Three Montgomery students each is a 2018 recipient of $1,000 scholarships from The Montgomery Foundation. Kaila Brugger, a graduate of Oswego High School, is attending Carthage College; Megan Kill, a graduate of Oswego High School, is attending Loyola University Chicago; and Heather Marz, a graduate of Oswego High School, is
Aurora aldermen are expected to approve a three-year contract with a health care benefit consulting firm during their next regular City Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9. The Committee of the Whole participants passed the agreement to the City Council for approval. The city government has worked with Group Alternatives, Inc.
Deputy mayor of Aurora, Chuck Nelson, holds a proclamation Tuesday to honor the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) on its 60th anniversary as an organization. The celebration was held at the Gaslite Manor in Aurora. From left, AARTA president Richard Schindel, Nelson, Meg Safarik, treasurer, and Linda Weiss, secretary.
John Ross, left, ends his term as president of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, by handing a gavel to president Kim Groom at Tuesday’s meeting at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Members of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora joined hundreds to help build a new playground at Bardwell School in
Ron Janusz, president, and Melinda Kruder, vice president of Support Companies, LLC, present information at the Rotary Club of Aurora meeting Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. They shared an update about the former Aurora Public Library building at 1 E. Benton Street in downtown Aurora which is home
Aurora’s Ward 9 has been named the top millennial hot-spot in Illinois outside of Chicago by a nationwide housing search website. In a study released this week, RENTCafe listed Aurora’s 60503 ZIP Code as a top area in Illinois that has seen a recent spike in millennials, only being outranked
David Pierce of Aurora reads his request at the Aurora Public Library Board meeting Wednesday, Sept. 26 not to close the West Branch Library in Aurora without public reaction. He was one of four speakers, including, Karen Christiansen, Nicole Bakalis, and Ken Van Andel. Jason Crane/The Voice
By Anthony Stanford – The Richard and Gina Santori Public Library of Aurora is a state-of-the-art center for information, literacy, creativity, and many other services. Some individuals may not be aware that it’s a great place to learn about the flourishing technology-based, maker culture movement. Whether it’s a 3D printer
Authors are in position with their books at the seventh annual Oswego Literary Festival Sunday at the Oswego Public Library in Oswego. Approximately 50 authors attended the event. Jason Crane/The Voice
The Oswego Public Library District will offer adult programs this month, including: • Medicare Can Be Confusing, Oswego Campus Library, 32 West Jefferson Street, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9. Liliana Rubiano, of the Existential Insurance Senior Services, will present a free educational seminar to get everyone up to speed on
School days off can present special opportunities for children to have fun, meet new friends and learn something new. Naperville Park District offers several activities this Fall for elementary school children. A new program, School’s Out Field Trip & Fun was set to begin October 4 for ages six through
VNA Health Care received a $40,000 grant from The Dart Foundation in support of VNA’s Century of Service Campaign. VNA has used the funds to purchase new waiting room chairs for their clinic at 400 N. Highland Avenue in Aurora. “This grant provides a direct benefit to our patients,” said
Emergency Room physician Stephen Holtsford recently shared his experience helping patients with opioid use disorder at the Kane County Sheriff (Don Kramer) Opioid Epidemic lecture series and forum at the Aurora Public Library. Several years ago Dr. Holtsford saw the opioid crisis getting worse and wanted to help solve the
The public is invited to attend a free presentation on how to recycle correctly from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Avenue, Geneva, ground floor auditorium. Kane County’s Recycling coordinator, Jennifer Jarland, will offer salient advice on reducing the
• Carol Stream Recycling Fair: The recycling fair, open to all Illinois residents, will take place at CoreCentric Solutions, 191 E. North Avenue, Carol Stream. Must enter from Kehoe Boulevard, and exit to North Avenue. Items accepted include: Paper, cardboard, plastics, cans, glass, propane tanks, latex paint for $3. per
Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Gala Saturday Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold its annual fundraising gala Saturday, Oct. 6 at Pipers Banquets on Butterfield Road in Aurora. This year’s event, OctoberFeast, will feature beer, wine, and whiskey tastings, a full open bar, a delicious German-themed dinner, and live and
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects the ability to walk, talk, balance and move. Rock Steady Boxing at Jesse “The Law” Boxing Club (RSBJTLBC) in Aurora gives those living with PD hope for today by offering a non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness routine proving to
The MEDC (Montgomery Economic Development Corporation) announces the winners from the annual golf outing and congratulates all the winners. The MEDC thanks everyone for support at the 15th annual Golf Outing this year at Bliss Creek, Sugar Grove Saturday, Sept. 13. More than 130 individuals attended the event which included
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry has completed the Parking Lot Expansion for Safety Project at 834 North Highland Avenue in Aurora,Ill.. The new parking lot adds 38 spaces for guests, conveniently on the north side of Marie’s West Side Pantry. New handicap accessible spaces facilitate equitable access for all guests. Attractive
Aklasou Mawuko Kwami Adelan, a cultural and spiritual leader of Togo, a west African country, Monday receives a private tour from Jen Evans, director of the Aurora Public Arts Commission. The delegation promoted tourism and trade. Mayor Irvin receives a necklace and other gifts. Members of the delegation, met at Aurora
