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Sugar Grove trio receives Chamber of Commerce college scholarships

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As a part of the Sugar Grove Corn Boil opening ceremony Friday evening, July 26, Larry Jones, Chamber president, announced the awarding of the 2019 Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry Scholarships. Families. Neighbors, and friends, joined Chamber president and Chamber representatives for the presentation in front of the...

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Kiwanis Foundation in Aurora grants split nine ways

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Each Spring and Fall, the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits. Spring awardees will be introduced during the July 30 Kiwanis Club noon meeting at Prisco Community Center in Aurora. The Kiwanis Foundation made awards of $7,500 in grants, split among nine applicants: Association for Individual...

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Aurora proclamation in honor of Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr
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Proclamation in honor of Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr

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Dr. Abbas Khawaja speaks at the podium Tuesday after Aurora mayor Richard Irvin presented a proclamation in honor of Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr means “festival of breaking the fast” and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Jason Crane/The Voice...

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Aurora telecom operators Fourth of July Parade grand marshals
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Aurora telecom operators Fourth of July Parade grand marshals

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Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, announces the honor of Fourth of July Parade grand marshals will be shared among Aurora telecom operators at his media briefing Tuesday. Mayor Irvin holds the Aurora Strong sign with Jacqueline Hobday, Aurora Police Department Telecommunications director. Jason Crane/The Voice...

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Aurora campaign of Slow Down Put Your Phone Down and Slow down for kids shared the spotlight with Peter Portillo a State patroller of the year award recipient
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A focus on auto safety for the sake of kids in the Summer and all year long takes center stage at the media briefing Tuesday this week at Aurora City Hall. The campaign of Slow Down, Put Your Phone Down, and Slow down for kids, shared the spotlight with Peter...

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Aurora property tax collection services are offered at the Kane County Clerk's branch in downtown Aurora
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Aurora property tax collection services are offered at the Kane County Clerk’s branch in downtown Aurora

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Kane County treasurer, David J. Rickert, left, expresses appreciation for the partnership with the city government of Aurora at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Aurora property tax collection services are offered at the Kane County Clerk’s branch in downtown Aurora. Until this year, taxes had to be paid at the Clerk’s...

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Eight Aurora property owners honored for 2019 Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation
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Eight Aurora property owners honored for 2019 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation

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Honored at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday are recipients of the 2019 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. Eight property owners received the awards. They are in no set order: 55 S. Lake Street, Dan Sledz; 206 – 208 N. View Street, James Giroux; 612 S. 4th Street,...

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Joy at the forefront in Special Olympics, 11th District art show

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Dwelling on negativity can be catching. It can drag down the soul, as well. Seeking the positive is more fulfilling and rewards the soul. Choose the half-full glass. There have been instances in our communities of positive activity. It’s widespread, if you look for it. Marmion Academy Sunday served as...

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Special salutes offer honors to Aurora Police Department members involved in stopping the shooting to save lives at the Henry Pratt warehouse in Aurora February 15
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Aurora Celebration of Courage: Honor heroes

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Special salutes Monday morning offer honors to Aurora Police Department members involved in stopping the shooting to save lives at the Henry Pratt warehouse in Aurora February 15. Five Pratt employees were killed by an employee who had been terminated from employment. Five Aurora police officers were injured. They received...

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West Aurora High School Hall of Honor:

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The A+ Foundation inducted members pose for photos after induction Saturday, April 27 at West Aurora High School. Six accomplished West Aurora High School alumni became part of the Hall of Honor. From left, Dr. Julie Cassiday, Class of 1982; Dr. William B. Farrar, Class of 1967; Dr. Timothy Fisher,...

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Exchange Club of Aurora nine scholarship recipients from Aurora schools pose at the annual Scholarship Award Luncheon, Tuesday, at Support Techs - Gallery 1904, 1 E. Benton Street, in Aurora. The A.C.E. Award (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) honors students from East Aurora and West Aurora High Schools who have overcome significant challengea to earn high school diplomas. Many of the challenges the students and families faced were shared at the event, including health, poverty, and obstacles at a level most families do not encounter. The students’ efforts to overcome setbacks were applauded by members of the Exchange Club of Aurora. Recipients are, front row, left to right: Emerson Avila, West Aurora; Gabriela Rivera, East Aurora; Therese Solgos, West Aurora; Nina Zapeda, West Aurora; back row, left to right: Refugio Ocon, East Aurora; Gonzalo Magaña, East Aurora; Julian Torres, East Aurora; Jesus Gonzalez, West Aurora; Nya Nazario, West Aurora. Nya Nazario was nominated to be considered for the Lincolnland District's A.C.E. scholarship recipient for 2019. During her junior year, her mother was re-diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer and her father was not part of her life. She lives with either her track coach's family or her grandmother, each in Chicago, and has an hour-and-half commute on public transportation each way. She excels both academically and on the track team. Jason Crane/The Voice
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Exchange Club of Aurora issues A.C.E. Scholarship Awards:

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Exchange Club of Aurora nine scholarship recipients from Aurora schools pose at the annual Scholarship Award Luncheon, Tuesday, at Support Techs – Gallery 1904, 1 E. Benton Street, in Aurora. The A.C.E. Award (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) honors students from East Aurora and West Aurora High Schools who have...

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The Aurora city government's Neighborhood Redevelopment Division is honored at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. Members received the 2019 Illinois Community Opportunity and Empowerment Award at the 2019 Illinois Governors Conference on Affordable Housing. The award was received for approved plans, programs, or projects that improve quality of life for low and moderate income households. The city government’s down payment assistance and rehabilitation programs, and investments in affordable housing were cited as benchmark programs. From left, Dan Barreiro, Tara Neff, Liz Carrizales, mayor Richard Irvin, and Chris Ragona.
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Mayor of Aurora presents Awards, Proclamations, at Aurora City Council meeting; Aurora Business Registration amendment approved

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The Aurora city government’s Neighborhood Redevelopment Division is honored at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. Members received the 2019 Illinois Community Opportunity and Empowerment Award at the 2019 Illinois Governors Conference on Affordable Housing. The award was received for approved plans, programs, or projects that improve quality of life...

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Gina Moga, left, and Jody Heinz, right, in photo to the left, receive a commemorative brick for the paved walkway outside of Village Hall in recognition of Pete Heinz, their father, and his time as a trustee on the Village Board, 1987-2019. Village Board president Matt Brolley makes the presentation at Monday’s Village Board meeting. Pete Heinz was not at the meeting due to illness. In right photo, Marion Bond, accepts a brick for the service of her late husband, Stan Bond, who served on the Board, 2011-2019. Jason Crane/The Voice
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Montgomery Village Board honors trustees Heinz, Bond:

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Gina Moga, left, and Jody Heinz, right, in photo to the left, receive a commemorative brick for the paved walkway outside of Village Hall in recognition of Pete Heinz, their father, and his time as a trustee on the Village Board, 1987-2019. Village Board president Matt Brolley makes the presentation...

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Wolves’ Daniel Carr named American Hockey League MVP

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The American Hockey League announced Friday that Chicago Wolves left wing Daniel Carr won the Les Cunningham Award as the League’s Most Valuable Player for the 2018-2019 season. Carr earned the honor based on a vote by the coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 31 cities. Carr...

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