Rachel Ventura will participate in at least four candidate forums with her opponent, Bill Foster, prior to the upcoming Democratic Primary Election March 17: • Indivisible Aurora Candidates Forum, Thursday, Jan. 30, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. to, enter through door 1 at West
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced Monday his guest for the State of the Union address at a Joint Congress session will be Kristen Ziman, chief of police of the Aurora Police Department. The State of the Union address will be February 4. “I’m proud to be joined for this year’s
Ingredients 2 cups crumbled cornbread 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck 1 (10 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350F. 2. In a large bowl, combine the cornbread, half of
When you were just a kid, with all that childhood stuff, Were you aware you were a diamond in the rough And, like a diamond, measured for potential worth, A lengthy process that began before your birth. But this does not relate to fame and fortune here; Your “average” life
In working at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora, I meet many individuals who are dedicated to fitness. Their reasons vary and sometimes they share those reasons with me. When I asked John Brillman about his strict workout schedule, he told me the story of how his devotion to fitness
There are 61 national parks. California has nine. Illinois has none. In the past couple of years, the Arch in St. Louie and the Dunes in northwestern Indiana both have been designated as national parks. Illinois had better rattle its tin cup in Washington, D.C., because it appears to be
Grandpa,I saw a photograph of a tombstone with the inscription, “So remember me, and I will remember you.” The lady who owns the photo said it was her husband’s favorite quote from scriptures. I have searched through my concordance and cannot find it. My concordance only covers the KJV. Is
First Fridays will be back with art, music, and more items in interest to the public in Aurora Friday, Feb. 7. The popular event will celebrate its eighth year when it returns after one month off. Several venues will be open to the public for a night of art and
Second of three parts The first part is available at thevoice.us/natural-health-promoted-to-counter-pharmaceuticals-grip The Dr. Rath Health Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving human health on a global scale through research, education, and the defense of patients’ rights to choose natural health therapies. In part one, we reviewed, in chronology,
Everyone can celebrate Black History Month with The Aurora Public Library’s (APL) newest featured exhibit at Santori Library, Telling a People’s Story: African-American Illustrated Children’s Literature. Originally shown at the Miami University Art Museum in Oxford, Ohio, and now visiting schools and libraries throughout the Midwest, Telling a People’s Story
At the November 2019 meeting the Batavia Park Board voted on a resolution to place a $27.1 Million bond referendum on the March 17 ballot to acquire the land, build, and equip the construction of a 65,100-square-foot recreational facility. Batavia Park District has a legacy of delivering a wide variety
Retired U.S. Army Major General James H. Mukoyama, Jr., is the guest speaker at the Navy League Aurora Council 247 during a presentation Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Grandma’s Table Restaurant in Montgomery.
Director of recreation and facilities, Brad Wilson, received the 2019 Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) Community Impact Award at the annual state park and recreation conference in Chicago January 24. This statewide award recognizes his leadership and positive impact on the community and is given to only one park
Judge Elizabeth Flood discusses crime, punishment, and changes in the law with members of the Rotary Club of Aurora Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora.
Jerad Chipman, senior planner for the Village of Montgomery, left, presents the Sustainable Initiatives quarterly update at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday.
Sunday, Aurora Police Officer John Cebulski, who was shot during the Henry Pratt mass shooting in Aurora last year, receives the first award of the Running 4 Heroes Grant, a charity started by an 11-year-old boy, Zechariah Cartledge of Seminole County, Fla
The Big Ten Conference men’s basketball reveals likely the best conference in Division I this season. Of the 14 teams 10, possibly 11, and even an outside chance of 12 teams could be selected for the prestigious 68-team March Madness tournament this season. Through Monday at the top of the
By Woodrow Carroll Years ago, Major League Baseball’s offseason was called the Hot Stove League. The reference was to baseball’s earliest years when talk centered around the prospects of the upcoming season with little real activity prior to Spring training. Today there is no offseason! Each Major League team knows
The East Aurora High School 2020 Hall of Fame Induction ceremony will be Friday, Jan. 31. The reception will be from 4:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the East High cafeteria, 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora. The induction ceremony will take place following the girls varsity game against Glenbard East The
Neal Ormond, III, West Aurora High School broadcaster, will receive the Distinguished Media Service Award from the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) prior to the boys varsity game against Yorkville Saturday.
