Month: April 2019

Ask Grandpa

Ask Grandpa: On reporting theft, basis of moral codes

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

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

Montgomery Village Board honors trustees Heinz, Bond:

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: 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, deputy chief. Jason Crane/The Voice

Montgomery officers receive badges:

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

Reflections of service in Oswego:

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: 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 former Central Station, at 53 N. Broadway, in 1990. A new traveling exhibit, The Art of Emergency Care will run through November 15. The traveling exhibit is the first created by the National EMS Museum and upon leaving Aurora will make stops around the country. The Museum provides educational programs for all ages and occasions. Group tours are available. The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday. Failing said the operating hours have increased and attendance in 2018 was up by more than 22% with 11,675 visitors. The Museum will be a part of Aurora Museum Week, June 2 - 8. Jason Crane/The Voice

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

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

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

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

Storytime Prom at Aurora Public Library Eola Road Branch

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

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

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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School violence: "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, and suggested treatment options. Al Benson/The Voice

School violence:

“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

Chicago Wolves force a 5th game in playoffs, Sunday

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

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.

QB J.J. McCarthy ‘special’

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

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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Woodrow Carroll

Hopes: Anderson, Moncada

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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Carter Crane editor of The Voice

West Aurora teams, Aurora Christian: Reasons for optimism

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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2019 NFL draft

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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