Downtown Aurora’s Blues on the Fox will be back for its 22nd year with a lineup of both longtime favorites and fresh talent. Performances will be Friday and Saturday at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora, the idyllic venue. Jammin’ blues music, cold beer, delicious festival food and
The Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Aurora Area Sports Alliance are the winners of a 2018 Reader’s Choice Award given by Sports Destination Management magazine. The Aurora Area CVB was selected by readers of Sports Destination Management as a “Favorite Small Market Destination” for its outstanding
Individuals who have helped to preserve their ethnic traditions within Aurora by sharing with the community at large and/or by teaching younger generations, may be considered for a Cultural Champion Award at the 2018 Roots Aurora festival, to be held 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, on the
Nonprofit organizations pose for a photo at Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday at Prisco Community Center in Aurora. Kiwanis Club introduced the Spring 2018 grant awardees. From left are: Patricia Rangel and Lisa Simoncelli-Bulak, Benavides Steam Academy; Brandie Anderson, 4 Paws for Ability; Margo Schmitt, East Aurora School District 131;
Montgomery resident Luke Villotti spoke at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday regarding his emotional-support chickens in the back yard of his home in the 2900 block of Shetland Lane. He said there has been a lot of conjecture, misinformation, and bias about his emotional-support animals. He said he served
Aurora resident Rick Lawrence thanks mayor of Aurora Richard Irvin and city of Aurora employees at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. He said many homes in his neighborhood around Aurora University have been used as rooming houses and run as businesses since 2007. He said the current code allows
The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation and Country Financial teamed up to provide an informative lunch-and-learn event recently that provided business owners ways to help prepare business for the future. Key topics included insurance for the top staff members and owners of the company, and the proper structure of the business.
By Anthony Stanford – There’s not a student within shouting distance who doesn’t know that the school year has officially ended. However, for students who haven’t heard, the Aurora Public Library (APL) Summer Reading Challenge is just getting started. This year’s theme is, “Reading Takes You Everywhere.” The Summer Reading
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.plano.lib.il.us or call 630-552-2009. • Come Rock with Us-Rock Painting, Saturday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., for adults, teens, kids. There will be rock-painting, in collaboration with
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in July. 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, July 6, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Drop In
Where late April brought snow to Naperville, late May brought lots of rain, which is presenting a challenge for Naperville Park District staff members. According to current weather reports, May 2018 has surpassed rainfall records with more than eight inches this month, and surpassed the previous record set in 1945
Former Waubonsee Community College student-athlete, coach, and administrator, Dr. John Avendano will be formally inducted into the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference’s (ISCC) Hall of Fame (HOF) at the annual year-end awards luncheon June 14 at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines. Avendano was an All-ISCC first team baseball player for
More than 200 Grand Masters, Masters, Shihans, Senseis and students of all levels, family and friends gathered May 12 for a Promotion and Award Ceremony at Dojo Dynamics Martial Arts School in downtown Sandwich. The event attracted guests from New Jersey, South Carolina, and Massachusetts, and martial artists from multiple
By John Montesano – The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club named James “Jim” Lambert the June veteran of the month. He was born June 28, 1935 on a farm near Lombard. He was graduated from Glenbard High School and enlisted in the Army in December 1953. He went to Fort
Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 commander Mike Eckburg, at the regular monthly Roosevelt Aurora American Legion Post 84 meeting, acknowledged a World War II veteran for his unwavering commitment to honoring the fallen heroes on Memorial Day. Every year since Ken Olson had joined the Roosevelt Aurora American Legion Post
The downtown Aurora farmer’s market season-opener Saturday includes observation of produce at the Aurora Transportation Center. Al Benson/The Voice
Anderlik, Otto & Church, a multi-genre, three-piece virtuoso trio, performs Saturday at Batavia’s 2018 Blues & Roots on Water Street Festival at Kiss the Sky and Water Studios complex. The festival of Roots, Americana, and Blues, included Chicago’s Devil in a Woodpile and Beth Lee and the Breakups. Jeanette Hirt
Repeat Boutique Center in Carol Stream has moved and is operating from its spacious new facility at 191 South Gary Avenue, Carol Stream. Conveniently near the corner of Gary Avenue and St. Charles Road, the ministry continues to serve those in need just as it has for 45 years. An
Naperville Democrats FUNraiser June 23 The Naperville Township Democrats will be host to an annual Summer FUNdaiser and Pig Roast from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 23, to support the 2018 Election Fund. Democrats of all ages are welcome to bring their families to mix and mingle with
Naperville: The 12th annual Frontier Park Kite Fly Festival draws a crowd Sunday. A video of the event can be seen at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice
