The Fox Valley Park Foundation directly supports the Fox Valley Park District’s pillar of social equity, in which it is committed to providing residents with access to all – the opportunity to engage in programs they otherwise might not be able to afford. In the last two years alone, the
November 25, 2019Dear editor; I have had this letter in my mind for a while, but I live in senior living where the conversation is often “How clever of you to know what day it is.” An opinion for another time. I would like to thank The Voice for providing
First of two parts With the holidays here, most families look forward to sharing special times with their families. But mothers in prison aren’t likely to see their families this Thanksgiving, or any other day. Nearly two-thirds of imprisoned mothers have never received a visit from their children. Jill McCorkel,
By Donna Crane Beauty and the Beast Broadway Series musical at The Paramount Theatre in Aurora could be described in one word: Fabulous! The story begins when a haggard old woman knocks at the door of a vain, young prince, and asks for shelter in exchange for a rose. The
The Batavia Women in Business Holiday Networking Luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Riverside receptions, 35 N. River Lane, Geneva. There will be awesome raffles along with great food and networking opportunities. All money raised from the raffles will go to Batavia United
The Batavia American Legion Post 504 will have its monthly first Saturday of the month coffee get together for all veterans and members at Panera Bread on Wilson Street in Batavia at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. All veterans are invited to join in on the informal discussion of personal
Many thousands of years ago, Memphis and its area was settled by indigenous peoples. By the 17th Century, the Chickasaw Indians migrated to the Memphis area. The European-American city was founded in 1819 and incorporated in 1826. Cotton was king and large plantations developed on the work of enslaved Africans.
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
I suppose you’ve heard there are two types of persons in the world: You’re either a cat person or a dog person. As with my political affiliation, I’m an independent person, or maybe I should say, an animal person. My sister and I grew up with both cats and dogs,
Aurora Police have arrested and charged a school bus driver after she purchased beer at a convenience store and drank it while picking up students during a morning bus route in Aurora. A manager from First Student Bus Company came to the Aurora Police Department to report an incident involving
Aurora Bank and Trust, 2287 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora, will be host to a visit with Santa and his reindeer from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 14. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Refreshments and face-painting will be included. Aurora Bank is a branch of
Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 3/4 cups milk 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed Directions1.
Do you believe in Santa Claus? Perhaps you’d better! You must be cognizant that he’s a trend setter. We’re lucky that we get him on this Christmas gig; For as our kids are quick to tell you, he is BIG! And I can prove it—every Christmas, every letter That they
50 West Aurora madrigal singers and a capella choir members perform holiday music.
Susan Koepke of Aurora, left, receives the Aurora Noon Lions Club’s top honor, the Distinguished Service award.
The 2019 Oswego Christmas Walk, presented by Allied First Bank, will take over Main Street the evening of Friday, Dec. 6, and help is needed to make the holiday magic happen! Volunteers will get a free commemorative Christmas Walk hat, food, and warm, fuzzy, feelings all in exchange for just
Mariah Dicksen receives an honor from The Lincoln Academy of Illinois during a special ceremony November 16 in Springfield.
Grandpa,Thank you for asking. A blessing I have for which I am grateful is my younger sister and our pen pal relationship across the miles. Grandpa,I am sick and tired of these Bible Beaters pushing their beliefs onto real people who live in a real world. My kids just got
Charlene Coulombe-Fiore shares the CiCi Award Monday at the Montgomery Village Board meeting with Village president Matt Brolley
