Aurora Lifestyle
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How renovations will help protect Danada House’s history while safeguarding its futureApr 22, 2024 10:35 am - Nearly 60 years after their racehorse won the Kentucky Derby, the Dan and Ada Rice home is undergoing extensive renovations, and a series of surrounding gardens will be revitalized on the grounds of the couple's former estate near Wheaton.
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One of Aurora's oldest Black churches celebrates 80th anniversaryApr 16, 2024 10:02 pm - The energy was palpable on this first Sunday at Aurora’s Greater Mount Olive Church of God in Christ. Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin joined Pastor Gregory Jones and the co...
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Celebrating the earth: Aurora church women focus on climate changeApr 16, 2024 6:29 pm - Focusing on climate change, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated United Women in Faith Sunday on April 14. Morning worship was conducted by members of Wesl...
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Sindhi Association of Metropolitan Chicago celebrates Cheti Chand, the Sindhi new yearApr 16, 2024 12:41 pm - On Sunday, April 7, the Sindhi Association of Metropolitan Chicago hosted a joyous celebration of Cheti Chand, the Sindhi new year, at the elegant Ashyana Banquets in Do...
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Aurora area Sikhs celebrate Holy Day of VaisakhiApr 15, 2024 11:37 pm - Aurora area Sikhs gathered this weekend with Sikhs from the western suburbs to celebrate one of the most holy days on the Sikh Calendar. Also known as the Sikh New Year, ...
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Owl mania: Birders’ enthusiasm for this species can sometimes go overboardApr 15, 2024 10:45 am - The popularity of owls makes them vulnerable to human interference. People do get excited about owls, and sometimes their enthusiasm (or thoughtlessness) gets out of hand.
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Best Bets: Wynton Marsalis in Aurora, Nicki Minaj at the United CenterApr 15, 2024 10:40 am - Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra play a benefit concert at Aurora University, Nicki Minaj and Monica headline two nights at the United Center, and the Morton Arboretum welcomes canine friends.
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Good News Sunday: Suburban astronomy teacher completes ‘mind-blowing’ eclipse skydiveApr 14, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a teacher who skydived during the eclipse, a veteran getting a new roof in Island Lake, and DuPage County starting a project to build a crisis recovery center.
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Out on the town April 14-May 31: Peking Acrobats, concerts, festivals, performances and moreApr 14, 2024 5:45 am - Sunday, April 14 Kane County Doll Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Kane County Fairgrounds Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Dol...
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Spring cleaning: Volunteers pick up trash on miles of area bike trailsApr 10, 2024 12:01 pm - Bike Palatine Club vice president Kevin Keehn often wondered who picked up all the roadside trash after a long winter. That question led him on a personal mission of picking up litter along Northwest suburban roads/trails where he annually cycles a couple thousand miles.