Early Halloween celebrations
A family takes photos at one of several backdrops, including pumpkins, hay bales, and corn stalks, that were offered at the recent North Aurora Police Department's first Trunk or Treat
Officially: Jason Arres Naperville police chief
The City of Naperville government announced this week that Jason Arres, who serves as a deputy chief of the Naperville Police Department, has been named Naperville’s new police chief. The announcement is made following a three-month process involving a national search led by the public management consulting firm GovHR and...
Holiday season of 60 days begins with Halloween
Within more than these 60 days, society in the United States celebrates the holiday season, Halloween through New Year’s Day. There is a wide range of activity, commercial, religious, celebratory, fun, giving, caring, and planning. Much of it was muffled last year because of the reality of the COVID-19. It...
Pennies for Pies drive in Naperville
Naperville Park District invites donations to the 15th annual Pennies for Pies drive from November 1-19. From its inception in 2006, the goal of the Pennies for Pies campaign has been to encourage the community to make donations of any amount—including pocket change—to help fund the purchase of pumpkin pies...
Aurora City Council: Aurora awardees saluted, WPA murals in focus
By Jason Crane Many city of Aurora government employees received awards at the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday as part of the City’s quarterly staff member spotlight night. Awards went to four City government staff members and one community-wide project. The 2021 Meritorious Service Award for operators was...
New State congressional district map called imbalanced
By Peter Hancock The latest draft of a new congressional district map for Illinois met with much of the same criticism as the first draft during a House committee hearing Tuesday. The latest proposal from legislative Democratic Party leaders was released Saturday. It divides the State into 17 congressional districts,...
Aurora Ward 10’s first Fall Fest
Aurora Ward 10's first Fall Fest brings youth together in color and with masks.
U.S. melting pot outdated; embrace uniqueness best
Last of three parts The previous part is at thevoice.us/introspection-for-national-metaphor-new-definition The melting pot is an outdated image of the United States. We need a new metaphor to define the Nation. Cecilia González-Andrieu writes the following article for the American Magazine. “As self-interested individualism cleaved from communal concerns is set up...
‘Our Town’ November 5-6 in Aurora
Aurora Central Catholic (ACC) High School actors will perform Thornton WIlder’s “Our Town” Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5-6, at 7 p.m. at the school, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is $10. Reserved seats are an additional $1. Philip A. Nohl, ACC drama and choir...
Bits and pieces: Telephone to men only in politics
Tell me where exactly did Summer go? Shakespeare said “And Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” Well, we will have to wait and survive another Chicago Winter before the sun-filled days return, won’t we? Here are some thoughts for an October day. Bits: In the late 1970s the...
Reader’s Commentary: Vaccine skepticism not to be scorned
By Bela “Bill’ SuhaydaSugar Grove, Ill. I’m beginning to realize who among us would have hidden Anne Frank and who would have turned her in to the Nazis. Mandates carry more weight these days than laws or constitutional rights. How close are we to putting bounties on the heads of...
Wiping the slate clean: Toilet paper to Texas tango
Don’t be concerned. You may safely remove your facemask while reading this column. I’ve had my flu shot and COVID booster. I’m covered for malaria, leprosy, polio, trench foot, St. Vitus Dance, hoof and mouth, bubonic plague, and crabgrass, so no worries. So far, no matter what Ted Cruz, Tucker...
Poem: A Noteworthy Habit
An act of kindness should not be unrecognized as such;But normally not given much of a praiseworthy touch.That isn’t needed, or expected in any shape or form;Spontaneous and unrehearsed, the act itself the norm.The opportunity for you to do good is not rare;But you will have to train yourself to...
Halloween events in Aurora
Designated Trick-or-Treat hours in Aurora will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. Following State and Federal health guidance, families are encouraged to trick-or-treat outside and to not gather in large groups. Costumes should incorporate medical masks, or cloth, face coverings. • The Monster Mash Bash will...
Yorkville Public Library Youth activities fill November
The Yorkville Public Library (YPL) Youth Service Department will have many events in November. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Escape Room Adventure- Run Turkey Run Participants can help...
State district proposals continue
By Peter Hancock Democratic Party leaders in the General Assembly released a second draft of proposed congressional district maps over the weekend as they prepare to enter the final three days of their fall veto session. Similar to the first set of maps that were released October 15, the latest...
Halloween a serious treat in Aurora
For the seventh consecutive year, Aurora has been ranked as one of the best cities in America to celebrate Halloween! Maintaining its consistent top 10 ranking, Aurora placed eighth out of the 210 largest cities in the Nation To identify the Best Cities to Celebrate Halloween, finance website, SmartAsset, ranked...
State representative Barbara Hernandez receives award for health work
In recognition for her work to maintain clean air, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently received an award from the Respiratory Health Association. “The Respiratory Health Association has been fighting for better air quality and equitable health care for lung diseases for years and I am grateful for their recognition,”...
Ask Grandpa: Gratitude, counting blessings, continues
Recently in The Voice, the announcement was made of the passing of the conductor of the column, Ask Grandpa, which provided readers with 503 weeks of sage advice, humor, and continuity. Below is the repeat of the January 7 column on gratitude and counting our blessings. There is a reference...
Batavia Chamber of Commerce triple ribbon-cutting: Derin Fine Art, Kristen Holly LLC, and MRB Esthetics
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was excited to celebrate three Chamber members with ribbon cutting ceremonies on Thursday, October 21. All located in the historic Newton House at 11 N. Batavia Ave., these Batavia Chamber members are Derin Fine Art, Kristen Holly LLC, and MRB Esthetics. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke...