Month: August 2018

Ken Schroth, city of Aurora director of Public Works / City engineer, left, explains a resolution to establish a Private Service Line Replacement Program at a special city of Aurora government Building Grounds and Infrastructure Committee meeting Monday. Members include left to right, Tina Bohman, First Ward; Bill Donnell, Fourth Ward; Juany Garza, chairman, and Second Ward.
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Aurora residents may get the lead out of water systems

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By Jason Crane –  The city of Aurora government plans to establish a Private Service Line Replacement Program to help Aurora residents get the lead out of community water systems by prioritizing the replacement of private lead service lines (LSL)s. At a special city of Aurora government Building Grounds and...

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Former Copley Hospital building, vacant since 1995. City of Aurora photo
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Developers’ aim to clean up former Copley Hospital site; ask city of Aurora government to chip in 1/4 of the cost

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By Amy Roth –  A plan to clean up the site of the former Copley Hospital at 502 S. Lincoln Avenue, Aurora, will go before Aurora aldermen as an item on the City Council’s consent agenda at the Tuesday, Aug. 28 City Council meeting. Aldermen heard details of the two-phased...

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City of Aurora government considers interactive outdoor kiosks

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An agenda item on a special city of Aurora Finance Committee meeting Tuesday was a resolution to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Smart City Media, LLC of New York, N.Y. for the installation, operation, and revenue sharing of interactive outdoor kiosks using the City Post smart media platform. The...

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North Aurora Village Board ordinance updates, speeding concerns

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North Aurora resident Nick Dalo, right, expresses concern at the North Aurora Village Board meeting Monday about cars speeding on his street, Westover Road. He requested the Village increase patrols and install speed bumps or flexible chicanes. The Board discussed options available to slow traffic. North Aurora Police Chief David...

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Joe McMahon, Kane County State’s attorney, shares his concerns about the opium epidemic with Rotary Club of Aurora members, Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse.
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Too many individuals with mental health needs aren’t getting the help they require – Kane County State’s attorney

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Joe McMahon, Kane County State’s attorney, shares his concerns about the opium epidemic with Rotary Club of Aurora members, Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse. McMahon, Kane County State’s attorney since 2010, said too many individuals with mental health needs aren’t getting the help they require. They resort to drugs and...

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Classic film, book discussion groups, at Aurora Public Library West Branch

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By Anthony Stanford –  Janet Stephens, Bonnie Bogden, and Becky Clark are leaders for the classic film and book discussion groups at the Aurora Public Library (APL) West Branch. Stephens, who leads the West Branch non-fiction group, 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, has a love of...

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IMSA in Aurora receives a new sign on campus and recently was named best public school in the U.S.. Jason Crane/The Voice
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Illinois Math and Science Academy STEM Award inspiring

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Recently, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) received the 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups...

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Back to school includes Mooseheart

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With new backpacks full of supplies and with heads ready to be filled with knowledge in their new grades, Mooseheart’s elementary, middle school, and high school students made their way Thursday, Aug. 16 to the first day of the 2018-2019 school year. Minutes after the opening bell, the routine was...

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A few individuals pose for the camera Friday at the Prisco Community Center during the Community Job Fair. The event was sponsored by Invest Aurora, Quad County Urban League, and the Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce. Judy Dawson, right, is a developmental specialist at Invest Aurora. John Ross photo
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Community Job Fair in Aurora at the Prisco Community Center

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A few individuals pose for the camera Friday at the Prisco Community Center during the Community Job Fair. The event was sponsored by Invest Aurora, Quad County Urban League, and the Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce. Judy Dawson, right, is a developmental specialist at Invest Aurora. John Ross...

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Smallville SUPERFEST Book Sale at Plano Community Library

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The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.plano.lib.il.us or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and...

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Victoria Garcia was an exchange student at West Aurora High School during the 2015-2016 school year through the Sunrise Rotary Aurora
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Matching funds to help student’s dream

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Victoria Garcia was an exchange student at West Aurora High School during the 2015-2016 school year through the Sunrise Rotary Aurora. Upon returning to Venezuela to follow her dream of a college education, she found universities were closing, therefore severely limiting any opportunity for a higher education. Seven families, who...

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Aurora Central, Aurora Christian, chasing IC Prep in Metro

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By Bobby Narang –  The high school Metro Suburban Blue Division underwent radical changes since the end of last season. Glenbard South and Walther Christian left the conference and Aurora Christian, Bishop McNamara, and St. Francis joined the league, after leaving the Chicago Catholic League. Glenbard South joined the Upstate...

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Northern Illinois University Huskies will start football season at Iowa

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The Northern Illinois University football program experienced a bit of a recovery last season after a 5-7 record in 2016 and missing a bowl game. The Huskies ended 8-5 overall with an appearance in the Quick Lane Bowl Game in Detroit against Duke last season. If Northern Illinois corrals eight...

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Dolan & Murphy in top 24 at International Softball Congress (ISC) World Tournament in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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By Robin Reder –  Dolan and Murphy fastpitch softball team finshed with a 2-2 record at the 2018 International Softball Congress (ISC) World Tournament in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada last weekend. The 2-2 finish put the Dolan and Murphy Shamrocks in the top 24 in the world. They finished 22nd last...

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Bulldog spiritware is a focus at Friday’s annual Batavia Corn Boil outside of the stadium at Batavia High School. The evening included the introduction of the school’s Fall sports teams and marching band. The fundraiser, held by the Batavia Bulldog Athletic Boosters, included the sale of coupon books and yard signs. Approximately 1,200 ears of corn were cooked.
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Festivals yield to first tests, games, in high school football

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By Carter Crane –  High school football teams will play opening games Friday and Saturday, with only two in our communities starting Saturday. Marmion Academy will be at DuPaul Prep at Chicago Academy at noon and West Chicago will be at South Elgin at 1:30 p.m.. Friday widespread Fall festivals...

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Selected high school football games: Schedules Aug. 24-25, Aug. 31-Sept. 1

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Friday, Aug. 24 Fox Valley* Hampshire at Jacobs, 7 Huntley at McHenry, 7 Southwest Prairie Joliet Central at Romeoville, 7 Joliet West at Plainfield North, 7 Plainfield Central at Oswego, 7 Plainfield East at Oswego East, 7 Plainfield South at Minooka, 7 Upstate Eight Bartlett at East Aurora, 7:30 Elgin...

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