By Hesham Shehab – Recently-fired CNN contributor Marc Lamont Hill will be keynote speaker for a Chicago-based group the Israel government recently declared “terrorists in suits.” Hill, who was fired as a contributor for CNN following a speech at the United Nations where he used the anti-Israel eliminationist rhetoric “from the
Grandpa, My husband is a wonderful man, very loving, and works hard to make sure we can afford the nicer things in life. In turn, I do not ask for frivolous things. We live modestly and are happy with our life. We own our home, free and clear. My mother-in-law
The United Methodist Church of Plano Fellowship Team invites all Plano Church families to join us for an afternoon of fun and entertainment at Plano Hometown Lanes in Plano from 12:30 to 1 p.m., Sunday, March 10. Bowling will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 3 p.m.. Donations are
Kiwanis coffee mugs were presented to Linnea and Rich Forney, center, Salvation Army of Aurora officers, after their presentation at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Kiwanian Amy Roth, left, and Kiwanis president Kim Groom were the presenters. The presentation included the success
Mark Armstrong, Kane County supervisor of assessments, shares tax tips Monday with the Rotary Club of Aurora at the Roundhouse. Armstrong has been a State-certified general real estate appraiser since 1993, and a certified Illinois assessing officer since 1994. Armstrong recently received the 2018 Marshall Theroux Memorial Award which is
Montgomery Police Officer Bob Kaleta, left, receives the Life saving Award from Montgomery Police Chief Phil Smith at the Village Board meeting in Montgomery Monday. Kaleta performed CPR to save the life of an unconscious man January 19. Jason Crane/The Voice
Michael Pegues, chief information officer for the city of Aurora government, expresses the need to establish a Smart City Advisory Council at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. City officials hope to utilize a strategic plan for technology. The plan can be viewed at SmartAurora.com. Unanimously approved were three agreements
By Miriam Meza – The Aurora Public Library (APL) will join the First Fridays festivities Friday, March 1 in downtown Aurora with a pre-Saint Patrick’s Day celebration! What should you expect? Irish music, dance, and crafts for children! The party will start at 6 p.m. at Santori Library with 3-D
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) Monday held a moment of silence on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. to honor the victims of the shooting at Henry Pratt plant in Aurora February 15. Five employees lost their lives, and six police officers suffered injuries. “Today, we
We are One Aurora, a youth-led organization that came together the day of the Aurora Henry Pratt company shooting tragedy Friday, Feb. 15 to begin raising funds for the families and first responders affected by what took place. We have been working hard with the community as a politically-neutral group
Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora will be host to a private event for first responders Sunday, April 7 to show our community’s appreciation for their service and sacrifice. The restaurant will be closed for regular business and open only to first responders and their families to enjoy games,
In an effort to help support the families of those who lost their lives at the Henry Pratt shootings Friday, Feb. 15 the city government of Aurora has launched the Aurora Strong Community Fund on GoFundMe. This fund is the official GoFundMe for the City of Aurora. To donate visit
Benet Academy celebrates its sectional basketball tournament championship Thursday, Feb. 21 following its 41-33 victory against Montini. Benet defeated Oswego, 55-22, Monday in the Lewis University Super-sectional in Romeoville to advance to the State tournament’s final four teams in Normal at Illinois State University. Benet will play Mother McAuley at
Oswego High School girls basketball team members pose for photos Thursday, Feb. 21 following its 48-28 victory against Joliet Central in the Sectional Tournament championship game. Oswego fell to Benet Academy in Monday’s Super-sectional at Lewis University in Romeoville. Oswego was one of the final eight teams in the tournament.
Glenbard West won its second consecutive State gymnastics championship recently at Palatine High School. Submitted photo
Glenbard South High School girls basketball team poses for photos following a 36-30 victory against Rock Falls. Glenbard South won, 34-24, Monday against St. Viator in the Elgin Community College Super-sectional to qualify for Friday State semifinal game against Sacred Heart-Griffin of Springfield. Submitted photo
By Bobby Narang – Aurora Christian High School junior Noah Villarreal was ready to turn the page on the wrestling season. Minutes after Lena-Winslow ended the Eagles’ season with a resounding 44-20 defeat in the Class 1A dual-team State wrestling meet championship Saturday in Bloomington at the Grossinger Motors Arena,
IMSA’s Alej Curtis, 50, and Kaneland High School’s Will Cushman, 15, become entangled on their way to a loose ball Monday at the IMSA Class 3A Regional boys basketball tournament. Kaneland won, 69-62, in overtime on the first day of 3A/4A regional tournament games. Al Benson/The Voice
Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball has been around for more than 100 years. Membership has fluctuated greatly. A conference champion never has had six or more defeats: At least until last weekend. Drake University and Loyola Chicago, came into last weekend’s games leading the Missouri Valley race, each with a
Max Vickers of Aurora University drives to the basket in a 73-70 victory over visiting Edgewood University Wednesday, Feb. 20 in the first round of the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference tournament. Aurora won the tournament to advance to an NCAA Division III tournament game at Augustana Friday. Vickers scored 31
