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Serving Wounded Warriors and the Survivors of our Fallen Heroes

By Social Security Administration | Friday at 10:51 a.m.

It’s an American tradition to pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces each Memorial Day — especially honoring those who have … Read more ›

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 | May 17 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
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CHAD opens new office at 8 E. Galena Plaza

By Mark Billings | May 11 at 2:55 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 ›

Board members Barb Williams and Jeni Spinney with BFF and mascot Hubert, the BMO Harris Lion
From the community

Erika’s Lighthouse “Rock & Rally” Walkathon Readies to Blast Stigma of Depression Once Again

By Erika's Lighthouse | May 4 at 10:04 a.m.

Blast the Stigma of Depression and Have a Blast Doing It! Did you know…? • Children and adolescents who have depression frequently also have physical … Read more ›

From the community

Forget Spring Cleaning; Scrub Down Your Budget Instead

By Social Security Administration | April 26 at 4:11 p.m.

Spring is officially here. That means it’s time for spring cleaning! People everywhere are shedding the effects of fall and winter. But what about dusting … Read more ›

People’s Resource Center
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Volunteers are the lifeblood of Wheaton-based People’s Resource Center

By Andy Richardson | April 18 at 4:57 p.m.

The People’s Resource Center (PRC) will honor its volunteers at a reception from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s … Read more ›

Nanci Garoon Leigner, left, with her friend, Michele Snyder. Leigner was named TribLocal Hero. (Submitted photo)

Foundation aims to prevent teen deaths from sudden cardiac arrest

By Sheryl DeVore | April 18 at 11:19 a.m.

Jenny Snyder, who would have celebrated her 21st birthday this month, died four years ago on a Glenview soccer field from sudden cardiac arrest. The … Read more ›

Volunteers from Exelon and ComEd mentored East Aurora students from Cowherd and Waldo middle schools on Saturday, April 14, as part of National Volunteer Week activities. The employee volunteers spoke about the importance of math and science, and gave the students a tour of Exelon’s Cantera Emergency Operating Facility in Warrenville.
From the community

Exelon, ComEd Volunteers Mentor Aurora’s Next Generation of Engineers for National Volunteer Week

By Anthony Marusic | April 16 at 6:17 p.m.

(April 16, 2012) – Employee volunteers from ComEd and parent company Exelon spent this past Saturday mentoring young math and science enthusiasts from two East … Read more ›

Charles McKenna
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Wheaton Resident Charles McKenna to be Honored at Metropolitan Family Services DuPage Gala

By Metropolitan Family Services | April 10 at 7:19 p.m.

Event to be Held May 4 at Bobak’s Signature Events at Seven Bridges Charles McKenna will be honored for his many years of service to … Read more ›

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The 2012 Chicagoland Tour de Cure Needs Volunteers!

By Erin Blackwell | April 3 at 1:38 p.m.

CHICAGO – The American Diabetes Association’s Chicagoland Tour de Cure, presented by McGuireWoods, is looking for volunteers for its cycling event the weekend of June … Read more ›

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