Aurora’s third annual kite festival
Kites in the sky draw interest from an estimated nearly 500 in the park along the Fox River Saturday in Aurora between Jake’s Bagels and Deli and the RiverEdge Park. Carter Crane/The Voice
Ceremonial shoveling in ground-breaking for the pedestrian and bike bridge
Aurora City Council members, mayor Richard Irvin, sixth from the left, and Tom Weisner, f ormer mayor, fifth from left, offer ceremonial shoveling in ground-breaking Wednesday, May 16 for the pedestrian and bike bridge which will connect the East Side and West Side of Aurora north of downtown. Later, the
Dignified transfer, service, for Walter Backman remains
Memorial Day is the first of six major holidays in the U.S. if you link New Year’s Day to Christmas. To some of us Memorial Day is the start of Summer. The good weather is an indication. Memorial Day, however, is a time to honor those who have seen their
Sugar Grove Chamber has scholarships
Sugar Grove Chamber has scholarships The Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry is offering and accepting applications for 2018 scholarships for graduating high school seniors. The scholarships are awarded, by committee selection, from received applications by individuals residing in the Sugar Grove community. The scholarship applications, with requirements, are
Memorial Day observances, parades, ceremonies, listed
The Voice staff reports Memorial Day observances fill our communities. The following list has varied activities. All are designed to properly pay respects to the military members who died in action and once served and have passed. All of the observances will be Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, unless otherwise
Investing in the Arts in Aurora, invests in the future
By Thomas J. Weisner, former mayor of Aurora – It has been an eventful Spring for Aurora’s downtown. The Paramount Theatre was host to comedian Jay Leno in late April and, for a full one-and-a-half hours, the “house” was full of both an audience and unrestrained laughter. The fourth and
West Aurora School Board vacancy for one year
The West Aurora School District 129 is accepting submittals of those interested to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of the Board seat of Amie Thompson. The individual selected will serve on the School Board from the dates of June 18 through April 15, 2019. The candidate questionnaire can
Estate planning information at Rotary Club of Aurora
Rotary Club of Aurora past presidents Abby Chiesa and Ron Hem share estate planning information at the Rotary Club of Aurora Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse. Both Chiesa and Hem are attorneys who practice law in areas including estate planning, estate administration, and commercial and residential real estate. Jason Crane/The
Live auditions June 2, 16, for APL Teen Talent Show
Anthony Stanford – Live auditions for the Aurora Public Library’s (APL) Tenth Annual Teen Talent Show and Competition are set for Saturday, June 2, at the Santori Library of Aurora, 101 S. River Street, and Saturday, June 16 at the Eola Road Branch Library, 555 S. Eola Road. This year’s
Fizz, Boom, Read Summer at Yorkville program
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in June. 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. • Yorkville Public Library Summer reading program: FIZZ, BOOM, READ will
Aurora Housing Authority selects new leader
After an extensive national search and selection process, the Aurora Housing Authority Board, (AHA) has selected Ralph Jordan to lead the public housing agency. AHA Board chairman Joseph Grisson commented on the selection by saying “We are pleased and privileged to welcome Ralph and to have the experience and expertise
5K color run in Yorkville
The last day to register for the 5K Community Color Run will be Sunday, May 27. The race will be at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville. Runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages are invited to participate in the second annual Color Fun Run! one-mile and 5K Saturday, June
60th Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity dedication
Yorkville resident Sarah Tesch, left, presents a ceremonial house key to Juan and Maria Martinez of Aurora recently, at the Martinez’ Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity home dedication, 564 Spruce Street in Aurora. Tesch is a volunteer Habitat Board member. The Martinez home is Habitat’s 60th new or rehab project
Ribbon-cutting for Batavia Woman’s Club
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce members were pleased to be a part of the Batavia Woman’s Club’s Ribbon Cutting and monthly luncheon Monday, May 7 at Riverview Banquets in Batavia. Present for this wonderful occasion were: Nan Pope Phillips, Batavia Women’s Club (BWC) president; Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke; Batavia city
Aurora green theme bid enhanced by a little effort
By Marissa Amoni – No idling. Less straws. Fewer cars. More bike lanes. I think Aurora has a bit of catching up to do, but it’s possible that we can become a greener city with not too much effort. I always think of it as a challenge to execute activities
Aurora Garden Club Sale
Ladies peruse flowers at Saturday’s Garden Club sale at the Aurora Metra Station. The Aurora-based Club sold plants and gardening-related items at its annual Gardeners’ Sale. The club was founded in 1998 by four friends, Aurora residents Rosalie Cassiday, Mary Clark Ormand, Nancy Thompson and Toni Vaughan, to promote gardening
Sydney Berenyi of Oswego High School, art competition winner
U.S. congressman Randy Hultgren (IL-14) announced recently the 14th District winner of the 2018 congressional art competition is Sydney Berenyi of Oswego High School. Her piece, “Lily,” won out of the 57 submitted from the District. The winning artwork piece will hang on display in the U.S. Capitol for one
Fundraiser forum
AAMOU Breakfast fundraiser May 26 The African American Men of Unity (AAMOU) will present its annual breakfast fundraiser from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 26 at the New Covenant Full Gospel Church, 1029 Kane Street, Aurora. All proceeds and donations will help support AAMOU whose mission is to
IMSA to honor three distinguished alumni for excellence
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) recently announced three alumni award winners, two Distinguished Leadership Awardees and one Titan Awardee, who are innovators in biomedical, extreme environment robotics and science fiction and fantasy writing. The honorees will be recognized at a ceremony on IMSA’s campus Friday, May 25 at
Largest one-day national food drive helps food pantries
The largest one-day national food drive requires a large network to help fill depleted supplies in many food pantries. The annual event uses the mail trucks to pick up donations, including letter carriers on their routes. Saturday both National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 219, based in Aurora and NALC