Veteran Dick Miller of Aurora celebrates his 94th birthday
Veteran Dick Miller of Aurora celebrates his 94th birthday Friday, June 26, sponsored by the Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 at One East Benton building in downtown Aurora.
Habitat car show July 25
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold a car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Habitat’s new ReStore parking lot, 2302 W. Indian Trail in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Awards, raffle prizes, a 50-50 raffle, and refreshments are planned.
Solarize Chicagoland 2020 DuPage, Kane, Will, Counties events in July
Solarize Chicago will be host to many webinar events in July. Home and business owners throughout Cook, Will, DuPage, and Kane Counties can learn about buying power to secure significant discounts that make installing solar more affordable. Webinars are open to everyone, and will cover all the same information about
Pet of the Week: Andrew and Amy: Purrfect bonded pair
Andrew is a male Domestic Shorthair and Amy is a female Domestic Shorthair who were born September 17, 2019. Andrew and Amy are the perfect houseguests. Quick to purr and happy to sit in an open window, they are friendly with dogs and cats. At 10 months old, they are
Founding Fathers faced circumstances similar to today’s tyranny
By John W. Whitehead “Violence creates many more social problems than it solves…. If they succumb to the temptation of using violence in their struggle, unborn generations will be the recipients of a long and desolate night of bitterness, and our chief legacy to the future will be an endless
A Focus on History: July 9 through July 15
July 9 Two trains collide outside of Nashville, Tenn. and kill 101 and injure more than 100. Despite the high death toll, the story was mainly ignored by the national press most likely because the vast majority of the casualties were African Americans. – 1918. July 10 A powerful explosion
Water Street Studios Summer kids art classes
Looking for something your kids can do this Summer? Make time at home more creative with these new, week-long online camps. Perfect for kids to do with a parent or on their own. Register online at waterstreetstudios.com. • 3D Art Camp, begins Monday, July 13 Create amazing 3D projects using
Chicago media report incorrectly identifies Aurora Ill. Police Department in story about Colorado
Friday evening, a media report from NBC 5 in Chicago incorrectly identified Police Chief Kristen Ziman and the Aurora Illinois Police Department in a situation involving the Aurora Colorado Police Department. The story was about the firing of Aurora, Co. police officers after they mocked the death of an Aurora,
Kane County 4-H Foundation Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients and New Online Fundraiser
The Kane County 4-H Foundation will be host to an online fundraiser auction of items donated for the 12th annual Kane County 4-H Foundation pork chop fundraiser and auction, which had been originally scheduled for March 28. From July 6 to 10, you can view and bid on more than
Judd Lofchie: Candidate for Aurora mayor
Judd Lofchie, real estate broker, attorney, and 10th Ward alderman for Aurora, announced Tuesday, June 30, his intentions to run for mayor. With three years of aldermanic experience and a storied history of community advocacy and support, Lofchie becomes the first to formally announce his entry to Aurora’s mayoral election
Aurora tribute to health care heroes processional July 4
The Aurora city government will take time on the Fourth of July Independence Day holiday to pay special tribute to its health care heroes for their stalwart efforts during COVID-19 and their daily sacrifices beyond the pandemic. Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin announced Tuesday the City’s plans to be host
East Aurora High School graduate car parade
A special car parade Sunday for East Aurora High School graduates offers a salute.
Illegal fireworks up 170%, impacts children, elderly, those with PTSD
Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora gives a briefing Tuesday on the impact of illegal fireworks on the community, including children, the elderly, those with PTSD, and pets.
True meaning of Independence Day remains alive, well
Liberty. Freedom of speech. First Amendment rights. Independence. Self-determination. They are components of Independence Day and the resultant celebrations which are important to many U.S. residents, including individuals who inhabit these parts of our world. Those lofty goals are still a part of what most of us seek to achieve:
Reaction to Charles Coddington column
June 28, 2020Dear editor; Charles Coddington wrote an opinion piece in The Voice June 18 edition. In it he asserted, without any facts or supporting documentation, that the following “has failed us”: Our Federal government; our electoral system; our health care system; our law enforcement system; our education system; our
Missing 13-year-old found safely Monday
Aurora Police received the call for a missing 13-year-old around 10 p.m. Sunday. Officers responded to the area and started investigating. We began a large search utilizing our officers, our drone team and a bloodhound K-9, as well. At approximately 8:40 a.m., Monday, Aurora Police Department dispatch received a call
Aurora Reopening Plan in effect
In accordance with Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Reopening Plan, the city government of Aurora will reopen parks and some outdoor recreational areas. Visitors to the reopened areas should maintain social distance, wear a face covering if adequate social distancing is difficult, and wash their hands thoroughly before and
President Lincoln set the stage to preserve the union
The rolling thunder of heavy metal began at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 1865. When the big guns destroyed the Confederate defenses around Petersburg, Va., the Union army led by General Ulysses S. Grant might end the four-year old Civil War and the United States would be divided no more.
Change! Endorses Joe Biden
By Margie Logman The problems I see in America today brought forth by the pandemic, the economic crisis, and the policing issues, is that we are often told of a reality that does not exist. We are repeatedly told that the economy is great but for whom? Many individuals and
July 4 ceremony in Aurora
There will be another flag ceremony in the front of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Memorial Hall July 4 starting at 10 a.m.. The GAR Hall is at 23 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora. Participants will be AMVETS POST 103, American Legion Post 1944, AVAC (Aurora Veterans