The history of Ireland’s appeal lies in its mountains, seashore, tranquil lakes, lovely gardens, and old demesnes. It is in the lush water meadows, in the shade of its ruined castles and in the hedgerows of fuchsia and whitethorn. Ireland’s people are at once delightful and lovingly open. As we
The Oswego Police Department announced its pledge to take action in support of the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s One Mind Campaign, with the intention to unite communities, public safety organizations, and mental health organizations, in such a way that the three become of one mind. The One Mind
In response to the tragedy at the Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., February 14 students across the country have engaged in various civic-led efforts, culminating in National School Walk-out events March 14. In efforts led by student organizers, seventh and eighth grade students at The Avery Coonley School
Aurora Christian High School’s Class 1A State championship wrestling team receives acknowledgement at Tuesday’s Aurora City Council meeting. Alderman Carl Franco, center, left, holds a championship shirt with Aurora mayor Richard Irvin. Jason Crane/The Voice
Justin Pearch, head wrestling coach of Aurora Christian High School, engages in a mock encounter with Richard Irvin, mayor of Aurora, who wrestled as a youth. Aurora Christian won the Class 1A State wrestling championship in its second year of the program. Jason Crane/The Voice
The Aurora City Council recognized Aurora Christian School’s wrestling team for recently winning the State championship (see above). City Council recognized recently- hired employees Anna Payton, head of Animal Control and Danny Powell, head of the Phillip’s Park Zoo. Several individuals used their three minute opportunity to speak at the
John McVickers from McVickers Development, far left, expresses disappointment at the Board members’ recently rejecting a second motor vehicle services special use permit at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday. At the February 12 meeting, the Board voted against a proposal that would allow McVickers’ company to develop a parcel
What are the two words that are music to a students’ ears this time of year? Spring Break! Winter Break is a time to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Summer Break is a time to mow the lawn, or, for the older set, get a job. Spring Break
The A+ Foundation will celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor. This year, seven individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Honor. For tickets to this year’s Hall of Honor banquet held April 21 at the Aurora Country Club, please go to the A+ Foundation’s
The variations form peaks and valleys on the basketball March Madness scene. The rush, physical and adrenalin, of a Friday night sectional tournament success, turns somber in a following game which is a signal the season has ended in defeat. Every sectional champion Friday used euphoria to build a case
West Aurora High School boys basketball team celebrates following Friday’s Romeoville Sectional tournament championship victory over Bolingbrook, 82-67, to advance to the Normal Super-sectional against Belleville West. See videos at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Al Benson/The Voice
Benet Academy boys basketball team members pose for a celebration photo following its 67-40 victory over Willowbrook in the championship game of the Glenbard East Sectional. Benet advanced to the DeKalb Super-Sectional game against Larkin Tuesday. Jason Crane/The Voice
To receive input from all groups on legislation to protect nurses from workplace violence, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, conducted a roundtable discussion with more than a dozen representatives of relevant State departments and healthcare groups to discuss amendatory proposals to her pending legislation, House Bill 4100. “It is important
Kane County Coroner Rob Russell, leads “Exposing the Heroin Highway,” a panel discussion at the Santori Public Library of Aurora recently. From left are Katie Gutierrez, Breaking Free adolescent and adult treatment center, Aurora; Katie Gunderson, Gateway Foundation alcohol and drug treatment center, Aurora; Ron Smith, special agent, Drug Enforcement
League of Women Voters Central Kane County’s candidates’ forum Thursday, March 8 at the Batavia Government Center included candidates for Kane County Clerk and for Kane County Sheriff. Left, Stan Bond, Republican Party Candidate for County Clerk, shakes hands with Democratic candidate Nico Jimenez. Right photo, Kane Sheriff candidates from
Montgomery Village president Matt Brolley is seeking a Village resident interested in serving on the Montgomery Plan Commission. The Plan Commission provides guidance to the Village Board regarding growth and development within the Village. Requirements for the position are as follows: • Attend one Plan Commission Meeting each month. Meetings
State representative Linda Chapa LaVia, D-Aurora, recently was host to a successful seminar on state tax credits at the Richard and Gina Santori Public Library of Aurora and provides cost-saving information to the residents of Aurora. “With politicians in Washington passing legislation that primarily benefits the ultra-wealthy, I wanted to
State representative Keith R. Wheeler joined Oswego School District 308 superintendent John Sparlin and Oswego High School principal Mike Wayne for an active shooter response drill at Oswego High School Thursday morning. It was Oswego High School’s second active shooter lockdown drill and the fourth drill involved in locking down
A majority of Americans say the federal government does not provide enough help for older people (65%), poor people (62%) and the middle class (61%). By contrast, nearly two-thirds (64%) say the government provides too much help for wealthy people. Opinions are more divided about the amount of help the
By Barb Nadeau- The leading cause of death and injury in the elderly is tragic falls. Most would be surprised to learn, however, that falling is not an inevitable part of aging. It is true, that although the fear of falling is profound for many, that fear can be more
