‘Science Guy’ launches water-bottle rockets
An Aurora church became a space-rocket launching site Wednesday, July 31. For a family science night, youth and adults launched water-bottle rockets in the Wesley United Methodist Church parking lot. Approximately 30 persons participated. Jim “Science Guy” Merk, a Church member and a retired West Aurora schools science teacher, led
Bulldogs Red Hots ribbon-cutting in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce’s ribbon-cutting at Bulldogs Red Hots, 32 N. Island Avenue, drew a big crowd, Thursday, Aug. 1.
Aurora Lions Club members learn about local mental health resource
Aurora Lions Club members learned about a local mental health resource Thursday, Aug. 1. Dana Pavlu, clinic director at Ellie Mental Health, 1315 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora, was guest speaker at the Lions’ bi-weekly meeting at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.3 Pavlu said Ellie therapists believe everyone should have access
CASA Kane director Award-recipient
CASA Kane County is proud to announce that our reputable executive director, Jim Di Ciaula, has been selected as the recipient of the TriCity Family Services’ 40th Annual William D. Barth Award. This prestigious honor celebrates a local leader whose unwavering dedication to the non-profit community has made a lasting,
Aurora Navy League picnic August 20
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its annual picnic Tuesday, Aug. 20. The meeting will be held at the Jericho Park starting at approximately 5 p.m. and finishing at approximately 8 p.m.. The address is: 39W365 Jericho Road Aurora. The entry is off Jericho Road near the Jericho
Christmas in July at Plum Landing in Aurora
Residents and staff members at Aurora’s Plum Landing retirement community celebrated Christmas in July Sunday, July 28.
Electronics/Textile Recycling in Wheaton August 10
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10 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
Nikki: Let down by humans, needs home
Nikki is a female Belgian Malinois mix who is 10 years old. Nikki has been let down by her people and was surrendered to a high kill shelter, through no fault of her own. Nikki thrives in her foster home. She has been good with the other dogs she has
A Focus on History: August 8-14
August 8 President Harry S Truman signs the United Nations Charter and the United States becomes the first nation to complete the ratification process and join the new international organization. – 1945. August 9 A second atom bomb is dropped on Japan by the United States, at Nagasaki, resulting finally
Standing for freedom stops injustice
By John & Nisha Whitehead Q: “How can you tell if a politician is lying?” A: “When his lips are moving.” The First Amendment assures us of a right to free speech. It does not, unfortunately, explicitly assure us of a right to not be lied to by our government
Aurora’s Puerto Rican Heritage Week, vibrant
Bright colors and pageantry were part of Aurora’s Puerto Rican Heritage Week last week.
Family Fest Farmers’ Market in Aurora
Healthy living was the focus of the Family Fest Farmers’ Market by Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley, Sunday, July 28, at Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora.
Burlingon R.R. celebrated
By Al Benson Dolores Theodore of Aurora, a Burlington Railroad queen in 1959, was in the spotlight again Sunday, July 28. Theodore was among 70 guests at an Aurora Historical Society (AHS) banquet saluting the Burlington Railroad’s 175th anniversary at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. After John Jaros, AHS executive
Aurora Lions Club offer tips on recyclables at downtown Aurora Farmer’s Market
A boy practices recycling under guidance of Aurora Lions Club co-president, Randy Brown, kneeling, at downtown Aurora Farmer’s Market Saturday, July 27.
‘Take Me Home, Country Road’ helpful theme
United Methodist Church of Geneva went a little bit country Sunday, July 21. A half-dozen congregants sang and played “Rocky Top” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads” to accompany reflections from a recently-completed mission trip to Charleston, W. Va. and the tunes accompanied speeches from leaders and videotapes of volunteer
Auroran shares lottery prize money
Antoinette ‘Toni’ Green of Aurora recently won the top prize of $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket, and and her first thought was how she could pay it forward. “I’ve given away over $100,000 already,” she said. “When I was blessed with this prize, I knew I was finally
Fair-minded view of our world best way
The last seven days or more have endured great impacts on national life. The days moved quickly, at a rapid pace, from the assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life, Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not seek a re-election bid to the U.S. presidency, and Biden’s selection of vice president
Reader’s Voice: Candidates’ forums in Kane County
July 30, 2024Dear editor; As the General Election season is in full swing, the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is in the process of scheduling forums for area candidates in contested races for Kane County, IL General Assembly and US Congress. Forums are designed to provide a
Diabetes Club in National Night Out Aug. 6
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will participate in Aurora alderman Carl Franco’s, Fifth Ward, National Night Out (NNO), Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Washington Park, 233 Constitution Drive, in Aurora, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Participants can enjoy the free music, games, pizza, and beverages! Stop