Poets to take part in Aurora’s Winter Lights celebration
Along with a holiday parade, fireworks, and an early appearance of Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the words of local poets are helping to brighten this year's Winter Lights celebration which...
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Volunteers put food bank’s holiday meal program in overdrive
Two holidays collided over the weekend at the Northern Illinois Food Bank's Geneva warehouse. On Saturday, more than 200 volunteers kicked off the food bank's annual Holiday Meal Box plan...
Volleyball event in Aurora to raise funds to fight cancer
At this year's Spike Out Cancer event in Aurora, former All-American volleyball player and Aurora resident Bob Jones is playing on the Yorkville Roofing Company team — even though no...
Cancer Society event in Aurora to give dogs a chance to howl
Aurora's furry four-legged friends have a pre-Halloween opportunity to dress up in their favorite costume while helping to fight cancer at the same time. On Saturday, the American Cancer Society's...
Educators use marathon to benefit Indian Prairie Educational Foundation
If enough students buy strips of duct tape, Longwood Elementary School third-grade teacher Rich Vine may end up taped to a wall for the second time in the school's history....
Group helps Fox Valley women give to worthwhile causes
Celebrating its one-year anniversary, the 100 Women Who Care Fox Valley of Kane County Monday evening had a lot to celebrate. In its first year of existence, the group has...
Aurora University students go out into community to help others
As part of Aurora University's seventh Fall Morning of Service, over 120 students and employees fanned out around Fox Valley lending a hand to 12 different local non-profit groups. Held...
Motorcycle run to raise funds for toys and food for those in need
Thousands of motorcyclists are set to ride from Elburn to Batavia in an effort to provide toys and food to local people in need. Taking place Oct. 9, the 30th...
Aurora church members serve others on Compassion Weekend
Over a recent weekend, more than 100 parishioners of Aurora's Faith Lutheran Church fanned out as part of the church's Compassion Weekend of serving others. This is the third time...
Yorkville group helps mothers build bonds
Last spring, several mothers of Yorkville's St. Patrick Parish formed a new ministry with the goal of bringing together moms with children of all ages. Called MOMs — for Ministry...