Year: 2024

Events

Eleventh Annual Bridge Bust Contest

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This winter, youth and families can build a bridge, memories, and lifelong skills with the 11th 4-H Bridge Bust Competition. Registration is open through mid-December for the popular annual event. The competition will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Parkview Christian Academy (lower campus),...

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Aurora Lions Club free vision screenings

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Aurora Lions Club will continue free youth vision screenings Saturday, Dec. 21. Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring children ages six months to 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Admission and parking are free. Advance registration is...

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Wesley Methodist drive-thru food giveaway in Aurora

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Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will be host to a Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) mobile food truck market from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, in the church parking lot, 14 N. May Street. The drive-thru event features distribution of free food, including breads, cereals, meat,...

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Reader’s Commentary: Democratic Party disregard for life, late-term abortions

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By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Planned Parenthood provided free mobile abortion and vasectomy units near the entrances of the United Center in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention, August 19-22. They demonstrated to the world their disregard for the unborn child. They’ve taken to destroying human life at a level never...

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Multi-cultural nativities on display at New England Congregational Church in Aurora

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The community is invited to a unique and exciting “open house” event at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. On display will be a fascinating collection of multi-cultural nativities on loan from the Loyola University Museum of Art...

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Harmful toys to watch out for this holiday season

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Every year the World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) produces a list of the most dangerous kiddy toys available the upcoming Christmas season. The intention is to give diligent, concerned parents a purchasing guideline so they’ll be able to instruct Santa on which toys to bring that will keep...

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Program helps teens learn the value of giving back

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Students participating in Naperville’s KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative (TPI), have been giving back this holiday season, helping not only several significant causes and charitable events, but their own philanthropic learning. TPI mentor, Kristen Refness, and some of her team members in the Teen Philanthropy Initiative, recently volunteered at Loaves &...

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Recipe of the Week: Peppermint Brittle

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Ingredients2 pounds white chocolate30 small peppermint candy canes Directions1. Line a large jellyroll pan with foil. 2. Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. 3. Place candy canes in a plastic...

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Poem: If You Ever Wondered

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If you believe in God, alert to greed and sin,How often have you wondered this: Where has He been?”The truth is this—He’s been around more than you think,If He were there in front of you, He’d simply wink.That wink would tell you—look around, if you need proof,For there’s enough, decidedly,...

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Aurora Library: Making legal resources accessible

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Navigating the legal system can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re representing yourself. That’s why the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has launched a new Court Support service designed to support self-represented litigants. By offering dedicated spaces, trained staff, and access to legal resources, the library is stepping up as a...

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Main Hatters in Aurora owned by the Andrews family

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By Ricky Rieckert This week in Aurora’s past, I’m going to write about the Main Hatters Store. But first, thanks to the subscribers and/or readers, and The Voice, for two more fan letters. Last week, we were discussing the Hammond family on Liberty Street. This week will be Main Hatters,...

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Girls high school Dave Yates Chicagoland Showcase

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By Bobby Narang The Dave Yates Chicagoland Showcase was the first premier event for the girls high school basketball season Saturday, Dec. 7. The event, at Fremd High School, was named after the former coach who passed away earlier this season following a lengthy battle with brain cancer. Yates, the...

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College football playoffs and bowls on tap

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By Woodrow Carroll There are 134 FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) teams at the present time, seeking gridiron glory. Collegiate glory in the form of a National Championship that went the way of the Michigan Wolverines last season. Twelve regular-season games are the usual number of scheduled contests for the FBS...

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50 nativity sets from around the world on display at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist

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Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington Street in Oswego, celebrated the season with an annual display of 50 nativity sets from around the world Friday, Dec. 6. Held during a chili and pie supper fundraiser by United Women in faith, the 20th annual display was held...

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Aurora University to add women’s flag football for 2026

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Aurora University and the Spartan Athletic Department announced the addition of women’s flag football as the 25th varsity sport in spring 2026. A national search for the program’s inaugural head coach will begin immediately. “We are thrilled to build on Aurora University’s tradition of supporting women’s sports with the addition...

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Post season college football schedules Dec. 14 – Jan. 20, 2025

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Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) select bowl games Saturday, Dec. 14Celebration Bowl, 11 a.m., ABC, Atlanta, Ga., South Carolina State vs. Jackson State,Salute to Veterans Bowl, 8 p.m., ESPN, Montgomery, Ala., South Alabama vs. Western Michigan Tuesday, Dec. 17Frisco Bowl, 8 p.m., ESPN, Frisco, Texas, No. 25 Memphis vs. West Virginia...

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Suburban United Methodist men celebrate Advent in Batavia

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Suburban United Methodist men celebrated the Advent season Saturday, Dec. 7. The event by Prairie Central District United Methodist Men featured an annual breakfast and worship service at Batavia United Methodist Church. Attendees represented Batavia, Aurora, Oswego and other northern Illinois UMC congregations. Reverend Melissa Meyers, senior pastor at Batavia...

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