Public Art
Downtown public art creates serenity, controversy, in Aurora Bikes in Bloom, left; Batavia Bulldogs Unleashed, center; and Naperville Has Heart. ...
Dogs soaring!
Dogs at the DuPage County Fair in Wheaton, Friday, show their agility by capturing flying discs. The dogs are known as Canines in the Clouds. Paige Adeline Photography...
Unity Saturday
By Regina Brent – Unity Partnership will sponsor a backyard party on the grounds of Metea Valley High School, 1801 N. Eola Road in Aurora, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. The event is a celebration for an organization that was formed more than two years ago to bridge the...
Following the flow down Fox River: All 202 miles
By Charlie Zine – Editor’s note: Charlie Zine and Chuck Roberts completed an eight-day, 202-mile journey from Colgate, Wis. to Ottawa and finished Monday, July 23. There were two photos on the front page of The Voice last week. Here is Charlie Zine’s focus on the trip. I have enjoyed...
Public Art offers community spirit in three downtown sites
Public art often is taken lightly. However, public art can add the touches to communities which brings togetherness, a light touch, and offers a serious vein of accomplishment. Even controversy can be found in discussions of what is art and what is the symbolism? Public art in three downtown communities,...
Reader’s Voice: Not duped, best to register, vote
July 21, 2018 Dear editor; Have you been duped by Donald Trump and his state media? No? Well, congratulations. Me neither. Is that proper English? I’m not sure if it would or wouldn’t be, but let’s move on. Are you willing to compromise your values in order to align with...
Beyond Meat tests continual, matches beef’s taste
First of three parts Our society will be faced with many decisions regarding our future food consumption. Having been raised on a farm where we produced our own meats and vegetables, it was a seemingly healthy lifestyle. We fed our animals grains and hay which we harvested and then after...
Eat Aurora inaugural at 14 sites through Saturday
Eat Aurora is Aurora Downtown’s inaugural downtown restaurant week, Wednesday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 5. The inaugural downtown restaurant week will welcome visitors to enjoy discounts and menu specials at 14 restaurants in downtown Aurora. Patrons need only to mention “Eat Aurora” or “downtown restaurant week” at participating restaurants...
Fox Valley Newcomers Open House Aug. 15
To those who know someone who has gone through a life change because of: Retirement, loss of loved one, relocation, and is looking to connect to a great group of new friends? Bring them to the Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors Informational Open House! This special event will be Wednesday,...
Deborah Read Franklin served as good wife, good mother
Last of two parts Following up on the extraordinary life of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, I wanted to learn about his common-law wife, Deborah Read Franklin. How did this woman interest him time and time again, even though separations kept them apart for many years at a time and once...
On relations, history, of the United States and Russia
Let’s make one thing perfectly clear. When it comes to relations between the United States and Russia, there aren’t any good guys present. Both countries have been at war, a cold war, to be sure, with each other since the end of World War I. Do you doubt me, dear...
Kane County Clerk’s office in election role for Aurora
Following the order of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court’s closing the Aurora Election Commission (AEC) June 15, the Kane County Clerk’s office assumed responsibility for election administration and voter registration for residents living in the Kane County portion of Aurora. As part of the transition of these functions from the...
Tex-Mex Casserole
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 8 ounces egg noodles 1 (15 ounce) can chili 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1/4 cup salsa 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup shredded...
Reader’s Commentary: Responsibility of positive changes a shared goal
By Dr. Claudio Ruiz – We all are becoming very much aware of the changes that are taking place in our planet. These changes include positive discoveries and ways to make life better and easier. However, at the same time there has been an increase of negative conditions that in...
Ask Grandpa: On the healing of family relations
Grandpa, I moved to (the Fox River Valley) from (the West Coast) right after high school. I had been offered a good job. I am still at the same job nearly 11 years later. My dad had told me at the time that I would never succeed and I was...
Aurora Historical Societys’ silverplate water pitcher on display in Springfield
A shining example of Aurora’s industrial and artistic history is on display at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield, thanks to the Aurora Historical Society (AHS). It is an ornate silverplate water pitcher made in 1892 and the public can see it while taking free tours of the mansion through the...
Founders of K+L Storytellers interact with Rotary Club of Aurora members
Aurorans Roderick and Michele Kelly, founders of K+L Storytellers, interact with Rotary Club of Aurora members, Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse. They demonstrated exercises used in their industry to help organizations create a narrative for brand storytelling by focusing on brand strategy and vivid content to make a brand memorable....
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry’s East Pantry coordinator at the Kiwanis meeting Tuesday
John Ross, president of Kiwanis Club of Aurora, presents a Kiwanis coffee mug to Cathy Ferrel, Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry’s East Pantry coordinator at the Kiwanis meeting Tuesday at the Prisco Center. She shared information about the recently-formed community pantry at East Aurora High School. The Student Food Days Fall...
Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council’s 46th Heritage Festival Parade a celebration
In the parade Sunday through downtown Aurora, colors follow those who walk. A video of the parade can be seen at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice ...