COVID-19 has far-reaching consequences, and at this time of year, school districts are feeling the depth of changes. Modifications and changes are creating impacts for the 20 public school districts in the survey by The Voice. The range of schools which begin Fall semester classes vary between August 12 and
Delayed for two weeks is an ordinance establishing a special sign district for a proposed mural, above, on the property at 5 S. Lake Street. The proposed mural is designed by Oswego resident and artist Joshua Schultz and is funded by Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit organization of downtown business and property owners within Special Service Area #One in downtown Aurora.
As Aurora families make decisions on the best options for returning to school this Fall, they can weigh-in on how the City government of Aurora can better serve students communitywide. The City of Aurora Youth Service Division has launched a survey to gather input from students and adults about the
Plano School District will be a partner with Nandra Family Practice to offer back to school physical clinics for our Plano community and students. The clinics will be held at Emily G. Johns School from 9 a.m. noon, Tuesday, Aug. 4; from 9 a.m. noon, Wednesday, Aug. 5; and from
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry will be host to, not only its annual Garden Harvest Dinner, but two additional events, Lunch and Brunch in Marie’s Garden Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 30. It will be a celebration of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all from the garden. In lieu of the
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
By Jason Crane At the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday, the Board discussed the possible creation of a Mill District Restaurant Stimulus Program. Rich Young, director of Community Development for the Village shared some of the information he put together listed here: With the Village searching for ways to add
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
July 30 Two years after inserting “under God” into the pledge of allegiance, president Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a law officially declaring “In God We Trust” to be the Nation’s official motto, to replace E pluribus unum “Out of many, one,” used by the founding fathers – 1956. President Lyndon
“Standing Strong Against Bullying,” the final program in a three-part series about bullying, especially in the workplace, will be held as a virtual meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. The presentation is part of the free series “Facing the Bully Without & Within,” sponsored by the
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
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold a car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2302 Indian Trail, Aurora, corner of Indian Trail and Orchard Road. Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will raffle a 1967 Chevrolet in a benefit for the housing ministry. Raffle tickets for the
The Village of Oswego’s retro drive-in movie experience is back. The socially distanced outdoor movie experience will feature the classic Free Willy, Thursday, July 30. For just $5 per vehicle, plus applicable online ticketing fee, watch a classic tale of friendship and freedom next Thursday night at the Oswego Park
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
Oswego Senior Center received news July 1 that its lease had to be terminated as of July 31. Due to the need of more space to accommodate students safely during this unprecedented pandemic, Oswego School District, OSC landlord, found it necessary to reclaim all space available to them. OSC enjoyed
The Kane County Health Department will be host to a series of one-day COVID-19 testing events in communities throughout the county, starting Monday, July 27. The first five event is a walk-up testing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 27, in the west parking lot of the Kane
As one who scribbles largely about things Illinois, I feel almost obligated to observe on the bombshell, certainly for the small fraternity that follows Illinois politics, news that utility ComEd has agreed to pay a $200 Million fine for bribery of Illinois officials. The announcement by the U.S. attorney’s office
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,
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the Batavia Boardwalk Shops with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, July 15. The cluster of small chalets on the corner of Wilson and Route 25 (114 East Wilson Street) is home to eight unique retail shops. The boutiques serve as a
