First Fridays will take place Friday, March 1 and will have several events centered around the shared community goal of raising funds for victims’ families of the Henry Pratt Co. shooting in Aurora. The night will include new studio openings and will highlight artists and musicians in downtown Aurora. Aurora
Aurora City of Lights Community Prayer Vigil: The prayer vigil Sunday outside of the Henry Pratt factory draws 1,700 participants to pray for and mourn loss of lives from the shooting which took five lives and injured five Aurora Police officers Friday. Greg Zanis, a retired carpenter, made the five
The Fox Valley Philharmonic will present its Ninth Annual popular Children’s Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday Feb. 24 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 W. Downer Place in Aurora. Parking is behind the Church building and accessible form Garfield Avenue. The free-admission concert will feature a performance of Tubby the
Individuals new to the Fox Valley area or long-time residents seeking new social outlets are invited to attend a luncheon presented by Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors (FVNN) Wednesday, March 20, at the new and unique Scottish restaurant, Balmoral, 40W099 Route 64 in Campton, west of St. Charles. They will
Gayles Memorial Baptist Male Chorus perform at the 18th Annual Black History program Friday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Jason Crane/The Voice
An Aretha Franklin tribute by singer Opal Staples Smith celebrates Black History Month at East Aurora High School Saturday. Carter Crane/The Voice
If Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting in Aurora is any indication, mayor Richard Irvin’s State of the City address March 5 at Aurora University will be laden with news of many new developments. Aurora aldermen sent several downtown redevelopment agreements to the February 26 City Council consent agenda. Under
Davis R. Offutt, assessor for Aurora Township, reads a resolution honoring Township chief deputy assessor Carol VanHooser at the Thursday, Feb. 14 Board meeting. She retired that day after 30 years of service. Jason Crane/The Voice
I am deeply saddened today by the passing of our friend, Stan Bond. As anyone who knew Stan can attest, he fully embodied the qualities of a public servant. His deliberate, thoughtful and responsible leadership was matched only by his joyful sense of humor. Stan served two terms on the
By Jason Crane – The North Aurora Village Board listened to seven residents Monday concerned about motorists speeding in their neighborhood off of Deerpath Road. Nick Dalo who expressed concerns about motorists speeding at a meeting six months earlier was the first speaker. He said even with the Village changing
Andrea Scott, a former Michigan State University gymnast, shares the keys to sticking to a fitness program at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. She holds a master’s degree in adult fitness along with certifications in cardiac rehabilitation. She is a humorist who
By Miriam Meza – Valentine’s Day is not just roses, cards, and yummy chocolate. It is about expressing love and appreciation to those around you. When you think of Valentine’s Day, hearts may come to mind. For Aurora Public Library Foundation (APLF), big-hearted individuals are what comes to mind. Generous
In an effort to help support the families of those who lost their lives at the Henry Pratt shootings Friday, the city government of Aurora has launched the Aurora Strong Community Fund on GoFundMe. This fund is the official GoFundMe for the City of Aurora. To donate visit www.gofundme.com/aurora-strong-community-fund. The
“Aurora From the Air”, the Aurora Historical Society exhibit of aerial views of Aurora from 1867-2013, will close Saturday, Feb. 23, with a reception from noon to 4 p.m. at the Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer, Aurora. There will be light refreshments and songs about Aurora by
Jungels Electric Aurora Boys Baseball Minor League champion in 2018 participates in the fundraiser Monday at Buffalo Wild Wings in Aurora. Dustin Krueger/The Voice
Ella Handa receives attention from Don Managers, manager of Plum Landing on her celebration of her 102nd birthday last week. She loves living at Plum Landing. She said it’s like family. She’s in good health and humor, loves to laugh, and tell jokes. She has two children, three grandchildren, and
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin gives a salute to community members at Tuesday’s media briefing who offered help in Friday’s shooting. Jeff Hartman, left, is from Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley; Aurora Noon Rotary representatives Linda Kemp and Charlie Zine; Sarah Cervantes, Seven Brighter, and Chad Jimenez from the
Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora renders applause to first responders from many departments in Friday’s shooting tragedy in Aurora. Naperville Fire chief Mark Puknaitis, Naperville Police chief Robert Marshall, Aurora Fire chief Gary Krienitz, and Aurora Police chief Kristen Ziman. A video of the event can be seen at facebook.com/thevoice.us.
Pancake breakfast February 23 in Aurora Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive, will be host to the 27th annual pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, to benefit Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. The public is invited. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, scrambled
Here is a message on Facebook from Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman Tuesday on the police activity Friday following the shootings at Henry Pratt warehouse in Aurora: By Kristen Ziman – It’s been roughly 96 hours since a disgruntled employee who was being terminated killed five people and shot five
