April 2019 – Page 2

Ask Grandpa: On reporting theft, basis of moral codes

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

Grandpa, I suspect one of the salespeople in our company is stealing (merchandise) by giving false replacements to customers. (This salesperson) has more product failures than anyone else. Yet, I rarely hear from the customer directly. The warranty request comes to me through (this salesperson). Although that is not uncommon,...

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The Aurora city government's Neighborhood Redevelopment Division is honored at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. Members received the 2019 Illinois Community Opportunity and Empowerment Award at the 2019 Illinois Governors Conference on Affordable Housing. The award was received for approved plans, programs, or projects that improve quality of life for low and moderate income households. The city government’s down payment assistance and rehabilitation programs, and investments in affordable housing were cited as benchmark programs. From left, Dan Barreiro, Tara Neff, Liz Carrizales, mayor Richard Irvin, and Chris Ragona.

Mayor of Aurora presents Awards, Proclamations, at Aurora City Council meeting; Aurora Business Registration amendment approved

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The Aurora city government’s Neighborhood Redevelopment Division is honored at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. Members received the 2019 Illinois Community Opportunity and Empowerment Award at the 2019 Illinois Governors Conference on Affordable Housing. The award was received for approved plans, programs, or projects that improve quality of life...

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Gina Moga, left, and Jody Heinz, right, in photo to the left, receive a commemorative brick for the paved walkway outside of Village Hall in recognition of Pete Heinz, their father, and his time as a trustee on the Village Board, 1987-2019. Village Board president Matt Brolley makes the presentation at Monday’s Village Board meeting. Pete Heinz was not at the meeting due to illness. In right photo, Marion Bond, accepts a brick for the service of her late husband, Stan Bond, who served on the Board, 2011-2019. Jason Crane/The Voice

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Montgomery Village Board honors trustees Heinz, Bond:

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

Gina Moga, left, and Jody Heinz, right, in photo to the left, receive a commemorative brick for the paved walkway outside of Village Hall in recognition of Pete Heinz, their father, and his time as a trustee on the Village Board, 1987-2019. Village Board president Matt Brolley makes the presentation...

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Montgomery officers receive badges:

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

Two police officers in Montgomery receive their badges at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday at the Village Hall following a swearing-in ceremony by Village Board president Matt Brolley. Left, Eboni Lankard places a badge on her husband, Jason Lankard. Right, Scott Meyn receives his badge placement from Armando Sanders,...

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A reception for outgoing Oswego Village Board members at Oswego Village Hall Monday prior to a special Village Board meeting offers a salute. From left, Luis Perez, Joe West, Judy Sollinger, Village administrator Daniel Di Santo, Pam Parr, Karin McCarthy-Lange, Ryan Kauffman, Gail Johnson. Outgoing Board members are West, McCarthy-Lange, Kauffman, and Johnson, president. Di Santo thanked the outgoing Board members at the special meeting. He said it's been a pleasure to serve and work with the Board the past several years. He is thankful for their service. President Johnson honored Oswego Historic Preservation Commission chairperson Kelly Schomer for her commitment. Submitted photo

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Reflections of service in Oswego:

On April 25, 2019April 28, 2019 By admin

A reception for outgoing Oswego Village Board members at Oswego Village Hall Monday prior to a special Village Board meeting offers a salute. From left, Luis Perez, Joe West, Judy Sollinger, Village administrator Daniel Di Santo, Pam Parr, Karin McCarthy-Lange, Ryan Kauffman, Gail Johnson. Outgoing Board members are West, McCarthy-Lange,...

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Kiwanis Club of Aurora pays visit to Aurora Regional Fire Museum:

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

Brian Failing, executive director of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, shares information about the Museum at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting Tuesday at the Museum. Started by the Aurora Fire Department in 1968, the Museum was created to preserve the Department’s history. It moved to its current location, the...

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Aurora Noon Lions Club members from left Michele Needham, Plainfield; Doug Needham, Plainfield; and Ken Leask, Aurora, left, put a pile of pancakes on plates during the Lions' annual Easter Bunny Breakfast fundraiser Saturday at Luigi's Pizza in Aurora. Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora will receive a minimum of $250 from the event. Al Benson/The Voice

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Aurora Noon Lions Club annual Easter Bunny Breakfast fundraiser for Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

Aurora Noon Lions Club members from left Michele Needham, Plainfield; Doug Needham, Plainfield; and Ken Leask, Aurora, left, put a pile of pancakes on plates during the Lions’ annual Easter Bunny Breakfast fundraiser Saturday at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora will receive a minimum of...

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Children react in a previous Storytime Prom at the Aurora Public Library. Submitted photo

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Storytime Prom at Aurora Public Library Eola Road Branch

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

Children react in a previous Storytime Prom at the Aurora Public Library. Submitted photo By Miriam Meza – Remember high school prom? The rotating disco ball, wearing an outfit that made you feel like a million bucks and dancing the night away? Well, grab your dancing shoes and your sweet...

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A "Way of the Cross" prayer service at the Planned Parenthood facility in Aurora Friday drew more than 450 individuals on Good Friday, April 19, to pray the Way of the Cross for Victims of Abortion. Bishop Daniel Conlon of the Diocese of Joliet led the service. It was one of the largest pro-life events held at Planned Parenthood Aurora since its opening in 2007. Pro-Life Action League photo

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“Way of the Cross” prayer service in Aurora on Good Friday

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

A “Way of the Cross” prayer service at the Planned Parenthood facility in Aurora Friday drew more than 450 individuals on Good Friday, April 19, to pray the Way of the Cross for Victims of Abortion. Bishop Daniel Conlon of the Diocese of Joliet led the service. It was one...

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Mary Poppins at West Aurora

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

West Aurora High School Drama Troupe 2013 will perform its Spring musical, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, May 2, 3, and 4 at 7 p..m, and May 5 at 2 p.m., in the West Aurora High School...

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School violence:

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

“Reducing Deadly School Violence” was explored by Kasia Wereszczynska, director clinical services for Counseling Speaks, Chicago, at Grandma’s Table Restaurant in Montgomery Tuesday, April 16. Wereszczynska was the keynote speaker at the April meeting of Aurora Navy League Council 247. She defined teen violence, suggested strategies to prevent/mitigate teen violence,...

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Jake Chelios, left, of Grand Rapids, and Tye McGinn of the Chicago Wolves, jostle for position in Saturday's second playoff game. The Wolves won, 3-2, after faltering, 5-1, in game one. Both games were played in Rosemont at the Allstate Arena. Game five, if necessary would be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Rosemont. Jake Chelios is the son of Chris Chelios, National Hockey League Hall of Fame player. Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves

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Chicago Wolves force a 5th game in playoffs, Sunday

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

Jake Chelios, left, of Grand Rapids, and Tye McGinn of the Chicago Wolves, jostle for position in Saturday’s second playoff game. The Wolves won, 3-2, after faltering, 5-1, in game one. Both games were played in Rosemont at the Allstate Arena. Game five is 3 p.m. Sunday in Rosemont. Jake...

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Wolves’ Daniel Carr named American Hockey League MVP

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

The American Hockey League announced Friday that Chicago Wolves left wing Daniel Carr won the Les Cunningham Award as the League’s Most Valuable Player for the 2018-2019 season. Carr earned the honor based on a vote by the coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 31 cities. Carr...

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Nazareth Academy High School 2018 sophomore quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, led the Roadrunners to a Class 7A State championship in his first year on the varsity football team. Now he’s rising up the recruiting charts. Last season he threw for 3,289 yards and 36 touchdowns with only four interceptions.

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QB J.J. McCarthy ‘special’

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

By Bobby Narang – Nazareth Academy High School 2018 sophomore quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, led the Roadrunners to a Class 7A State championship in his first year on the varsity football team. Now he’s rising up the recruiting charts. Last season he threw for 3,289 yards and 36 touchdowns with only...

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Thomas, Weiss, first-year Cougars

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

By Craig Lynch – Alec Thomas and Ryan Weiss are first-year players for the 2019 Kane County Cougars Class A minor league baseball team based in Geneva. Thomas was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second round. He attended Chicago’s Mount Carmel High School. “My dad works in strength...

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Hopes: Anderson, Moncada

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

Viewed as a player with superstar potential, the Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson may have arrived. Anderson came into Monday’s games with a batting average of .418. And, as his mini-scrum with the Kansas City Royals last week showed us, Anderson is not about to back down when challenged....

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Aurora University's Nic Kruzlic, left, moves down the field and is defended by visiting Benedictine University's Luke Davis. Aurora University won 10-7 in lacrosse Wednesday, April 17. Al Benson/The Voice

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Aurora University defeats Benedictine University 10-7 in lacrosse

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

Aurora University’s Nic Kruzlic, left, moves down the field and is defended by visiting Benedictine University’s Luke Davis. Aurora University won 10-7 in lacrosse Wednesday, April 17. Al Benson/The Voice...

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West Aurora teams, Aurora Christian: Reasons for optimism

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

Girls badminton and boys gymnastics will be the first high school State tournaments, each May 9-10. Badminton sectionals will begin Monday, April 29. • West Aurora High School softball head coach Randy Hayslett said, “We have been hitting the ball pretty well this year. Our leading hitter is Gabi Nilles...

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West Aurora High School right fielder Marissa Stinson, 3, connects Tuesday in her team's 16-1 victory over visiting Elgin. Al Benson/The Voice

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West Aurora High School defeats Elgin 16 – 1 in softball

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

West Aurora High School right fielder Marissa Stinson, 3, connects Tuesday in her team’s 16-1 victory over visiting Elgin. Al Benson/The Voice...

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2019 NFL draft

On April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 By admin

The draft will be through seven rounds. The first round will take place Thursday, April 25. Rounds two and three will be Friday, April 26 and rounds four through seven will be Saturday, April 27. The draft will be held in Nashville, Tenn. Bears selections Round 1, no pick; Round...

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