The Voice is a conduit to the communities we serve. We seek to reflect the ordinary and the extraordinary in our communities. In reality, there is limited space to include many important items for our readers to peruse and use. Drawing the line for inclusion is obvious at times and
By Jason Crane To the relief of many food truck operators in Aurora, the Aurora City Council approved, 11-0, a motion to amend and include the implementation of a location provision to take effect January 1, 2024 for those existing, registered mobile food vendors at the City Council meeting, Tuesday,
You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting, and the general public is welcome. The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday April 18 dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25
Reprinted from October 29, 2020 What about our children? The emotional world for so many of our children has been turned upside down. The breadwinner of the family has lost a job, which could mean losing a home. The parent, perhaps, needs to stand in a long line for basic
By Russ George In less than six months the newly formed Diabetes Club of For Valley (DCFV) has grown from 15 founding members to 43 dedicated individuals, who want to bring about an awareness of diabetes, provide aid and education for diabetics, along with investing in research to find a
The St. Charles Arts Council (SCAC) will be host to a reception for more than 100 student artists Saturday, April 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. The reception will take place at 116 Gallery in downtown St. Charles and is in celebration of the 2023 Student Art Show which
Nancy (Smith) Hopp, 79, of Aurora, passed away March 23, 2023. She was born on November 1, 1943 in Aurora, Illinois to the late Dudley and Margaret (McWethy) Smith. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11 a.m. at New England Congregational Church, 406 W.
“We find ourselves in the peaceful possession of the fairest portion of the earth as regards extent of territory, fertility of soil, and salubrity of climate.” — Abraham Lincoln, age 28 Abraham Lincoln was one of the greatest presidents in historic United States. Lincoln is often ranked in both popular
I see MAGA loser why-is-everybody-always-pickin’-on-me Trump is threatening Armageddon will befall us if he’s arrested and charged with anything. Maybe something will fall, but only on him and that’s the mighty ball peen hammer of justice. So far not many of his followers have been stirred up enough to take
It’s not difficult to understand why those who believe that the white-washed version of American history supersedes all others have a problem with the concept of wokeness. Don’t hold your breath that those who believe the 1915 film Birth of a Nation is the most fantastic movie ever made, or
Ingredients1 pound dry kidney beans1/4 cup vegetable oil1 large onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped2 tablespoons minced garlic2 stalks celery, chopped6 cups water2 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon dried sage1 tablespoon dried parsley1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 pound andouille sausage, sliced4 cups water2 cups long grain white
I lost a friend last week, a friend I hadn’t seen in years;A friend who never knew how much a friend he was to me.For he went his way, I went mine, the way each lifetime steers;Although I wonder now how much we govern what will be.You reach out in
You want to see the great city of Aurora thrive and help its children succeed academically. However, many families lack the fundamental resources and literacy tools they need to do so. Therefore, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) Foundation is asking you to please donate to Library Giving Day April
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, was recently honored by the office of State treasurer Michael W. Frerichs with the Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official Award. She took the opportunity to reflect on the impact of Women’s History Month in Illinois. “Women’s History Month honors the self-evident truth that women
The Rotary Club of Aurora was charted March 13, 1923 and recently celebrated its 100th Anniversary! The Club will be host to a celebration event Friday, May 12, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. For more details visit www.aurorarotary.org The Rotary Club of Aurora is a group of community leaders who
It’s a boy! When an Aurora family asked Community Oriented Policing Sgt. Scott Carter to reveal the gender of their baby, Sgt. Carter was all in! He said, “It was so exciting to see the anticipation building up as I drove down the street. Everyone was gathered in front of
The City of Aurora government continues its efforts to financially support small businesses in the community as they still are on the path to full recovery from the pandemic. A second round of grant funding is now open, with $700,000 available in the City’s Finish Line Grant and Re-Start Retention
The City of Aurora government honored the unity between Greece and America a day before the 202nd anniversary of the Greek Revolution with Greek Independence Day, Sat, March 25. Aurora Greek leaders, including City of Aurora Alderman Ted Mesiacos and City of Aurora Chief of Staff Alex Alexandrou, joined Aurora
The Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street, Oswego will be host to a special Easter Egg make and take family craft activity Sunday, April 2.
Celebrating its second century of community service, Aurora Noon Lions Club members gave twice to Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora Thursday, March 23. Led by Susan Koepke, Noon Lions president, a Lions delegation presented a $1,000 donation to Joe Jackson, Hesed House executive director. Then Noon Lions prepared and
