Year: 2020

Comic, graphic, novels on display virtually Aug. 10-15

Last of two parts First part is available at thevoice.us/registration-will-open-july-27-for-aurora-public-librarys-comics-focus There will be four talented panelists at the Aurora Public Library’s CAPE Con (City of Aurora Pop Culture and Entertainment Convention), a virtual all-ages event dedicated entirely to comics, fandoms, and graphic novels August 10-15. Swag bag giveaways are available

Federal militarized troop invasion a wake-up call?

By John W. Whitehead “I don’t need invitations by the state, state mayors, or state governors, to do our job. We’re going to do that, whether they like us there or not.” —Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf’s defense of the Donald Trump Administration’s deployment of militarized federal police to

Aurora Public Art announces lineup for final week of free virtual youth programs

Aurora Public Art announced the lineup of free virtual art classes for students sheltering in place amid COVID-19 cancellations. Summer programming includes sessions across many artistic media. Drawing, painting, music, dance, drama, and culinary arts are among the many offerings. “This is our final week of virtual programs for Aurora’s

Oswego meetings to return to in-person gatherings

Effective Saturday, August 1, all Village Board and commission meetings in the Village of Oswego will resume to in-person meeting attendance. Attendance and public participation options through Zoom or other remote participation platforms will no longer be provided. Oswego Village Hall will be open for the Committee of the Whole

Pledge of cooperation eases fears after state, federal leaders clash

By Raymon Troncoso More than 200 federal agents will head to Chicago this week when State and local officials take a more measured tone of acceptance after railing against a potential federal surge earlier in the week. That’s because the Donald Trump Administration has offered assurances that the Illinois operations,