By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, at the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, July 19, honored Aurora Police officer Will Whitfield with the Mayor’s MVP Award for going above and beyond to enhance the quality of life for Aurora residents. Officer Whitfield held
• Reprinted from the August 12, 2021 edition Last of two parts Every day we find ourselves in gatherings, Priya Parker wrote in “The Art of Gathering.” If we can understand what makes these gatherings effective and memorable, then we can reframe and redirect them to benefit everyone, host and
By Marjorie Logman,Aurora, Ill. I have been thinking about the state of affairs in the United States, especially considering elections are coming up. Experts say that many will vote according to the economy. I realize being a senior on a fixed income that it is an issue. Rent and food
The Fox Valley Orchestra’s concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1250 W. Wilson Street, Batavia, will feature Broadway solos and duets from different eras and composers. Guest artists, Katelyn Lee and Joe Shadday, will bring to the stage experience in both pops and
The Kendall County Community Satellite Food Pantry, normally held on the third Friday of the month at First Lutheran Church of Plano, will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 (instead of August 19.) All those in need are welcome to drive-thru and pick up fresh
“You have to accept whatever comes and the only important thing is that you meet it with courage and with the best you have to give.” —Eleanor Roosevelt When her name is spoken, so many images come to mind. How one person can accomplish what Eleanor Roosevelt did is amazing
Have you been watching the January 6 committee hearings? Donald Trump’s last days were far worse than we thought. True to form, Trump has said everyone is lying, but him. What else would you expect from the man who told 30,000-plus lies while in office? Now the committee is focusing
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda The first thing president Joe Biden did taking office was to reduce our oil supplies by cutting the XL Keystone Pipeline and halting our drilling on federal land and shutting down our oil refineries. The president was following the advice of 16 year old Gretta Thunberg,
You may capture the moment, just open your eyesWith the purpose in being appreciative and wise.All the life that you’re seeing around you is suchAll the best in the rest of the world may not touch.They may well seem quite modern, an up-to-date lot,But the subtle depths your freedom has,
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 July 22, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous
By Woodrow Carroll Former University of Illinois head football coach Gary Moeller died last week at the age of 81. Described as the former Illinois coach is not how Moeller would like to be remembered. Moeller was the Illinois head coach for three seasons, 1977-1979. Those three seasons in Champaign
Naperville Park Board vice president, Leslie Ruffing, presented a certificate of honor to Alex Barger, right, recently named Gatorade Illinois Boys Soccer Player of the Year.
Sports out of season can build tradition and become part of the mainstream. Examples include the abbreviated National Basketball Association Summer League recently concluded, and the high school lineman competition and training, the Battle of the Big Butts. Just the name of the latter is telling for 25 high schools
Change is happening within law-enforcement departments all over the country. Many jurisdictions recognize that there is a need to help marginalized individuals who cycle in and out of the legal system due to mental health issues, substance abuse, or lack of resources. The Kane County State’s Attorney’s office has developed
Volunteers at Culture Stock used book store and community center in Aurora, pose for a grand reopening celebration photo Saturday, July 16, at 122 W. Downer Place in Aurora.
The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, “The Club That Fights Diabetes” will hold its monthly membership meeting Thursday, July 28, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora, with social/dinner at 5:30 p.m., and meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m.. The Club normally meets on the third Thursday of
West Aurora High School’s 16th annual Battle of the Big Butts was a showcase for more than 200 football linemen from 25 suburban high schools in strength, speed, and agility contests Thursday, July 14.
The availability of public transit in rural areas depends not just on need but on public support. The fine balancing act of offering enough transit services while staying fiscally viable is a delicate strategy of any rural transit system. Part of the challenge is growing community awareness. Kendall Area Transit
Bill Poss of Aurora shows items he will present at an auction at his Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora, July 26-27.
Aurora Noon Lions Club has extended the reservation deadline for its centennial banquet to Thursday, July 21. Susan Koepke of Aurora, Noon Lions president, invited the public to the celebration Thursday, July 28, at 5:30 p.m. at Gaslite Manor Banquets, 2485 Church Road in Aurora. The event will feature a
