Michelle Meyer honored with Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s 46th Service to God & Fellowman award
Michelle Meyer is honored by the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Wednesday, May 10, as the Club’s 46th “Service to God & Fellowman” recipient.
Aurora Police Department Coffee with a Cop
Aurora police Sgt. Scott Carter, right, greets visitors to a second annual Aurora Police Department Coffee with a Cop Wednesday, May 10 at Java Plus Cafe in Aurora.
Kane County Cougars start baseball season
Kane County Cougars players salute an honor guard opening the Cougars’ baseball season Thursday , May 11 at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva.
Stamp Out Hunger Aurora food drive, a success
The Stamp Out Hunger Aurora food drive sponsored by National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Saturday, May 13.
Two Rotary Clubs will form Rotary Club of Aurora United
The Rotary Club of Aurora celebrates its 100th anniversary and is looking towards the future. The Club is excited to announce that July 1, 2023 will merge with the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club and will become the Rotary Club of Aurora United. The Rotary Club of Aurora sponsored the Aurora
Grow Your Business Scholarship available in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that for the second year, a scholarship program for selected small businesses who are members in good standing with the Batavia Chamber is available. A fund called the Grow Your Business Scholarship was established last year. The recipients of last year’s
Sales tax exemptions State bill goes to governor’s desk
A bill set to improve military and Department of Revenue processes for requesting and fulfilling sales tax exemptions will go to the governor’s desk. The measure sponsored by State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) passed the House recently. “The men and women serving in our armed forces have made significant personal
Naperville Youth Academy set
The Naperville Police Department is accepting applications for a six-week Youth Academy to be held in the Summer. The academy will begin June 15, and continue every Thursday night through July 20. All classes are free and will be held at the Naperville Police Department from 6 to 8 p.m.
Aurora University, 39-4, in NCAA D-III baseball field
The NCAA Division III baseball tournament selection committee Monday, May 15 announced the field for the 2023 NCAA Division III Championships. Aurora University’s Spartans, 39-4, received an automatic Pool A bid by winning the 2023 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) Tournament championship and are in the field for the 2023
Nazareth captures first ESCC baseball championship
By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy made program history Monday night this week. The Roadrunners, who won the Class 3A State championship last season, had yet to win an outright East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC) championship in program history. They fixed that flaw against Notre Dame Monday, May 15. The Roadrunners
Frontier League starts with balanced records
By Woodrow Carroll Three games into the Frontier League season, the Joliet Slammers held a 1-2 won-loss record through Sunday. The Slammers, an independent professional minor league team, had given up only five run, but, scored only four runs! Up against the Sussex County (the most northern of all New
Statistics essential to real sports understanding
Sports statistics, standings, and results, are an integral part of the sports world. The Voice carries, on a rotating basis, much of the above to help our readers. Some sports readers pay little attention and others will find the information and be well served.
DuPage Valley Conference boys track and field
James Ammenhauser, Neuqua Valley High School flashes his form on the way to first place in the DuPage Valley Conference boys track and field meet May 11 at Naperville North High School
Southwest Prairie Conference boys track and field meet
Dominic Vashelis-Benson, Yorkville, hurls the discus in the Southwest Prairie Conference boys track and field meet at West Aurora High School, May 10.
Bingocize classes assist senior flexibility, agility
Have you tried fad diets, bought into gym memberships that go unused, have a stationary bike or treadmill in your bedroom that is now a clothes hanger? Let me venture into a concept. Fitness has nothing to do with size, but it sure looks good on all of us. The
Taste of Oswegoland at Senior Center
Oswego Senior & Community Center (OSCC) will present Taste of Oswegoland Building Improvement Fundraiser, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 2, at OSCC, 3525 US Highway 34, Oswego. Numerous Oswegoland restaurants and businesses are sponsoring the Tasting Event Fundraiser and raffle drawings. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy
Naperville Gold Star May 27
The Naperville Gold Star Family Memorial Monument Committee is set to unveil its memorial during dedication ceremonies beginning at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 27, in Veterans Park in Naperville. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. This new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (GSFMM) honors local families of servicemen
Peace Officers Memorial Day observed in Aurora
Monday, May 15, was Peace Officers Memorial Day. The City of Aurora government honored its four fallen officers during a special memorial ceremony. October 1, 1962, U.S. president John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of federal, state, and municipal peace officers who have
Celebrating Mother’s Day at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora
Celebrating Mother’s Day, Michelle Curiel, director of praise and worship at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, distributes 35 mini flower pots to congregants.
Fermilab openness perspective message: Director
By Lia Merminga, Director of Fermilab Fermilab (in Batavia) has a tradition of being open and welcoming to staff, users, the scientific community, and residents of surrounding communities. This is who we are, and we are proud of this culture of openness. We have focused on executing our science mission