Revering traditions and building new traditions helpful
Life is filled with mixed bags. For best balance, the traditional trait should be linked to a sense of adventure, something new and likely challenging. The trusted signposts along the way can become a ride on a treadmill. Yet, the standard segments of life offer rewards of repeat joy. There...
Reader’s Voice: In favor of Aurora Election Commission…
March 12, 2018 Dear editor; I have been an Aurora resident for close to 30 years. Since 2003 I have been actively involved with Illinois election integrity issues. I currently serve as chairman of the Kane County Chapter of the nonpartisan Illinois Ballot Integrity Project (www.ballot-integrity.org). Aurora is fortunate to...
Reader’s Voice: …Against the Aurora Election Commission
March 11, 2018 Dear editor; I was skeptical about the effort to get rid of the Aurora Election Commission until I saw a comparative cost study that showed how much less it costs the Kane County Clerk’s office to run elections, than it does the Aurora Election Commission. The cost...
New Pique tea big hit in natural foods industry
Last of two parts Elizabeth Segran continues her article in Fast Company regarding a new concept in making tea. “It worked like this: Pique tea was brewed in very large amounts until all the water evaporated, leaving a tea paste. This paste was dehydrated, and when someone wanted to drink...
‘Yesterday Once More’ at Woman’s Club
The Woman’s Club of Aurora invites the public to its presentation of “Little Black Dress” luncheon and fashion show Saturday, March 24 at Belle Salle Banquets, 1920 East New York Street, Aurora. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with opportunities for silent auction, cash-n-carry tables, raffles, door prizes, and a...
A look at Ireland fitting in St. Patrick Day celebration
The history of Ireland’s appeal lies in its mountains, seashore, tranquil lakes, lovely gardens, and old demesnes. It is in the lush water meadows, in the shade of its ruined castles and in the hedgerows of fuchsia and whitethorn. Ireland’s people are at once delightful and lovingly open. As we...
In the early days, U.S. high tariffs just the norm
Free-trade agreements. Tariffs. Capitalism. What’s not to like about them? Keep reading, dear reader. The astute observer of the writings of the present scribe will note that he has taken our accidental president to task on many an occasion and that he believes the rascal should be put out to...
Oswego P.D. takes the pledge: Chiefs’ One Mind Campaign
The Oswego Police Department announced its pledge to take action in support of the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s One Mind Campaign, with the intention to unite communities, public safety organizations, and mental health organizations, in such a way that the three become of one mind. The One Mind...
Students continue pressure on politicians, use walk-out
By Deena Sherman – By the time you read these words, students at approximately 1,600 schools across the country will have walked out of their classrooms at 10 a.m. across each U.S. time zones. The occasion is the one-month anniversary, March 14, of the shooting that killed 17 individuals at...
Ask Grandpa: On condo rules and taking action
Grandpa, Our condo board ruled several years ago that we cannot grow vegetables on condo property because this would attract rodents. This year they sent a notice that we can no longer grow them in pots on our patios. Our board president suggests that we grow our vegetables indoors. That...
Avery Coonley School offers safe walk-out demonstration
In response to the tragedy at the Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., February 14 students across the country have engaged in various civic-led efforts, culminating in National School Walk-out events March 14. In efforts led by student organizers, seventh and eighth grade students at The Avery Coonley School...
Aurora Christian High School’s Class 1A State championship wrestling team receives acknowledgement at Aurora City Council
Aurora Christian High School’s Class 1A State championship wrestling team receives acknowledgement at Tuesday’s Aurora City Council meeting. Alderman Carl Franco, center, left, holds a championship shirt with Aurora mayor Richard Irvin. Jason Crane/The Voice...
Wrestling moves at Aurora City Council
Justin Pearch, head wrestling coach of Aurora Christian High School, engages in a mock encounter with Richard Irvin, mayor of Aurora, who wrestled as a youth. Aurora Christian won the Class 1A State wrestling championship in its second year of the program. Jason Crane/The Voice...
Aurora City Council seeks to return Sentry Statue to top of GAR
The Aurora City Council recognized Aurora Christian School’s wrestling team for recently winning the State championship (see above). City Council recognized recently- hired employees Anna Payton, head of Animal Control and Danny Powell, head of the Phillip’s Park Zoo. Several individuals used their three minute opportunity to speak at the...
North Aurora Village Board speakers concerns
John McVickers from McVickers Development, far left, expresses disappointment at the Board members’ recently rejecting a second motor vehicle services special use permit at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday. At the February 12 meeting, the Board voted against a proposal that would allow McVickers’ company to develop a parcel...
Spring Break for students at Eola Branch offers variety
What are the two words that are music to a students’ ears this time of year? Spring Break! Winter Break is a time to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Summer Break is a time to mow the lawn, or, for the older set, get a job. Spring Break...
West Aurora’s A+ Foundation will induct seven into Hall
The A+ Foundation will celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor. This year, seven individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Honor. For tickets to this year’s Hall of Honor banquet held April 21 at the Aurora Country Club, please go to the A+ Foundation’s...
Class 4A Romeoville Sectional championship
Jared Crutcher, 10, of West Aurora High School, and Bolingbrook’s Tyler Cochran, 23, stretch for the ball in Friday’s Class 4A Romeoville Sectional championship game. West Aurora won, 82-67. Crutcher scored 26 points, collected five blocked shots, 13 rebounds, and one steal. West Aurora advanced to the Normal Super-sectional at...
Naperville North closes with second 25-plus victories
By Bob Narang – The Naperville North High School boys basketball team last week had thoughts of an appearance in the sectional finals dancing in their heads. And why not? The Huskies had a memorable regular season, opened the Class 4A playoffs with double-digit victories over both Hinsdale Central and...