Aurora Veterans Day parade 2025
U.S. flags are handed out to parade watchers during Aurora’s Veterans Day parade Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Saluting Veterans Day: Aurora bookstore hosts author-vets
Saluting Veterans Day, Yellow Bird Books, 34 S. Stolp Ave., in Aurora hosted readings and signings of books by two military veterans Saturday, Nov. 8. The event was free to the public. Wayne Johnson of Aurora read from his novel, “The Militarized Zone: What Did You Do in the Army?”
Aurora University salutes veterans
“Student veterans arrive on our campus and in our classrooms with significant work and life experience. They are ready for and committed to learning.” That was the word Tuesday from Chris Wells, Ed.D., guest speaker at Aurora University’s Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday. Wells, a Navy veteran and professor of parks
Veterans honored at Wesley United
Armed forces veterans Ralph Breazeale (Air Force), left, and Bob McKnight (Army) were among veterans who stood to be applauded by fellow congregants during Sunday, Nov. 9 worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Aurora Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11
The City of Aurora is set to celebrate the 87th anniversary of Veterans Day with the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade, beginning at the intersection of Downer Place and Water Street Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10:15 a.m.. U.S. Air Force veteran and current Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Veterans Luncheon at Plano Methodist
Veterans and their families including active military in the Plano area are welcome to come to a soup, sandwich, and dessert luncheon from 11:30 am to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano. The meal is provided by members from the
BardwelI Residences Veterans Day
A Veterans Day ceremony and lunch will take place at BardwelI Residences, 301 Weston Avenue, Aurora, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. State rep. Barbara Hernandez will be in attendance and the director of memory care, a veteran, will place pins on the residents. Please RSVP at the front desk. —
Veterans Day Tribute in Yorkville
Several area veterans will speak about their experiences in military service during the annual Veterans Day Tribute program Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Chapel on the Green, 107 West Center Street, Yorkville. They include Chuck Ashley, who served in the Air Force from 1966 to 1969; Nancy Judge, who served
Woman’s Club gives to veterans
Woman’s Club of Aurora members are collecting gift cards for veterans at the Tuesday, Nov. 11 luncheon and meeting at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue (Route 31), Batavia. This annual collection is distributed at the North Aurora Veterans Clinic with additional going to the Homeless Veterans, Wheaton facility.
Oswego museum’s veterans exhibit opens Nov. 6
Honor Oswego’s veterans from the Civil War through the 21st Century by visiting the Little White School Museum annual “Remembering our Veterans” special exhibit at the museum, 72 Polk Street (Jackson at Polk), just two blocks from historic downtown Oswego. This is the 21st year the museum has hosted a
Aurora Pets For Vets Program, waiving all adoption fees
The City of Aurora’s Animal Care and Control Division is launching its Pets For Vets Program, waiving all adoption fees for one cat or dog every two years for Illinois veterans. The program provides emotional support, reduces stress, and eliminates financial barriers for veterans looking to experience the joy and
Naperville Healing Field of Honor November 7-12
Naperville Park District, in collaboration with Operation Support Our Troops – America, Naperville Responds for Veterans, Naperville American Legion Post 43, and Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, will host the Naperville Healing Field of Honor from November 7-12 at Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Avenue, Naperville. This is a free event
Free community events in Aurora:
Sun, Oct. 26th 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free coats and socks for the entire family – while supplies last. Free hair cuts, braids, locs & eyebrow waxing for youth – Scum Lounge Barbershop926 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IllFirst 50 kids get a free taco. ————————————————— Sunday, Nov. 30th150 W.
Volunteers make holiday cards for Veterans Day luncheon
From left, Muriel Covington, Elgin; Nancy Haire, Elgin; Verna Corbin, Aurora; and Mari Curless, Aurora, make holiday greeting cards for veterans October 15.
Kane County Mourns the Passing of Board Member Dale Berman
Kane County Board member Dale Berman, who had served District 2 since 2020, passed away this morning at the age of 91. He is remembered as a longtime, dedicated public servant and a strong voice for his community. Berman was the current chairman of the Board’s Finance Committee and also
Aurora National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Aurora celebrated National POW/MIA Recognition Day with a third annual ceremony at Veterans Island Park Friday.
Naperville Healing Field Of Honor
A field full of American flags will once again cover Naperville’s Rotary Hill in a stirring and colorful display this coming November. Under the watchful gaze of the Millenium Carillon, the Naperville “Healing Field Of Honor” will open to the public Friday, Nov. 7 and be open daily through Wednesday,
American Legions represent at the Sandwich Fair
Members from the Plano, Sandwich, Shabbona, and Waterman American Legions represent as the Regional Honor Guard at the Sandwich Fair Opening Ceremony September 3.
Plano American Legion Post 395 in critical situation
Please help if you can to save our legion from closing our doors for good. Yes it has come to that critical decision because the Plano American Legion Post 395 is closed until further notice. I want to thank everyone for coming to our meeting last week and for the
Illinois Route 25 in Honor of SFC Ogden Neil Thompson
In a solemn tribute to a hero who never returned home, State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, sponsored legislation to never forget those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and never made it home. Although unable to attend due to a commitment out of town, area Legislators,