Objective: Hall of Fame members for Fox Valley Arts’ induction
The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame (FVAHF) got its start during a commemoration for the Millennium. Its main objective is to give public recognition to artists associated with the Fox Valley area by birth, education, residence, or service and who have achieved national or international acclaim. The FVAHF has
Sugar Grove trio receives Chamber of Commerce college scholarships
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
Kiwanis Foundation in Aurora grants split nine ways
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
Benet Academy girls soccer team wins State Class 2A championship
Benet Academy: The girls soccer State championship team celebrates following its Class 2A 2-1 overtime championship game victory over Wauconda Saturday at North Central College in Naperville. Al Benson/The Voice
Naperville North girls soccer team wins State Class 3A championship
Naperville North:The girls soccer State championship team celebrates following its Class 3A 1-0 victory over Barrington in penalty kicks Saturday at North Central College in Naperville. Chuck Koch photo
Proclamation in honor of Ramadan & Eid Al-Fitr
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
Aurora telecom operators Fourth of July Parade grand marshals
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
Summer Safety:
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
Benet Academy State Champions in Girls Soccer
Benet Academy’s Abby Casmere and Wauconda’s Jordan Bodden, 2, focus on the ball in Benet’s IHSA Class 2A 2-1 overtime State championship game victory at North Central College in Naperville Saturday. Al Benson/The Voice
Aurora property tax collection services are offered at the Kane County Clerk’s branch in downtown Aurora
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
Eight Aurora property owners honored for 2019 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation
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,
Special Olympics celebration:
Two Kendall County Comets’ Special Olympics teams pose during first and second place ceremonies at Marmion Academy Sunday. Marmion was one of 13 State region sites. Qualifiers advance to the State meet. Carter Crane/The Voice
Joy at the forefront in Special Olympics, 11th District art show
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