Dixieland band opens Lent at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora
A Dixieland band opens Lent Sunday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Adult Fellowship members from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church tour Bardwell Residences
Thirty-five Adult Fellowship members from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church pose for a photo in the recently renovated Bardwell Residences in Aurora, which was formerly Copley Hospital.
Ken Flores Way and Ken Flores Day in Aurora
Family, friends, and fans of Ken Flores gather to celebrate the life and legacy of rising star, beloved comedian, and Aurora’s own, Ken Flores.
Forty Cub Scout Pinewood Derby cars compete in Aurora
Cub Scouts who built 40 small, driverless, wooden race cars gathered in Aurora Sunday afternoon to compete on an indoor racetrack. Cub Scout Pack 326 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora held its second annual Pinewood Derby Sunday afternoon in the church school’s gym. The family event attracted Scouts, relatives,
Aurora City Council hears appreciation for late activist
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council heard from several members of the community at the Tuesday, Feb. 25 City Council meeting. The speakers shared comments about the late Marjorie (Margie) Logman, a community activist who spoke truth to power, and frequent contributor to The Voice. Logman, who died recently,
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to hear from Anodyne of Aurora, common warning signs and symptoms of diabetes
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, to bring about an awareness of diabetes, and the dangers of uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose). What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose levels to rise higher than normal, called hyperglycemia.
‘Supporting challenged individuals’: AID CEO profiles org.
During a talk Thursday, Feb. 20, Association for Individual Development CEO/president Lore Baker told Aurora Lions Club members how the nonprofit serves challenged persons. Baker was guest speaker at a Lions’ luncheon at Paulie’s Pub in Aurora. According to Baker, Aurora-based AID offers tailored, consumer-focused programs and services designed to
Batavia Lions Club to collect used eyeglasses, hearing aids
If the cold weather has you cleaning closets, drawers and more, the Batavia Lions Club reminds you to look out for old eyeglasses and hearing aids and donate them. The local Batavia Lions Club recently held an eyeglass sorting event Saturday, Feb. 15. During the event they processed 1,066 pairs
Aurora remembers losses from Henry Pratt shooting
Below is a statement from the city government of Aurora: “Saturday, Feb. 15, we came together as one community, one family, One Aurora, to mark the sixth anniversary of the Henry Pratt Tragedy. “With heavy hearts but unwavering resolve, we gathered to honor the lives that were taken too soon,
137 year old building comes back to life, as Atrevete Cafe 1888; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley continues to grow membership
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their February membership meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club members welcomed our newest member Kari Mathieu, into our group, held a short business meeting, then began to celebrate Valentines
Girl Scout cookie season in full swing
Celebrating annual Girl Scout cookie season, Scouts sell cookies at a booth outside Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora Saturday, Feb. 15.
Someone you should know: Grebner ‘Master Volunteer’
Sometimes you meet someone whose method for living makes a unique impression. Steve Grebner is one of those people. This spring, Steve will enter his second term as Kendall Township Clerk. He is retired from Hartford Insurance having worked in their financial services as vice president of marketing in the
All in for Art fundraiser Feb. 22; Alley Art Festival 2025
Art is all around us. We’re lucky if we see it. As I prepare for the 15th year of Alley Art Festival, I am reminded of the incredible talent of the local arts community. Local artists have painted dozens of murals in the past decade for us to enjoy. Local
Black History Month: A History of Negro Spirituals
New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated Black History Month with “A History of Negro Spirituals through Word and Song” Sunday afternoon. The event featured vocalist and music educator Ina Allen of Bolingbrook, a freelance performer and vocal teacher and coach at Bolingbrook and Romeoville high Schools. She was accompanied
Boy Scouts of America changes to Scouting America
Three Fires Council and councils across the nation will officially adopt the name Scouting America. In May of 2024, the Boy Scouts of America organization announced an expected name change to take place February 8, Scouting’s anniversary. This marks the beginning of a new era of Scouting with Scouting America.
Diabetes Club meet and greet at Atrevete Cafe 1888
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) will hold it’s February Meet and Greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Atrevete Cafe 1888, 504 Lincoln Avenue, in the new Bloomhaven campus,
Elgin rally to protest mass deportations
A peaceful rally was held in Elgin to protest mass deportations from the Donald Trump Administration, February 1.
Diabetes Club’s monthly ‘Meet and Greet’, Saturday, Feb. 15, at Atrevete Cafe 1888; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet Feb. 12
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) held their February “Mini Fundraiser” Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1480 N. Orchard Road, in Aurora. DCFV fundraising chairperson, Jenny McCain, said, “DCFV Club members send a shoutout of thanks to Chipotle’s, for donating 25% of their
Aurora Boy Scout collecting 500 shoes
Seth Arndt, an Aurora Boy Scout, is collecting 500 shoes for his Eagle award. Arndt is a member of BSA Blackhawk Troop 11 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. “Give shoes, give love” is his drive’s theme. Arndt invites the public to donate new and gently used shoes by
Best in soup: Yorkville resident wins Norwegian soup cookoff
Yorkville resident Barb Johnson took first place in a Norwegian soup cookoff held Sunday, Feb. 2, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. Samplers voted Johnson’s “Lapskaus,” a beef and root vegetables dish, best of 11 homemade entries. Johnson, Polar Star cultural director, was awarded a traveling gold-colored soup pot