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Veterans Day salutes honor those who have sacrificed

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...

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Veterans; speakers in Yorkville Nov. 12

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...

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Busy and crowded Water Street Mall in Aurora portrays a celebration of Halloween October 31, 2022. City of Aurora government photo

Annual Halloween at Aurora City Hall Event to Offer Families Easy Opportunity to Trick-or-Treat Amid Cold Temps

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...

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Take Back The Night in Yorkville

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....

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Songwriter night excitement Nov. 2 at The Venue

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...

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Chet and Judy Albright Park Ribbon Cutting

Chet and Judy Albright Park Ribbon Cutting

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...

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House of 423, Batavia staple

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...

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Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Oct. 19

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...

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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....

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Cantigny Fall Festival Oct. 13-15

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....

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Free children’s vision exam Oct. 21

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....

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New Aurora Ward 7 alderman Brandon Tolliver, 34, is flanked by family members as he speaks to a crowd of more than 250 people in attendance tonight as his swearing in ceremony. City of Aurora government photo

Aurora’s youngest City Council member sworn in Tuesday, Sept. 19

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...

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7th annual CUPS in collection drive

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...

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Aurora Welcomes 8 New Stores to Fox Valley Mall

Aurora Welcomes Eight New Stores to Fox Valley Mall

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...

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Alley art Festival will fill downtown Aurora again

Alley Art Festival will fill downtown Aurora with artists for a 13th year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. The festival will welcome 90 artists this year. The popular, grassroots art festival will return to Water Street Mall and Downer Place between Stolp Avenue and Water Street. “It’s...

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Preparation for 36th Annual Martin Luther King Back-to-School Bash

1,000 School Supply Kits Assembled at Packing Party for Aurora’s largest and longest-running back-to-school fair on Sunday, August 20

It was a different kind of party with a purpose in Aurora, Wednesday, Aug. 16. Community volunteers gathered for a special school supplies packing party in preparation for Aurora’s largest and longest-running back-to-school bash this weekend. More than 1,000 school supply kits were packed for elementary, middle, and high school...

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Uke Fest in Aurora Saturday, Aug. 19

The sixth annual Aurora Uke Fest will be Saturday, Aug. 19 in downtown Aurora, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Ukulele workshops will begin at 11 a.m. overlooking the Fox River at Millennium Plaza on Stolp Avenue. There will be an open mike at 11 a.m. and a strumalong session at...

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‘It’s Our Fox River Day’ Sept. 16

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County and Friends of the Fox River are excited to announce a special event called, “It’s Our Fox River Day,” Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon at Glenwood Park Forest Preserve in Batavia. “It’s Our Fox River Day” is a unique opportunity...

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