Thursday | 06/17/2021 | Local News and Aurora Updates w/ Special Guest Victoria Hyla Maldonado & Family!

Something brand new on a Thursday morning! Today we were joined on the show by local author Victoria Hyla Maldonado and her son & daughter; Joaquin & Mika! Unbridled energy, juice boxes and coffee at 8 am. Let me tell you, these kids are making the most of school being out! Victoria came onto the show to tell her about her latest work, Tears Of The Butterfly and what else she has cooking. We did squeeze in a little news, here's today's topics: - Monday, Monday, Monday; don't forget about Monday! State Reps. Stephanie Kifowit, (D-Oswego), Representative Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora), Keith Wheeler, (R-Oswego) are partnering with The Kane Senior Council and St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church to provide free frozen meals to seniors once a month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on prescribed Mondays during the summer at St. Athanasios, located at 1855 5th Ave. in Aurora. Event dates are currently scheduled for the upcoming Monday, June 21, July 12, Aug. 16, and Sept. 13. Shouts out! #community - Saturday June 19th starting at 3:30 pm is the Freedom & Heritage Celebration, One Nation, presented by the African American Men Of Unity. This will be held at Martin Luther King Park on Farnsworth & Grand on the east side. Admission is free, there will be food, a moon jump, face painting, vendors and even a talent contest! Join the parade! Special shout out and thank you to the AAMOU, the African American Heritage Advisory Board and the COA. #juneteenth - Our friends of Fox Valley United Way are having their very first Halloween Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk! This is a great fundraising event, the proceeds of which will ensure financial support for our children. The date will take place on Oct. 17th at 9 am at Phillips Park. Sponsorships are available and registration is required. Click this link to register: https://www.foxvalleyunitedway.org/halloween-hustle-5k-1-mile-fun-walk/ Tune in tomorrow morning at 8 am for another episode of #Jenettesplaining and stay tuned for something new! Another great interview is also coming your way so subscribe to our YouTube channel. We appreciate you all so much for your continued support. More news, more stories and more Aurora. Have a blessed day! #peace The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #aurorail #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #spotify #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorning #podcast #goodmorningaurora #localnews #thursday #familyshow