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Remember Tredwell Coffee… this Friday, Sept. 18

Tredwell Coffe
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 16, 2020 — On Friday, Sept. 18, local residents are encouraged to place a  coffee/food order (curbside, pickup, or delivery) from the Tredwell Coffee, 14 W. GalenaRead More

Provide the Gift of Mobility.... Month-long Drive.

Community Wheelchair Drive — Sept. 26-Oct. 25, 2020

Dad's wheelchair
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 11, 2020  ̶  In Africa, about 85 million people live with disabilities, and it is estimated that about 35 million people who require wheelchairs do not haveRead More

Since 2010, Kendall County PADS has been providing nutritious meals and safe, temporary housing at seven makeshift shelters from mid-October through mid-April.

Pandemic pushes Kendall County PADS to keep temporary homeless shelters shuttered

PADS of Kendall County
By Tom Siebert Assistant Director for Community Relations Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) of Kendall County YORKVILLE, Ill., Sept. 14, 2020 — The continuing COVID-19 health threat has forcedRead More

A special moment of silence was held at 8:46 a.m., when the first plane hit the north tower of the World Trade Center.

Aurora Remembers September 11

remember September 11
AURORA, IL, Sept. 11, 2020 — Aurora commemorated the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on Friday, Sept. 11, in a ceremony led by public safety officials.Read More

The no-contact drive-thru food distribution will provide food to 1,200 families.

Fourth Citywide Pop Up Food Pantry Set for Monday

Pop Up Food Pantry
Aurora, Ill., Sept. 10, 2020 — As the effects of COVID-19 continue to impact our communities, food insecurity levels continue to rise. Aurora is coming together, once again, to fillRead More

To kick off Hunger Action Month and new football season, Souper Bowl of Caring unveils Tackle Hunger Map

Group launches new ‘hunger map’ to tackle America’s COVID-19 ‘hunger epidemic’

Hunger graphic
by: Ron Ribiat HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 3, 2020 — With a 40 percent jump in the number of Americans going hungry due to COVID-19, a group has launched a newRead More

Rev. Gavin stressed “...the actual church, the people, will worship in the Peace House next door.”

Old Aurora church bell’s last toll; Retirement begins building’s sale, deconsecration process

St. John UCC church bell removal
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 28, 2020 — An old Aurora church bell is silent. After a final tolling Wednesday, Aug. 26, the 129-year-old, 5,000-pound brass bell and wooden wheel were removed Thursday,Read More

Here are four faith-related aspects of Boseman’s personal life and acting career...

Chadwick Boseman: Man of faith in real life, ‘Black Panther’ on screen

Chadwick Boseman
by: Adelle M. Banks Aug. 31, 2020 (RNS) — Chadwick Boseman, who was most known for playing the superhero in the title role of “Black Panther,” was a person ofRead More

It's this Saturday!

This Saturday: Aurora high school to host 84,000-pound chicken, rice ‘Palooza’ giveaway

Rice and Chicken
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 28, 2020–Waubonsie Valley High School, 2590 Ogden Ave. in Aurora, will host a “Pollo (chicken) and Rice Palooza” giveaway Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. until 84,000Read More

“Methodists have a long history of strong, leading women”

Centennial of women’s right to vote: Methodist women play key role in women gaining ballot 

by Al Benson Flowing Forth United Methodist Church Aurora AURORA, Ill., Aug. 26, 2020 — One hundred years ago the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, guaranteeing womenRead More