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Three Kings bring toys, smiles to Aurora children on 12th Day After ChristmasJan 05, 2023 10:00 pm - Nearly 1,000 children and their families lined up an hour early for the Three Kings Celebration Jan. 8 in Aurora. Once they made it inside La Quinta Restaurant in downto...
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ECC addresses early childhood educator shortage with new scholarshipJan 03, 2023 10:00 pm - Elgin Community College is providing an Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship to address the shortage of qualified early childhood educators b...
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Three Fox Valley churches join in New Year's Day celebrationJan 03, 2023 10:00 pm - Five pastors from three Fox Valley churches teamed up to host "Start the New Year Right," a New Year's Day celebration on Sunday, Jan. 1. The 9:30 a.m. service took plac...
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Home for holidays: Habitat for Humanity dedicates Aurora homeDec 29, 2022 10:00 pm - On Dec. 3, Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity dedicated the Lopez family home at 656 Spruce St. in Aurora. The ceremony featured prayers, housewarming gift...
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North Aurora police offer free presentations on scams and identity theft for seniorsDec 29, 2022 10:00 pm - The North Aurora Police Department is offering free in-person presentations on scams and identity theft for seniors. These presentations will feature speakers from the...
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Line dance to raise funds for Habitat for HumanityDec 28, 2022 10:00 pm - The Pottawatomie Partnership-Habitat for Humanity will host a Valentine's Line Dance Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 11. It will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. in the fellowship ...
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Thousands flock to Aurora Festival of Lights on Christmas weekendDec 27, 2022 10:00 pm - The 16th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights has ended successfully. Open since the day after Thanksgiving, the popular drive-thru light show closed on Christmas en...
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Live baby Jesus, real donkey highlight Christmas story at Aurora churchDec 27, 2022 10:00 pm - A live baby Jesus and a donkey were part of a live Nativity program at Aurora's Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, Dec. 17. The free, public production was held outdoors...
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Burning local firewood this winter can save forestsDec 27, 2022 10:00 pm - Nothing beats the warmth of a crackling fireplace on these coldest days of the year. Each winter, as my family enjoys the cozy warmth of our wood stove room, I'm always ...
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Fox Valley United Way hosts annual holiday assistance program for families in needDec 27, 2022 10:00 pm - Fox Valley United Way held its annual Holiday Assistance Program providing 180 families, including 533 children, with holiday toys, everyday necessities, winter clothing...