Judd Lofchie, right, Aurora 10th Ward alderman, gives reviews of downtown and Fox Valley Mall developments for Aurora Noon Lions Club members Monday, at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Left is Aurora Noon Lion member Bill Poss. Al Benson/The Voice
Director of Community Development for North Aurora, Mike Toth, reviews a petitioner’s special use request at the North Aurora Village Board meeting Monday to open a microbrewery in the Orchard Crossing Shopping Center. At least 1,600 square feet of the facility would be used for brewing operations. Hours of operation
Dr. Abbas Khawaja speaks at the podium Tuesday after Aurora mayor Richard Irvin presented a proclamation in honor of Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr means “festival of breaking the fast” and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Jason Crane/The Voice
Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, announces the honor of Fourth of July Parade grand marshals will be shared among Aurora telecom operators at his media briefing Tuesday. Mayor Irvin holds the Aurora Strong sign with Jacqueline Hobday, Aurora Police Department Telecommunications director. Jason Crane/The Voice
A focus on auto safety for the sake of kids in the Summer and all year long takes center stage at the media briefing Tuesday this week at Aurora City Hall. The campaign of Slow Down, Put Your Phone Down, and Slow down for kids, shared the spotlight with Peter
Aurora Pride will celebrate its second year with the Aurora Pride Parade at noon Sunday, June 9 in downtown Aurora. New this year, pride activities will occur throughout the weekend, and will kick off with First Fridays June 7. First Fridays, a monthly evening of art, music, and more in
By Miriam Meza – Pride is all around the Aurora Public Library (APL) all year, but especially during June. We are happy for our events, exhibits, and participation in a city-wide event. What are they, you ask? Let’s start with First Fridays. First Fridays’ unveiling of Proud Visions will be
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Walking “The Way” (El Camino), Monday, June 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Attendees can take a pilgrimage down a thousand-year-old path with doctor
New and returning members of the Library Board of Trustees were sworn into their term of service at the Sugar Grove Public Library District May 22. The Board of Trustees is composed of seven members who serve four-year terms in the valuable role of stewardship and governance to the Library.
Benet Academy’s Abby Casmere and Wauconda’s Jordan Bodden, 2, focus on the ball in Benet’s IHSA Class 2A 2-1 overtime State championship game victory at North Central College in Naperville Saturday. Al Benson/The Voice
By John Schutt – NASCAR Monster Energy Series, Pocono 400, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond Pa., Sunday, June 2. The race was at the only triangle-shaped track in the Nascar Cup series. Different set-ups, unlike any other track are required for the race cars to handle properly. William Byron won the
By Bobby Narang – Glenbard West High School boys volleyball head coach Christine Giunta-Mayer was overcome with emotion Saturday. After the Hilltoppers suffered a 25-21, 25-23 defeat to Marist in the State championship game at Hoffman Estates, Giunta-Mayer expressed her admiration for her players. Seven years ago, the Hilltoppers, 38-4,
Girls competitive athletics have come a long way in recent decades. With one weekend remaining in the Illinois High School Association girls softball and boys baseball, success can be savored with more on the horizon. St. Charles East will play Joliet West at 3 p.m. Friday in a Class 4A
With a 2-0 shutout of the Cleveland Indians Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field, the host Chicago White Sox closed out a seven-game homestand with a 6-1 record. It was a homestand with plenty of positives. Home runs are in vogue today. The long ball is king! There was a time,
June 3-5, Secaucus, N.J. White Sox Draft Picks 3.. White Sox, Andrew Vaughn, 1B, California 45. White Sox, Matthew Thompson, RHP, Cypress Ranch HS (TX) 81. White Sox, Andrew Dalquist, RHP, Redondo Union HS (CA) 110. White Sox, James Beard, CF, Loyd Star HS (MS) 140. White Sox, Dan Metzdorf,
Topical steroid creams long have been a standard treatment for skin rashes caused by infections, insect bites, and a wide array of contact irritants. They are considered relatively safe as prescription items, and some milder versions, hydrocortisone, for example, are available over-the-counter (OTC), without a prescription. Ironically, instead of relieving
• Kane County’s Recycling collection event: The Kane County Electronics Recycling Program next one-day recycling event will be Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to noon at 540 S. Randall Road. There will be document shredding available with a limit of four boxes. Electronics and books will be accepted. There
