The Warehouse Church in Aurora celebrates its 30th anniversary recently. Pastors are, from left, Dave Miller, Gary Moody, and Randy Schoof. Founders are Randy Schoof and Randy Kerkman. Heather Russell photo
The second annual Yorkville St. Patrick’s Day parade downtown takes a cruise on Hydraulic Street Saturday. Carter Crane/The Voice
If you’re not able to get away this month, it’s easy to enjoy Spring break in downtown Aurora. You just need to look at Aurora from an outsider’s perspective and try new things that are outside of your normal routine. I recently took a couple of friends to The Riverfront
“New Name, Familiar Location” appears on the brochure for Living Hope Church in North Aurora. The former Union Congregational Church, at 405 W. State Street in North Aurora since 1962, is the familiar location. However, on Easter Sunday in 2017, two churches came together to begin worshiping and serving as
Marmion Academy in Aurora will present its Spring musical Seussical Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Academy’s Alumni Hall at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Reserved seating tickets are $10.; limited seating will be available at the door. A musical perfect
Denzel Lee, left, extends a marriage proposal to Sarai Carter at the Boys II Men 2018 6th annual Phenomenal Woman Awards at Piper’s Banquets in Aurora. See page 1 and facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice
Life is filled with mixed bags. For best balance, the traditional trait should be linked to a sense of adventure, something new and likely challenging. The trusted signposts along the way can become a ride on a treadmill. Yet, the standard segments of life offer rewards of repeat joy. There
Last of two parts Elizabeth Segran continues her article in Fast Company regarding a new concept in making tea. “It worked like this: Pique tea was brewed in very large amounts until all the water evaporated, leaving a tea paste. This paste was dehydrated, and when someone wanted to drink
The Woman’s Club of Aurora invites the public to its presentation of “Little Black Dress” luncheon and fashion show Saturday, March 24 at Belle Salle Banquets, 1920 East New York Street, Aurora. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with opportunities for silent auction, cash-n-carry tables, raffles, door prizes, and a
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
