Starfish Animal Rescue will hold an animal adoption event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. “Pizza, Pinot and Paws!” will be hosted by Portofina Trattoria, 40W188 Campton Crossings Dr. in St. Charles. Animals available for adoption may be viewed. Information and applications for cat and dog adoptions
Julenisse, Norway’s version of Santa Claus, made an early stop in Montgomery Sunday, Dec. 1. Sons of Norway Polar Star chapter 5-472 members celebrated Juletrefest, a traditional Nordic Christmas, with its annual December meeting at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. The family event featured a potluck luncheon, tree trimming,
Continuing a Thanksgiving tradition, approximately 20 off-duty Aurora firefighters played their 16th annual Turkey Bowl exhibition flag football game Thursday. The second-shift team beat the third-shift squad, 25-20. Despite 28-degree temperatures, the contest on the holiday morning took place at West Aurora High School’s football practice field. Players, family members,
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, is celebrating the Advent season by focusing on fighting local hunger. Sunday, Dec. 1, Reverend Tammy Scott, lead pastor, opened her Advent-season sermon series “From the Manger,” with “Hope Grows.” The series continues with “Peace Grows,” Dec. 8; “Joy Grows,”
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, and the Aurora City Council presented honors to the Rosary Beads swimming team Tuesday, Dec. 3 for their 9th State championship. The Beads secured the top spot at the State meet November 16, and Rosary and the City of Aurora held a
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) invites you to cozy up with a good book and a warm drink and embark on an exciting Winter Reading Adventure (WRA)! This annual program is a delightful way to beat the winter blues, foster a love of reading, and connect with your library
Aurora’s Fox Valley Festival Chorus previewed their annual holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 8, with a program Tuesday, Dec. 3. Chorus members under the direction of Mary Beth McCarthy presented a concert for the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association. With a craft fair, cookie exchange and collection of winter gear for
Aurora Lions Club members collected donations for the Aurora Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign Saturday, Nov. 23. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 14 Lions rang handbells in one-hour shifts outside Jewel-Osco, at 1952 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Army Aurora Corps Major Joaquin
Approximately 400 homemade buttermints came out of an Aurora oven recently for the 19th annual cookie and candy sale at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. The sweets, in pink, green, yellow and white hues for the holidays, are an annual highlight of a sale sponsored by the church’s United
By Russ George National Diabetes Awareness Month will end November 30. However, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, year round, to bring about an awareness of diabetes, prediabetes, and the dangers of uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose). Last week, I shared with readers of The Voice, what
The Aurora Public Library Foundation’s much-anticipated Winter Gala is set to dazzle attendees Saturday, Dec. 7, with an evening of elegance, entertainment, and philanthropy. This signature event offers attendees a magical atmosphere filled with fabulous cuisine, live music, and the spirit of giving. Mingle with community leaders and supporters while
Christians, Jews, Muslims, and 10 other faith communities spanning Kane and Kendall counties came together Sunday, Nov. 24. InterFaith Aurora, an ecumenical nonprofit, sponsored its 16th annual “Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship” at New England Congregational Church in Aurora. An estimated 150 persons attended the program with the theme
The second annual Turkey Bowl was held at the Plano American Legion November 17.
The Kiwanis Club of Aurora is proudly living its mission to “Serve the Children of the World,” helping local kids stay warm this winter through its leadership of the citywide “Coats for Kids” initiative. Partnering with the City of Aurora, Cities In Schools Aurora, and local businesses, the Kiwanis Club
I’m not sure that I ever pronounced it correctly, but Lumenaura sure was fun. Aurora’s inaugural light festival that branded itself as an interactive light and sound experience ran from October 4 through November 1. Lumenaura gave us another reason to explore downtown Aurora. Branded as an “illuminated art experience”
The Entrance to the Christkindlmarket Aurora was busy on opening day, Friday, Nov. 2 at RiverEdge Park, 360 N Broadway, Aurora.
Aurora University senior Olivia Buzzelli 2025 was named a recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, representing the university as a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Buzzelli joins top students from 49 colleges and universities across the state selected to receive the annual award in recognition
Grover is a male boxer mix, who is two years old. In spite of a rough start, Grover loves to snuggle on the couch with his humans. He had a rough start and needed surgery on his knees. He has been doing great with recovery. He will need the same
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com During Donald Trump’s first term as president, Illinois governor JB Pritzker and Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly spent much of their time enacting laws and policies in direct opposition to the conservative agenda they saw coming from the White House. Those included the 2019
Aurora Lion Club member, Tom Muth pours batter at the Club’s annual Great Pumpkin pancake breakfast fundraiser Oct. 26 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
