College soccer: Aurora University vs. Wheaton College
Aurora University defender Ellie Krueger (27) chases a ball in the season opener against Wheaton College Saturday, Aug. 30.
Suburban beekeepers present conference seminars
Seminars by members of the Batavia-based Fox Valley Beekeepers Association (FVBA) highlighted a summer conference. Sherrie Benson of Batavia and Jim Konrad, Aurora, were among guest speakers at the Illinois State Beekeepers Association conference Aug. 16. The annual event was held at Meyer Bees apiary in Minooka. Benson, FVBA president,
‘Eye to Eye’: Aurora University exhibits 40 unique artists
Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center gallery, 1315 Prairie Street, Aurora, opened the “Eye to Eye,” an exhibit showcasing the work of 40 artists. Natasha Ritsma, Schingoethe Center director, said “This interdisciplinary display, running through Dec. 2, showcases photographs, paintings, prints and sculptures by more than 40 artists from around the world.
Vibrant ‘City of Good Energy’ mural coming to Batavia
The Batavia Public Art Initiative (BPAI), a subcommittee of Water Street Studios, has announced an exciting new public art installation: The City of Good Energy mural, soon to be painted on the south wall of The Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson Street, Batavia. Designed by muralist and art educator Amy
Warehouse 55 relocates to larger building in Batavia
Warehouse 55 will open for the holidays at a new location this fall in downtown Batavia. The heralded vintage showroom will relocate from Aurora to a one-story historic warehouse building at 160 1st Street this October. Known for its well-curated mix of modern, contemporary, and antique decor and furnishings, Warehouse
Oswego Police Cadet Corps 8th Annual Car & Truck Show
The Oswego Police Public Safety Cadet Corps Unit #1833 will host its eighth Annual Car and Truck Show Friday, Sept. 5, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Downtown Oswego on Main Street. This is the second year the show will take place in the downtown area. The event is
Aurora Free Fall Electronics Recycling Event Sept. 6
The city of Aurora government will host a free electronics recycling drive-thru Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Route 59 Metra Train Station, 1090 N. IL Route 59, Aurora. All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but advance registration is required. The event is open
A Focus on History: September 4 through September 10
September 4 Romulus Augustus, the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed by Odoacer, a German barbarian, who proclaims himself king of Italy. – 476 A.D.. Apache chief Geronimo surrenders to U.S. government troops. For 30 years, the mighty Native American warrior had battled to protect his tribe’s
Burning the flag or torching the constitution
By John & Nisha Whitehead Cancel culture—political correctness amped up on steroids, the self-righteousness of a narcissistic age, and a mass-marketed pseudo-morality that is little more than fascism disguised as tolerance—has shifted us into an Age of Intolerance. Nothing illustrates this more clearly than president Donald Trump’s latest executive order
Illinois leaders threaten action if Trump sends Nat. Guard
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com In front of gleaming skyscrapers along the Chicago River, Illinois’ Democratic leaders showed a united front Monday against president Donald Trump’s threats to deploy the military into Chicago’s streets to fight crime with one message: “Mr. President, do not come to Chicago.” “You are neither
DOJ demands Illinois voter personal information by Sept. 1
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Federal officials are continuing to press their demand for Illinois’ unredacted voter registration database, which includes sensitive personal information, and are now giving state officials until Monday, Sept. 1, to comply. In an email Thursday, Aug. 21, Michael E. Gates, an attorney in the Civil
Future Leader Dog for the Blind visits Aurora
Celebrating National Dog Day, a future Leader Dog for the Blind visited Aurora Saturday morning, Aug. 23. Aurora Lions Club members hosted Kili, a black Labrador retriever puppy, at the club’s resource booth at the weekly downtown Aurora farmer’s market. The pup was accompanied by his volunteer puppy raisers John
Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at pushing Illinois to reverse its law that eliminated cash bail. The order calls on the U.S. attorney general to come up with a list of states and other jurisdictions that “substantially” eliminated cash bail and
Aurora Council votes to continue 1% tax on grocery items
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council voted 7 – 5 to continue a 1% tax on grocery items at the Tuesday, Aug. 26 City Council meeting. The Illinois state grocery tax of 1% is set to be eliminated effective January 1, 2026, as per Public Act 103-0781, and provides
Plano American Legion Post 395 in critical situation
Please help if you can to save our legion from closing our doors for good. Yes it has come to that critical decision because the Plano American Legion Post 395 is closed until further notice. I want to thank everyone for coming to our meeting last week and for the
Fox Valley Arts HOF nominations Sept. 1
The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame (FVAHOF) will accept nominations of outstanding visual, literary, media and performing artists, arts educators and benefactors, for its 2026 class of inductees Monday, Sept. 1. Anyone may submit a name for consideration and there is no fee. The application form is located at
Reader’s Voice: Understanding cuts to arts in Aurora
August 25, 2025Dear editor; I empathize with Karen Christensen and her article in The Voice August 21 on the city of Aurora government’s budget cuts to the Aurora Civic Center Authority. I felt the same emotion when the Paramount Theatre priced out the Fox Valley Symphony from using the venue.
Reader’s Voice: Concerns on Trump, king-like actions
August 24, 2025Dear editor; I would like to begin by expressing my profound appreciation for the amazingly effective piece of satirical humor offered last week by Mr. Bill Suhayda (“Trump Fought Fraudulent Investigations; Now Brings Peace”). I don’t recall having had in recent times so many hearty chuckles generated from
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s gala dinner “A Night To End Diabetes“, set for November 14; Diabetes Club prepares to begin its fourth year
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley was founded on October 1, 2022, by 15 individuals who wanted to bring about an awareness of diabetes, provide aid and education for diabetics, while investing in research to find a cure. The founders wanted the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley
Yorkville Library’s annual Used Book Sale Aug. 30
Get excited for an incredible day at the Yorkville Library’s much-anticipated annual Used Book Sale! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as we gear up for this thrilling one-day event celebrating our shared love of reading at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road,