Aurora Central Catholic High School senior athlete Patrick Hilby had a day named in his honor during the Aurora City Council Meeting Tuesday after he clinched the national title in the 800-meter run a.
On Thursday, the Salvation Army provided toys to more than 1,2000 families in the western suburbs.
With cart after cart and car after car, Aurora families are getting a helping hand this holiday season. I needed a little extra help to buy gifts for my kids, Judit Ramirez said.
At a time when they need it most, hundreds of families are getting clothing, toys, food and more from the Salvation Army, as part of their Angel Tree program. Right now I m not working because of COVID-19, and I just want something to have for my kids, Esmaralda Arellamo said.
And Salvation Army Capt. Gabriela Rangel said there have been more calls than normal for help because of the pandemic.