Grand opening at Culture Stock in Aurora
Volunteers at Culture Stock used book store and community center in Aurora, pose for a grand reopening celebration photo Saturday, July 16, at 122 W. Downer Place in Aurora.
Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, July 26-27
Bill Poss of Aurora shows items he will present at an auction at his Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora, July 26-27.
Bill Poss closes Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora
By Al Benson After 41 years, William “Bill” Poss of Aurora closed his Aurora restaurant for the last time Sunday, June 26. Poss, owner of Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center in Aurora, closed his business–a pizza/pasta restaurant with bar, game room, laser tag arena ,and Sunday church service site–due to
Shopping changes evolve with 20th Century centers
Once upon a time, in Aurora, Ill., there were no shopping centers, strip malls, or whatever one wanted to call them. Aurorans shopped mostly downtown at local retail outlets. There were, of course, local branches of national business entities, such as, Woolworth, Kroger, and Rexall Drugs, to name a few
Wyckwood House on the move in successful ways
Sometimes, everything someone touches turns to gold. Luckily, for Shannon Gutierrez gold happens to be her favorite color. Gutierrez is the owner of Wyckwood House, which is now open in the renovated, former School District 129 offices at 80 S. River Street in downtown Aurora. Gutierrez, of Aurora, rewrote the
Batavia Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting for newly-renovated annex
Batavia Chamber of Commerce members happily celebrate the newly-renovated annex of the Batavia Chamber with a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 23.
New Latino businesses cut ribbons; dreams come true
Dreams came true for two millennial Latinos when they cut the ribbons for their new businesses in Aurora. Edwin Arroyo was brought to tears when he spoke during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for his new barbershop on Aurora’s West Side. The Zero Barbershop, 620 West Park Avenue, is a hard-earned accomplishment
Julie Wallin: Women’s History Month tribute
By Allison Erdman Gregoire Friday, March 18, natural gas utility providers across the country celebrated “Natural Gas Utility Worker’s Day” to recognize the hard work and dedication of those who work in the industry. Nicor Gas serves 2.2 million customers daily to provide the clean, safe, and reliable service they
Women-owned businesses in downtown Aurora going strong
Amy Morton, owner and operator of Stolp Island Social in Aurora, grew up in the industry and worked alongside her father, legendary restaurateur Arnie Morton of Morton’s Steakhouse. Morton learned the business from the ground up, working nearly every position from a server to director of recruitment and training. After
Batavia Restaurant Madness March 20-24
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce, Batavia MainStreet and the city of Batavia government will be hosts to Batavia’s 11th annual Restaurant Madness promotion, Sunday through Thursday, March 20-24. “We are encouraging everyone to visit the variety of great restaurants located within Batavia,” said Margaret Perreault, president and CEO of the
Aurora Public Library District virtual workshop on business ownership March 15
There’s nothing such as a global pandemic to make working folks examine how they feel about their employment position. Some took this opportunity to leave the workforce and start new business ventures, their passion, Many others were forced to find work for themselves due to layoffs. In 2021, the Census
Newer destinations worth trying in downtown Aurora
Last month, I wrote about a full year’s lineup of downtown events. This month, I will give details of all the new and fun things to do and places to visit on a regular basis in downtown Aurora. Oftentimes, we fall back on our usual routines and favorite spots instead
Hemp farmer seeks economy with no chemicals, fossil fuels
Last of two parts The first part is at thevoice.us/traditional-hemp-economies-a-revival-for-native-peoples Here is a post-petroleum transition plan: Winona LaDuke writes the following article for YES Magazine: Tribes revive traditional hemp economies: “For the past five years, I’ve been a hemp farmer, with permits from the state government of Minnesota. My business
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rookies All-American Pub & Grill in the Fox Valley Ice Arena
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce, along with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the opening of Rookies All-American Pub & Grill in the Fox Valley Ice Arena, Geneva with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Jan. 20.
Former Caterpillar plant in Montgomery takes new life
In March 2020, the Reich Brothers of White Plains, N. Y., purchased the four-million-square foot former Caterpillar plant in Montgomery. After the almost 70-million-dollar deal closed, Reich Brothers began to petition the Village for annexation to bring the property into the Montgomery Village limits. January 10, the Village Board unanimously
Hounds Town USA ribbon-cutting in Aurora
Mike Gould, fourth from left, founder and owner of Hounds Town USA, gives a thumbs up after Aurora mayor Richard Irvin cuts a ribbon for Hounds Town Aurora, a doggie daycare facility, at a grand opening Saturday, Jan.15.
Fox Valley Park District groundbreaking for outdoor education and event facility at Lippold Park
Fox Valley Park District holds a celebratory groundbreaking Friday, Jan. 14, for a $2.3 million, 4,500 square-foot outdoor education and event facility at Lippold Park, adjacent to Red Oak Nature Center along Route 25 at the south end of Batavia.
Recent openings continue to build downtown Aurora scene
Aurora is growing, and downtown is shining bright with new residential and more than a dozen businesses that opened in 2021. There are a lot of new things to see in downtown Aurora. Aurora Downtown, the nonprofit organization that oversees downtown’s Special Service Area, reported the following new business openings
Donations by Batavia Women in Business drive
During its holiday luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Enticing Cuisine Banquets, the Batavia Women in Business (BWIB) raised $1,605. The combination of money and donated gift cards was divided between the Batavia Access Toy Drive and the Batavia United Way’s Adopt A Family program. Additionally, attendees donated tables filled with
Downtown Aurora shines most brightly with newness
In case you haven’t visited downtown recently, there are a lot of new things to see. Aurora is growing, and downtown is shining brightly with new residential and more than a dozen businesses that opened this year. See what’s new in downtown Aurora: • French 75 Gallery and Lounge, 56