First-time Aurora alderpersons take oaths
Judge Kavita Athanikar of DuPage County, left, hugs Aurora’s Ward 10 Alderwoman Shweta Baid after being sworn in at the Paramount Theatre.
Retirement celebration for Aurora alderman Robert O’Connor
An Abraham Lincoln portrayal man clicks elbows in a COVID-19 greeting with Aurora alderman Robert O'Connor at the latter's retirement celebration on the Water Street Mall outside of City Hall Friday, May 7.
Aurora First Fridays, dancing, sidewalk chalk art
Music and dancing children reflect the scene on Downer Place Friday in the second outdoor First Fridays in Aurora.
DeMoon family $50,000 grant approved by Aurora Council
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council approved acceptance of a $50,000 grant from the DeMoon family and authorization for expenditures not to exceed $50,000.00 for the purposes of building an education area inside the Phillips...
PFC Andrew Meari Highway on its way
A resolution introduced by State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was adopted in the Illinois House, Wednesday, May 5. HJR11, a joint resolution to honor Private First Class (PFC) Andrew Meari, was adopted with 116 Yes votes, 0 No votes, and 0 Present votes. This joint resolution would rename a portion...
Dole Packaged Foods: Boost nutrition, end food deserts
The pandemic inspired Dole Packaged Foods to launch an ambitious new program to bring nutritious sustenance to one billion persons by 2025 Here is how innovation is helping to close the gap on food inequality: Fastco Works, FastCompany, writes: “It’s peak pandemic 2020, and Barbara Guerpillon, head of ventures at...
League of Women Voters panel on Zoom
The public is invited to attend a Zoom panel discussion featuring Kane County chairwoman Corrine Pierog, Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke, Geneva mayor Kevin Burns, and St. Charles mayor Lora Vitek at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20. They will share perspectives about how our community governments can collaborate regarding recovery act...
Senate Education Committee moves forward assortment of bills
By Raymon Troncoso The Senate Education Committee advanced several bills Tuesday, May 4, including measures addressing special education, hairstyle discrimination and teaching Asian American history in public schools. Those were among more than a dozen bills to pass the committee, the majority of which passed unanimously without debate or discussion....
Aurora Temple B’nai Israel synagogue in-person services May 14
Temple B’nai Israel synagogue, 400 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, will reopen for in-person worship services Friday, May 14. Rabbi Edward Friedman announced services for Friday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 15, at 9 a.m. (traditional service). Meetings will be held in the sanctuary. The chapel remains...
The Venue in Aurora to open June 4
The staff members at The Venue in Aurora are excited to announce that The Venue will resume outdoor programming in June! Be sure to save the date for the grand re-opening June 4! We have a whole weekend of concerts planned. It is our second anniversary, we are still here...
Paris in May helps make life grand, enchanting
It is May. Time to stroll the streets of Paris. Isn’t life grand? Let us begin on the oldest street in Paris, the rue Nicolas Flamel in Le Marais. Following little lanes and cobbled roads, we walk the large and luxurious boulevards of the Right Bank, or down the secret...
Reader’s Commentary: Strange bedfellows: Politics, science
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora Last of three parts The previous part is at thevoice.us/readers-commentary-many-advocates-focus-solely-on-co2 “Climate Change is settled science ” said Barack Obama during his tenure in the White House. So-called climate change scientists echoed these sentiments. Falsehoods and cherry-picked information continue to be repeated in news headlines so we...
Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race canceled fourth year
Due to the level of uncertainty that remains this Spring, especially when events require planning and preparations months ahead, the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) has canceled the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race, originally scheduled for early June. The year marks the fourth-consecutive year the Mid-Am has remained ashore, with...
Remembrance of Ruby’s introductions to entertainment
We’ve just celebrated that special day when we take time out to thank and honor all our mothers. I’m going out on a limb here in assuming that we’ve all had mothers, except for a few members of Congress. I’ve written about my own mother, Ruby, in the past, but...
Vacancy on Kane County Board
Kane County is seeking applicants for the position of Kane County Board member, District 13 (parts of St. Charles and Geneva) to fulfill the remaining vacancy due to the resignation of former Board member, Steve Weber. A Kane County Board member is an elected office whose duties are outlined in...
Recipe of the Week: Mushroom Risotto
Ingredients6 cups chicken broth, divided3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced2 shallots, diced1 1/2 cups Arborio rice1/2 cup dry white winesea salt, to tastefreshly ground black pepper, to taste3 tablespoons chives, diced4 tablespoons butter1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions1. In a...
Poem: In Measuring Goodness
You cannot measure goodness for a simple fact;Its size and depth is varied every single act.You also cannot measure influence and touch;Because you never know how little or how much. Another point is evident, and must be heard;True goodness is conferred without credit inferred.The “see what I have done” is...
Home Buying information session on Zoom May 20
Are you considering buying a house, but need more guidance? The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20 will provide a Home Buying information session. Viewers can learn about the pros and cons of owning a home, the application process, loans, how to get the best...
Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce offers college scholarship opportunities
The Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors going to college in the Fall. The scholarships are awarded to Sugar Grove residents, and chosen by committee based upon the information submitted by candidates. Interested candidates may complete the entry form and...
Ask Grandpa: Reactions to talkative husband and sister
Grandpa,I need help in getting my husband to shut up. He cannot answer a simple yes or no question without giving a lengthy explanation for his answer. We run (a cottage industry) out of our house. I dread when he is taking care of a customer; he is always trying...