Special salutes Monday morning offer honors to Aurora Police Department members involved in stopping the shooting to save lives at the Henry Pratt warehouse in Aurora February 15. Five Pratt employees were killed by an employee who had been terminated from employment. Five Aurora police officers were injured. They received
By Grant Morgan – Special counsel Robert Mueller’s recently released his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election which repeated what many Illinois leaders already knew: That it suffered the worst election data breach of any state in the country when Russian agents stole the personal information of more
Students from Pope St. John Paul II Catholic Academy South Campus add shovels of dirt to the Red Oak tree planted and sponsored by the city government of Aurora on Arbor Day, the fourth Friday of April each year. Carter Crane/The Voice
Saturday, May 11 will be a part of the annual Spring accelerated activities schedule in our communities. The possibilities and demands are great. Finding ways to participate in many as possible offers challenges. For example the choices and options include: • The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will hold
April 22, 2019 Dear editor; I have heard the divided opinions about red light photo enforcement. I am opposed and have moved to the point of camera court in the ticket process. What I observed at the Aurora Police Branch Court concerned me greatly. I hope to educate others in
Eillie Anzilotti, assistant editor for FastCopany’s Ideas Section, submitted the following article about ancient trees, such as those in tropical rain forests. Anzilotti writes: “These trees are crucial for slowing climate change, but they keep disappearing. It’s more important than ever that countries try to limit losses–and work to plant
Pamela O’Brien and Ruthie Landis will lead the workshop For a Deep and Playful Exploration of Purpose & Meaning, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Unity of Fox Valley, 230 Webster Street, Batavia. The work/playshop is about much more than choosing a career path. The time
Earth Day (April 22) may be over, but you still can do your part! Join 3:11 Project and many community partners for the first Community Day of Service in Yorkville from from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The day will start at Hoover Forest Preserve with informational
“The most talented people will make their work look much easier than it really is.” —Regis Philbin How does one define a comic genius? To be a successful talk show host and game show host, actor, singer, and author, requires an innate personality that attracts others and a personality that
Spring finally has sprung…somewhere. That’s how I started last time, but it seems the appropriate way to begin again I sit here and wait for a massive amount of snow to be dumped on us in the next few hours. Whatever happened to March coming in like a lion and
The A+ Foundation inducted members pose for photos after induction Saturday, April 27 at West Aurora High School. Six accomplished West Aurora High School alumni became part of the Hall of Honor. From left, Dr. Julie Cassiday, Class of 1982; Dr. William B. Farrar, Class of 1967; Dr. Timothy Fisher,
Fresh organic vegetable and herb seedlings along with a variety of native plants will be available during the annual McDonald Farm plant sale and open house in Naperville Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.. A wide variety of seedlings for gardens and native trees and shrubs will
Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup Italian salad dressing 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 anchovy fillets, drained and minced 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound tilapia fillets 1/8 teaspoon of lemon juice salt and cayenne pepper to
By Deena Sherman – My mother and I don’t always agree. In fact, we sometimes vehemently disagree, especially about politics. When I mentioned to her that her grandchildren are thrilled that Bernie Sanders is running for president again, there was a long pause. She finally broke the silence with: “You
Seven of the nine candidates looking to be appointed to a vacant seat pose for a photo at a Montgomey Village Board candidate meet and greet Wednesday, April 24 at the Village Hall. Recently, trustee Stan Bond lost his battle with cancer. The chosen trustee is set to be appointed
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry was host to its first “Party at the Pantry” Tuesday, April 23 during evening distribution hours. The goal of the event was to introduce new individuals to the Pantry’s mission and give them a hands-on volunteer experience. The event was a huge success! Guests
Grandpa, Our pastor was taken ill and I was asked to step up to take his place for a time while he recuperated. While working in his office, I found several horse racing forms. Should I confront him, expose him, or just keep my eye on him and look over
Students and representatives from four Aurora-area high schools gather Monday for a photo at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. Several times each year, student guests are invited to attend Rotary meetings to share their high school experiences, extra curricular activities, and plans after
David Dibo, director of Economic Development for the city of Aurora government answers questions Tuesday at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting at the Prisco Center. He gave a brief update about development plans for the City and answered questions. Dibo said the developer for structures known as the Terminal
