Aurora Downtown will start its 10th season of First Fridays February 4. The nothing-else-like-it event that opens up dozens of downtown venues with art, music, and more continues to attract locals and visitors with a variety of options for all ages. In February, a handful of venues will offer specials
Fermilab’s annual Family Open House will return February 9-13 for families and kids of all ages to have the experience of America’s premier particle physics laboratory from the comfort of their homes. Activities will include live talks, pre-recorded on-demand demos and activities, trivia, virtual tours of the lab facilities, a
The past 16 months have been a busy time for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (FDI) team of staff members at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD). Formed in Fall 2020, the group began outlining a plan for the year ahead. How does the Library embed equity, diversity, and inclusion
George Takei, Hikaru Sulu on television’s “Star Trek” series, will discuss his graphic novel, “They Called Us Enemy,” Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue in Batavia. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Attendees are asked to read the book
Editor’s note: Recently in The Voice, the announcement was made of the death 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 February 4, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous
Michael Simmons, seated, poses with family and friends after being inducted into West Aurora High School’s sports Hall of Fame Saturday, Jan. 29.
By Bobby Narang The calendar turned to February and the first high school basketball State tournament playoffs in two years looms around the corner. Glenbard West remains the best boys team in the State, even with legitimate challengers. The Hilltoppers (24-0) are on a collision course for a date in
Debbie Buchanan, deputy clerk & executive assistant, will retire after a more-than two-decade career with the Village of Montgomery.
By Woodrow Carroll A look at college conference membership can be a bit tricky, especially when considering a great many conferences vary membership depending on the sport. We take a look at the Ohio Valley Conference in men’s basketball. The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) has 10 teams. Conference membership can
West Aurora High School’s Ty Rogers dribbles between Glenbard East defenders Saturday, Jan. 29.
Tom Clark, left, membership chair for the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club, told the members present at their meeting at Mother’s Restaurant January 26.
Thursday, Feb. 3Upstate EightGlenbard South at Glenbard East, 7Elgin Acad. at Harvest Christ., 7:30Yorkville Christ. at Westminster Christ., 7Little Ten Tournamentat SomonaukDePue vs. Earlville, 5:30Consolation Semi-Final, 7Somonauk vs. Serena, 5:30Semi-Final, 7 Friday, Feb. 4Chicago Catholic WhiteMontini at St. Francis de Sales, 7DuKaneGeneva at Batavia, 7:15Glenbard North at Lake Park, 7:15St.
Monday, Jan. 31Burlington Central 49, Prairie Ridge 35Aurora Central Cath. 53, Wheaton Acad. 36Crystal Lake Central 44, Dundee-Crown 33Huntley 55, Hampshire 27Crystal Lake South 39, Jacobs 28 Saturday, Jan. 29Maine South 53, York 43Warren 43, Oak Park-River Forest 38Glenbard South 39, Aurora Central Catholic 30Lake Park 63, Glenbard North 50Kaneland
Frantic February precedes March Madness in Winter sports for high school and college. We must throw in the National Football League in Frantic February with the Los Angeles. Rams and Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13. The National Football League (NFL) playoffs have created a justifiable buzz
By John W. Schutt NASCAR will be back this year with a new race. The Busch Light Clash will be held in the Los Angeles Coliseum at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6 on Fox. The race will be called on Fox by Tony Stewart, Clint Boyer, and Mike Joy, from
West Aurora High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, Matt Leslie, was selected for the J-100 AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship program. Leslie, a senior from Aurora, was nominated by his instructors and passed all tests and interview requirements. Leslie plans to attend the University of Nebraska and major
Police cars from Aurora and many other communities line up outside of Our Savior Lutheran Church on Downer Place in Aurora and near Healy Chapel Thursday, Jan. 27 for the funeral procession of the late Ken Thurman, 51, an Aurora Police sergeant who died of COVID-19 Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Beating death? Scott was 85 years old when he died. He had been diagnosed with cancer and had just recently begun treatment. His health rapidly declined and he was removed from life support and allowed to die, approximately 60 days after his diagnosis. Many factors surround Scott’s death, but one
The Oswego Police Explorer Post 2535 and the Kiwanis Club of Oswego are excited to announce their sixth annual pancake breakfast scheduled from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, Feb. 12. This year’s annual event will be held at the Oswego High School, 4250 Route 71, and will offer both dine-in
With help from East Aurora High School students, Aurora Noon Lions Club’s Frosty Flapjacks pancake breakfast served approximately 450 patrons. Lions held the first Winter fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 29, at Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora. In addition to Lions, volunteers included 35 East Aurora High School students representing
