Aurora mayor Laesch cuts ribbon for Ellie’s Mental Health
Mayor John Laesch, center, joins representatives from Ellie’s Mental Health to cut the ribbon on the facility at 1315 N. Highland Avenue, Suite 202, in Aurora.
Aurora alderman-at-large, Will White, officially sworn in
The City of Aurora’s new alderman at-large, Will White, was officially sworn in to office by mayor John Laesch, Tuesday, June 3. White’s appointment to the role, which was created when former alderman at-large John Laesch, was elected as the City of Aurora’s 60th Mayor, was unanimously approved by the
114th Season for Aurora Farmers Market Opens June 7
The oldest farmers market in Illinois will set up shop once again in the heart of downtown Aurora. Established in 1912, the City of Aurora’s market will open Saturday, June 7 at Water Street Square and run through October 4. Each week, vendors from across the state will bring their
Reader’s Voice: Response: Coddington, Jewish descendants
May 29, 2025Dear editor; In the May 22, 2025 issue of “The Voice,” Charles Coddington asserted, for what I believe is third time in his column, the largely discredited hypothesis that Ashkenazi Jews are not descended from Biblical Israelites, but rather from Khazars who converted to the religion of Judaism
Reader’s Voice: Unenlightened government stifling the brilliant
May 27, 2025Dear editor; I puzzle as to how in our society of presumably evolved individuals, we can allow the most ignorant and self-consumed among us to impose their will upon the most brilliant and inspirationally creative among us. Our dedicated scientific and medical researchers and our supremely-talented artists from
Shotgun start for ‘Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes’ June 20
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their June membership meeting Wednesday, June 11, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
Jazz big band concert June 8
Fox Valley Jazz Big Band presents “Our Favorites,” a concert Sunday, June 8, at 4 p.m. at Waubonsee Community College auditorium, Rt. 47 in Sugar Grove. The public is invited. Parking is free. Online tickets are $18.50, general; and $15 for seniors and students. Online tickets available to noon, June
Rep. Davis co-hosts free kids fair June 7
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) is teaming up with State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris), the Fox Valley Family YMCA, and the Plano Area Alliance Supporting Student Success (P.A.A.S.S.S) to host a free Kids Fair Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fox Valley Family YMCA, 3875 Eldamain
Final part in the history of Aurora’s water sources
By Ricky Rieckert (Final part) Dear readers, please join me as we finish the history of Aurora’s water. In 1987, in anticipation of the rapid growth of the southeast section of the City, the five million gallon Southeast Standpipe and Booster section was completed. Shortly before that, in 1986, City
Rep. Barbara Hernandez condemns cuts to Medicaid
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, condemned the Donald Trump Administration’s proposed sweeping cuts to Medicaid and other healthcare assistance measures to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy with her support of a formal resolution opposing these cuts and calling on the United States Senate to immediately table the measure.
Rep. Davis responds to passage of Ill. budget
In response to the passage of the Fiscal Year 26 budget, State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) released the following statement: “Illinoisans should be absolutely appalled by the FY26 budget. Not just in content, but in the way this $55 billion budget was passed,” said Davis. “Once again, this budget was
Fear over national security, old story since WWII
“National security” has been a bugaboo since the end of World War II. The “threat” to the United States was the Soviet Union and “international communism.” Successive administrations were urged to beef up our defense posture in order to prevent the “Commies” from taking over the world. We entered into
Aurora Regional Fire Museum to host traveling 9/11 exhibit
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is honored to host America United: The Days After 9/11, a powerful traveling exhibit arriving through Saturday, Sept. 13. Created by the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn, the exhibit explores the national response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001. “As we approach the
Batavia Uncorked, casual wine festival, to return June 7
Batavia Uncorked, Batavia Park District’s casual outdoor wine festival will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at the Peg Bond Center stage and the relaxed ambiance of The Riverwalk. Now in its second year, the wine event will showcase eight wineries along with food and
Recipe of the Week: American-Italian Pasta Salad
Ingredients1 (16 ounce) package tortellini pasta1 cup mayonnaise1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons milk1 (.7 ounce) dry Italian salad dressing mix1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup crumbled feta cheese1 cup cubed summer sausage3/4 cup chopped green onions3/4 cup chopped celery1/2
Poem: Hats Off! The Flag Is Passing By!
“Hats off! The flag is passing by.”That used to be the old familiar cry. cry.It made us feel good, that’s the bottom-line;Although just why we’d struggle to define.Old Glory simply was a part of us;It never was a topic to discuss.It told us who we were, each time anew;No need
Celebrate Juneteenth at APLD with crafts, music
Juneteenth, observed nationally June 19, has become a powerful celebration of Black freedom, culture, and resilience. It’s a day to reflect on the past, celebrate the progress that’s been made, and strengthen ties in our community. The Aurora Public Library District is proud to honor this important holiday Saturday, June
Yorkville Public Library Youth events plentiful in June
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in June. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Chess Club, Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21, 11 a.m.. Register for
Reader’s Commentary: Antisemitism in college, government, writing
By Bela Suhayda Of the $29 billion American Universities have received from foreign governments these last four years, Harvard has been on the receiving end of over $100 million per year. Harvard is already awash with endowments to the tune of $52 billion. So why is the world, along with
Fox Valley/DuPage area boys State track and field meet
By Bobby Narang Wheaton Warrenville South High School senior Amari Williams had a full circle experience last Saturday. On Eastern Illinois University’s (EIU) blue track, Williams was proud of his uphill climb to be among the best hurdlers in the State. Two years ago, Williams was primed for an eye-opening