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Aurora program to look at death in the 19th century

May 10, 2019 at 7:06 a.m.

Even in the middle of summer during the Aurora Historical Society's Fourth of July celebration, Tanner House can be a little bit spooky, long-time volunteer and current Historical Society Board...

From left, Brady Chung, Melissa Chung, Leah Alessi, Evan Alessi and Ella Chung show off some Halloween spirit. Melissa Chung is involved in a program to provide Halloween costumes for needy children.

Halloween costumes being collected for needy kids

May 10, 2019 at 7:06 a.m.

When moving, Naperville resident Melissa Chung took notice of the large amount of assorted Halloween costumes her children had accumulated —many of which were expensive, in good condition, and only...

Naperville’s Rice has what it takes between the ears

May 16, 2019 at 5:09 a.m.

When Naperville resident Nancy Rice is out in the trenches of the corn maze at Keller family's Oswego farm, she typically is one of eight who are either stationed at...

Motorcycle event in Fox Valley to help those in need

May 10, 2019 at 7:05 a.m.

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner probably doesn't mind sharing top billing at the upcoming DuKane A.B.A.T.E. Toy and Food Run, because he is after all being upstaged by Santa Claus himself....

The 100+ Women Who Care Fox Valley group was founded by, from left, Theoni Limouris, Karen Hollis and Lea Ann Skogsberg.

Women Who Care groups work to swiftly aid charities

May 10, 2019 at 7:05 a.m.

A few days after the inaugural meeting of the 100+ Women Who Care Fox Valley, the three founding members — Karen Hollis, Lea Ann Skogsberg and Theoni Limouris — made...

New programs offered at TriCity Family Services

May 10, 2019 at 7:05 a.m.

Helping high school age girls learn how to manage and accept challenging emotions is the focus of one of several new support groups starting this fall at TriCity Family Services....

Janek: Motorists in south Naperville waiting for their diamond gift

June 15, 2018 at 8:37 a.m.

Diamonds surely are a "girl's best friend." In this case, diamonds are everyone's friend—when they are completed that is. For motorists who travel north or west via the interchange at...

Yorkville American Legion Post plans fundraiser

May 10, 2019 at 7:04 a.m.

Reducing the number of suicides stemming from post-traumatic stress disorder has been part of the mission for Yorkville American Legion Post 489. "We want to help make a dent in...

Opinion: Cleaning up Naperville roadkill is a dirty job

June 15, 2018 at 9:51 a.m.

This summer, a small carcass of a dead animal sat on a road near my house. Each time I drove over it, it turned my stomach. Bigger than a squirrel,...

The Functionally Fit class meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Rush-Copley's Healthplex in Aurora.

Rush-Copley class offers a family atmosphere

May 10, 2019 at 7:04 a.m.

The official title of the noon group exercise class that meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Rush-Copley's Healthplex in Aurora is Functionally Fit. But over the last 10 years, it...

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