Aurora First Friday Cocoa Crawl, art
The Cocoa Crawl, a part of Aurora First Fridays, sponsored by Aurora Downtown Friday, fills sites, sidewalks, and stores.
Feed the Seed: Encouraged community economic development
Feed the Seed is excited to announce the launch of a new option in entrepreneurial startup funding. Feed the Seed is a registered 501(c) 3 Nonprofit Corporation with the stated mission to “Encourage local economic development by fostering and supporting business start-ups”. We work in partnership with community organizations to...
More holiday giving good for the soul; exceeds negativity
A significant part of the holiday spirit is in giving, especially to those less fortunate. Food pantries, charities, shelters, are sites and subjects of many individuals who have caught the spirit of giving. May we continue to understand its significance and continue selfless service. Large organizations and individuals make the...
A boost to the Barrio Foundation
December 6, 2019 Dear editor; I am writing to The Voice along with all elected officials on Aurora’s City Council and other influential members of our community, about a matter that is of upmost importance which needs some type of potential solution implemented. Since establishing my residency, in Aurora more...
John Kerry, Arnold Schwarzenegger, declare war on climate change
Writer Justine Calma submitted the following article to The Verge: “They launched their new initiative today along with A-list celebrities. “Former U.S. secretary of state John Kerry and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared war on climate change. The two led an all-star cast of lawmakers and celebrities to launch...
Santa on Broadway in Aurora
Santa will stop by shops along Broadway in downtown Aurora this month in the return of the program Santa on Broadway. Children can enjoy a visit and pictures with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following dates and locations: • Saturday, Dec. 14, Santa will stop at...
Sign Language Santa at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora December 12
A costumed-volunteer Santa Claus, Dan Basalone of Lisle, will use American Sign Language to “talk” Christmas wishes with 50 deaf kids and caregivers from East Aurora and West Aurora public school districts at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the ninth annual pizza party and gift giveaway at Luigi’s Pizza,...
West Aurora Cemetery Board Meeting Dec. 28
The West Aurora Cemetery Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28. at the home of a Board member. This historic cemetery, 543 Wilder Street in Aurora, is the oldest cemetery in Aurora and contains the graves of many of Aurora’s founders. Military burials...
Lehnertz crib blessing Sunday in Aurora
A drive down Lehnertz Avenue and Lehnertz Circle, on Aurora’s northeast side of Aurora, at Sheridan Street and Lehnertz Avenue, likely will elicit the spirit of the season. The homeowners have joined to tell the story of Christ’s birth, with displays in front of every home from Sheridan Street, across...
Ben Franklin: Frugality, temperance, man of all-around talents
Ben Franklin was a Founding Father and in his 84-year old life, America’s best scientist, inventor, diplomat, writer, and business strategist. He was the only man who shaped all the founding documents of the United States which were the Albany Plan of Union, the Declaration of Independence, the treaty of...
Neighborhood Activities: 12-12-19
Aurora • Through December 26 Phillips Park Festival of Lights Everyone can drive through one of the largest free light shows in northern Illinois. The Festival of Lights at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive, has more than 25,000 cars every year to view dozens of displays totaling more than...
Cats of all sizes offer interesting information; elephants, too
Because I was writing about pets (last time, I mean) I thought I’d continue. Humankind is finally learning about animal intelligence and behavior. In the past, animals were generally thought of as something dumb, disposable, targets for hunters, creatures in the way of progress. How could we build large environment-polluting,...
Village of Montgomery: Check presentation, bike share program, liquor license
The Montgomery 5K and 10K River Run Committee members, Matt Brolley, second from left, Village president, and Pete Wallers, Engineering Department, right, present checks to Quartermaster Tim Juillett, Montgomery VFW Post 7452, left, and representatives of the Montgomery Rotary Club, third and fourth from left, at Monday's Village Board meeting.
Oswego Police Department issues 15 citations
The Oswego Police Department issued 15 seat belt citations during the recent Thanksgiving enforcement campaign. The Oswego Police Department took the following enforcement actions. • Two speeding citations; • Seven distracted driving (use of electronic communications) citations. Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated to save lives by getting impaired drivers...
Ask Grandpa: A new twist to old phone scam revealed
Grandpa,I got a new twist to an old scam. A phone call came from a number in (a different) area code. I did not recognize the number so I did not answer it. Because they did not leave a message, I called back to see if it was a scam....
Pension parade: Taxpayers United of America
Val W. Zimnicki of Taxpayers United of America holds documents in a press announcement Thursday, Dec. 5 in Geneva which reveal excessive government pensions.
Aurora Historical Society bestows Victoria award on 2 rooms
Honoring the late-Victorian period of the Tanner House Museum, the Aurora Historical Society (AHS) has bestowed its holiday season Victoria award on two rooms this year, decorated by Michael Bryant and Kevin and Rachel Rose Bee. The honor, given for the first time last year, recognizes rooms that capture some...
Retired Teachers donate clothes
Even in retirement, former Aurora-area teachers remember Fox Valley students. Aurora-based Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association recently donated 474 items of Winter gear–homemade and from stores–to Communities in Schools (CIS). Included were 208 socks, 146 gloves, 113 Winter hats, five scarves, and two blankets. CIS will distribute the gear to...
Pro-Life League in caroling tours
With the Christmas season upon us again, we’re hearing once more about the so-called “War on Christmas.” But one pro-life leader is offering a different take on this annual controversy. “The real War on Christmas has nothing to do with slogans on coffee cups or the words retail workers use...