Aurora Cosmo Club in diabetes race Saturday at Sycamore Speedway
By Russ George On a beautiful Saturday night, July 27, at Sycamore Speedway, the Aurora Cosmopolitan Club members were host to the “Race to Fight Diabetes”, with more than 2,000 race fans in attendance. All wore stickers which stated their support to: Fight Diabetes. Tiffany Olson, general manager of Sycamore
Changes in buildings
Construction, new owners, and progress in Aurora are reflected in these three photos. There will be a groundbreaking ceremony of renovated The Lofts at Broadway and Galena Boulevard in downtown.
Make Earth Great Again:
Aurora resident and author Vernon LaVia expresses his concern for the environment, Tuesday at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting at the Prisco Center. He presented information about his new book “Make Earth Great Again: Earth Avoidance & Our Disappearing Connection with Nature.” The book explains how Earth’s population in
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
Downtown Aurora: Three days of pride, fun, parade, June 7-9
Aurora Pride will celebrate its second year with the Aurora Pride Parade at noon Sunday, June 9 in downtown Aurora. New this year, pride activities will occur throughout the weekend, and will kick off with First Fridays June 7. First Fridays, a monthly evening of art, music, and more in
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
Ben Pohl shares an eye-opening presentation on distracted driving at the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club meeting
Linda Callaghan, left, president of the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club offers thanks to Ben Pohl, right, for an eye-opening presentation on distracted driving. Ben gave amazing statistics, and gave examples of things everyone should watch for in their own driving habits, that easily can be disastrous. He presents his message
Michaela Haberkern, Aurora Public Library executive director, at Aurora Noon Lions Club membership luncheon
Michaela Haberkern, Aurora Public Library executive director, at Aurora Noon Lions Club membership luncheon Monday, May 20 at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Haberkern was appointed in January. She brought Lions up to date on Library plans for improved programs and facilities. She emphasized the West Branch will remain open. Al