Becky Dunnigan receives Aurora Noon Lions Club’s Distinguished Service Award
Montgomery resident Rebecca "Becky" Dunnigan, left, receives Aurora Noon Lions Club's annual Distinguished Service Award Thursday, Dec. 15
Ban high-power weapons urged in Illinois
By Peter Hancock Some of the State’s leading law enforcement officials Tuesday, Dec. 20 urged lawmakers to pass a statewide ban on high-power, high-capacity, weapons, which they say are growing in prevalence in Illinois. “What the public asks members of the law enforcement community to do each and every day...
Winter weather conditions call on warm trends
The weather forecasts indicate Winter is on the way. The timing this year for Winter weather matches the calendar. The first day of Winter: Wednesday, Dec. 21. Thursday, Dec. 22 through Saturday, Dec. 24 the forecast indicates snow, cold, wind, bitter, temperatures. Earlier this week the weather forecast was for...
Aurora City Council: Mayor’s Award of Valor presented
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin and members of the Aurora City Council, honored first responders and Aurora residents at the Aurora City Council COW meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Mayor’s Award of Valor was presented to six Aurora police officers responsible for rescuing nine-year-old Tyshaun LaFlore in...
Reader’s Voice: Thank you for Lehnertz publicity
December 5, 2022Dear editor; I want to thank you for the front page coverage of Lehnertz Avenue Christmas display in The Voice (in the December 1 edition on its opening). Lehnertz Avenue Christmas display has been a longstanding display of the true meaning of Christmas supported by the residents of...
Reader’s Voice: Focus: True science, research
December 6, 2022Dear editor; I now read that Charles Coddington is dreaming of publishing his own newspaper. As fulfilling for him as that might be, I can only hope that his newspaper will be more enlightening than his recent contributions to The Voice have been. With his usual lack of...
Mothers in prison rarely see their children or families
Reprinted from November 28, 2019Second of three parts Nearly two-thirds of imprisoned mothers have never received a visit from their children. Jill McCorkel, professor of sociology and criminology, Villanova University in Philadelphia, submitted the following article to The Conversation. “Visits are the exception rather than the norm in American prisons....
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley continues raising funds
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) are continuing to raise funds, to assist Jackson and Elliot Webster in obtaining two Diabetic Alert Dogs (DADs). Jackson and Elliot are seven-year-old Type 1 diabetic twins, who live in Aurora, Ill.. They are one set of only...
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley extends scholarship deadline
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (CFFRV) has announced a one-time extension of its Scholarship Program application deadline to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. “We recognize what a busy time of the year this is for students, their parents, and our schools so we decided to offer...
Merrie Old England holiday time in 1509 full, sparse
Let us take a journey back to Merrie Old England and the time of King Henry VIII in 1509. More than 500 years ago the Tudors did not have Christmas trees, or Santa Claus. Christmas Eve in the countryside would have found the peasants working in the fields taking care...
Holiday gifts’ changes modify, extend, concepts
Because this week is the last time you’ll be reading my words here before the holidays (you are reading them, aren’t you? If not, I don’t expect you’ll be reading this parenthetical statement), I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, a Joyous Kwanzaa, a Restorative Incontinence...
Community Job Fair in Naperville Saturday 7, 2023
Job-seekers will have an opportunity to connect with representatives from Naperville area businesses and the Naperville Park District at the annual Community Job Fair immediately after the holidays. The Job Fair co-hosts are Naperville Park District and KidsMatter and will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan....
Recipe of the Week: Nacho Beef Casserole
Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 1/2 cups chunky salsa1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained3/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon chili powder2 cups crushed tortilla chips2 cups Colby cheese Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until...
Poem: Make A Christmas Wish
A Christmas Wish is not something to laugh about,But on that wish make sure there isn’t any doubt.It must be just as strong as any wish you’ve made—With all your mustered fervency—to make the grade.Each wish or prayer you make is graded in its worth,In fact, it has been that...
Roz Puppets classic shows at two Aurora Library sites
The Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) Winter Reading Adventure is in full swing! This program provides fun challenges and encourages all ages to use the Library and attend programs. One upcoming program will be especially exciting for young audiences and fans of live theater. Roz Puppets will perform a live...
Ringing the bells for the Salvation Army in Aurora
Kim and Matt Woodin ring the bells for the Salvation Army - Aurora Corps "Red Kettle" at Walmart, Kirk Road, Aurora December 7.
Oswego Senior Singers’ concert at Wedgewood Manor in Montgomery
Pat Olek of Aurora and Rosemary Mikol, Chicago, perform hulas to "Silent Night," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and "Little Grass Shack."
Aurora Police raise funds for Lustgarten Foundation
Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross, right, and Lieutenant William Rowley, left, present a check to Jen Tedrow and Ann Zediker of the Lustgarten Foundation.
West Aurora High School’s 35th annual Madrigal dinners
Cast members gather for a song at West Aurora High School's 35th annual Madrigal dinners Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18.
Geneva United Methodist Church choir
Mike Popplewell, right, in right photo, directs a children's choir during the 9 a.m. worship service at Geneva United Methodist Church Sunday, Dec. 18.