Kendall County Submitted Content
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Versiti Blood Center of Illinois issues plea for donors; patient care at riskJun 24, 2024 11:35 am - Versiti Blood Center of Illinois has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations due to a dangerously low blood supply. Summer donations have plummeted to critical levels, with over 4,963 appointments missed in the past month alone.
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Aurora to light up the skies with July 3 firework showJun 21, 2024 10:15 am - Join the city of Aurora as they celebrate Independence Day by living up to its “City of Lights“ motto with a fireworks display Wednesday, July 3.
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Chicago Blues icon coming to The Venue June 21Jun 19, 2024 10:06 pm - Blues powerhouse John Primer will open the stage this weekend at The Venue in downtown Aurora.
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DuPage Foundation grants nearly $940,000 to 52 health and human services organizationsJun 14, 2024 8:53 pm - DuPage Foundation recently awarded $938,077 to 52 essential health and human services nonprofits in DuPage County for the spring cycle of its Community Impact grant program.
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Black fraternities and sororities give out free food to a 1,000 families in Aurora for Juneteenth, Father’s Day WeekendJun 14, 2024 7:02 pm - Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the City of Aurora, the Northern Illinois Food Bank and members of the Aurora Divine 9 Alliance, a thousand families are going into the holiday weekend with plenty to eat.
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Celebrating Flag Day: Aurora Boy Scouts post flags in subscribers' yardsJun 14, 2024 6:55 pm - As part of its sixth annual fundraiser, Blackhawk Boy Scouts of America Troop 11 in Aurora is posting a U.S. flag in subscribers' yards on national holidays — Memorial ...
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Aurora church opens outdoor worship seriesJun 14, 2024 6:11 pm - Aurora's New England Congregational Church opened three monthly outdoor worship services on June 2. Congregant Martin Forward was guest preacher. The Rev. Brandon Perrin...
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Dominican Literacy Center names new directorJun 13, 2024 8:11 pm - Claire Wiesner-Smillie has been appointed director of the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora, effective July 1.Sister Kathleen M. Ryan, center founder and director, is retiring June 30.
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A thousand families to get free groceries at Juneteenth Food Giveaway June 14 in AuroraJun 13, 2024 8:04 pm - In honor of Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend, more than 150 members of Black fraternities and sororities are gathering on Friday, June 14, in Aurora to distribute food to those in need.
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Aurora to honor Juneteenth during a weeklong series of eventsJun 13, 2024 7:45 pm - The City of Aurora is celebrate Juneteenth holiday with a week of community events and activities, beginning with the Mr. and Miss Black Aurora crowning ceremony and concluding on Juneteenth with the annual flag-raising ceremony.