Aurora|News|
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry To Offer Fresh Produce
Charity Blooms, a nonprofit community garden, expects to donate 6,000 pounds of homegrown fruits and vegetables to the Aurora food pantry.
Erika Wurst, Patch Staff
Erika Wurst, Patch Staff
- Aurora, IL
Erika Wurst is a longtime Fox Valley, IL journalist who has been covering local communities for nearly two decades. From major crime, to education, city council and entertainment, Wursts' interests are vast, and so is her coverage. She's always looking to tap into the communities she covers to find out what makes the people unique and their stories amazing. She welcomes you to reach out to her at ANY time at erika.wurst@patch.com!
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Aurora|News|
Aurora Police Receive 400 Gift Cards From Anonymous Residents
Two west side residents provided each officer and professional staff member with La Cabana Mexican Cafe gift cards as a token of thanks.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Boardwalk Debuts Ten New Shops
Shoppers will find an array of eclectic new shops when the Batavia Boardwalk opens for its second season on May 28.
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Aurora|News|
Aurora Juvenile Charged in Thornton's Gas Station Shooting
Aurora police allege that the teen fired 16 rounds toward a vehicle parked in a busy Thornton's Gas Station parking lot in February.
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Aurora|News|
Timmothy Pitzen Missing 10 Years: Cops Hope New Pic Brings Leads
A decade after he was last seen, the Center for Missing & Exploited Children has released a new age-progression photo of Timmothy Pitzen.
Erika Wurst, Patch Staff
Aurora|News|
Snoop Dogg Cancels RiverEdge Park Show
The artist was scheduled to play alongside rapper Twista on July 18 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. Snoop Dogg has canceled his summer tour.
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Aurora|News|
Aurora Police Rewarding Good Deeds
Children caught doing good deeds this week in Aurora will be gifted tickets to the Dino Safari, held at the Fox Valley Mall.
Erika Wurst, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Baby Bison Make Big Arrival in Batavia
Fermilab is expecting to welcome more than a dozen baby bison to its herd this spring, however, visitation is still closed to the public.
Erika Wurst, Patch Staff
Aurora|News|
Habitat For Humanity Home Breaks Ground In Aurora
Mother of three Cristal Lopez says owning a home was her biggest dream. Habitat For Humanity is making it happen.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Kicks Off 2021 Slow Down Campaign
Newly designed signs are available for residents to place in their yards, reminding drivers to slow down through neighborhoods.
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Aurora|News|
Sunday Shootings Left One Injured In Aurora
Aurora Police were on the scene of two shooting incidents that occurred within a mile of each other Sunday evening. One woman was injured.
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Aurora|News|
Local Vets Invited To Visit Aurora Food Pantry Drive-Thru
Veterans can drive-up and have their cars filled with approximately $140 in groceries, supplied by the the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry.
Erika Wurst, Patch Staff
Aurora|News|
Pop-Up Food Pantry Expects To Feed Hundreds in Aurora
No identification is necessary during the drive-thru event. Patrons can simply pull-up and receive $100 worth of groceries.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Students Tackle Mental Health Stigmas
May kicks of Mental Health Awareness month and Geneva High School students have planned events to help classmates focus on total well-being.
Erika Wurst, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Suspect Sought In Batavia Attempted Robbery
Police said two men attempted to rob the victim who was waiting for a ride in an apartment building vestibule. One man has been charged.
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Aurora|News|
Aurora Synagogue To Reopen For In-Person Services
Temple B'nai Israel synagogue will be following Center for Disease Control guidelines when it opens for services on May 14.
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Aurora|News|
Barbecue Fundraiser To Benefit Historic Aurora Schoolhouse
The Big Woods School Foundation will hold a drive-thru barbecue dinner fundraiser in hopes of renovating the historic one-room schoolhouse.
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Aurora|News|
RiverEdge Park Officials Postpone June Concerts
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all concerts scheduled for June of this year will be pushed to 2022. Concert season will kick off in July.
Erika Wurst, Patch Staff
Aurora|News|
Aurora School Bus Rear-Ended, No Students Injured
The bus, carrying elementary school students, was struck from behind by an SUV which caught fire during the crash.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Missing Man Found After Leaving St. Charles Adult Living Center
St. Charles Police announced Tuesday evening that 72-year-old Alzheimer's patient had been safely found.
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