Year: 2025

Aurora mayor statement on protests and ICE in Aurora

By Aurora mayor John Laesch October 9, the City of Aurora was alerted to a number of ICE sightings throughout the area, inciting panic and fear among residents. This unconstitutional deployment of Federal officers resulted in multiple snatchings of community members, targeting, specifically, our City’s strong and diverse Hispanic population.

Reader’s Voice: Berman: A life measured in moderation

October 10, 2025Dear editor; The residents of the Village of North Aurora, and Kane County have recently lost a real gentleman and a genuine leader: Dale Berman. Berman passed away October 2 at the age of 91. Every time I would speak with Dale, our conversations and his sage advice

Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s gala dinner ‘A Night To End Diabetes’, Nov. 14, at Lincoln Inn; Diabetes Club members hear from two AU students

By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their October membership meeting Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club member, Donna Bohr, introduced guest speakers, Hlawn Tlang and Blend Dalipi, undergraduate students from Aurora University, majoring in Health Science

BatFest returns October 25

Batavia’s BatFest, the annual Halloween-themed family celebration in downtown Batavia Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. This year’s event will feature a community costume parade, downtown trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and dozens of festive activities including: •Reptile Show at Congregational Church of Batavia•Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party at Zen Loft Collective•Incredible

Kifowit property tax relief plan for disabled homeowners

Looking to further lower property tax bills for homeowners with fixed incomes, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has introduced a measure to effectively freeze the property tax liability for those who receive the state’s Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities. “This legislation came from conversations with a local resident who

Montgomery Halloween Display Contest

The Montgomery Beautification Committee will host its annual Halloween Display Contest to recognize homes and businesses for outstanding Halloween decorations. “It is one of our favorite contests to judge, as the residents raise the bar every year,” said Ben Brzoska, Village trustee and chair of the Beautification Committee. Residents can

Yorkville Church fall rummage donations

Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its fall rummage and bake sale Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the church Sunday, Oct. 19 from noon to 5 p.m., and Monday,

Recipe of the Week: Chicken with Quinoa and Veggies

Ingredients1 cup rinsed quinoa2 cups chicken broth4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon minced garlic1 small onion, chopped2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips1 zucchini, diced1 tomato, diced4 ounces crumbled feta cheese8 fresh basil leaves1 tablespoon lime juice Directions1. Bring the quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in

Spooky Season at Aurora Public Library District

The Aurora Public Library District is brewing up a cauldron full of Halloween fun this October, with something for every ghost, ghoul, and pumpkin enthusiast! From artsy afternoons to thrilling experiences and frightfully fun films, our upcoming Halloween lineup promises treats with just the right amount of tricks. Things start

Reader’s Commentary: Dangerous times: Falsehoods and dehumanizing language

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda I’m writing this as a post script to “Wayne’s World” Johnson’s fraudulent claims in the October 2, 2025 issue of The Voice. It was titled: “The world we live in feels like make-believe.” I wonder if Johnson authored this title for his delusional article, or was

Select high school football schedules Oct. 17; results Oct. 10

Friday, Oct. 10Chicagoland ChristianWheaton Academy at Aurora Christian, 7 p.m.McNamara at Hope Academy, 7 p.m.Christ the King at Chicago Christian, 7:15 p.m.St. Edward at Woodstock Marian, 7 p.m.DuKaneSt. Charles East at Batavia, 7 p.m.Warrenville South at Lake Park, 7 p.m.Glenbard North at St. Charles North, 7 p.m.Geneva at Wheaton North,

Little Ten Conference girls volleyball tournament finals

The 51st Little Ten Conference Girls Volleyball Tournament is in the books. Saturday’s results from Serena High School: Consolation Earlville d Leland 25-23, 23-25, 25-11 3rd Place Somonauk d Hinckley-Big Rock 30-28, 25-11 Championship Newark d Serena 23-25, 25-23, 25-16 The championship is Newark’s ninth straight. The Lady Norsemen have