Students in Batavia High School’s successful INCubator Entrepreneurship Program have developed and launched start-up companies specifically designed to drive traffic to community businesses. To show Fox Valley area business owners and professionals how their service-oriented start-ups can increase customer bases and brand awareness, the student entrepreneurs will be host to
Grandpa, I have read about a lot of scams, thanks to your column. Here is one I never would have thought to be a scam. It starts with a bunch of kids on the radio singing about donating your car to children. Now, I realize it never tells what the
The East Aurora High School Latin Jazz Band, under the direction of Joe Kulick, performs for the Kiwanis Club of Aurora at a noon meeting, Tuesday, March 12 at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Director Kulick thanked the Kiwanis Club of Aurora members for their many donations to youth organizations.
Rotary Club of Aurora umbrella gifts are in the hands of Neil McMenamin, left, and Dave Richert, right, after their presentation at the Rotary Club of Aurora Monday. They explained how Hesed House has worked with health care providers, and Aurora Police and Fire Departments to support the homeless in
By Miriam Meza – Have you been following along with what’s new at the Aurora Public Library (APL)? You might know we have a new executive director, Michaela Haberkern. You probably have been wondering what her vision is, what her background is, or just want to know more about her.
East Aurora School District 131 will hold several registration days for students who will start kindergarten in the 2019-2020 school year. Those registering their child do not have to register at a location closest to their home school. Rather, parents and guardians may register at any one of the following
March’s arrival and warmer weather right around the corner means Saturday morning shopping at the farmers market not far off. The 107th season of the Aurora Farmers Market will open with some of the Aurora area’s favorite farmers and vendors at a new, more convenient location, in downtown
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Mexican Dance Performance, Saturday, March 16, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Plano area children’s dance group, Los Colores De Mi Tierra, will perform traditional
Valley of the Fox Sierra Club representatives participate in Saturday’s expo at the Batavia Environmental Commission’s Green Night at the Movies at Batavia City Hall. The movie, “The True Cost” is a focus on who pays the price for clothing. John Burnham photo
First Lutheran Church of Plano preschool students reflect how disciples bask in a bright light. From left, Greyson, Gaige, Bo, Elizabeth, Maddie, and John. Submitted photo
Bolingbrook High School’s boys basketball team savors the sectional championship Friday following a thrilling 66-64 victory against Oswego East in the championship game. Bolingbrook advanced to Tuesday’s super-sectional against 2018 State champion Belleville West at Illinois State University in Normal. Al Benson/The Voice
Geneva High School’s boys basketball team celebrates with the sectional championship plaque Friday at Bartlett High School. Geneva defeated Downers Grove North, 75-70, in the championship game. The Vikings took a 32-1 won-loss record to play Rockford East in the Northern Illinois University DeKalb Class 4A Super-sectional Tuesday, one step
Glenbard South High School boys basketball team reflects victory in a 42-38 sectional final game against Burlington Central. The team follows the girls footsteps after their second in State finish. The boys advanced to the early game in Tuesday’s Northern Illinois University DeKalb Suer-sectional against Peoria Manual. Submitted photo
Garret Sneed, 10, of Geneva High School in Friday’s Bartlett tournament championship game, looks for a teammate while falling out of bounds. Sneed draws focus from head coach Scott Henning, left, the Downers Grove North head coach James Thomas and reserves, Downers Groves North players Semaj Henderson and Trey Boston,
By Bobby Narang – The Neuqua Valley High School boys volleyball team nearly made program history last season. The Wildcats advanced to the program’s first State championship game, but dropped a thrilling three-set decision to Lincoln-Way East. After winning the first set, the Wildcats were on the verge of a
Oswego East High School’s Kamron Battle, 23, rebounds against Bolingbrook defenders in the Class 4A sectional championship at East Aurora Friday. Bolingbrook won, 66-64. Al Benson/The Voice
Oswego East High School’s Demari Grant moves past Bolingbrook defender Joseph Yesufu Friday. Oswego East lost to Bolingbrook 66-64. Al Benson/The Voice
Over-used March Madness, yes, nonetheless it is true. One and done. Victory or go home. Packed gyms. Overtimes. Rallies. Scoring records. It’s basketball tournament time. March Madness. Elite teams take runs deep into tournaments. A few teams pull surprises. Agony of defeat and ecstasy of victory. Yes. • Wheaton College,
Entering last week, the Northern Illinois University men’s basketball team had little hope of finishing the regular season on a positive note. Road games with Central Michigan and Ball State, two teams which had knocked off the Huskies in DeKalb earlier in the season, were on tap. In what was
