Aurora News
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The Silent Heroes: Nonprofit staff for individuals with special needs go above and beyond
Mar 30, 2020 10:44 PM - In a time when many are staying home, scared and unsure of how the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will play out, direct service professionals (DSPs) for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities do not have that option. Similar to health care professionals, grocery workers, and first responders, DSPs report to work every day knowing there is a critical shortage of PPE and medical supplies. Clearbrook, a nonprofit based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, serves over 8,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 160 communities, 15 counties, and 60 locations. They provide personalized vocational, home-based, community day, residential, and clinical services across a range of disabilities, from birth to end of life. -
College of DuPage donates protective equipment to local health care organizations
Mar 30, 2020 10:07 PM - Faculty, staff and students from various program areas across College of DuPage are answering the call and donating hundreds of masks, gloves and gowns to local health care professionals in need to help battle COVID-19. -
College of DuPage and DuPage County to launch community podcast 'Listen Up DuPage!'
Mar 30, 2020 9:54 PM - DuPage County residents now have another opportunity to stay informed on a variety of topics that impact the greater community with "Listen Up, DuPage!," a new podcast produced by College of DuPage in partnership with the DuPage County Board. -
Aurora woman charged with aggravated DUI after crash with child in SUV
Mar 30, 2020 8:10 PM - An Aurora woman has been charged with four felony counts of aggravated DUI after a crash with a child in her vehicle. -
DuPage introduces COVID-19 case mapMar 30, 2020 5:40 PM - The DuPage County Health Department on Monday announced a new, interactive COVID-19 case map.
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PODCAST: Tailgating with Dave and Kevin (and Orrin)
Mar 30, 2020 4:59 PM - PODCAST: Benet basketball legend Sean O'Mara joins this week's Tailgating with Dave and Kevin from Japan to talk about his professional career amid the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Aurora restaurant feeds first responders at 2 hospitals
Mar 30, 2020 10:55 AM - As part of the "Feeding the Frontline" project, Reuland's Food Service in Aurora delivered 40 free lunches Saturday to the ER department at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora. -
Fox Valley police reportsMar 30, 2020 3:56 PM - Batavia • An Xbox One Pro and two controllers, a total value of $500, were reported stolen sometime Saturday from a residence on the 1200 block of East Wilson Street.
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Anderson Animal Shelter needs emergency funds
Mar 30, 2020 11:17 AM - After the shelter-in-place order, Anderson Animal Shelter has canceled or suspended many of its programs so revenue has dropped. Their adoption program alone provides nearly 50% of the operational income. -
Constable: Addicts must balance risk of coronavirus with threat of relapse
Mar 29, 2020 10:08 AM - Whether you are part of a religious congregation, an audience at a concert, or a crowd at a baseball game, those face-to-face interactions with others are important. When you are an addict working to reclaim your life, those connections can be literal lifesavers, and COVID-19 makes that difficult.
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