Tek Pak Inc., a global manufacturing and packaging solutions company in the Fox Valley area has joined forces with Cal’s Angels, a nonprofit in St. Charles in its quest to raise more than $1 million through its War on Wheels (WOW) bike ride to benefit pediatric cancer patients in Illinois.
Aurora Methodists are collecting donations for victims of flooding in Jackson, Miss. Rev. John Bell, Wesley UMC pastor, said “Join us in prayer for the people of Mississippi experiencing devastating flooding in the Jackson area.” He added, “To donate to support Mississippi flood relief, ongoing Kentucky flood relief or to
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be constructing more than $20 million in improvements to her community’s highway infrastructure. “People commuting to work, customers driving to local businesses, visitors coming in from out of town; Aurora’s highways play a huge role
First Fridays will feature Nuna Ceramics grand opening Friday, Sept. 2, at 77 S. Lake Street, Aurora and The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange’s local hip hop art show at 64 S. River Street. —Downtown Aurora
Friends of the Yorkville Library prepare for the Used Book Sale September 3-4 by sorting donations.
The 38th Annual ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) social hour with host ABATE of South Dakota was Thursday, Aug. 11 at Whitewood City Park near Sturgis, S.D..
Winfield resident Carrie Skreens, left, and Cristal Lopez, Aurora, nail siding in June at a Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity women build at 656 Spruce St. in Aurora.
By John & Nisha Whitehead “A standing military force, with an overgrown executive will not long be safe companions to liberty.” —James Madison The IRS has stockpiled 4,500 guns and five million rounds of ammunition in recent years, including 621 shotguns, 539 long-barrel rifles, and 15 submachine guns. The Veterans
September 1 At 4:45 a.m., 1.5 million German troops invade Poland all along its 1,750-mile border with German-controlled territory. Simultaneously, the German Luftwaffe bombs Polish airfields, and German warships and U-boats attack Polish naval forces. – 1939. The federal minimum wage is increased to $5.15 per hour. – 1997. September
By Peter Hancock Five years ago this month, Illinois lawmakers passed legislation that overhauled the way public schools in the State are funded. The so-called Evidence Based Funding formula, or EBF, was designed to calculate the actual cost for each district to provide the kind of education the State expects,
Government officials and Hispanic small-business owners held a roundtable discussion Thursday to explore needs of owners, federal funding opportunities and expanding access to resources. Congressman Bill Foster and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood co-sponsored the event at Sergio’s Furniture in downtown Aurora. Guests included Congressman Tony Cardenas of Los Angeles, a former
Oswego Police Department, and other police departments, members participate in the Cop on a Rooftop in Oswego Friday, Aug. 19 to raise funds for Special Olympics.
Politics is a term and function that started many centuries ago, a Greek term and influence at the start of our Western Culture. Politics persists today. A quality assessment depends upon interests. Politics will be with us as long as governments exist with potential changes and predominant factions. Problems develop
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council discussed ward redistricting and came to an agreement after 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the Aurora City Council meeting. After concessions of varying degrees in each alderperson’s ward, approved was Plan 2A with an amendment suggested by Ward 9 alderman Edward Bugg
August 16, 2022Dear editor; Aurora Noon Lions Club just celebrated a big birthday: A century of service. The occasion was marked during a 100th anniversary celebration July 26 at Gaslite Manor Banquets in Aurora. It featured a centennial banquet, recognitions by the City of Aurora and Lions Clubs International, and
August 22, 2022Dear editor; Fear emboldens right-wing forces that make and use unjust laws to silence the vast majority who support reproductive justice, including the right to choose if and when to have children. Let’s continue to raise our voices and organize! It’s going to take a bold intersectional democratic
Last of two parts First part is available at thevoice.us/mail-in-voting-not-a-new-method-of-casting-ballots. Mail-in voting has become a popular topic for the upcoming election. Taryn Simons who wrote, “Laments from Quarantine” and “The Streets of New Orleans Under Quarantine:” “A deluge of absentee-ballot requests may, paradoxically, put pressure on traditional polling places. In
The Urban Youth Ministry in Aurora will present a fundraiser to help make a difference in a child’s life one day at a time. The 5B’s meal will be at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Those who
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Joseph Stalin (un-elected leader of the Soviet Union, 1922 to 1953) once said, “Show me the man and I’ll show you the crime.” Stalin indicted, then executed his political enemies. He did the same with millions of his civilians who spoke out against him. Executions aside,
Batavia MainStreet is excited to be host to Block Party and Taste of Batavia from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 at Peg Bond Center, with a Car Show until 8 p.m. on North River Street. Downtown Batavia restaurants will be at Peg Bond with $3 food tastings
