College basketball: Aurora University vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) drives to the hoop between Milwaukee School of Engineering’s (MSOE) Carson Cordell (42) and Donovan Carter (23) Saturday.
Aurora University celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Aurora University celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day Wednesday, Feb. 5. The event took place before the 7 p.m. AU vs. IIT women’s basketball game. Features were a poster display, an announcement and recognition ceremony and BOGO coupons for chicken fingers. Public address announcer Shaun Neitzel said, “February
Senior centers great resource to keep active, find interests
Did I happen to mention making New Year’s resolutions in my last column? Well, honestly, from what I have been reading by this time in January February most people have already given up on their new year’s resolutions. It’s well into February, and I admit I haven’t even started a
Aurora mayoral responses to survey: Jazmine Garcia
The Voice contributor, Marissa Amoni, and other community members, wrote several questions for Aurora mayoral candidates in the consolidated primary election to answer. Below are answers from candidate Jazmine Garcia. How will you work to restore our riverfront along the Fox River, especially north of downtown and RiverEdge Park? I
A Focus on History: February 13-19
February 13 Italian philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician, Galileo Galilei, arrives in Rome to face charges of heresy for advocating Copernican theory, which holds that the Earth revolves around the Sun. Galileo officially faced the Roman Inquisition in April of that same year and agreed to plead guilty in exchange for
Sleepwalking into tyranny: How power is silently being seized
By John & Nisha Whitehead How something is done is just as important as why something is done. To suggest that the ends justify the means is to launch oneself down a moral, ethical and legal rabbit hole that leaves us in a totalitarian bind. We are already halfway down
Illinois students remain at or above national average
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Fourth and eighth grade students in Illinois generally scored as well or better than the national average in reading and math, according to results of the latest round of national test results. But their scores remain below pre-pandemic levels and, in the case of reading,
Elgin rally to protest mass deportations
A peaceful rally was held in Elgin to protest mass deportations from the Donald Trump Administration, February 1.
Aurora museum American Indian boarding school stories exhibition
Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center Museum opened “Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories,” an exhibition to March 14, with a reception Tuesday, Jan. 28, including displays, flute music and reflections by a family member of survivors. The exhibition, in the Hill Welcome Center at 1315 Prairie Street in Aurora,
Sojourner Truth portrayal, former slave turned abolitionist
A former Civil War slave turned abolitionist and women’s rights advocate came alive in Batavia Tuesday, Feb 4. With words, period costume, and acapella gospel music, North Aurora resident Pam Welcome portrayed Sojourner Truth at the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association membership luncheon at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia. Welcome
Aurora City Council considers upscale activity and game bar
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering approval of a revision to the River Street Plaza plan description for the Property at 100 S. River Street, and a Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Fringe On-Site Consumption liquor licenses and self-service endorsements, related to an
Little White School Museum celebrates 175th Birthday
This year marks the 175th birthday of Oswego’s iconic Little White School Museum. To celebrate, a new exhibit capturing the historic building’s many lives and changes it has experienced since it was completed in 1850. To kick off the year-long birthday recognition, a new exhibit, “Restoring the Little White School
Reader’s Voice: League of Women Voters Aurora forums
February 3, 2025Dear editor; As the Spring Election is in full swing, the League of Women Voters-Aurora Area is conducting forums for area candidates in the contested races for Mayor of Aurora and various offices in Kane and Kendall counties. Forums are designed to provide a safe space for candidates
Reader’s Voice: Out of retirement, writer gives analysis
February 3, 2025Dear editor; Hello Marilyn Giese, you are pulling me out of my writing retirement, based on Gaza genocide letter. I have been active in politics starting 1964, Illinois government, abortion yes, life no! Killing became a legal opportunity to kill your own conceived child for money. That opened
Diabetes Club’s monthly ‘Meet and Greet’, Saturday, Feb. 15, at Atrevete Cafe 1888; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet Feb. 12
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) held their February “Mini Fundraiser” Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1480 N. Orchard Road, in Aurora. DCFV fundraising chairperson, Jenny McCain, said, “DCFV Club members send a shoutout of thanks to Chipotle’s, for donating 25% of their
Aurora history tour bus, E. Benton
By Ricky Rieckert Greetings one and all. Board the Aurora history tour bus, as we proceed on Benton Street. This week, heading west on E. Benton Street, the wrong way from Lincoln Avenue to Lasalle Street. On the southwest corner was, from what I know of, the Aurora Barber College.
Aurora Boy Scout collecting 500 shoes
Seth Arndt, an Aurora Boy Scout, is collecting 500 shoes for his Eagle award. Arndt is a member of BSA Blackhawk Troop 11 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. “Give shoes, give love” is his drive’s theme. Arndt invites the public to donate new and gently used shoes by
Faith Lutheran Church Pancake breakfast Feb. 9
Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty Street in Aurora, will celebrate Scout Sunday with worship services and a pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 9. The public is invited. Parking is free. Members of the church’s Cub Scout Pack 643 and Scout Troop 508 will participate in worship services at 8 a.m.
Kane County educator of the Year nominations
Do you know a Kane County educator who deserves the spotlight? The Kane County Regional Office of Education are accepting nominations for the 49th Kane County Educator of the Year Awards until Friday, March 7. Coming off a record number of nominees in 2024, this year’s banquet will be cinema
Rep. Davis announces Helping Households Bill Package
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) has introduced a legislative package to help Illinois families thrive. The Helping Households Bill Package contains six bills to remove burdens, reduce costs, and increase access to critical services for Illinois residents. “We can’t just talk about promoting strong family values, we need to do