Month: February 2019

Wayne Johnson

Thoughts, reactions, to the shootings in Aurora last week

It is difficult today for me to find something humorous to write about after what happened at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora Friday. The senseless shootings takes a toll. I’d been at the business a few times while working at a photo shoot or designing elements for their trade...

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Recipe

Chicken Stuffed Baked Avocados

Ingredients 4 avocados, halved and pitted 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions 1. Preheat oven...

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Amy Roth

New development prospects plentiful in Aurora City Council

If Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Aurora is any indication, mayor Richard Irvin’s State of the City address March 5 at Aurora University will be laden with news of many new developments. Aurora aldermen sent several downtown redevelopment agreements to the February 26 City Council consent agenda. Under...

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Ask Grandpa

Ask Grandpa: Big cash windfall can be downfall

Grandpa, I just got something in the mail that I think is another scam. It says, in big red letters, that this is the second notice. I never got the first. In big letters, “Deadlines are enforced!” On the back there is an address in Florida. (Grandpa is not revealing...

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Davis R. Offutt, assessor for Aurora Township, reads a resolution honoring Township chief deputy assessor Carol VanHooser at the Thursday, Feb. 14 Board meeting. She retired that day after 30 years of service. Jason Crane/The Voice

Carol VanHooser retires after 30 years of service to the Aurora Township Assessor’s Office

Davis R. Offutt, assessor for Aurora Township, reads a resolution honoring Township chief deputy assessor Carol VanHooser at the Thursday, Feb. 14 Board meeting. She retired that day after 30 years of service. Jason Crane/The Voice  ...

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Village of Montgomery officials wear sweater vests at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday in support of Stan Bond, Village trustee

Village President Matt Brolley issues statement on passing of Village trustee Stan Bond:

I am deeply saddened today by the passing of our friend, Stan Bond. As anyone who knew Stan can attest, he fully embodied the qualities of a public servant. His deliberate, thoughtful and responsible leadership was matched only by his joyful sense of humor. Stan served two terms on the...

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Nick Dalo and Mark Gaffino at the North Aurora Village Board Meeting 2-18-19

Speeding motorists a focus in North Aurora

By Jason Crane –  The North Aurora Village Board listened to seven residents Monday concerned about motorists speeding in their neighborhood off of Deerpath Road. Nick Dalo who expressed concerns about motorists speeding at a meeting six months earlier was the first speaker. He said even with the Village changing...

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Andrea Scott, former Michigan State University gymnast, gives fitness program advice

Andrea Scott, former Michigan State University gymnast, gives fitness program advice

Andrea Scott, a former Michigan State University gymnast, shares the keys to sticking to a fitness program at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. She holds a master’s degree in adult fitness along with certifications in cardiac rehabilitation. She is a humorist who...

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Kiwanis Club of Aurora members receive the Aurora Public Library Foundation Lifelong Learning Inspiration Award at a recent event at Santori Public Library of Aurora. From left, Kiwanis members Larry Frieders, Jack Hienton, Amy Roth, and Kim Groom.

Big hearts, generous volunteers, donors help Aurora Public Library Foundation

By Miriam Meza –  Valentine’s Day is not just roses, cards, and yummy chocolate. It is about expressing love and appreciation to those around you. When you think of Valentine’s Day, hearts may come to mind. For Aurora Public Library Foundation (APLF), big-hearted individuals are what comes to mind. Generous...

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Aurora Strong Community Fund on GoFundMe

In an effort to help support the families of those who lost their lives at the Henry Pratt shootings Friday, 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 www.gofundme.com/aurora-strong-community-fund. The...

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‘Aurora From the Air’ exhibit to end

“Aurora From the Air”, the Aurora Historical Society exhibit of aerial views of Aurora from 1867-2013, will close Saturday, Feb. 23, with a reception from noon to 4 p.m. at the Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer, Aurora. There will be light refreshments and songs about Aurora by...

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Cole Gregorio, 33, a 6-3 senior from Waubonsie Valley High School grabs a rebound and receives resistance from an East Aurora opponent Saturday in the DuPage Valley/Upstate Eight three-game competition at East Aurora. Waubonsie Valley won, 64-42. Carter Crane/The Voice

Waubonsie Valley High School wins DuPage Valley/Upstate Eight basketball three-game competition

Cole Gregorio, 33, a 6-3 senior from Waubonsie Valley High School grabs a rebound and receives resistance from an East Aurora opponent Saturday in the DuPage Valley/Upstate Eight three-game competition at East Aurora. Waubonsie Valley won, 64-42. Carter Crane/The Voice...

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Meaningful wrestling victories: Montini

By Bobby Narang –  Montini Catholic High School head wrestling coach Israel Martinez was a happy man Saturday night. One week after five wrestlers won sectional championships, the Montini wrestling team added more hardware. The Broncos, who won the Class 3A team State championship last season, added three first-place Class...

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Woodrow Carroll

NIU Huskies continue spiral downward

By Woodrow Carroll –  After opening Mid-American Conference (MAC) play early in January with two road victories, the Northern Illinois University men’s basketball team appeared to be headed in the right direction. Long troubled by road games in the MAC, victories at Ohio and Miami Ohio were a sign of...

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Hamlin captures second Daytona 500 victory

By John Schutt –  NASCAR Monster Energy Series, Daytona 500, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 17. With a wreck-infested third stage, Joe Gibbs driver Denny Hamlin pulled off his second Daytona 500 victory and held off teammate Kyle Busch, who took second place. In third place was Erik...

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