Aurora Mayor race: Irvin, Laesch on ballot in April
Unofficial primary results from the Aurora mayoral race Tuesday, Feb. 25, show alderman John Laesch will be on the consolidated election ballot with mayor Richard Irvin
Ken Flores Way and Ken Flores Day in Aurora
Family, friends, and fans of Ken Flores gather to celebrate the life and legacy of rising star, beloved comedian, and Aurora’s own, Ken Flores.
Pritzker positions himself at forefront of Trump opposition
By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com A month into president Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, governor JB Pritzker last week warned that the breakneck pace at which the Donald Trump administration has been remaking federal policy could be a harbinger of something darker. “It took the Nazis one
Fact check for Trump on Ukraine
By Lori Robertson and Robert FarleyFactCheck.org After U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, president Donald Trump made several false and misleading statements about the conflict and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump falsely claimed that Ukraine had “started” the war
Forty Cub Scout Pinewood Derby cars compete in Aurora
Cub Scouts who built 40 small, driverless, wooden race cars gathered in Aurora Sunday afternoon to compete on an indoor racetrack. Cub Scout Pack 326 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora held its second annual Pinewood Derby Sunday afternoon in the church school’s gym. The family event attracted Scouts, relatives,
Voting takes place throughout Kane County
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora was among Kane County polling places hosting voters on primary election day Tuesday.
Aurora City Council hears appreciation for late activist
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council heard from several members of the community at the Tuesday, Feb. 25 City Council meeting. The speakers shared comments about the late Marjorie (Margie) Logman, a community activist who spoke truth to power, and frequent contributor to The Voice. Logman, who died recently,
Gov. Pritzker announces 2025 Order of Lincoln Recipients
Illinois governor JB Pritzker announced the 2025 recipients of the Order of Lincoln, the State’s highest honor for professional achievement and public service. Recipients are Bonnie Blair, Sandra Cisneros, Jeanne Gang, Janice K. Jackson, Carol Marin, and Julieanna L. Richardson. This year’s Lincon Laureates will be honored at the upcoming
10th Annual Women’s Empowerment Summit
Join Quad County Urban League for the 10th Annual Women’s Empowerment Summit starting at 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, at Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N Naper Boulevard, Naperville. Inspiring leaders, visionaries, and changemakers will come together to ignite passion, foster connections, and empower women to break barriers. Whether you’re looking
Reader’s Voice: Energy usage, plastic waste, Kane sales tax
February 22, 2025Dear editor; The news is out about the new U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick. He was sworn in Friday, Feb. 21 by president Donald Trump. There are about 47,000 employees under the Secretary of Commerce. The gist of a PBS broadcast was there are looming “merger”
Lakewood Springs Club election in May
February 16, 2025Dear editor; We have a very important election coming up this May. We have had the same management company for years now. The same old excuses over and over. We need a change in this election. This current board needs to be replaced by new board members. That
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to hear from Anodyne of Aurora, common warning signs and symptoms of diabetes
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, to bring about an awareness of diabetes, and the dangers of uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose). What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose levels to rise higher than normal, called hyperglycemia.
Women Veterans event March 1
Hines VA and the Aurora Mayor’s Office will host a special Women Veterans Event to launch Women’s History Month. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. The event will focus on connecting women Veterans
Aurora Lions’ bowling fundraiser March 2
Aurora Lions Club will hold “Rolling for a Cause,” a second annual bowling fundraiser, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2. The family event will take place at Parkside Lanes, 34W185 Montgomery Road in Aurora. Featured will be bowling and five raffle baskets with restaurant gift cards and
Aurora History Tour Bus stops by former Elks Club, Sci-Tech
By Ricky Rieckert Dear faithful subscribers, readers, and all. This week, the Aurora History Tour Bus, is at the northwest corner of Benton Street and Stolp Avenue, (originally known as Island Avenue). This building, was home to the Aurora Elks Club. It was a beautiful two-story brick building. When I
Pritzker calls $55.2B budget ‘responsible and balanced’
By Ben Szalinski, Peter Hancock, & Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com An improved revenue forecast is helping ease pressure on state finances as governor JB Pritzker calls for tightened spending to balance the budget without tax increases on everyday Illinoisans. During his annual state of the state and budget address on
King Trump’s troubling sins, expanding power
Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter two): He has: Curtailed the prosecutions against persons accused of blocking reproductive-rights facilities; Revoked the ban on employment discrimination; Ordered all Federal government agencies to make lists of businesses and universities which promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; Demanded that Denmark cede Greenland
‘Age is Only a Number’ fitness series March 3
The Fort Hill Wellness Series continues into 2025 with its next topic, “Age is Only a Number” Monday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive. Joanne Whiteside, MS, RN, NC-BC, a holistic and wellness nurse coach will lead an hour-long discussion on key
Kane County Maple Sugaring Days March 1-2
Kane County Forest Preserves’ Maple Sugaring Days will take place from noon to 3 p.m., March 1-2 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles. Admission is free. Participants can learn how to tap a maple tree and try to drill and set a tap themselves.Attendees can relax
Recipe of the Week: Zesty Chicken Pizza
Ingredients2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust1/2 cup Ranch-style salad dressing1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese1 cup chopped tomatoes1/4 cup chopped green onions3 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon black pepper Directions1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Lightly grease a pizza