Aurora Christian’s triangular: Washington vs Dakota
Wrestlers at Aurora Christian’s triangular with State-rated Washington and Dakota December 11 were literally in the spotlight.
D-III championship game; EA on a roll
Competitive sports by definition lives by the mantra that many are called and few are chosen. North Central College’s football team will play Friday evening in the Stagg Bowl, in its first D-III football National championship game in school history. The long, winding, road to Shenandoah, Texas actually did not
Job Fair in Naperville Jan. 4, 2020
Individuals seeking Summer, seasonal or year-round, part-time employment are invited to learn more about job opportunities at businesses and at the Naperville Park District by attending the 2020 Community Job Fair. The Naperville Park District and KidsMatter are co-hosts. The Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1
Colleen Gocken lives to give; all started with one little book
The written word is powerful, according to Colleen Gocken. In fact she has said that what was written in one little book has made all the difference in her life. She is a person who lives to give. A Plano native, Colleen lived in Indianapolis for several years before returning
Letter extols virtues of volunteerism column
Editors note: Here is a letter to Barb Nadeau about one of her columns: Hello Ms Nadeau, I thought you might find it interesting to hear from someone who read your recent column, and lives in New York state. I recently visited my relatives in Chicagoland and picked up The
Oswego Center events: Tax volunteers needed, woodshop
The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center, unless otherwise noted. • Community Tax Volunteers are Needed! Oswego Senior Center is looking for volunteers to provide free tax assistance through the
Kane County clothing and textile recycling
Clothing and textiles can be brought to all Kane County electronic recycling events or the electronics recycling drop-off locations. Drop-offs locations are: • Batavia, Fabyan Parkway, 517 E. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; • West Dundee Public Works, 900 Angle Tarn, West Dundee, Monday
Thanks for collections in Batavia
The Batavia American Legion Post 504 thanks the general public for being so generous during it’s “Gifts for Yanks” poppy collection on Veterans Day weekend. The Post thanks the Batavia merchants who were kind to allow the Post to collect at their business’. They are: Apple Villa Rest., Briana’s Restaurant,
Rockin program successful in Plano
The mascots for Plano Schools were happy to take part in the recent Rockin’ Christmas parade and other festivities. • P.H. the Panther from P.H. Miller School; • Cheetah from Centennial School • Josie the Jaguar from Emily G. Johns School; • Ted the Tiger from Plano Middle School. Superintendent
Resident Artists, instructors, in New year at Water Street
Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water Street in Batavia, will celebrate the New Year with our community of Resident Artists and instructors. January 2020 will mark the beginning of new art classes, new Resident Artists, a new website, and more! Participants will not miss out on the unique experience to
Naperville Park District Board adopts 2020 budget
At the December 12 meeting, the Naperville Park District Board of Park Commissioners voted to adopt the 2020 Budget and appropriation ordinance. A draft budget was posted on the District’s website for a 30-day public review period. The approved budget reflects the District’s commitment to providing excellent parks, facilities, and
The taxman reflects attitude of existing police state
By John W. Whitehead “Taxman,” the only song written by George Harrison to open one of the Beatles’ albums, 1966 Revolver album, is a snarling, biting, angry commentary on government greed and how little control we the taxpayers have over our lives and our money. If you drive a car,
A Focus on History: December 19 through December 25
December 19 An explosion in the Darr Mine in Westmoreland County, Pa., kills 239 coal-miners. Seventy-one of the dead share a common grave in Olive Branch Cemetery. December 1907 was the worst month in U.S. coal-mining history, with more than 3,000 deaths. – 1907. After nearly 14 hours of debate,
Special night at Festival of Lights in Aurora December 18
Along with the African American Men of Unity the Aurora Fire and Police Departments will join the Wednesday, Dec. 18 Festival of Lights volunteer efforts to make the night a huge success! Traffic is usually slower during the week, however, because we are lacking seven days of open Festival of
City government of Naperville Launches Online Utility Dashboard for Electric Customers
The city government of Naperville is pleased to announce the launch of Empower, a free, secure online dashboard that lets Naperville’s residential and commercial electric customers view their energy usage data. Developed by Naperville’s Electric Utility, Empower displays a customer’s energy usage using a dashboard-style concept. Customers can see at-a-glance
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.
Oswego Christmas Walk: Seussian twist, ice sculpting
Oswego Christmas Walk was host to the Grinch and ice sculpting.
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