May 2020 – The Voice

Village of Oswego facilities to re-open to the public Monday, June 1

On May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 By admin

Oswego Village Hall, the Oswego Police Department Headquarters, and the Oswego Public Works facility will reopen to the public Monday, June 1, for their regular hours of operation. Most Village business can be conducted online or by phone, and residents and businesses are still encouraged to avoid an in-person trip...

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Government HealthCOVID-19

Friday marks the end of Illinois’ stay-at-home order

On May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 By admin

By Rebecca Anzel Governor JB Pritzker announced Friday, the first day Illinois’ economy operated under more relaxed restrictions, his stay-at-home order is replaced by one reflective of “our new, more open reality.” Small businesses statewide opened their doors to customers, with capacity limitations. Restaurants and bars served socially-distanced diners outside,...

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FundraiserRotary Club of Aurora

Socially Dash-tant 5K Fundraiser

On May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 By admin

The Aurora Rotary Club is hosting a Virtual 5k Fun Run to raise money for End Polio Now, Fox Valley Park Foundation, and Waterford Place. This is a virtual race June 7 – 13. Contact gtimm@midwestmanagementinc.com or log onto facebook.com/AuroraRotaryClub for more information. — Aurora Rotary Club...

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Government HealthBen Orner Capitol News Illinois COVID-19

State COVID-19 deaths drop slightly in a week

On May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 By admin

By Ben Orner For the first time since Illinois had its first reported case of COVID-19 in January, the State saw fewer deaths in a week than in the previous week. Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, said Tuesday that 780 individuals died from the...

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Carousel Military VeteransAurora Memorial Day

Aurora Memorial Day ceremony

On May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 By admin

In spite of an absence of the canceled Memorial Day parade in Aurora and no community involvement, Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 representatives participate in an annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday in front of the GAR Memorial Hall and Museum, 23 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora.

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Carousel Community EducationCOVID-19 Graduation Michael Castellanos West Aurora High School

West Aurora High School Graduation Express salutes seniors

On May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 By admin

By Al Benson Michael Castellanos, on Almond Drive in Aurora, was among 950 West Aurora High School graduating seniors who were celebrated with at-home visits by staff members Friday, May 22. Castellanos said he plans to continue his education at Waubonsee Community College. Staff members on 10 graduation express school...

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Carousel CommunityBoy Scouts

Scout posts flags in Aurora

On May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 By admin

Erik Longo, 13, of Aurora, posts a rental flag on a resident's lawn in Aurora on Monday, Memorial Day, during a "Post the Colors" fundraiser by Blackhawk Troop 11.

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Carousel CommunityCOVID-19 Food Montgomery VFW Post 7452

Montgomery VFW Post 7452 Pork Chop dinner drive-thru

On May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 By admin

Frank Foley, left, of VFW Post 7452 in Montgomery, gives a drive-thru customer pork chop dinners Saturday at the Post in a fundraiser.

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GovernmentJason Crane Montgomery Village Board

Aurora, Montgomery, aim: Help

On May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council and Montgomery Village Board focused on measures to help businesses struggling with the pandemic, Tuesday. Through their online meetings, they both focused on allowing restaurants to temporarily create or expand outdoor dining areas as the State goes to Phase 3 in the governor’s...

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FeatureCarter Crane COVID-19

Claims of freedom in COVID-19 relative, not absolute

On May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 By admin

One door closes. Another door opens. Pragmatists, clear-thinking optimists, and realists, can live by such methods. We live in such times. There is understanding from many individuals that there are no guarantees in staying inside and in keeping businesses shut down in perpetuity. Planning, realism, common sense must dictate our...

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Government MoneyKeith Wheeler

Comments on State House budget approval

On May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 By admin

Assistant State House minority leader Keith Wheeler, R-Oswego, issued the following statement Sunday, May 24 after the General Assembly voted to approve a State budget for FY 2021: “While there was an encouraging degree of bipartisan cooperation during the special session when it came to ensuring funding for our hospitals...

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OpinionKen Mozingo Letter to the Editor Readers Voice

Carbon tax bill helpful solution

On May 26, 2020May 25, 2020 By admin

May 20, 2020Dear editor; The U.S. Weather Service report that this month is already the wettest May on record, the third year in a row with the wettest May, should remind us that we need to give attention to our other global health crisis, climate change. It is understandable that...

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Environment HealthDonna Crane Lavender

Lavender reduces infection, ailments; offers calm

On May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 By admin

Netherfield, producers of 100% pure New Zealand Lavender Essential oil, wrote: “One of the earliest recorded claims of Lavender oil’s therapeutic qualities comes from the 19th Century when tuberculosis and infection were rampant in France. It was found that those individuals working in the lavender fields of Provence were far...

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Cynthia Gamboa-Morales and Jose Gamboa prepare food to be delivered to seniors. Submitted photo

Fundraiser Government HealthCOVID-19 Judd Lofchie

School districts distribute food

On May 26, 2020May 29, 2020 By admin

By Judd Lofchie During the COVID-19, our school districts and government have stepped up! The Federal government increased the reimbursement rate to help schools keep feeding students. The West Aurora School District has distributed more than 308,000 meals since the outbreak started. They distribute breakfast and lunches Monday through Friday...

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Arts FeatureJo Fredell Higgins Ludwig van Beethoven

Two hundred years of glorious music continues from Beethoven

On May 26, 2020May 25, 2020 By admin

The brilliant piano virtuoso Ludwig van Beethoven has provided the world with glorious music. One of his most beautiful piano pieces is Fur Elise, “Bagatelle in A minor” composed in 1810 for a lady love who rejected him. His “Moonlight Sonata” is another outstanding melody. Both I never tire of...

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Community FoodFood Wesley United Methodist Church

Church to deliver dinner

On May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 By admin

Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will deliver dinner to Mutual Ground domestic violence shelter in Aurora Thursday, May 28. Reverend John Bell, pastor, said “We will deliver a meal to the residents and staff members of Mutual Ground for their dinner. We will order Taqueria tacos and sides for...

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Government MoneyBudget Stephanie Kifowit

Representative Stephanie Kifowit on State budget

On May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 By admin

Following passage of a State budget that prioritizes health care and essential services, State representatives Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, issued the following statement Saturday: “First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge all of our frontline workers during this difficult time and thank all the nurses, doctors and first responders for...

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CommunityFox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors

Officers elected at Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors

On May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 By admin

At Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors’ (FVNN) virtual luncheon meeting May 18, president Glenna Walton announced the results of the election of new members to the 2020-2021 Board. The membership voted online to retain Glenna Walton as president, Claudia Barmore, vice president, and Susan Bain, treasurer. Moving from membership committee...

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FundraiserCOVID-19 Food pantry

Pop-Up Pantry in Aurora

On May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 By admin

Aurora is working together to meet the growing needs of our community amid COVID-19. Aurora families can receive free groceries at the Pop-Up Food Pantry from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28. The Drive-thru will be at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive. Please enter at Smith Boulevard...

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Government HealthCOVID-19 Naperville Park District

Naperville Park District seeks safety

On May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 By admin

The Naperville Park District is taking a proactive stance to keep our program participants and facility guests healthy and safe during the COVID-19 crisis. We are currently operating and will continue to operate within the applicable parameters of the governor’s executive order so that we can fulfill our mission to...

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