Wesley United Methodist Easter egg hunt
A girl finds an Easter egg during an outdoor hunt April 16, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Stamp Out Hunger May 10
The National Association of Letter Carriers and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association will partner with Loaves & Fishes Community Services during the 33rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday, May 10. Each year, residents are encouraged to place healthy, unexpired, non-perishable items in bags by their mailboxes on
13th annual Tri-County Aurora/Ward 9 Clean-up the Streets Day
All individuals and groups are invited to the 13th annual Tri-County Aurora/Ward 9 Clean-up the Streets Day, starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Eola Tennis Academy, 239 S. Eola Road (behind Dunkin Donuts). Sign in and breakfast will start at 8:30 a.m.. The cleanup, alongside the scavenger
Reader’s Voice: Concern: Deportations and due process
April 20, 2025Dear editor; This concerns current deportations without due process. Regardless of how one feels toward documented or undocumented immigrants in this country, ideally, all persons on American soil are entitled by the U.S. Constitution to due process under the law. I say “ideally” because Black Americans have been
“Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing Friday, June 20; what is diabetes and the common warning signs
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley are looking forward to our 3rd Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing and Banquet, being held Friday, June 20, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.
Aurora Food Truck Fest May 2
It will be a feast of flavors at the Aurora Food Truck Festivals, happening twice a year to celebrate the best in mobile cuisine! Whether you’re a foodie, a family, or a group of friends, these festivals are the perfect way to indulge in an unforgettable culinary experience. This year’s
Plano American Legion Rummage Sale
Plano American Legion Auxiliary will have a rummage sale Friday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Plano Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The community is invited to donate items for the sale that may be
Open Roads ABATE Meeting April 26
The next Open Roads ABATE Meeting will take place Saturday, April 26, at 6 p.m., at Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. For more information go to the Open Roads ABATE Facebook page or call Cliff at 630-552-3828. —Linda Oleson
Service clubs in Aurora: Optimist Club, K of C
By Ricky Rieckert(Part Six) Welcome back to part six about service clubs in Aurora; the ones that once were, and the ones that are still out there, fighting for good causes to help people. We’ll start with the Optimist Club. I believe they’re no longer existent in Aurora. Their mission:
Foster demands Trump Admin. comply with Supreme Court
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) joined 141 of his colleagues in sending a letter to president Donald Trump regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal U.S. resident who was wrongfully detained and deported to El Salvador last month. In the letter, the Members requested an immediate update on the administration’s plans to
Mayor-elect of Aurora, John Laesch announces Transition Team
City of Aurora mayor-elect John Laesch recently announced the formation of his official Transition Team—a dynamic and diverse group of civic leaders, policy experts, organizers, and longtime public servants who will help shape the future of Aurora’s city government. Although the transition team includes three sitting Aldermen, Laesch will be
Trump’s mistakes, strong winds, mislabeled Dem
Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter six): He has: Allowed a journalist to access classified military plans to combat the Houthis in Yemen; Fired members of the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center and named himself as its chairperson; Signed an executive order changing election rules, e.g.
Fox Valley Festival Chorus, sneak peek of France tour
Fox Valley Festival Chorus members will give a preview concert of a summer France tour on Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. Admission is a $10 donation. A reception will follow the
New, large VNA medical facility opens in Aurora
VNA Health Care, the largest Community Health Center in the Chicago suburbs, celebrated the grand opening of its new clinic at 323 Weston Avenue, in the Bloomhaven Campus in Aurora. The new location continues VNA’s deep, long-standing commitment to the Aurora community and allows VNA to expand its service offerings
Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Coconut Bars
Ingredients2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup melted butter1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk2 cups flaked coconut, unsweetened1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips, melted Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix and pat into the bottom of one 9×13 inch
Poem: It Happens All The Time
The way people think, and the way that they act,Their habits are ingrained, and that is sheer fact.Despite what the rules say, they won’t accept “No”,”Indignant to think they’re not privileged to know.This usually happens in Clubs or in Guild,Where limited membership have the self-willed.It seems, all too often, they’ll
Historic Art Deco Artistry on Display at Santori Library
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is currently showcasing two captivating exhibits that celebrate local and historic art. One features a dazzling display of houseware from the Mid-West Early American Pressed Glass Club of Aurora, honoring the 100th anniversary of the Art Deco movement. The other highlights the life and
Youth events in May at Yorkville Public Library
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in May. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Escape Room Adventure This Escape Adventure will be available in the
Rosary H.S. National Honor Society hosts senior citizen prom
Rosary High School’s National Honor Society was proud to host its second annual “Senior Prom” for the residents of Greenfields living community in Geneva April 15. This year’s standing-room-only event had a Western theme and featured music from the Marmion-Rosary Jazz band. Mr. and Mrs. Bergman were crowned king and
York High School baseball aiming for State, strong hitters
By Bobby Narang The York High School baseball team is looking for another trip to the State tournament this spring. But the Dukes, despite a senior-loaded team, are a vastly different squad this season. The Dukes have finished in fourth place in back-to-back seasons in Class 4A, mainly led by