Day: April 8, 2025

Government

House passes legislation: Abortion protection, plan to ease college admissions, much more

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By Ben Szalinski and Jade AubreyCapitol New Illinois The Illinois House took its first step Monday in passing legislation responding to proposed actions by the Donald Trump administration. The House voted 67-39 to advance House Bill 3637, which would put new protections in State law to safeguard health care licenses...

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Tens of thousands of Illinoisans protest Trump/Musk agenda

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By Sonya DymovaMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com Tens of thousands of Illinoisans across the state took to the streets Saturday to protest president Donald Trump’s and billionaire Elon Musk’s government downsizing, foreign policy choices, and actions on the economy, immigration, and human rights. The protests spanned more than 30 cities in...

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Charity Community

Aurora University Day of Generosity

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Aurora University students, faculty, and staff members assembled 42 fleece blankets for charities Thursday. In a noon-hour project, about 100 campus community volunteers cut and tied blankets to be donated to World Relief and Oaken Acres Wildlife Center in Sycamore. The effort in the university banquet hall was among a...

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Arts Carousel Entertainment

Furry actor in ‘Annie’ the musical at Aurora Central

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Aurora certified therapy dog Tilly stole the show as Sandy in “Annie” the musical, at Aurora Central High School Friday, April 4. Sandy is a stray mutt that Annie, portrayed by Catie Houck of Aurora, rescues and befriends, becoming her loyal companion throughout the story. In addition to Tilly, owned...

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Aurora City Council honors two State wrestling champions

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored State wrestling champions Alex Leon and Jayleen DeAlba at the Tuesday, April 8 City Council meeting. The middle school students are on the honor roll at the Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy and have won multiple State championships. •The meeting with presentations and...

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Government

Kane County Public Service Sales Tax Referendum did not pass, tough budget ahead

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By Mavis BatesKane County Board member, District 4 To the voters of Kane County: Thank you for coming out in record numbers for the recent municipal elections. The Kane County Public Service Sales Tax Referendum went down badly, 75% against and 25% for. As one of the leaders of this...

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Events Fundraiser

Aurora Central High fundraiser April 12

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Aurora Central Catholic High School will host its 29th annual Super Saturday Night “Boots & Bling” fundraiser Saturday, April 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway in Aurora. The fundraiser will help support student programs, maintain affordable tuition and fund school enhancements. The...

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Government Opinion

Reader’s Voice: SAVE Act needed to counter voter fraud

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April 6, 2025Dear editor; A recent letter to the editor in The Voice asserted that the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act requires unnecessary proof of citizenship before voting in federal elections. The author’s viewpoint is typical of those who encourage election fraud. SAVE Act amends a 1993 National Voter...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Our public libraries, great importance

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April 7, 2025Dear editor; Libraries are one of the most important institutions in our community. Besides providing essentially free access to hours of entertainment and literature, they have a wealth of resources for all, including the homeless. They hold events designed to promote community bonding, such as book clubs, career...

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Community Events Health

Diabetes Club’s third annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing set for Friday, June 20; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley “Meet & Greet” April 12

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By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s April “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Society 57, 100 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. We’re excited to...

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Events Sports

East vs. West alumni basketball game April 11

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The 27th annual East Aurora vs. West Aurora alumni basketball game will be Friday, April 11, at 6 p.m. at East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane in Aurora. Proceeds will benefit the Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is $10 for adults, $8...

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Events Fundraiser

Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast April 12

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The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the all-you-can-eat Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora. Tickets may be purchased from Aurora Kiwanis members for $10 or...

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Events

Lions Club free vision exams April 19

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Aurora Lions Club will continue free monthly vision exams from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19. The service for youth ages six months to six years is at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Registration is not required, walk-ins are welcome. —Al Benson...

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Events Food Fundraiser

Drive-thru barbecue at Wesley April 22

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Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will hold a drive-thru barbecue Tuesday, April 22. The fundraiser will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the church parking lot. The public is invited. Proceeds will benefit the church’s mission and ministries. 5-B’s Catering will offer...

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Feature History

Three Aurora Clubs: Order of Eagles, K of C, Kickers

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By Ricky Rieckert(Part 4) Dear readers, This week I’ll begin with part four of, what I think will finish with part five as the grand finale, of this informational article from my memory archives. Hope you totally enjoy the rest of this historical and factual article. Let’s continue with organizations...

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Education Government

Bill Foster leads effort to keep STEM grads

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Bill Foster (D-IL) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) announced the reintroduction of the bipartisan Keep STEM Talent Act to make certain advanced Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degree holders eligible for permanent resident status. This would allow these graduates to remain in the United States following their graduation and would...

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Government

Hernandez bill to boost number of teachers and cut costs, passes

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State representative Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora) announced Tuesday, April 8 that her legislation, HB 1375, to lower costs for college students who are pursuing careers in education passed the House and now moves to the Senate for consideration. HB 1375 tasks the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois State...

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Government Opinion

Trump’s sins, Russia connections, ego, future health

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Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter five): He has: Frozen all military aid to Ukraine and suspended intelligence sharing, pending the satisfactory (to him) outcome of a peace treaty with Russia; Ended re-imbursing state programs which supply fresh food to food banks; Cut off Federal grants and contracts...

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Events

CASA Kendall County topic at Aurora Navy League meeting

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The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, April 15, dinner meeting at the private room in the north side of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner afterward. The...

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Events Kids/Youth

Indoor Easter egg hunt April 16

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Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will continue its Wednesday Night Gathering series at 6 p.m. April 16 with a free dinner and an indoor Easter egg hunt. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Celebrating the Lenten season, the gathering will feature a...

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