Lakota Sioux hoop dancer performs at Aurora Library
Lakota Sioux hoop dancer Starr Chief Eagle performs with three of 22 hoops November 22 at Santori Public Library in Aurora.
Plano Methodist Sunday school craft
Plano Methodist Sunday School Children pose with their place Thanksgiving place mats they made recently.
Selling the childhood home, a farewell to Jilly
I didn’t know it at the time, but this is the last of a three-part series on grief, and losing my mother. I first wrote about her death from uterine cancer in the May issue of The Voice. Then in August, I wrote about her Celebration of Life. Finally, at
Pet of the Week: Avalon: Young mom, needs home
Avalon is a female Aussie who is one year old. Avalon ended up in a high-intake shelter after having puppies. She came to us with a fragile frame, very underweight, but she’s now safe in foster care and working hard to put weight back on. She’s super affectionate, very submissive,
Christians, Jews team up to feed hungry in Aurora
Stacks of stuffing mix, canned vegetables and other Thanksgiving trimmings were piled high on the stage at Temple B’nai Israel, 400 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora Sunday, Nov. 16. That was before volunteers from New Hope Advent Christian Church of Aurora and the temple packed 80 holiday food boxes. Approximately
Mayor of Aurora John Laesch honors two Aurora students
At Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, mayor of Aurora John Laesch honored two East Aurora School District 131 students who were named Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars. The distinction, earned by Yahir Ferreira of Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy and Taleen Kandakji of Cowherd Middle School, is a selective
‘A Night To End Diabetes’ fundraiser a huge success; AU students give PowerPoint presentation “Healing Diabetes Together”, at Diabetes Club meeting
By Russ George On World Diabetes Day, Friday, Nov. 14, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, held their second annual gala dinner “A Night To End Diabetes”, at the Lincoln Inn, Route 31, in Batavia. More than 100 members and guests were in attendance to enjoy the social
Back in Aurora’s downtown, original, old buildings
By Ricky Rieckert Thanks to everyone who braved the cold inclement weather to attend the Veterans Day parade in Aurora! A big thank- you to all of the veterans who fought to protect our country and our freedoms. And thank you Aurora Lions Club president, Randy Brown; his wife Lisa;
Lakota hoop dancing with Starr Chief Eagle in Aurora
Imagine you are standing in an open field in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Reach your hand out in front of you and touch your finger to the horizon line. Now slowly turn in a circle and make your finger follow along that line, creating a hoop around yourself.
College hockey: Aurora University vs Adrian College
Aurora University’s Juliano Santalucia (43) pushes the puck between a trio of Adrian College defenders Saturday, Nov. 15 at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva.
College wrestling: Aurora University vs Carthage College
Aurora University’s Elijah Osit, center, celebrates a fall over Carthage College’s Cooper Vincent at 3:23 in the 285-pound class at AU November 13.
Groundbreaking ceremony for supportive housing in Aurora
The Association for Individual Development (AID), Hesed House, and The Neighbor Project (TNP) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony November 14 to celebrate the start of construction on new Permanent Supportive Housing in Aurora. The event brought together community members, partners, and leaders from across local, county, state, and federal levels. Guests
Senior leaf raking at six houses in Aurora
A big thank-you to the Aurora Police Department who assisted the Our Lady of Good Council Knights of Columbus #14929 senior leaf raking at six houses in the immediate area around Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
Plano Methodist Church Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child
Plano Methodist Church Sunday school staff members and children hold small boxes with have been packed with toys, clothing, school supplies, and personal hygiene items for this year’s Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.
West Aurora High School stages classic ‘Little Women’
West Aurora High School’s fall play features Louis May Alcott’s classic novel “Little Women.” Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 20-22, in the school auditorium, 1201 W. New York St. in Aurora. Director Jen Pauley said 55 students auditioned for the 11-member cast. They will
Boulder Hill Keychain Library brings neighbors together
By Dani Rae Ristau Lisa Carter, in Montgomery has what she calls “The Boulder Hill Keychain Library.” It’s similar to a Little Free Library, but instead of books, she’s built a small stand at the end of her driveway filled with handmade keychains. Neighbors are invited to “take one or
Charlie: Lovable goofball, needs home
Charlie is a female Boxer/Hound mix who is two years old Charlie needs a new home because his humans had a baby and a dog was too much for them. But, Charlie is a lovable goofball with a heart of gold and energy for days. She’s playful, spunky, and thrives
Think AI – Tech Town Hall in Aurora
Aurora Mayor John Laesch, left, addresses “Think AI – Tech Town Hall” November 13.
Veteran luncheon at Plano Methodist Church
Plano Methodist Church pose for a photo when the Plano American Legion Auxiliary honored our veterans and their families with a Veterans Day Luncheon November 11 at the Plano Methodist Church.
Durbin defends shutdown vote, says it wasn’t coordinated with Schumer; No. 2 Senate Democrat said he couldn’t justify ‘playing with other people’s lives’
By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinois bmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Saying that he could not justify “playing with other people’s lives” as millions of Americans went without their paychecks and benefits, Sen. Dick Durbin on Thursday defended his vote to reopen the government earlier this week after a record-long federal government shutdown that stretched more