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The movie “The Public” private screening, with Emilio Esteves, writer and director, right, visits the movie theatre Tinseltown recently in North Aurora. He and Ryan Dowd, left of Hesed House, take questions about the movie, a focus on homelessness. Dowd, executive director of Hesed House seeks to eliminates homelessness. The visit by Esteves at the private screening was a surprise. The movie release will be April 5. Christine Schirtzinger photo

Emilio Esteves joins Ryan Dowd at North Aurora private screening of the movie “The Public”

The movie “The Public” private screening, with Emilio Esteves, writer and director, right, visits the movie theater Tinseltown recently in North Aurora. He and Ryan Dowd, left of Hesed House, take questions about the movie, a focus on homelessness. Dowd, executive director of Hesed House seeks to eliminates homelessness. The

83rd District State representative Barbara Hernandez an advocate

Following her recent appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives, 83rd District State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement: “As I follow in the footsteps of my predecessor and strong Latina leader, Linda Chapa LaVia, I am focused on continuing the work she started to (be an) advocate

Rep. Kifowit seeks names of female veterans

To honor the service and contributions of women Veterans, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, asks area residents to submit the names of outstanding female veterans to be recognized on the House floor later this month. “Women veterans are trailblazers whose achievements deserve to be honored and recognized,” said Kifowit. “Upon

Aurora Sixth Ward alderman Mike Saville, center, presents a check to the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) at the Monday, March 11 Board meeting in the amount of $20,744, from the 6th Ward fund. Board president Chuck Anderson, left, and executive director, Jim Pilmer, accept the check for the purchase of the new picnic shelter at the Palace Street Park. The FVPD will spend the money to install the new shelter. The 6th Ward fund already had paid $94,000 to purchase the former Carson’s parking lots last Summer. The city government gave the deed for the land to the FVPD. Soon thereafter the FVPD broke ground on a new park and completed the construction last Fall. Submitted photo

More than $20,000 presented to Fox Valley Park District for a new picnic shelter at the Palace Street Park

Aurora Sixth Ward alderman Mike Saville, center, presents a check to the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) at the Monday, March 11 Board meeting in the amount of $20,744, from the 6th Ward fund. Board president Chuck Anderson, left, and executive director, Jim Pilmer, accept the check for the purchase

League of Women Voters Central Kane County Aurora aldermanic forum

The League of Women Voters Central Kane County Aurora aldermanic forum for Wards 5 and 6 candidates

The League of Women Voters Central Kane County Aurora aldermanic forum. Wards 5 and 6 candidates, Wednesday, Mar. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Aurora Police Department. Note: The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan, issue oriented organization which never endorses candidates. As part of our Voter Education mission,

Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora holds a check for $67,732.80 at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, which was raised at a March 3 fundraiser at a packed Ballydoyle Pub and combined with Firefighters Union Local 99 for the families of the tragic shooting February 15 at the Henry Pratt warehouse in Aurora. Jason Crane/The Voice

Aurora Strong: Nearly $350,000 raised from fundraising efforts throughout the City and beyond

Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora holds a check for $67,732.80 at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, which was raised at a March 3 fundraiser at a packed Ballydoyle Pub and combined with Firefighters Union Local 99 for the families of the tragic shooting February 15 at the Henry Pratt warehouse in

Carter Crane editor of The Voice

Fasting and Feasting: 40 ways, days, to the Golden Rule

Spiritual and religious themes are relevant in the Spring, a time of planting seeds, growth, rebirth. They coincide. Firm roots, greenery developed from the brown, care, and nurturing, offer hope and positive thoughts. It is cyclical. Tending to religious matters is personal. Most serious religions offer a consistent strain of