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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

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

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

Flowing Forth UMC is the only Chicago-area Methodist church holding drive-in services.

Aurora Methodists extend drive-in worship services

Outdoor worship - Flowing Forth UMC
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 24, 2020–Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora will hold the fifth of five August drive-in worship services on Sunday, Aug. 30. Flowing Forth UMC is theRead More

Aurora-area residents collected the carload of supplies to aid Iowans devastated by the Aug. 10 derecho storm.

Aurora-area residents aid Iowans devastated by storm

Amy Conyers & mother
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 20, 2020—It was a bittersweet homecoming for Amy Conyers. Friends and family of Conyers, a former Auroran now of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, gathered on Sunday, Aug. 16, atRead More

First Presbyterian Church and East Aurora School District 131 help with sites

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Comes to Aurora August 20 & 22 with community sites

 AURORA, Ill., Aug. 15, 2020 — An Aurora church has stepped-up and is helping Kane County expanding its COVID-19 testng. First Presbyterian Church of Aurora is offering the parking lotRead More

A dozen area women hung drywall and applied siding at two Aurora homes being constructed by Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity...

Area women pound nails in fourth annual Fox Valley Habitat Women’s Build 

Katie Park of North Aurora
AURORA, Ill., Aug. 8, 2020 — A dozen area women hung drywall and applied siding at two Aurora homes being constructed by Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity in a fourthRead More

Sr. Ryan said, “Our plan is to start classes on Sept. 10..."

Aurora Dominican Literacy Center to resume English tutoring, citizenship classes in September

DLC Bonnie and Nery
AURORA, Ill., July 30, 2020–After a hiatus since March due to the pandemic, Aurora’s nonprofit Dominican Literacy Center will resume English tutoring and citizenship classes in September. Sister Kathleen Ryan,Read More

Rev. Matt Mull, Advent senior pastor, said “We are excited to host Redeemer Community Church starting this week..."

Aurora church answers prayers of Oswego congregation

AURORA, Ill., July 31, 2020 — An Oswego congregation has found a temporary worship site at an Aurora church. Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive, will loan itsRead More

Powell's 1972 Chevrolet C-10 won Best of Show-Truck honors.

Retired Aurora police chief takes trophy at Habitat show

Bill Powell
AURORA, Ill., July 25, 2020 — Bill Powell, retired Aurora police chief, was among best-of-show trophy winners at Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity’s first car show Saturday, July 25, atRead More