Day: October 8, 2019

Financing for building plan at Oswego site

Financing is secured, permits have been issued, and construction is expected to begin in early November in downtown Oswego. Tuesday, the Village of Oswego government announced that the Shodeen Group has closed with its financer on the first phase of The Reserve at Hudson Crossing, the $69 Million six-story, two-building

Fire in Aurora at Masonic Temple, corner of Benton Street and Lincoln Avenue

Aurora Firefighters appear to let a fire burn under control at the old and abandoned Masonic Temple at the corner of Benton Street and Lincoln Avenue on the City’s near East Side. The call came in just before 10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7. No injuries or fatalities were reported in

Plant-based burgers still help health, planet, animals

The second part is available at thevoice.us/plant-based-meat-options-increasing-exponentially-2 Last of three parts Here is the continuation of the Food Revolution Network article submitted by Ocean Robbins on plant-based meat options. Veggie burgers fall into four categories. One is pea protein-based (Beyond Burgers, Dr. Praeger’s All-American Veggie Burger) and two, Soy Protein

Languid London captured in warm September holidays

The first part can be viewed at thevoice.us/history-tradition-sights-fill-every-visit-to-london Second of three parts “There were tennis parties and croquet matches, picnic lunches and white lacy parasols, and juicy strawberries packed in wicker baskets.” —The Perfect Summer, p. 11. The warm September night in London descended quietly. Similar to a golden coin,

Neighborhood Activities 10-10-19

Aurora • Saturday, Oct. 12 • 8 a.m. – noon Aurora Farmers Market It will be the last weekend for the 107th season of the Aurora Farmers Market, directly across from City Hall and Water Street Mall, at 65 Water Street. For more information call 630.256.3370. • Friday, Oct. 18

Education Roundtable at Third Thursday in October

As part of her monthly Third Thursday Events, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, 84th District, will be host to an Education Roundtable at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Aurora Public Library – Eola Road Branch, 555 S. Eola Road in Aurora. “It is important that residents have the

Aurora Historical Society Halloween party Fall Fundraiser

The Fall fundraiser for the Aurora Historical Society will be a Halloween party which will feature costumes, food, dancing, and historical characters. The party will be Friday, Oct. 18 at One East Benton, a 1904 building that was formerly the Aurora Public Library and is now the headquarters of SupportTechs,

Three large drive-through-holiday-lights displays preparing in Aurora area

Two of the largest outdoor drive-through-holiday-light displays in northern Illinois are presented in the Aurora area. A third is recognized as one of the oldest traditional Christmas display in Illinois: • The Festival of Lights at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, presented by the Noon Rotary Club of