The Village of Oswego reminds residents that official trick-or-treating hours in the Village are from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, and encourage parents to make sure that their children are only trick-or-treating during those hours. Parents can take a few simple steps to ensure children’s safety this
By Paul Granoff, M.D. FAAP Rush-Copley Hospital, Aurora Dear families, I recently announced my retirement after 48 years of practice in the Aurora community and surrounding areas. The decision to retire comes with many mixed emotions. I will greatly miss caring for all of you who are like family to
The Jeff Awards celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday, Oct. 22 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Aurora’s Paramount Theatre won two Jeff Awards after receiving 10 nominations in seven categories. The awards included: • Projection Design, Joseph A. Burke, Elf The Musical; • Performer in a Supporting
Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis of Naperville was named president of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA). The induction ceremony occurred during the Presidential Banquet at the 68th Illinois Fire Chiefs Conference Tuesday, Oct. 16. The IFCA, established in 1951, has a long and rich history of supporting the fire service
By Jason Crane – Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin and Council members honored city of Aurora government employees for recent achievements. Aurora Police officer Skyy Calice was honored for going above and beyond to inspire young ladies in the Aurora community. She founded her own mentor programs for young women
Katie Arko, vice-president of development for the Paramount Theatre in Aurora presents information at the Rotary Club of Aurora, meeting Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. Her update included the School of the Arts, Paramount Theatre seat replacement, and Copley Theatre restoration. Total funds needed for all three projects
Ryan Smith, Montgomery’s most recent addition to the police force, has his police badge pinned on by his wife, Rachel, after being sworn in by Matt Brolley, Montgomery village president at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday. Jason Crane/The Voice
Karin McCarthy-Lange, left, and Nettie Badgley, right, from 100+ Women Who Care Oswego, Montgomery, Yorkville, present a $7,000 check to Montgomery resident Amy Lawler, third from right, founder of 3:11 Project at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday. Lawler left her corporate career to start the charity. Jason Crane/The Voice
As a token of appreciation for support from the village government of Montgomery, representatives of Dickson-Murst Farm in Montgomery present a picture by David Rubenstein of the farm at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday. Richard ‘Shorty’ Dickson (seated) was born at Dickson-Murst Farm which was in the Dickson family
The public is invited to a special spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Harkness Family Center, 60 S. Fourth Street, Aurora. The dinner will help Aurora’s Coats for Kids program. The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in conjunction with Communities In Schools, and Olive
By Anthony Stanford – Aurora 10th Ward alderman and businessman, Judd Lofchie, is well-known throughout Aurora and the regional business community. Lofchie is a commercial realtor, developer, attorney, and former president of the Rotary Club of Aurora. He is an Aurora Downtown board member and co-founder of the networking group
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many and a wide range events. For more information and to register, visit http://www.planolibrary.info/ or call 630-552-2009. • Starting a Small Business, Monday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Waubonsee Community College’s Small Business Development Center will present
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in September. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Friday, Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Drop In
The Voluntary Action Center (VAC) of DeKalb County, operators of the Kendall Area Transit program, recently hired Barb Nadeau of Plano as external affairs manager. Providing high quality services to address basic transportation and nutrition needs in the communities of DeKalb, Kendall, LaSalle, Putman and Bureau Counties, VAC depends on
Chicago Cubs mascot Clark poses for a photo with Lisle resident Caden Carnes, 12, at Lisle Junior High School Saturday. Clark’s appearance was a highlight to the school’s annual Falltober Food Fest, a fundraiser by the Lisle Junior High School Home and School Organization. Other highlights included food samples from
By Marissa Amoni – Day of the Dead, or “Dia de los Muertos” in Spanish, is really a happy holiday. It’s a celebration to honor the dead, and Jose Torres has made it his mission to keep the tradition alive. In 2009, Torres held the first Day of the Dead
The United Methodist Church of Plano is participating with Shoebox Christmas again this year. A small shoebox can have a big impact on a small child. What goes into the box is fun, but what comes out of it is eternal. Participants can be a part of changing children’s lives
Questions about interactive outdoor kiosks in downtown Aurora are answered by Mike Mainthow, representative from Smart City Media, right, Monday, Oct. 22 at Aurora City Hall. This was the first of three open houses the city government plans to hold with representatives of Smart City Media to get the facts
The Rotary Club of Aurora will mark historic progress toward a polio-free world while urging community support to end the paralyzing disease. An event , October 24, among thousands, will be held by Rotary organizations across the globe on World Polio Day. Rotary members in the Aurora area are among
NICOR is modernizing all gas meters in Aurora citywide through a private contractor. 3P Utility Services will install a two-way communication device on the existing natural gas meter at homes to automate the meter-reading process. Here is information provided to understand the project: Meter Modernization Frequently Asked Questions: En Español
