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...
Newspapers continue valuable service, from Ben Franklin
Newspapers started in the late 1690s in Germany and England and a few years later in the American Colonies. The most famous early newspaper person was venerable Benjamin Franklin who grew up in his older brother’s print shop in Boston and learned the printing trade. Franklin and a partner, Hugh...
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...
Praise for Yorkville police response
By Joel Frieders In my role as an alderman in Yorkville, I am accustomed to hearing passing stories about the notable achievements of the police officers in Yorkville. What used to be more of a quick story told prior to a meeting followed by a high five in passing, has...
Thank you for Hesed House Hike help
October 4, 2019Dear editor; Dear Friends of Hesed House: Even with the poor weather, it was amazing to see how many of you showed up to support our 15th Annual Hike for Hesed September 21. This event raised more than $76,000 for Hesed House! This record-breaking hike would not have...
Kindemusik classes for kids in Montgomery
The Village of Montgomery is a partner with Paramount School of the Arts in Aurora to offer free Kindermusik demo classes Monday, Nov. 4. Two classes will be available at 10:30 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3½ years old and at 11:30 a.m. for newborn to 17 months old....
Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors to meet in Sugar Grove
Individuals new to the Fox Valley area or those seeking new social connections are invited to attend a luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Fireside Grille, 49 Sugar Lane, Sugar Grove. Social time will begin at 11:30 a.m., with lunch to be served at noon. Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors Board...
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...
Carthage College will decrease tuition next school year
To give students and their families a clearer picture of the actual cost of attendance, Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis. will decrease tuition by 30% for the 2020-2021 academic year. President John Swallow announced that Carthage will reduce tuition to $31,500, from the current $45,100, to better reflect the amount...
Girl Scouts resource center to open in Oswego
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) plans to open a new resource center at 3425 Orchard Road in Oswego. The organization has sold its current building at 200 New Bond Street in Sugar Grove and seeks to be operating in its new location in early 2020. The new center is...
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,...
To impeach, or not to impeach, that is the question!
To impeach, or not to impeach that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to suffer The rantings and ravings of an accidental president, Or to take up an inquiry against a sea of scandals, And by impeaching end them? To inquire to learn; Much more; and by...
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...