Aurora City Council members unanimously approved raising the age to purchase tobacco products incl uding vaping supplies from 18 to 21, Tuesday. The vote adds “alternative nicotine and vapor products” to the ordinance that governs tobacco, cigarettes and cigars as well as change the legal age allowed to purchase these
By Amy Roth – Twice a year, the Kiwanis Club of Aurora presents grants to non-profits in our community that are doing good work for children. Last week, representatives from 10 organizations attended the Kiwanis noon meeting at Prisco Community Center to say thank you for the grants and to
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. • Movie Night, Monday, April 9, 6:30 p.m. to 8:25 p.m.. Inspired by the true story of the unexpected friendship of Queen Victoria (Judi Dench)
Steve Lord, journalist with The Beacon-News in Aurora, discusses the life and passion of The Fox (Jim Phillips), the incognito environmentalist who used guerrilla activist tactics to try to save the Fox River area. He became nationally known as the Fox, but his true identity wasn’t known until after his
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in April. 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. • Tuesday, April 3 and April 17, 10 a.m. to 10:30
Aurora resident Nicole Garcia, 4, practices basketball shooting at the 13th annual community health fair at Aurora Christian School Saturday. Aurora African-American Health Coalition was the sponsor. See pages 7 and 8. Al Benson/The Voice
Recycling polystyrene, the number six in the symbol , receives new life at Dart Container in North Aurora. Recycled food service and packing foam, along with Dart’s rejected new cups, end up in bricks to sell to other companies. The recycling starts in a bin, top photo, goes up into
Creative coloring for these two young ladies at the Earth Hour at Sci-Tech Museum in Aurora Saturday prepares them for an hour of darkness, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.. Aurora GreenFest was a sponsor. Mavis Bates photo
Surrounded by classmates, Krazy Kales cooking team from K.D. Waldo Middle School in Aurora poses with trophies after the sixth annual Healthy Top Chef contest at Prisco Center in Aurora March 21. From left, front row, are Chris Garcia, Carlos Santillan, Natalia Rivera, and Ashley Cervantes. Teams from four Aurora
The McNulty Irish Dancers perform at O’Malley’s Pub and Eatery in Aurora Saturday on St. Patrick’s Day. See the Yorkville St. Patrick’s Day parade photo on page 13. See facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice
Customers at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Pancake Day Saturday watch their pancakes on the griddle at Aurora Central Catholic High School. Carter Crane/The Voice
Six women receive the Cynthia Latimer (third from right) Phenomenal Woman of Year Awards Thursday, March 15 at Piper’s Banquets in Aurora sponsored by Boys II Men. The event was the sixth annual. More than 100 middle school and high school young women received the Scheketa Hart-Burns Achievement Award. The
Voters, in light numbers, completed the Illinois primary election Tuesday for candidates and propositions. See selected listed results on page 7. Incumbent governor Bruce Rauner won the Republican Party nomination, even though opponent Jeanne Ives won in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties. JB Pritzker won the State Democratic Party nomination
Dale Berman, president of the North Aurora Village Board, delivers the annual address Wednesday, March 14 at Oak Street Restaurant & Bar in North Aurora. Submitted photo
DuPage County will expand the Division of Transportation (DuDOT) Central Signal System later this year, including connecting its system with Naperville. The Central Signal System allows DuDOT to remotely monitor and observe traffic operations and make adjustments based on changing conditions. Currently, the system includes 72 traffic signals, which will
Allison Aubrey submitted the following article in SHOTS health news from NPR: “When my editors asked me to report on forest bathing, I packed a swimsuit. I assumed it must involve a dip in the water. “It turns out, my interpretation was too literal. “I met certified Forest Therapy guide
Oswegoland Woman’s Civic Club will meet Wednesday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Oswego Fire Station #1, 3511 Wooley Road, Oswego, not far from Traughber Junior High School. Enter through the main entrance and go to the right to the large conference room. Co-hostesses will be Mary Jo Hartley and
The poet Emily Dickinson wrote, “I like March. Her shoes are purple.” And so we celebrate the coming of Spring again with thoughts on a wide variety of subjects. Enjoy this smorgasbord of thoughts and ideas in bits and pieces. Bits: Most of the country has quit smoking, which saves
“Self-Care for Caregivers”, an interactive workshop for family caregivers older than the age 50, will be presented at Panera Bread, 154 W Wilson Street, Batavia, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 27. The workshop will be led by Karen Hunter, a certified holistic wellness coach and family caregiver
The Oswego Village Board has approved an agreement with the Oswego Brewing Company that will pave the way for additional investment in downtown Oswego. The Board heard the details Monday of an economic development incentive award proposed for the Oswego Brewing Company, the highly-anticipated brewery to open in Oswego’s former
