Maple Park Submitted Content
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Orland Park actor, author brings story of Santa Claus to life at Aurora churchDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - "Do good without expecting anything in return. And do good deeds all year long, not just at Christmas." That was the double challenge Friday, Dec. 8, from Orland Park ac...
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ECC massage therapy student Therese Wilson teaches that it's never too lateDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - "I knew I had a calling, but didn't know this was it until I came and took this chance," said Therese Wilson of South Elgin, massage therapy student at Elgin Community C...
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CASA Kane County hosts holiday giving program for children in foster careDec 08, 2023 10:00 pm - CASA Kane County, a leading advocate for children in the foster care system, has started its annual holiday giving program for the year 2023. This heartwarming initiativ...
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Custom-designed shoes to be presented to Kaneland student before Chicago Bears gameDec 07, 2023 10:00 pm - Four years ago, a chance encounter in a coffee line sparked a friendship. The people involved in that conversation, John Tarpey, vice president of security for the Chic...
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Memorial unveiled for East Aurora veteransDec 07, 2023 10:00 pm - On Thursday, Nov. 9, East Aurora Unit District 131 unveiled a memorial honoring East Aurora veterans who gave their lives fighting for our freedom. The memorial was ins...
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Over 1,000 turn out for Tom-A-Hawk Turkey TrotDec 07, 2023 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 18, more than a thousand community members participated in the Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5K raising funds for the Aurora East Educational Foundation and t...
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Dave and Marge Brown named 2023 Batavia Citizens of the YearDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - A couple whose deep love of Batavia and a commitment to its betterment have been named the 2023 Batavia Citizens of the Year. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor ...
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Aurora mourns the loss of community stalwart Father David EngbarthDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Father David Engbarth left an indelible mark on Aurora during his 45 years serving the community. His recent passing during the Thanksgiving holiday has left a void in t...
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Join ecumenical 'Songs and Lights' celebration of Christmas Dec. 10Dec 05, 2023 10:00 pm - The Batavia Ministerial Association is hosting "Songs and Lights," an ecumenical community celebration of Christmas, on Sunday, Dec. 10. There will be music, scripture, ...
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Aurora area faith communities host prayers for peaceDec 05, 2023 10:00 pm - With a candlelight procession and mini sermons, a half-dozen Aurora-area faith communities gathered to pray for world peace on Dec. 3. Titled "Prayers for Peace in a Tim...