Elected officials in the Aurora area serve guests, along with host staff members of the new Mora on The River in downtown Aurora Friday on Water Street as a part of three-day fundraiser for the STEM programs in School Districts 129 and 131 in Aurora.
Invited to share the ironmonger’s dinner of black bread and soup and sour red wine, Galileo was already searching for a patron for his inventions. The ironmonger had let Galileo forage for parts from his stockpile of junk items. Galileo was too poor to continue his medical studies. He wondered
So many changes can happen in 10 years. The 1980s saw the first cellular phones, Nintendo Entertainment System, IBM and Macintosh computers, and compact disks. The 1990s exploded with the introduction of the world wide web, texting, and DVDs. Between 2000 and 2010, Facebook, YouTube, flash drives, and cameras in
By Woodrow Carroll Bob Reade died July 5. The legendary Geneseo High School and Augustana College head football coach was 87 years old and living in Geneseo. Many longtime football fans may remember Reade when he was head coach for three years in both football and basketball at Plano High
Aurora University men’s lacrosse team’s intrasquad scrimmage Friday, Aug. 22, at Vago Field during move-in weekend at the start of Fall semester classes.
Players compete in the 15th annual bags tournament Sunday, Aug. 16, at Aurora Central Catholic High School.
It might not seem that French toast, flower bouquets, and antique settees could bring hope to downtown in Aurora, but these are not usual times. In these very unusual times, those three things are refreshing and much needed. Let’s start with French toast. Once upon a time, I would chat
Jackson Walters of North Aurora, left, seven months, is baptized with a water gun Sunday, Aug. 16, by Rev. Derek Rogers, pastor at Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church.
A man makes an arrangement of candles and flowers Sunday at the intersection of Stolp Avenue and Galena Boulevard in downtown Aurora in a fitting memorial to a young man who fell out of a window of the Leland Tower to his death.
The city of Aurora has been designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of 1,000 places in the United States that have seen history made by women. The action came after the Aurora Historical Society nominated Maud Powell, the 19th Century violinist from Aurora who rose above
Last of three parts The second part is available at thevoice.us/absorbing-a-european-trip-in-1979-paris-vienna-bonn My 11-year-old daughter, Suzanne, and I, arrive in Wimbledon, United Kingdom, almost three months since we left America, and enjoy accommodations at a bed and breakfast home. We took the train into London many times. Enjoyed Westminster Cathedral and
By Dawn Staszak Do you like your doctor? Not that he or she is okay, that during the 15 minutes you see him or her once a year, if that, but, do you really like your doctor as a person? Do you know your doctor as a person? I am
We are making the best of it. The return of Major League Baseball is not ideal with no live fans in the parks, however, the competition and the games have been accorded a welcome. The Chicago teams have been competitive in the first one-third of the season. It does sound
Editor’s note: Rick McKay, Joe Masonick, and Jack Karolewski, have been annual travel companions for more than 50 years to a variety of sites with many goals. This week’s adventure is the third in the series. The previous part is at thevoice.us/intrepid-interesting-involved-the-trios-first-journey By Rick McKay I explained how I became
Nala is a female white German Shepherd who was born January, 6, 2016. Nala is a sweet dog who is on the hunt for her forever family. Nala loves kids and humans, but isn’t always the best with other dogs or cats. She would do best as an only dog
The widespread storm with high winds that moved through the Midwest Monday and left debris, destruction, and devastation in its wake, included uprooted trees that fell into power lines, such as in Yorkville.
A long line of cars is in place Monday morning in Aurora’s Phillips Park prior the opening of the third pop-up pantry food distribution this Summer.
Editor’s note: Rick McKay, Joe Masonick, and Jack Karolewski, have been annual travel companions for more than 50 years to a variety of sites with many goals. This week’s adventure is the second in the series. The first part is available at thevoice.us/on-friendships-50-years-of-varied-travel-adventures By Rick McKay The 1960s was an
Second of three parts The first part is available at thevoice.us/recalling-a-special-trip-to-europe-with-her-daughter Traveling throughout Europe with a Eurilpass allowed us unlimited first class travel. The European trains are fast, efficient, immaculately clean rolling wheels of steel. There is a restroom on every car that is big enough to accommodate wheelchairs. After
By Woodrow Carroll There is a strong likelihood that the collegiate football season will be a lost cause. The Fall schedule is in real danger of being a non-starter across the board. If by chance, what would have been the Fall schedule ends up being played next Spring, we have
