Gina Santori, left, an Aurora Public Library benefactor, and Aliya Husain, with two Islamic organizations which seek cultural understanding, share a hug after they were speakers at the Aurora Public Library meeting Wednesday, April 25. See Carter Crane’s article here. Jason Crane/The Voice...
The recently-formed city of Aurora Youth Council (AYC) held its inaugural YOUTHTalk forum at Prisco Center in Aurora Tuesday. The event moderated by members of the AYC focused on how to be a mindful member of school communities and take preventive measures to promote safety. The event was free and...
Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Aurora perform fix-up and clean-up duties in Aurora Saturday in the 400 block of North Union Street in an annual Rebuilding Together Aurora project, one of many completed that day. Carter Crane/The Voice...
Students shovel dirt around a tree they planted on Arbor Day Friday at Henry Cowherd Middle School in Aurora. Mayor Richard Irvin, right, views the process which includes adding a memorial for the late Henry Cowherd who was known for his volunteerism and leadership. Carter Crane/The Voice...
This too shall pass! Even though attribution for the above phrase to the Christian bible is only partially true, it is not a direct quote. In our combined secular and religious world, this too shall pass is used to prevail over conflict, difficulty, disappointment, and troubled times. What does not...
April 28, 2018 Dear editor; Showing my age, my mindset prohibits me from serving on the jury of the Bill Cosby type of case. And I am not alone. My political women friends agree with me. What do we senior ladies want to know? There were 60 women charging Cosby...
April 22, 2018 Dear editor; This is nothing new to those who follow the news, but we live in one of the worst states in the country. Financially, Illinois is a mess. One of the worst, if not the worst, and, morally we’re not doing too well, either. The moral...
Ethnicity, Diversity exhibit Friday There are endless ways to build an American city. In Aurora we did it through the optimism and hard work of waves of immigrants from a dozen nations and cultures around the world. A new exhibit, Ethnicity and Diversity in Aurora, 1834-present, will begin Friday, May...
When my husband and I arrived at the Paramount Theatre Saturday we were greeted by a lively orchestra on stage. Oh gosh, we’re late! Not so! A pre-show jam session was part of the show. A company of 13 actor-musicians performed all roles and served as the on-stage orchestra in...
Believing that Spring had arrived, it was time for my first book tour of the year in March. So it was south on I-57 to Paducah, Ky.. Weather conditions were of a moderate temperature and roads were clear. I met with the mayor Brandi Harless and seven librarians from the...
Ingredients 2 pounds pork tenderloin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms 2 cups red wine 1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350F and heat a...
Can it be? Have the last vestiges of Winter finally drifted off to oblivion? Hardly. Hey, this is the Chicago area. We may have snowball fights in July. In spite of that possibility, I’m looking forward to those above-80-degree days when I can take my lawn chair, sunscreen, and a...
In recognition of International Firefighters’ Day, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N Broadway, Aurora, would like to thank all of the men and women who have helped protect our communities. Current and retired firefighters will be welcomed guests and receive free admission to the Museum Friday, May 4. The...
By Grace Grzanek – April 15 marked three years that Eddie has lived in his memory care nursing facility in southeast Aurora. Not once in those three years has he been offered a fresh tomato, or a fresh carrot, or a fresh mushroom, or a fresh piece of celery or...
I cleaned out my office at Aurora’s Santori Library Monday, April 23, after resigning my position as communications manager for the Aurora Public Library the prior day. I took down my sign that says “THINK” in big red letters and packed it up with family photos and my tennis shoes...
In an effort to crack down on individuals threatening violence against schools on social media, State senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) sponsored Senate Bill 563, which passed the Senate unanimously Thursday, April 26. Under SB 563, individuals who threaten a school through social media would be required to reimburse police departments...
Grandpa, I am not sure how this scam works. I have been getting phone calls from someone who claims to be an investigator. She is asking questions about my car, how many miles does it have, what kind of repairs have I had done, who drives it. I just keep...
By Deena Sherman – One of the hardest working men in Aurora just retired. Mike Goding, second generation owner of Godings Marathon at 1150 Prairie Street, just sold one of my favorite family-owned businesses in Aurora. Those of us who have, for decades, appreciated having an honest mechanic and friend...
A popular business on Galena Boulevard, just west of downtown Aurora, Paul & Bill’s Service Center and Car Wash, has been sold, according to reliable sources. Paul & Bill’s, 300 W. Galena, was sold to SNSK, Inc., owner of Marathon Gas at the corner of Route 25 and Boulder Hill...
Angie Thomas, executive director of Pregnancy Information Center (PIC) in Aurora, presents information at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. The PIC was founded in 1985 and its mission is to protect the life of the unborn and vision is that all people make...
