Category: Community

Dozen Aurora veterans hold informal Pearl Harbor memorial

By Al Benson With a prayer and toasts, a dozen Aurora veterans held an informal Pearl Harbor memorial Monday, the 79th anniversary of the attack by Japan. Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 was host to the event at its 1 E. Benton Street office. The memorial, sponsored by Navy League

Put thankfulness in your Thanksgiving holiday season

As families take precautions to keep everyone safe this Thanksgiving, favorite holiday traditions are getting a fresh perspective. University of Illinois Extension family life specialist Cheri Burcham encourages families to make the most of Thanksgiving 2020. How do we demonstrate our love for family, friends, and neighbors without gathering together?

InterFaith Aurora Thanksgiving virtual

InterFaith Aurora’s 13th annual community Thanksgiving celebration will be virtual from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. The public is invited to participate at us02web.zoom.us/j/85258914409.Faith communities scheduled to participate are Wesley United Methodist Church, St. John AME, Sikh Community, St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. John United Church of

One Spirit seeks to assist Lakota Native Americans daily

In many of these difficult times, accelerated by COVID-19 and resultant economic and health situations, banning together in groups is helpful. Native Americans grapple with similar situations continually. (See The Voice November 5 and 12 on Native American voting challenges.) One Spirit is an organization which seeks to address the

Toys for Tots drive at Stephanie Kifowit office

State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego 84th District) encourages residents to donate new toys for children in the community by participating in the annual Toys for Tots toy drive. A donation collection box is again placed at Kifowit’s District office, 1677 Montgomery Road, Suite 116 in Aurora. “The residents of the