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Wheaton Academy's Brandon Ruggles is setting up a basketball skills camp so that four classmates can attend a leadership camp in the summer. (Photo submitted by Holly Ruggles)

Wheaton Academy student organizes basketball skills camp to aid four classmates

By Jeff Vorva | Thursday at 2:08 p.m.

There is no “wait ‘til next year” attitude for Wheaton Academy junior Brandon Ruggles and he is setting up a basketball skills clinic to help … Read more ›

Tom Weisner, Mayor of Aurora welcomes Community Housing Advocacy and Development to the neighborhood
From the community

CHAD opens new office at 8 E. Galena Plaza

By Mark Billings | May 11 at 2:44 p.m.

Federal funds designed to help communities grappling with foreclosures are also helping a nonprofit group open a new office in downtown Aurora. Community Housing Advocacy … Read more ›

From the community

Crime Stoppers to Honor Former Aurora Police Chief

By Dan Ferrelli | May 10 at 11:26 a.m.

Aurora Area Crime Stoppers, a community program that offers cash rewards in exchange for information that leads to arrests in unsolved crimes and the location … Read more ›

CII Chairman of the Board Phil Klikas (left) presents 2012 Humanitarian of the Year Award to Chet Albright, who accepted on behalf of Genesis Community Church and Pastor Jeffery Barrett.
From the community

Genesis Community Church Receives 2012 Humanitarian of the Year Award

By Valerie Skarbek | May 9 at 3:28 p.m.

Child Initiative International (CII), a non-profit organization assisting children in the United States, Africa, and India presented its 2012 Humanitarian of the Year Award to … Read more ›

From left to Right: Amy Baudouin, Gretta Bieber and Dabney Messer-Rehak
From the community

YWCA Aurora Elects New Board Members

By Jennifer | May 8 at 1:13 p.m.

Today, at the monthly YWCA Aurora board of director’s meeting, three new members were unanimously elected—Amy Baudouin, Gretta Bieber and Dabney Messer-Rehak. All three women … Read more ›

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Fire Destroys EVERYTHING…Please Help!

By Diane Brinks, Chief Executive Director | May 3 at 11:19 a.m.

Recently, a friend in our community (A. Keyes), had a house fire. EVERYTHING was destroyed–both of his wheelchairs and all clothes, furnishings, meds, etc. He … Read more ›

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From the community

Volunteers Needed for Bike MS: Tour de Farms

By Natalie | May 1 at 3:46 p.m.

CHICAGO— Thousands of cyclists will ride the beautiful countryside of northern Illinois at the 31st annual Bike MS: Tour de Farms, Saturday and Sunday, June … Read more ›

A van full of paper supplies for the needy collected by WVHS students
From the community

3, 500 Paper Products Donated to Poor

By Karole Kettering | May 1 at 8:08 a.m.

Recently, Waubonsie Valley High School’s Student Council spearheaded a school-wide drive to provide paper products for needy senior citizens served by the Humanitarian Service Project … Read more ›

Marquette Bank employees kick off the 5th Annual Neighborhood Food Drive by volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The Bank will accept non-perishable food donations until June 23, 2012 at all Marquette Bank locations.
From the community

Marquette Bank Kicks Off 5th Annual Neighborhood Food Drive to Help Fight Hunger

By Marquette Bank | April 30 at 2:36 p.m.

(April 30, 2012) –– Marquette Bank, a locally-owned neighborhood bank, is launching its 5th Annual Neighborhood Food Drive on May 1, 2012. Bank employees, customers, … Read more ›

Volunteer of the Year Recipient Bob Mehrens with his wife, Joey
From the community

CASA Recognizes Volunteers

By Courtney Laverty | April 27 at 4:04 p.m.

CASA Kane County’s annual Volunteer Recognition Evening, held Thursday at the St. Charles Country Club, honored the contributions of nearly 300 volunteers who have invested … Read more ›

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