Month: February 2019

Mark Armstrong, Kane County supervisor of assessments, shares tax tips Monday with the Rotary Club of Aurora at the Roundhouse. Armstrong has been a State-certified general real estate appraiser since 1993, and a certified Illinois assessing officer since 1994. Armstrong recently received the 2018 Marshall Theroux Memorial Award which is the highest assessment award in the State. Armstrong explained and emphasized homeowners use Homestead Exemptions. The exemptions available are: Senior citizen, senior freeze (base year assessment), homestead improvement, returning veterans, veterans with disabilities, persons with disabilities. Jason Crane/The Voice
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Mark Armstrong, Kane County supervisor of assessments, shares tax tips with Rotary Club of Aurora

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Mark Armstrong, Kane County supervisor of assessments, shares tax tips Monday with the Rotary Club of Aurora at the Roundhouse. Armstrong has been a State-certified general real estate appraiser since 1993, and a certified Illinois assessing officer since 1994. Armstrong recently received the 2018 Marshall Theroux Memorial Award which is...

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Montgomery Police Officer Bob Kaleta, left, receives the Life saving Award from Montgomery Police Chief Phil Smith at the Village Board meeting in Montgomery Monday. Kaleta performed CPR to save the life of an unconscious man January 19. Jason Crane/The Voice
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Montgomery Police Officer honored for saving a life

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Montgomery Police Officer Bob Kaleta, left, receives the Life saving Award from Montgomery Police Chief Phil Smith at the Village Board meeting in Montgomery Monday. Kaleta performed CPR to save the life of an unconscious man January 19. Jason Crane/The Voice...

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Michael Pegues, chief information officer for the city of Aurora government, expresses the need to establish a Smart City Advisory Council at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. City officials hope to utilize a strategic plan for technology. The plan can be viewed at SmartAurora.com.
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A push to establish a city of Aurora government Smart City Advisory Council

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Michael Pegues, chief information officer for the city of Aurora government, expresses the need to establish a Smart City Advisory Council at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. City officials hope to utilize a strategic plan for technology. The plan can be viewed at SmartAurora.com. Unanimously approved were three agreements...

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Phil Passen plays the hammered dulcimer which will be a part of the First Fridays celebration Friday, March 1 at Santori Public Library of Aurora. Submitted photo
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Pre-Saint Patrick’s Day celebration at Aurora Public Library’s Santori Library

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By Miriam Meza –  The Aurora Public Library (APL) will join the First Fridays festivities Friday, March 1 in downtown Aurora with a pre-Saint Patrick’s Day celebration! What should you expect? Irish music, dance, and crafts for children! The party will start at 6 p.m. at Santori Library with 3-D...

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Moment of silence for Aurora victims

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Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) Monday held a moment of silence on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. to honor the victims of the shooting at Henry Pratt plant in Aurora February 15. Five employees lost their lives, and six police officers suffered injuries. “Today, we...

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One Aurora new youth-led group

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We are One Aurora, a youth-led organization that came together the day of the Aurora Henry Pratt company shooting tragedy Friday, Feb. 15 to begin raising funds for the families and first responders affected by what took place. We have been working hard with the community as a politically-neutral group...

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Private event for first responders April 7

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Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora will be host to a private event for first responders Sunday, April 7 to show our community’s appreciation for their service and sacrifice. The restaurant will be closed for regular business and open only to first responders and their families to enjoy games,...

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Aurora Strong Community GoFundMe page goes over $200,000
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Aurora Strong Community GoFundMe page goes over $200,000

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In an effort to help support the families of those who lost their lives at the Henry Pratt shootings Friday, Feb. 15 the city government of Aurora has launched the Aurora Strong Community Fund on GoFundMe. This fund is the official GoFundMe for the City of Aurora. To donate visit...

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Benet Academy celebrates its sectional basketball tournament championship Thursday, Feb. 21 following its 41-33 victory against Montini. Benet defeated Oswego, 55-22, Monday in the Lewis University Super-sectional in Romeville to advance to the State tournament’s final four teams in Normal at Illinois State University. Benet will play Mother McAuley at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Submitted photo
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Girls Class 4A Hinsdale South Sectional champion:

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Benet Academy celebrates its sectional basketball tournament championship Thursday, Feb. 21 following its 41-33 victory against Montini. Benet defeated Oswego, 55-22, Monday in the Lewis University Super-sectional in Romeoville to advance to the State tournament’s final four teams in Normal at Illinois State University. Benet will play Mother McAuley at...

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Oswego High School girls basketball team members pose for photos February 21 following its 48-28 victory against Joliet Central in the Sectional Tournament championship game
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Girls Class 4A Plainfield North Sectional champion:

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Oswego High School girls basketball team members pose for photos Thursday, Feb. 21 following its 48-28 victory against Joliet Central in the Sectional Tournament championship game. Oswego fell to Benet Academy in Monday’s Super-sectional at Lewis University in Romeoville. Oswego was one of the final eight teams in the tournament....

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Glenbard South High School girls basketball team poses for photos following a 36-30 victory against Rock Falls. Glenbard South won, 34-24, Monday against St. Viator in the Elgin Community College Super-sectional to qualify for Friday State semifinal game against Sacred Heart-Griffin of Springfield. Submitted photo
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Girls Class 3A Rochelle Sectional champion:

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Glenbard South High School girls basketball team poses for photos following a 36-30 victory against Rock Falls. Glenbard South won, 34-24, Monday against St. Viator in the Elgin Community College Super-sectional to qualify for Friday State semifinal game against Sacred Heart-Griffin of Springfield. Submitted photo...

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Aurora Christian, Marmion close; Montini champion

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By Bobby Narang –  Aurora Christian High School junior Noah Villarreal was ready to turn the page on the wrestling season. Minutes after Lena-Winslow ended the Eagles’ season with a resounding 44-20 defeat in the Class 1A dual-team State wrestling meet championship Saturday in Bloomington at the Grossinger Motors Arena,...

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Alej Curtis from IMSA and Kaneland High Schools Will Cushman become entangled on their way to a loose ball Monday at the IMSA Class 3A Regional boys basketball tournament
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Kaneland High School defeats IMSA in overtime at Class 3A Regional boys basketball tournament

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IMSA’s Alej Curtis, 50, and Kaneland High School’s Will Cushman, 15, become entangled on their way to a loose ball Monday at the IMSA Class 3A Regional boys basketball tournament. Kaneland won, 69-62, in overtime on the first day of 3A/4A regional tournament games. Al Benson/The Voice...

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Diminished Loyola still in Missouri Valley Conference race

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Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball has been around for more than 100 years. Membership has fluctuated greatly. A conference champion never has had six or more defeats: At least until last weekend. Drake University and Loyola Chicago, came into last weekend’s games leading the Missouri Valley race, each with a...

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Max Vickers of Aurora University drives to the basket in a 73-70 victory over visiting Edgewood University Wednesday, Feb. 20 in the first round of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference tournament. Aurora won the tournament to advance to an NCAA Division III tournament game at Augustana Friday. Vickers scored 31 points. Al Benson/The Voice
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Aurora University advances to NCAA Division III tournament game at Augustana Friday after first round victory in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference tournament

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Max Vickers of Aurora University drives to the basket in a 73-70 victory over visiting Edgewood University Wednesday, Feb. 20 in the first round of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference tournament. Aurora won the tournament to advance to an NCAA Division III tournament game at Augustana Friday. Vickers scored 31...

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Madness basketball focus for high school, college, success

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March Madness has struck Division III men’s college basketball, and high school boys and girls basketball. Division I NCAA basketball berths will be announced Sunday, March 17. The Original March Madness, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) since 1943, has determined girls champions in Class 1A and 2A. The final...

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High school boys basketball selected schedules, results

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Schedule Friday, March 1 IHSA State tournament Class 1A, 2A Sectional championships Class 3A, 4A Regional championships Results Monday, Feb. 25 IHSA State Tournament Class 3A Wheaton Academy Regional Sycamore 60, Aurora Central 50 IMSA Regional Kaneland 69, IMSA 62, ot IHSA Tournament Class 4A Metea Valley Regional Hinsdale Central...

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