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...
Gayles Memorial Baptist Male Chorus perform at the 18th Annual Black History program Friday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Jason Crane/The Voice...
An Aretha Franklin tribute by singer Opal Staples Smith celebrates Black History Month at East Aurora High School Saturday. Carter Crane/The Voice...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
Metea Valley High School’s Ethan Helwig, 15, finds initial defense from West Aurora junior Kenin Balfour at East Aurora Saturday. West Aurora won, 85-66. Carter Crane/The Voice...
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...
Jungels Electric Aurora Boys Baseball Minor League champion in 2018 participates in the fundraiser Monday at Buffalo Wild Wings in Aurora. Dustin Krueger/The Voice...
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...
