The Inspire Awards 2019 will take place at Abbey Farms Nagels Emporium, 2855 Hart Road, Aurora, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. There will be entertainment, a social reception, live auction, and an awards program. The 2018 Spirit of Batavia Award will be presented to the
More than 90 individuals participate in two caroling tours December 15 for the “Peace in the Womb” Christmas Caroling outside of abortion facilities in Chicago and DuPage County. Christmas carols were sung at seven abortion facilities, four on the Chicago tour, three in DuPage County. Planned Parenthood called the police
The North Aurora Lions Club generously has donated $500 to the Messenger Public Library of North Aurora for the purchase of reading materials for the visually impaired. The intent is to enhance the Library’s existing collection and provide new resources for residents. The Library has earmarked the donation for audiobooks
Charlie Zine, president of the Rotary Club of Aurora, presents 70 photos to the Rotary Club of Aurora members December 17 from his trip by kayak, the whole length of the Fox River. Zine and Chuck Roberts completed the eight-day, 202-mile journey from Colgate, Wis. to Ottawa last Summer. Their
Ross D. Secler, left, Chicago election law and campaign finance attorney, advises the city of Aurora Municipal Officers Electoral Board at one of five hearings for aldermanic candidates in Aurora at City Hall, Wednesday, Dec. 19. Board members are: Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, Aurora alderman-at-large, Robert O’Connor, and Wendy
After accepting a record number of nominations from the community for the past several weeks, members of the Montgomery Beautification Committee selected the winners of this year’s Holiday Decorations Contest on the evening of December 12. Judges visited all homes that were nominated and placed signs in front of 118
By Miriam Meza – Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or Kwanzaa, during this holiday season, the Aurora Public Library offers like happy holidays! Among the many celebrations during this season is el Día de los Reyes Magos. What is this celebration, you ask? El día de los
Under the right circumstances, a producer could make more money with a flop than he could with a hit. So begins one of the most hilarious cons in musical theater history. The Producers, Mel Brooks’ uproariously funny live musical based on his hilarious 1967 film, will be next in the
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own project, discusses types and colors of yarns, and
By Bobby Narang – Nazareth Academy head football coach Tim Racki is accustomed to confronting challenges. After winning four straight State high school championships at Driscoll High School in Addison, 2001-2004, Racki accepted the challenge of leading the Roadrunners’ program Prior to his arrival, the Roadrunners had not won more
Hezekiah Salter, 22, of West Aurora High School, seeks to shoot over East Aurora defenders, Jashaun Hurston, 4, and freshman Jullian Acosta, 20, in their game Friday. Visiting West Aurora won, 83-76. Al Benson/The Voice
Ball control is the objective. Oswego High School’s Joseph Niesman, below, left and Kamron Battle, 23, of Oswego East, go for the ball. Visiting Oswego East won, 67-49, Thursday, Dec. 20. Al Benson/The Voice
East Aurora High School’s Alasha Moore shoots, in spite of West Aurora defenders, Jalyssa Carrassco, 23, and Ana Karanovic, Friday, Dec. 21. Visiting West Aurora won, 64-50. Al Benson/The Voice
Jules Williamson of East Aurora High School and Traevon Brown of West Aurora High School are rivals, which was in the East-West spotlight Friday, Dec. 21 part one at East. Game two will be Feb. 1, 2019. The two senior high school boys basketball players on their respective teams are
The Northern Illinois University football team looked woeful in the Boca Raton Bowl last week. UAB (University of Alabama Birmingham) won, 37-13, The defeat was Northern Illinois’ third in the team’s final four games. On the upside, Northern Illinois reigns as Mid-American Conference champion, thanks to a 30-29 comeback victory
Boys basketball tournaments Glenbard West, Dec. 22, 26-28: Addison Trail, Glenbard N., Glenbard S., Lake Park; Jacobs, Dec. 22, 26-29: Bartlett, South Elgin, Streamwood, Waubonsie Valley; Marengo, Dec. 22, 27-29: Elgin, Hampshire, Harvest Christian; Bloomington/Normal, Dec. 26-29: Aurora Christian, Plainfield S., Wheaton Warrenville S.; DeKalb, Dec. 26-29: Dundee-Crown, Huntley, IMSA,
Results Tuesday, Dec. 18 Upstate Eight Glenbard East 53, Bartlett 46 Larkin 59, Streamwood 56 West Aurora 65, South Elgin 61 West Chicago 69, Elgin 50 Non-conference Plano 64, Aurora Catholic 46 Waubonsie Valley 53, Yokville 30 Wheaton Academy 57, Kaneland 42 Thursday, Dec. 20 Non-conference Oswego East 67, Oswego
