Saul For Ward 7

07/28/2026

Saturday, August 8th the GROW with GEM -Gratitude Empowerment Motivation Non Profit Organization Back To School Bash will be taking place at the Southwind Community (1228 S 4th street) from 12:00 pm noon to 3:00 pm. This event is free, open to the public and will feature games and prizes for kids, food and music! This annual is a great time and backpacks will also be provided while supplies last. See the flyer for more details and save the date! 🎬✨📚

06/15/2026

Come on out and support Junetenth

🌟 Join the City of Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board, Aurora in Black, and the Quad County Urban League for the annual Scheketa Hart-Burns Juneteenth Flag raising on Friday, June 19!

The event, which takes place on Aurora University's Main Quad at 2 P.M., will feature inspiring speakers, exciting performances, awards, and so much more!

We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️

📍 1347 Prairie Street, Aurora, IL

04/21/2026

‼️REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE AURORA JUNETEENTH YOUTH SUMMIT at Aurora University on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.*

🌎OPEN TO 5TH GRADERS THROUGH COLLEGE STUDENTS, this is FREE one-of-a-kind experience where 100+ Black youth will gather under one roof, authentically empowered and unapologetically excellent, including:

❤️A high-energy opening session with a live DJ that sets the tone for the day with surprise giveaways!

🖤Dynamic group sessions centered on REAL topics that matter to our youth: mental health, cultural identity, social media, options after high school, what the future holds for US!

💚A free lunch with new friends and a closing session with special guests, scholarships, awards, and unforgettable moments!

✅REGISTER TODAY: www.tinyurl.com/JuneteenthYouthSummit2026
[First 25 registered students will be entered into a raffle for a free laptop]

The 2026 Aurora Juneteenth Youth Summit is brought to you by Aurora in Black with support from the City of Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Boardand the Quad County Urban League in collaboration with Aurora University

*FOLLOWING THE YOUTH SUMMIT, THE AURORA JUNETEENTH FLAG RAISING CEREMONY WILL COMMENCE AT 2 P.M. ON THE AURORA UNIVERSITY QUAD.

04/14/2026

You're invited to the Kane County Anti-Trafficking Summit, a critical event dedicated to raising awareness, educating our communities, and preventing human trafficking. Join us for a day of impactful breakout sessions, expert insights, and collaborative strategies focused on strengthening community efforts.

Registration is now open! https://tinyurl.com/AprilSummit2026

Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 8:30 AM -12:30 PM
Location: Christ Community Church, 820 S. Randall Rd., South Elgin, IL 60177

Your participation is vital in the fight against human trafficking, pivotal in increasing awareness, driving prevention initiatives, and fostering collaboration within our communities!

Coffee and light snacks will be made available. Reserve your spot by April 10th and be part of the solution!

04/14/2026

Sunday, July 26th the 54th Annual Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festival will take place at Wilder Park in Aurora from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm! The council is accepting vendors for this awesome event and there will be a lot to see this year showcasing our city's vibrant Puerto Rican community. 🇵🇷

Save the date now for this wonderful event. To learn more visit the website of the APRCC here: https://auroraprcc.org/

03/16/2026

👑❤️🖤💚 SHE PERSONIFIES COMMITMENT, CREATIVITY, AND THE COURAGE THAT MAKES BLACK GIRL MAGIC SO SPECIAL. TODAY WE SHINE THE SPOTLIGHT AN COMMUNITY CHANGE-AGENT, ENTERPRISING ENTREPRENEUR, AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: RESIRE FULTZ!

🌟 Recently celebrating her 16th birthday, Resire is a sophomore at East Aurora High School and a very active and visible young leader in the Aurora community. She is deeply involved in uplifting those around her and is already demonstrating what it means to be a true servant-leader.

💪🏾 Despite facing many challenges, she continues to persevere with determination and grace. Resire has used her voice to advocate for students by speaking at School Board meetings about issues that impact young people and how those issues can be resolved. She is passionate about motivating students who may be struggling academically or dealing with physical ailments, because she understands those battles firsthand.

🤝🏾 Among the many community programs she participates in, Resire shines especially bright through her involvement with Talented Tenth Social Services, Inc. under the mentorship and guidance of Natalie Bonner who nominated her to be featured for Black Girl Magic Month.

Through the organization’s JUNIORPRENEURS PROGRAM, she has learned how to develop entrepreneurial skills and turn ideas into opportunity. Now, Resire can often be found at community events proudly selling products from her own business, including hair bonnets and even her own book. YES, HER OWN BOOK!

📚 Resire is an award-winning published author through Bonner’s DREAM SCRIBERS PROGRAM, where she wrote and published her first book, Resire Smiles. Somewhat autobiographical, the book follows Kam, a young girl who transforms experiences with bullying, health challenges, and a learning disability into a source of strength and resilience. Resire Smiles can be purchased on Amazon: www.tinyurl.com/ResireSmiles

🏆 In addition to the awards for her book, Resire has received several City of Aurora Awards of Excellence and MLK Service Above Self Awards, of which her most recent recognition was presented by one of her favorite television actors, Tyler Lepley.

✨ MUCH LIKE THE CHARACTER IN HER BOOK, RESIRE IS ON AN INSPIRING JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE, GROWTH, AND BLACK GIRL MAGIC!

🖤 You keep on sharing your story so we all can be healed, niece! We are so proud of you!



East Aurora School District 131

09/15/2025

Ice just hit West Chicago

05/08/2025

This week, in a significant legal victory, a D.C. circuit court ruled in favor of the NAACP’s lawsuit on behalf of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and its employees.

This ruling allows CFPB employees to return to work and to continue the Bureau’s vital mission of protecting consumers from predatory financial practices.

“We cannot allow political agendas to erode an institution built to ensure fairness and accountability in the financial sector.”— Keisha Bross, NAACP Director of Opportunity, Race, and Justice.

Read more: https://naacp.org/articles/naacp-celebrates-legal-win-cfpb-mass-layoffs-lawsuit-court-reinstates-protections

05/08/2025

📣 Calling All Cultural Vendors! 📣

We’re excited to announce that planning is underway for our annual Roots Aurora event and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Roots Aurora is a vibrant celebration of the many cultures that make up our beautiful community. We’re looking for cultural vendors to showcase their art, crafts, food, and traditions.

For more information, contact VioletFlores.