Eighth annual Hip Hop Festival in downtown Aurora
The eighth annual Hip Hop Festival in downtown Aurora Sunday, Aug. 28 offers a pulsating perspective.
Solutions relieve three auto traffic snarls in Aurora
In October 2015, I revived the “Now and Then” feature which originally had appeared in TONIT (that other newspaper in town, Aurora) many years ago. My introductory essay was a profile of Middle Avenue and, in particular, its role in tying up traffic in downtown Aurora whenever a freight train
Reader’s Commentary: Celebration of Deligiannis couple: 60 years Sept. 10
By Penny Panayiota DeligiannisAurora, Ill. We received an amazing telephone call from City Hall in Aurora, Ill.. In the State of Illinois, Aurora is the second largest city (Population: 177,070) after Chicago. With a unanimous vote, Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin and the Aurora City Council officially have approved to
Recipe of the Week: Chicken Breast with Artichokes and Capers
Ingredients1 cup whole wheat or white flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper, or to taste1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins or strips2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 (12 ounce) jar quartered marinated artichoke hearts, with liquid1/4
Poem: Add This To whomever You Are
If you don’t know the story of Coke, that’s a shame,For I feel that our lives should be seen much the same.The initial ingredients may have been great,But it lacked something, something, that would seal its fate.When that “something” was found. (just by accident, too),In effect. It became a great
Author Michael Leali’s book fits; at Aurora Public Library District Sept. 13
More than ever in history, marginalized groups are announcing to the world “we are here, we have always been here, and we matter!” This message is incredible for young people to see and hear who may feel that they don’t fit the norms, or feel unseen, or unheard. The Aurora
Books Between Bites will return to Batavia Library Sept. 15
By Al Benson Batavia Public Library’s popular monthly noontime book-review program, Books Between Bites, announces its 34th season. It will begin Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue in Batavia, from noon to 1 p.m. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Programs are presented
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora Drive-through barbecue dinner Sept. 15
Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, a nonprofit that fights diabetes, will hold an annual Fall drive-through barbecue dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. The event will take place at Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Proceeds will benefit
Ask Grandpa: Advice on seeking employees, marriage
Editor’s note: Recently in The Voice, the announcement was made of the death of the conductor of the column, Ask Grandpa, which provided readers with 503 weeks of sage advice, humor, and continuity. Below is the repeat of the September 9, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in Aurora
Children participate in a celebration. A most prominent festival in the Hindu tradition was the weekend of September 3-4 in Aurora.
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) assist to Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) donate $975 to Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry September 1.
College Soccer: Aurora University vs. St. Mary’s University (Minn.)
Aurora University junior midfielder Gio Villegas, graduate of East Aurora High School, 11, drives against St. Mary’s University (Minn.) freshman midfielder Jon Lindanger (Tysvaergag, Norway) in the teams’ 1-1 tie at Spartan Athletic Park in Aurora Saturday, Sept. 3.
United Methodist Church of Plano clean-up church
Several members of the United Methodist Church of Plano pose Saturday, Aug. 13, following outside clean-up at the church.
Wheaton Warrenville South football rebound solid
By Bobby Narang Wheaton Warrenville South High School’s football team had a not-so memorable start to its season. The Tigers, a traditional DuPage County powerhouse program, went to Gately Stadium in Chicago to play City heavyweight Simeon. The Wolverines, rapidly becoming an elite football team comparable to the basketball program,
Northern Illinois, Illinois, football paths opposite
By Woodrow Carroll In the final analysis, it was a Northern Illinois University victory even of the Huskies had to work harder than expected. Heavily-favored Northern Illinois opened its football season last week with a 34-27 victory over the visiting Panthers of Eastern Illinois Thursday, Sept. 1 in DeKalb. The
Byes not always good in football; East Aurora prevails
The game is the thing. Ratings and listings can be fun, interesting, provocative. The scores indicate relative strengths and often offer a does of reality. The news earlier this week than the college football top division will increase its number of teams in postseason playoffs from four to 12 teams
Dolan and Murphy finishes season 15-21
By Robin Reder Dolan and Murphy fastpitch softball team completed it season in the International Softball Congress (ISC). The team lost its first game in 2-0, to Waterdown Hammer of Ontario Canada. Kuba Osicka was the losing pitcher and struck out 10 batters and gave up seven hits. Robert Reder
High School Football: East Aurora High School vs. Elgin
East Aurora High School’s Ralph Clark, 2, on the ground, jars the ball loose from Elgin’s Dawayne Evans, 5, Friday, Sept. 2.
First Fridays in downtown Aurora
Visitors peruse an outdoor vendor’s offerings during First Fridays in downtown Aurora September 2.
Fall blooming plants extend the garden season
By Brittnay Haag Fall blooming plants extend the season of our gardens after many plants have dried up or are done blooming for the year. They are a much-needed food source for pollinators who are still foraging and getting ready for Winter. You can prolong the floral show in your