By Peter Hancock On the first full day of his second term, governor JB Pritzker Tuesday, Jan. 10 signed a bill banning the sale, distribution, and manufacture, of high-power assault weapons, .50 caliber rifles and ammunition, and large-capacity magazines, while still allowing those who already own such weapons to keep...
Kacie Chitwood, center, development manager of Alive Center, Aurora, Naperville, and Hanover Park, celebrates the Center's work with teens to Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
By Peter Hancock Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin will left the Illinois Statehouse Tuesday, Jan. 10 for the last time as a State legislator. After a bruising 2022 election cycle in which House Republicans lost five seats, Durkin did not seek another term as leader of the caucus. But...
A girl plays with a balloon after a drop during Fox Valley Park District's family New Year's Eve bash at Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora.
East Aurora High School's Jabian Acosta, 3, is in a battle for a rebound with West Aurora's Terrence Smith, 24, and Calvin Savage, 2, Saturday, Jan. 7.
News is truly an ongoing project. Changes are frequent with amendments in bills, personnel adjustments, and new information. Keeping up takes time, precision, tenacity, endurance. What is complete one day likely will change the next day, or, the next hour. What is captured in print is a snapshot at the...
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council unanimously approved plans for the creation of a new City department at the Aurora City Council meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 10. City of Aurora government officials explained plans for the creation of the new department, Public Facilities. The department will be comprised of existing...
January 9, 2023Dear editor; What is the definition of democracy? Newly- elected House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said it best: “House Democrats will always put American values over autocracy, Benevolence over bigotry, the Constitution over the cult, Democracy over demagogues, Economic opportunity over extremism, Freedom over fascism, Governing over...
Reprinted from September 30, 2021 First of three parts It borrows its name from the massive stone structure built by the Qin Dynasty. But the purpose of the Green Great Wall in China is not to hold back the barbarians, it’s to stop the ever-encroaching deserts. The following article was...
Aurora residents can help the environment by making sure their real Christmas tree is reused as mulch and isn’t taken to a landfill. Beginning Monday, Jan. 9, real Christmas trees will be picked up for free during weekly trash and recycling collection. For two weeks, from Monday, Jan. 9 through...
Ecumenical Support Services for the Elderly, Inc. Adult Day Services is open at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. Weekday support for caregivers, full and half-day options social, cognitive, and physical activities for older adults with cognitive and physical limitations. Nurturing environment nurse on the staff. Continental...
The newly-formed Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) will hold its first membership meeting this year Thursday, Jan. 12, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 North River Street, Montgomery, Ill. Meeting and dinner will be held on the second floor Banquet Room. Dinner is on members’ own from the...
His father, Gabriele, was a barber from Italy and sired nine children. Alphonse Gabriel Capone was born January 17, 1899 and died January 25, 1947 at age 48 and is buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Ill.. Capone showed promise as a student, but had trouble with the rules...
The League of Women Voters Aurora Area announced recently it will be host to a community forum to learn about the impact of climate change at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the Aurora Public Library District Santori branch. Participants may attend online using Zoom by registering at the Aurora...
Editor’s note: The second of two parts this week follows part one in the December 15, 2022 edition of The Voice by Charles Coddington which was a focus on two of the “Big Eight” manufacturing hubs in Aurora, All-Steel and Austin-Western Company. Aurora used to be a major manufacturing hub...
Agape Connection, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, will be host to its 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Day celebration at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Cathedral of Grace | St. John, 2950 Bilter Road, Aurora. Since 1991, Agape Connection, Inc., has been providing educational, cultural, and...
Ingredients1 (12 ounce) package ladyfingers1/4 cup butter, melted1/2 cup coffee-flavored liqueur, divided3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese1 cup white sugar2 eggs1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Place a pan of water on the bottom of the oven....
You know the routine, so get with it, right now.I don’t want to hear that you do not know how.Okay, now I get it—that gives me a kick—You know with this group you are not the top pick.Where you’ve been before, you were always top dog,And now you’re afraid you...
The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is as prevalent today as it was 60 years ago when he organized the March on Washington and gave his legendary “I Have a Dream” speech. His pursuit of equality for people of all backgrounds is a fight that is still being...
Loaves & Fishes, in partnership with Catch 35 in Naperville, will be host to Toasting for a Cause from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6. This popular event was paused during the pandemic, but is back and better than ever. Guests attending this signature event will enjoy a...
