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Aurora Firefighter of the Year award:

On October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 By admin

The Exchange Club of Aurora Firefighter of the Year Award: Aurora Fire Department Chief Gary Krienitz, left, presents plaques to firefighter Michael Eley and Lieutenant Kevin Nickel at the Gaslite Manor in Aurora Tuesday. They were honorees with firefighter/paramedic Jacob Erdmanis (not in photo). In October 2017, the members of...

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Aurora Police Officer Skyy Calice honored at Aurora City Council

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Aurora Police Officer Skyy Calice honored as a Hometown Hero

On October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 By admin

Aurora Police Officer Skyy Calice reacts to her honor at Aurora City Council Tuesday, Oct. 23 for going above and beyond to inspire and make an impact on young ladies in the Aurora community. Skyy founded her own mentoring programs for young women and has inspired others to do the...

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Aurora ranked one of the best cities for trick-or-treat

On October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 By admin

For the fourth consecutive year, a study by finance website SmartAsset ranked Aurora one of the best cities in America for trick-or-treating. Aurora ranked fourth out of the 258 largest cities in the Nation. To identify the Best Places to Trick-or-Treat in 2018, SmartAsset ranked the cities using such metrics...

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Paramount Theatre in Aurora wins two Jeff Awards

On October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 By admin

The Jeff Awards celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday, Oct. 22 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Aurora’s Paramount Theatre won two Jeff Awards after receiving 10 nominations in seven categories. The awards included: • Projection Design, Joseph A. Burke, Elf The Musical; • Performer in a Supporting...

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Heroic efforts receive rewards in Aurora

On October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 By admin

By Jason Crane – Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin and Council members honored city of Aurora government employees for recent achievements. Aurora Police officer Skyy Calice was honored for going above and beyond to inspire young ladies in the Aurora community. She founded her own mentor programs for young women...

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100+ Women Who Care help 3:11 Project:

On October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 By admin

Karin McCarthy-Lange, left, and Nettie Badgley, right, from 100+ Women Who Care Oswego, Montgomery, Yorkville, present a $7,000 check to Montgomery resident Amy Lawler, third from right, founder of 3:11 Project at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday. Lawler left her corporate career to start the charity. Jason Crane/The Voice...

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Dickson-Murst Farm appreciates Village of Montgomery

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Dickson-Murst Farm appreciates Montgomery:

On October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 By admin

As a token of appreciation for support from the village government of Montgomery, representatives of Dickson-Murst Farm in Montgomery present a picture by David Rubenstein of the farm at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday. Richard ‘Shorty’ Dickson (seated) was born at Dickson-Murst Farm which was in the Dickson family...

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Aurora University Spirit Award to Batavia resident:

On October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 By admin

Batavia resident Meg Bero shows the Aurora University’s 2018 Spirit Award Friday at an annual alumni awards dinner in the University Banquet Hall. Aurora University president Rebecca Sherrick presented the award to Bero, 20-year director of Aurora University’s Schingoethe Museum. The award recognizes her unselfish contributions and steadfast loyalty to...

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Jim Hamad, Aurora University athletic director, left; Ruth Bedrosian Matteson; Nancy Bedrosian Pollard; and Hillary Brennan; Aurora University trustee, unveil plaque at Samuel Bedrosian Softball Stadium dedication Saturday at Edgelawn Drive and Jericho Road. The late Bedrosian initiated the University’s softball program, was head coach for 18 years, his teams won 12 conference championships, and he was athletic director for 31 years. Over the weekend the school announced it would build a baseball field at the complex. Sylvia Springer/Aurora University photo

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Aurora University Samuel Bedrosian Softball Stadium Dedication

On October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 By admin

Jim Hamad, Aurora University athletic director, left; Ruth Bedrosian Matteson; Nancy Bedrosian Pollard; and Hillary Brennan; Aurora University trustee, unveil plaque at Samuel Bedrosian Softball Stadium dedication Saturday at Edgelawn Drive and Jericho Road. The late Bedrosian initiated the University’s softball program, was head coach for 18 years, his teams...

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A Mayoral Commendation surprises Diane Renner, executive director of the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, at the Aurora City Council meeting

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Meritorious surprise award in Aurora:

On October 11, 2018October 12, 2018 By admin

A Mayoral Commendation surprises Diane Renner, executive director of the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. She was expecting to speak about future events and was blindsided with the honor. Diane’s husband, Robin, gives her a pat on the back for her good deeds. Second...

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Girl Scout Troop 1508 Share a Scarf initiative:

On October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 By admin

Girl Scout Troop 1508 receives honors at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday for its Share a Scarf initiative and community services projects. Last Winter, the scouts made scarves and tied them on the north side of Downer Place Bridge between City Hall and Stolp Avenue in Aurora. The scarves...

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Night of hope in Aurora

On October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 By admin

By Jason Crane – Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, Council members, City of Aurora government employees, and members of the community shared what could be deemed a night of hope at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. • Aurora mural artist Sam Cervantes was honored for his volunteer work with...

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Hope Wings Aurora:

On October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 By admin

City of Aurora officials honor Aurora’s Sam Cervantes at the official dedication and ribbon-cutting of his new mural Hope Wings Aurora in downtown Aurora, Tuesday, Oct. 9 at La France Bakery, 118 E. Galena Boulevard. Following the ceremony, he was honored during the Aurora City Council meeting at Aurora City...

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Late Leon Lederman scientific trail-blazer, Nobel Prize recipient

On October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 By admin

Leon Lederman, a trail-blazing researcher with a passion for science education who served as Fermilab’s director from 1978 to 1989 and was a recipient of the Nobel Prize for discovery of the muon neutrino, died peacefully October 3 at a nursing home in Rexburg, Idaho. He was 96. He is...

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Montgomery Foundation presents three college scholarships

On October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 By admin

Three Montgomery students each is a 2018 recipient of $1,000 scholarships from The Montgomery Foundation. Kaila Brugger, a graduate of Oswego High School, is attending Carthage College; Megan Kill, a graduate of Oswego High School, is attending Loyola University Chicago; and Heather Marz, a graduate of Oswego High School, is...

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Deputy mayor of Aurora, Chuck Nelson, holds a proclamation Tuesday to honor the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) on its 60th anniversary

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Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) Celebrates 60th anniversary

On October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 By admin

Deputy mayor of Aurora, Chuck Nelson, holds a proclamation Tuesday to honor the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) on its 60th anniversary as an organization. The celebration was held at the Gaslite Manor in Aurora. From left, AARTA president Richard Schindel, Nelson, Meg Safarik, treasurer, and Linda Weiss, secretary....

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September students of the month, from left, Maya Rodriguez, Dayanara Tapia, Synthia Gonzalez, Natalie Leon, and Carson Gill. Submitted photo

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Students, staff members, at Plano High School receive honors

On October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 By admin

Plano High School staff members nominated students for “Student of the Month” for September. Students are nominated for pride behavior, personal responsibility, respect, involved academically, demonstrates safe behavior, and excellence in what they do. Some reasons for nomination include making efforts to grow as an individual, translating class direction with...

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Winners listed in Montgomery Economic Development Corporation annual golf outing

On October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 By admin

The MEDC (Montgomery Economic Development Corporation) announces the winners from the annual golf outing and congratulates all the winners. The MEDC thanks everyone for support at the 15th annual Golf Outing this year at Bliss Creek, Sugar Grove Saturday, Sept. 13. More than 130 individuals attended the event which included...

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Stephanie Kifowit and Fran Caffee recipients of Tenth Annual Women’s Power Lunch awards

On September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 By admin

By Jason Crane – For a nearly a decade, the Women’s Power Lunch has honored women who do amazing things in the Fox Valley area. State representative Stephanie Kifowit received the 2018 Woman Of Power Award, Thursday, Sept. 20 at Piper’s Banquets in Aurora. Fran Caffee was honored with the...

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Batavia Hall of Honor induction ceremony

On September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 By admin

The Batavia Hall of Honor induction ceremony at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre at Batavia High School Thursday, Sept. 20 accepts new members, from left, Mike Spillane, Eldon Frydendall, Sharron Moran Jauregui, Max Striedl, Samira Ahmed, Matt Holm, Sue Bauer, and Ron Karabowicz. Batavia School District 101 photo...

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