By John F. Gilligan – Editor’s note: President’s Day Monday Feb. 18 is a tribute to all U.S. presidents’ birthdays, especially George Washington (February 22) and Abraham Lincoln (February 12). History reveals that great and noble leaders are forged in adversity. Valley Forge was that crucible for George Washington where...
The fourth annual downtown Naperville Chocolate Walk Sunday brings together a nice group to help raise funds for 360 Youth Services. Jason Crane/The Voice...
Rick Mervine, alderman of Aurora’s 8th Ward, shares his 37 years of business experience at the Eola Center Monday. He said a business registration program the City is considering should be free, unless businesses fail to register. City officials have reviewed the programs in neighboring communities and are looking for...
Mayor Richard Irvin, of Aurora, right, gives a quick hug to Judd Lofchie, alderman of Aurora’s 10th Ward during the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. Mayor Irvin had received criticism in a letter from a constituent following the last City Council meeting. He read the letter which described Irvin’s actions...
In response to traffic concerns raised by residents of the West Side neighborhood, the city government of Naperville is conducting a neighborhood traffic study to evaluate these concerns and provide recommendations for a neighborhood-wide traffic plan. The city government will hire a consulting firm specializing in traffic engineering to carry...
The easy and loving breath of fresh air personified by Valentine’s Day should be the approach every week of the year. Well, some may say the pressure to please should be less than once a year. Nonetheless, think of the greeting card companies, chocolate companies, floral shops, teddy bear brigades,...
February 8, 2019 Dear editor; It appears that the proposed minimum wage increase for the State is rapidly going to be a reality. As an industry we are not opposed to an increase, but we have tremendous concerns about the speed and lack of analysis on the true impact this...
February 12, 2019 Dear editor; I have a question for you, Aurora, and the country! Who decides who is valuable? I hear thoughts about rating individuals by merit. Who decides the standard? Who decides what culture is the best: White, African American, Mexican, Indian, Native American, Chinese? Some with white...
Michael Grothaus contributed the following article online for FastCompany regarding his view of AT&T’s misleading “5G E icon” which soon will be iPhones. “After Apple released the latest beta of iOS 12.2 to developers, some users noticed something strange. It seemed as if their iPhones suddenly had gained 5G capabilities....
Eighty percent of the states in America have a fair, graduated, rate income tax, and Illinois should, too, according to Jean Pierce. This system would tax higher income levels at a higher rate than lower income levels. Pierce will present the case for a fair tax at 7 p.m. Thursday,...
By Jeanette Hirt – When a has-been Broadway producer and his accountant cook up a scheme to scam $2 Million from their investors, they couldn’t wait for the big day. They set out to produce an undiscovered musical flop entitled, Springtime for Hitler, so outrageous that it wouldn’t last a...
“Good morrow, Valentine. First to thee and then to mine. “So please give me a valentine.” —Centuries old rhyme Today we send and receive beautiful Valentines. We express our friendship or love or longing to another in gracious ways. Let us learn about the customs of this holiday together. It...
Late last month, while waiting for a bus at the Aurora Transportation Center, I encountered my first, and, hopefully, my last, climate change denier. For no apparent reason other than to pass the time on a cold January afternoon, a young man shared with me his views on the weather....
Mayor Richard C. Irvin’s 2019 Aurora State of the City Address, The Light Is On: Aurora Is Open For Business, will bring the community together for a review of the past year and a preview of the year ahead, including many exciting announcements. Hosts are the Aurora Regional Chamber of...
Science fair projects don’t have to be stuffy or boring. They can examine almost anything youth have an interest in, from slime to music to a certain situation involving deflated footballs. “This is a wonderful way for youth to explore the world around them, and experience all the benefits of...
Ingredients 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust 1/2 cup Ranch-style salad dressing 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped green onions 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon black pepper...
Rosary High School Alumnae Association sponsored a drive to collect warm Winter items for the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora. Items collected included hats, gloves, scarves, slippers, socks, and blankets. Rosary held a donation drive at home basketball games. New this year, patrons and members of the Fox Valley Festival...
Officer Douglas Rashkow’s presentation “Crisis Intervention Training” will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, 300 Randall Road, Geneva, Building 351 in conference room 1, 2, 3. Topics will include: Crisis intervention skills; De-escalating a crisis; Tips to resolving conflict; mental health...
The Naperville Police Department made 37 traffic stops and issued 36 citations during the recent Super Bowl crackdown. The Super Bowl weekend Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket enforcement effort ran Friday, Feb. 1, through the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 4, to keep...
