Aurora Fiestas Patrias Parade 2025
Festive dancers perform during the Fiestas Patrias parade Sunday, Sept. 7 in downtown Aurora.
Illinois among blue states to keep public health dollars
By Anna Claire Vollersstateline.orgavollers@stateline.org After the Donald Trump administration slashed billions in state and local public health funding from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this year, the eventual impact on states split sharply along political lines. Democratic-led states that sued to block the cuts, including Illinois,
High School football: Oswego vs. Geneva
Oswego High School quarterback, Drew Kleinhans, throws under pressure from a Geneva defender Friday, Sept. 5.
High School football: West Aurora vs. Glenbard East
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) runs upfield against Glenbard East defenders Friday, Sept. 5.
High School football: Yorkville vs Joliet West
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan (34) gains yards against Joliet West Friday, Sept. 5. Host Yorkville won, 27-13.
Aurora city council expresses budget concerns over new hire
By Jason Crane After a lengthy discussion, the Aurora City Council approved, by a vote of 7 – 5 a Resolution to appoint Michele Niermann as assistant corporation counsel III to assist the City’s corporation counsel Yordana Wysocki. Niermann was approved to be hired to help part time with employment
League of Women Voters Kane County voter registration
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County (lwvckcil.com) announced that the organization would be bringing National Voter Registration Day events to Geneva High School and Waubonsee Community College this year. National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, Sept. 16, is an annual nonpartisan civic holiday that brings private, public, and
Know Your Rights program Sept. 18
The program “Know Your Rights,” about interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, will be held at the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18. Representatives of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and Family Focus will
Reader’s Voice: Former mayor corrections on casino
September 9, 2025Dear editor; A recent columnist in The Voice got it wrong about incentives given to Hollywood Casino when it came to Aurora in the early 1990s. The writer stated that “Aurora invested a load of money (a gamble) to bring the casino to Aurora.” In fact, the Hollywood
Reader’s Voice: The Country’s corrupted conscience
September 6, 2025Dear editor; It’s a hypocrisy that the man who is leading our Nation is a convicted criminal who wants our respect. A man who also attempted to overturn the 2020 election by promoting false public accusations that resulted in violence at the capital, then rewarded those participants with
Reader’s Voice: Trump’s change to Dept. of War, wrong
September 8, 2025Dear editor; As one who served at the Pentagon during 9-11, I was proud to serve under the auspices that I was a defender of our homeland rather than being thought of as one who wages war. By issuing an executive order to rename the Department of Defense
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley ‘Meet & Greet’ Sept. 20; annual gala dinner ‘A Night To End Diabetes,’ November 14
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s September “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, 77 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. Legacy
Naperville Healing Field Of Honor
A field full of American flags will once again cover Naperville’s Rotary Hill in a stirring and colorful display this coming November. Under the watchful gaze of the Millenium Carillon, the Naperville “Healing Field Of Honor” will open to the public Friday, Nov. 7 and be open daily through Wednesday,
Aurora Fall Food Truck Fest. Sept. 26
The City of Aurora will host its Fall Food Truck Festival, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Many trucks will line up on Benton Street between River Street and Broadway (IL Route 25) in the heart of downtown Aurora, to serve a diverse array of culinary delight.
FREE Plano Food Pantry September 19
Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs, and more at the FREE Plano Food Pantry, Friday, Sept. 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N
Aurora Leland Hotel: History of the 22-story landmark
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. This week, I’m writing about old buildings in Aurora’s downtown. Let’s start with the tallest building in Aurora, and at one time, the second tallest building in Illinois, behind the Sears Tower, in Chicago, the “The
Stephanie Kifowit: Protect constitutional freedoms over political theater
The federal government is choosing to send troops into Chicago rather than focusing on the real threats to our families’ safety and well-being. Our Nation is grappling with the tragedy of yet another school shooting in Minnesota, a cost-of-living crisis and a deterioration of due process. The state of Illinois
Capitalism: Issues with, and solutions to fix
Author’s note: Donald Trump’s threat to fire Jerome Powell, head of the Federal Reserve Bank, and the governors of the regional banks, suggests that he would like to absorb the Fed under his watchful eye. This is not the first time the Republic’s method of governing the Nation’s economy has
Montgomery free concert Sept. 18
The Village of Montgomery invites the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a high-energy bilingual concert, frozen custard with local police, and family fun Thursday, Sept. 18 in Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street. The park will open at 5:30 p.m. to the public, concert will begin at 6:30
Batavia Pints by the Pond Sept. 20
Batavia Park District’s favorite beer tasting event will return to the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Avenue at Batavia Riverwalk Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. VIP entry is at 1 p.m.. Tickets are $12.51, designated driver; $55.20, regular admission; $71.21, VIP admission. Gather your friends