With one mile of sparking lights and one month of magical nights, the 17th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights drive-thru starts Saturday, Nov. 25, at 5 p.m.. One of the region’s largest free drive-thru holiday light displays, the Aurora Festival of Lights runs from Saturday, Nov. 25, through
Aurora started the holiday season in the merriest way on a mild weather night. More than 7,000 individuals were in downtown Aurora Friday, Nov. 17, for the annual Winter Lights Festival. The crowd counted down in unison as the Christmas tree was lit and cheered throughout the parade, which included
The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme ‘Serving Our Country, Serving Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will begin at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday,
A special unveiling Thursday, Nov. 9, in Aurora, brought tears to the eyes of some of the veterans in attendance. East Aurora School District 131 assembled a group of veterans, educators, students, and community supporters to unveil the new Veterans Memorial Monument, located at the main flagpole in the East
Veterans Day will honor all of those who have served the country in war or peace, dead or alive, although it’s largely intended to thank living Veterans for their sacrifices.Please walk with us in the City of Aurora parade, mustering at 9:30 a.m. at Benton and Broadway. Veterans Day, formerly
Six veterans will speak about their experiences in military service at the Chapel on the Green annual Veterans’ Appreciation program Sunday, Nov. 12. Veterans lined up to talk are Ed Huss, who served in the Army in 1966 and 1967; Cameron Carter, Marines, 1967 and 1968; Richard Niles, Army, 1969
Trick-or-treating at Aurora City Hall offers a quick, one-stop-shop for families to celebrate the holiday amid the cold temperatures. The 7th annual Halloween at Aurora City Hall event from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, will welcome hundreds of children and families to downtown Aurora before they head
Mutual Ground invited everyone to Take Back the Night to raise awareness, support survivors, and work to end domestic violence, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, 1102 Cornell Lane, Yorkville. The event will feature guest speakers, food trucks, informational tables, and kids activities.
On the first Thursday of the month, I recently learned that you can have your cup filled with the sweet sounds of local singer songwriters at The Venue in downtown Aurora. It’s a free show that starts at 8 p.m.. I attended the Songwriter Series earlier in October featuring Aaron
Recently, a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed outdoor enthusiasts to the newest park in Aurora’s 6th Ward. Chet and Judy Albright Park officially opened Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at 625 Iowa Avenue, Aurora, Ill.Married for 56 years, Chet and Judy Albright dedicated their lives to helping the community. He was owner and
House of 423 is will be back at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, 10 Shumway Avenue, Batavia, Sunday, Nov. 5 for their holiday fashion show! Doors will open at 10:30 a.m., with the show beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are $25, which includes the show and one drink. Fernando’s Street Kitchen will
A girl throws a toy axe at a target Monday, Oct. 9. The occasion was the third annual “Faith and Blue” celebration at First Presbyterian Church in Aurora.
The next Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club meeting take place be at 7 a.m.. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Oswego American Legion 19 W. Washington St. Oswego. Doors will open at 6:30 a.m.. The breakfast will start at 7:15 a.m. and the cost is $12, plus $2 tip. — Richard
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.
The Cantigny Fall Festival, one of the park’s most popular annual events, is expanding this year, adding Friday and Saturday night food and entertainment, plus a second full day of outdoor family fun. Formerly a one-day event, Cantigny’s signature Autumn celebration will span a full weekend, October 13-15. Friday, Oct.
Free vision exams for children ages six months to 16 will be offered Saturday, Oct. 21, by Aurora Lions Club, formerly Aurora Noon Lions Club. The clinic by Lions volunteers will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Aurora Public Library West Branch, 233 Constitution Drive in Aurora.
Aurora has a new alderman, and he’s the youngest on the Aurora City Council. New Ward 7 alderman Brandon Tolliver, 34, was sworn in before a cheering crowd of more than 250 family, friends, colleagues, and supporters. A bittersweet night was mixed with emotions of joy for the new alderman
The office of Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will continue to be a partner as a collection site for the seventh annual CUPS (Commitment to Uplift with Purpose and Service) Bra Drive. Building upon the success of previous years, donations for this significant cause will be accepted at her
Shoppers at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora now have eight new stores to visit. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin joined new business owners and store managers to celebrate their new ventures with a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following the group ceremony, a crowd of well-wishers visited each store with the mayor
Bill Burns, right, puts the grill through its paces at Martin Luther King Park Saturday, Aug. 20 in Aurora’s 36th annual Back-to-School Bash.
