Someone you should know: Grebner ‘Master Volunteer’
Sometimes you meet someone whose method for living makes a unique impression. Steve Grebner is one of those people. This spring, Steve will enter his second term as Kendall Township Clerk. He is retired from Hartford Insurance having worked in their financial services as vice president of marketing in the
All in for Art fundraiser Feb. 22; Alley Art Festival 2025
Art is all around us. We’re lucky if we see it. As I prepare for the 15th year of Alley Art Festival, I am reminded of the incredible talent of the local arts community. Local artists have painted dozens of murals in the past decade for us to enjoy. Local
Kendall County’s Fight to Retain the Lincoln Highway
When the private Lincoln Highway Association laid out the nation’s first improved coast-to-coast highway, its route from Plainfield to Aurora zigzagged through northeastern Kendall County’s Oswego Township on existing country roads. When plans to pave the highway in the 1920s were being made, Naperville made a strong case to run
Lawsuits with Donald Trump Administration stretching Illinois resources
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced this week he has joined yet another multistate lawsuit against the Donald Trump Administration, this time over its decision to slash funding for university research grants through the National Institutes of Health. It was at least the fourth such
Former Illinois governor Blagojevich receives pardon
By Hannah Meisel & Bridgette FoxCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com President Donald Trump on Monday granted a full pardon to former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted on 18 corruption counts, including for his attempt to sell president-elect Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat in 2008 – and who holds the distinction
Black History Month: A History of Negro Spirituals
New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated Black History Month with “A History of Negro Spirituals through Word and Song” Sunday afternoon. The event featured vocalist and music educator Ina Allen of Bolingbrook, a freelance performer and vocal teacher and coach at Bolingbrook and Romeoville high Schools. She was accompanied
High School basketball: East Aurora vs. West Aurora
West Aurora High School’s Jaden Thomas (23) drives against East Aurora’s Davion Jackson (23), Chris Alavrado (12) and Fulse Truth (20) Friday.
Aurora City Council honors young Aurora athlete
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored Ayden Zwick, a liver transplant recipient, and multi-sport Aurora Christian athlete at the Tuesday, Feb. 11 City Council meeting. Zwick has a passion for football and was granted a trip to the Super Bowl by Make-a-Wish with his mother Erin. He shared
Boy Scouts of America changes to Scouting America
Three Fires Council and councils across the nation will officially adopt the name Scouting America. In May of 2024, the Boy Scouts of America organization announced an expected name change to take place February 8, Scouting’s anniversary. This marks the beginning of a new era of Scouting with Scouting America.
Reader’s Voice: ‘April Fools Day’ Tax Referendum
February 7, 2025Dear editor; Taxpayers are the government’s “bankers of last resort”. When politicians over-spend and over-tax in fiscally irresponsible ways, it’s ultimately up to us taxpayers to say “no more”. According to its audited financial statements filed with the Illinois State Comptroller, the Kane County Board’s Ruling Democrat Super-Majority
Reader’s Voice: Writer supports Laesch for Aurora mayor
February 5, 2025Dear editor; I am amazed at how often Aurora is mentioned on the news about special events now that it is election time. I can’t remember ever seeing so many events. I am asking that voters please review the candidates running for mayor, please check what their plans
Reader’s Voice: Bird Flu terrible, as is factory farming
February 6, 2025Dear editor; The sight of ducks, crows, and other birds dying along Lake Michigan’s shores due to bird flu is a grim reminder of how our food choices harm animals. On filthy factory farms, thousands of stressed chickens are crammed together, providing ideal breeding grounds for pathogens because
Diabetes Club meet and greet at Atrevete Cafe 1888
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) will hold it’s February Meet and Greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Atrevete Cafe 1888, 504 Lincoln Avenue, in the new Bloomhaven campus,
19th Annual Aurora Heritage Dinner
The Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board is proud to be host to the 19th Annual Aurora Heritage Dinner, Friday, Feb. 28, at The Matrix Club, 808 Illinois Route 59, Naperville. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner and program at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $125
My Funny Valentine concert February 23
The Oswego Chamber Musicians will present My Funny Valentine, a concert about love, at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 W. Downer Place in Aurora. The group plays varied musical stylings including opera, jazz, classical, and more modern hits. For more information and tickets visit
American Legion Post 84 meeting Feb. 14
The Roosevelt – Aurora American Legion Post 84 will be host to a meeting at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at the Post, 1649 Montgomery Road, #7, Aurora. — Roosevelt – Aurora American Legion Post 84
Open Roads Abate Meeting Feb. 22
Open Roads ABATE Meeting will have its meeting Saturday, Feb. 22, at 6 p.m., at Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street, Plano. Agenda items includes legislature updates, event updates, summer book. For more information go to the Open Roads ABATE Facebook page or call Cliff on (630) 552-3828. —
Author’s thoughts on Aurora Amtrak, RiverEdge Park
By Ricky Rieckert Dear “The Voice” Readers: As we enter this week, I took our Aurora history tour bus in for a tire repair and decided to get an oil change, also. It should be ready to roll, next week. •Last week, I touched on building a new train depot
East Aurora inducts 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class
East Aurora inducts 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class East Aurora High School inducted its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class Friday, Feb. 7. Inductees are Thomas Boatright, Class of 1970; Deion Melvin, Class of 1982; Tyshee Towner, Class of 2013; Tyrone Aiken, Class of 1992; and Carlos Rivera, Class