurora’s MLK Ceremony

The City of Aurora will come together on Monday to celebrate the 95th birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The City’s 39th Annual Aurora MLK Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 15, at Calvary Church, 9S200 Route 59. With the theme ‘What Happens to

Heidi Mueller director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Governor Pritzker names new DCFS director

Former director Marc Smith will stay on until Feb. 1 By Beth Hundsdorfer Capitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The troubled state agency charged with the protection of abused and neglected children will have new leadership in the new year.  Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that Department of Juvenile Justice Director Heidi Mueller will

Two employees of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office national conference on sexual violence against children

Two Kane County SAO staff members give presentation at Bolivian conference about sexual violence against children

Key message: Child’s word is sufficient evidence of abuse Two employees of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office recently traveled to the South American country of Bolivia to address hundreds of judges, prosecutors and medical and mental health officials at a national conference on sexual violence against children. Assistant State’s

CASA Kane County’s holiday giving event for foster children

CASA Kane County Launches 2023 Annual Holiday Giving Program to Bring Joy and Support to Children in Foster Care

CASA Kane County, a leading advocate for children in the foster care system, is thrilled to announce the commencement of its Annual Holiday Giving Program for the year 2023. This heartwarming initiative combines both a festive item collection and a vital fundraising/donation drive, aiming to brighten the holiday season for

Community Foundation helped by students

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is thrilled to announce it has recruited its largest cohort ever – 43 students representing 12 different high schools across the Fox Valley – who are volunteering their time and talent this year in the Foundation’s Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) program.

SciTech executive director Amanda Mistretta

SciTech announces new executive director, Board members, office location, partnerships, and website to launch a 2.0 vision for 2024

“New” is the 2024 theme for SciTech 2.0 as it re-introduces itself to the Fox River Valley as a mobile STEM education provider. Nick Scanlan, SciTech Board president, comments, “SciTech has made a big pivot from hosting a museum to being a mobile STEM service provider, where we go to

Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois

Dolly Parton Imagination Library officially launches statewide in Illinois

Pritzker says goal is to send free books to all children, ages 0-5 By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois families with infants and toddlers now have access to free children’s books that can be sent directly to their home, regardless of their income. Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday, Dec. 5

Aurora Police Department and Illinois State Police Faith and Blue

Aurora Police and Illinois State Police to be hosts to Faith and Blue event at First Presbyterian Church

The Aurora Police will join the Illinois State Police for a Faith and Blue event, October 9 from 3 P.M. – 6 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church, 325 E. Downer Place, Aurora, Ill.. There will be giveaways, games, and food. The Illinois State Police will be conducting car seat installations.