Soma Studio Batavia ribbon-cutting
The new site for Soma Studio Batavia receives a celebration with a ribbon-cutting Saturday at 103 E. Wilson Street, 2nd Floor, a wellness/yoga studio.
Winter fun: Ice skating, hockey, in Naperville
Ice skating rinks in Naperville last week at Centennial Park accommodate hockey participants, for Winter fun.
Helping Hands: Food distribution and Not Forgotten
Many organizations, groups, and volunteers, are congratulated for their good work all year, however, specifically at this time when society is under duress from the ravages of COVID-19. The Northern Illinois Food Bank is an umbrella organization to serve many communities, which have food pantries to serve those in need
Clean-up of six inches of snow in Aurora
Youth and adults dig out snow-covered Aurora streets and a driveway after an overnight snowstorm dumped six inches on the city Saturday and Sunday.
Aurora Noon Lions Club resume limited in-person meeting February 1
Aurorans Paul Buddy, left, and Arvid Meyer talk during the resumption of the Aurora Noon Lions Club meeting Monday, Feb. 1, at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora.
Late Wayne “Red” Kaufman the Barber made the world a better place
I learned belatedly that my friend, Wayne “Red” Kaufman, had died of COVID-19. Saddened, I drove to the West Plaza Barbershop in Aurora to talk with Ed Bunce, one of Kaufman’s original partners, and Carlos Martinez, the current owner of the shop. Because I was the only patron at lunchtime,
Cool Acres shelter reservations will open February 1
Planning an outdoor family reunion, birthday party, baby shower or other special event this Summer? Shelter reservations at the Fox Valley Park District will open at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1. District officials encourage residents to reserve their choice of 17 shelters online, including the popular Cool Acres layout. On
Art and Market Aurora debut filled with vendors Saturday
There’s a new market in town. Aurora Downtown recently opened Art and Market Aurora, an indoor market at Society 57 on the corner of Benton and River Streets. The market features a dozen food and artisan vendors from 8 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturdays of the
Snow fun, snow family
Snowman family, mom, dad, and child, in Winter gear stand in creative fashion on a family lawn on the West Side of Aurora following recent snowfalls.
The Yorkville Library challenge for all ages
Yorkville Public Library is challenging the community to read a total of 20,000 minutes through February 26. This program is for readers of all ages. If the goal is met, a $100 donation from the Friends of the Library will be given to the Kendall County Food Pantry. Monetary donations
‘I’m okay being a footnote in history’: Representative Kifowit
By Stephanie Kifowit, State representative, 84th District “I’m okay being a footnote in history.” That is what I told one of my colleagues while watching the first day of session in the new 102nd General Assembly. I watched in a bit of disbelief as a new Speaker of the House
Senior residents of Covenant Living at the Holmstad assist students with wooden desks
Residents of Covenant Living at the Holmstad, 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, a retirement and assisted living facility, recently handcrafted 20 wooden desks to help students challenged by remote learning. Volunteers worked with Batavia United Way to find homes for the desks and provide a designated space where kids can
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry drive-thru Kids’ Pop-Up food pantry
Eddie Galvan, left, program director at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, interviews with Eddie Galvan, left, program director at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, receives an interview with Fox 32 News Saturday.
Debbie Smith: 33 years, five directors; rewarding ride ends
Debbie Smith began her career as a preschool teacher to put her double-major in education to efficient use. So, here’s a pop quiz in math: Question: What’s the difference between December 31, 2020 and August 21, 1987? Answer: 12,187 days. And despite weekends, holidays and vacations sprinkled throughout, not one
Pure Joy in Winter: Rotary Hill in Naperville, Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora
When Winter breaks out, the fun breaks in for some of us with impromptu sledding.
Comment on greetings at Christmas
January 2, 2021Dear editor; Regarding Joan Solms’ letter published in the December 31, 2020 issue of The Voice, “True meaning of Christmas essential” (thevoice.us/true-meaning-of-christmas-essential): I strongly disagree with Ms Solms’ assertion that “Happy Holidays is a satanic means to ignore Him, degrade Him, crucify Him, again.” Part of living in
Support requested for vandalized churches
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is asking congregants and community members to write letters to support black Methodist churches vandalized in Washington, D.C., Dec. 12. Saturday, Dec. 12, racist mobs attacked Asbury United Methodist and Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal churches, two renowned, historically black congregations in downtown Washington, D.C..
Maddie’s Mitten March Winter-gear-giveaway
Madeline ‘Maddie’ Bozik of North Aurora responds to questions from a Chicago WGN-TV channel 9 videographer during Maddie’s Mitten March Winter-gear-giveaway Sunday at North Aurora Police Department’s parking lot.
High-tech lighting caresses and illuminates new bridge in Aurora
Bold and beautiful holiday colors are illuminating the downtown skyline of the State’s second-largest city, in Aurora. Some of the high-tech lighting features on Aurora’s newest bridge were turned on just in time for the holidays. Although the bridge’s official opening isn’t until Spring, motorists, pedestrians, and passersby, temporarily can
Oswego Little White School Museum 12 days of Christmas online
Oswego’s Little White School Museum is winding up its celebration of the Christmas holiday with an on-line presentation of “12 Days of Christmas Ornaments,” and will feature photos of commemorative ornaments sold as fundraisers for more than a decade by the Oswego Chamber of Commerce. The ornaments each carry an