Three Montgomery students each is a 2018 recipient of $1,000 scholarships from The Montgomery Foundation. Kaila Brugger, a graduate of Oswego High School, is attending Carthage College; Megan Kill, a graduate of Oswego High School, is attending Loyola University Chicago; and Heather Marz, a graduate of Oswego High School, is
Ingredients 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 cups flaked coconut 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 4 (1.55 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy 1 (8 ounce) bag chopped pecans Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish. 2. In
Aurora aldermen are expected to approve a three-year contract with a health care benefit consulting firm during their next regular City Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9. The Committee of the Whole participants passed the agreement to the City Council for approval. The city government has worked with Group Alternatives, Inc.
Deputy mayor of Aurora, Chuck Nelson, holds a proclamation Tuesday to honor the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) on its 60th anniversary as an organization. The celebration was held at the Gaslite Manor in Aurora. From left, AARTA president Richard Schindel, Nelson, Meg Safarik, treasurer, and Linda Weiss, secretary.
Grandpa, My little sister passed away recently. She was in her 60s. My daughter, in her late 30s, did not attend the funeral. She had a social club meeting that day. She is not an officer of the club, she holds no position there other than a standard membership. I
John Ross, left, ends his term as president of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, by handing a gavel to president Kim Groom at Tuesday’s meeting at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Members of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora joined hundreds to help build a new playground at Bardwell School in
Ron Janusz, president, and Melinda Kruder, vice president of Support Companies, LLC, present information at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. They shared an update about the former Aurora Public Library building at 1 E. Benton Street in downtown Aurora which is home
Aurora’s Ward 9 has been named the top millennial hot-spot in Illinois outside of Chicago by a nationwide housing search website. In a study released this week, RENTCafe listed Aurora’s 60503 ZIP Code as a top area in Illinois that has seen a recent spike in millennials, only being outranked
David Pierce of Aurora reads his request at the Aurora Public Library Board meeting Wednesday, Sept. 26 not to close the West Branch Library in Aurora without public reaction. He was one of four speakers, including, Karen Christiansen, Nicole Bakalis, and Ken Van Andel. Jason Crane/The Voice
By Anthony Stanford – The Richard and Gina Santori Public Library of Aurora is a state-of-the-art center for information, literacy, creativity, and many other services. Some individuals may not be aware that it’s a great place to learn about the flourishing technology-based, maker culture movement. Whether it’s a 3D printer
Authors are in position with their books at the seventh annual Oswego Literary Festival Sunday at the Oswego Public Library in Oswego. Approximately 50 authors attended the event. Jason Crane/The Voice
The Oswego Public Library District will offer adult programs this month, including: • Medicare Can Be Confusing, Oswego Campus Library, 32 West Jefferson Street, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9. Liliana Rubiano, of the Existential Insurance Senior Services, will present a free educational seminar to get everyone up to speed on
School days off can present special opportunities for children to have fun, meet new friends and learn something new. Naperville Park District offers several activities this Fall for elementary school children. A new program, School’s Out Field Trip & Fun was set to begin October 4 for ages six through
VNA Health Care received a $40,000 grant from The Dart Foundation in support of VNA’s Century of Service Campaign. VNA has used the funds to purchase new waiting room chairs for their clinic at 400 N. Highland Avenue in Aurora. “This grant provides a direct benefit to our patients,” said
Kane County clerk, John A. Cunningham, reminds all Kane County residents that early voting is under way at the Kane County Clerk’s Office in Geneva, 719 S. Batavia Avenue, and at the new satellite office in Aurora, 5 East Downer Place, Suite F. Early voting hours for both locations are
Will County clerk Nancy Schultz Voots wants to make sure all eligible Will County residents can vote. Tuesday, Oct. 9 is the last day to register by mail or in person and Sunday, October 21 is the last day to register online. Two forms of identification are necessary when registering,
Food choices have a big impact on health and how we feel. The University of Illinois Extension will have one of three programs to explore simple ways to improve nutrition and energy based on meal and snack selections. See below. “The Mediterranean Diet is an evidence-based dietary pattern focused on
Jack Kane of Geneva High School, 16, breaks open momentarily against Batavia’s defense Friday in the teams’ 100th game in the series. Host Batavia prevailed, 41-0, in its first shutout of the season. Geneva leads in the series, 51-44-5. Batavia improved to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the DuKane Conference
By Bobby Narang – Aurora Christian High School became the latest team to witness St. Francis’ amazing turnaround. After finishing last season with a 1-8 record, the Spartans have become one of the feel-good storylines of the Chicagoland high school football scene. Last season, St. Francis won its first game,
