SciTech explained for Rotary Club of Aurora
Ian McCleary, programs manager of SciTech in Aurora, right, explains exhibits in the Fox Motion Park behind SciTech to members of the Rotary Club of Aurora Monday.
Gypsy moth treatment in view at Oswego Library
The Illinois Department of Agriculture will hold nine open houses to explain the proposed gypsy moth treatment plans for northern Illinois. One open house will take place in the Oswego/Kendall County area from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 2 at the Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson Street, Oswego.
Governor JB Pritzker seeks increase in higher education funds
By Peter Hancock One day after delivering his budget proposal to the General Assembly in Springfield, Democratic governor JB Pritzker was in Chicago Thursday, Feb. 20 to round up support for his proposed increases in higher education funding. Speaking at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Pritzker highlighted his proposal
Glenn Krause educates at Rotary Club of Aurora meeting February 24
Glenn Krause, founder of Beyond the School Survey, gives a presentation Monday to the Rotary Club of Aurora. Krause developed a parenting effectiveness survey for parents of teenagers.
‘Go Solar’ program at Aurora West Branch February 25
Those thinking about going solar can attend the program “Go Solar!,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Aurora Public Library’s West Branch. The Citizen’s Utility Board, a statewide non-profit organization, will present the free solar information session where attendees will have the opportunity to learn everything they might
Oswego High School College and Trade Expo March 12
Oswego High School will be host to Oswego School District 308’s first College and Trade Expo from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 12. The College and Trade Expo will be open to all high school students from Oswego High School, Oswego East High School, and other Fox Valley
DuPage Juvenile Officers Association offers scholarships
The DuPage Juvenile Officers Association, the largest association of juvenile officers and youth workers in Illinois, announced Tuesday, Feb. 11 that it is will award up to two $1,000 college scholarships this year. Applicants must be residents of DuPage County planning to seek a career in law enforcement or youth
Debbie Buchanan gives genealogy tips in Montgomery
Debbie Buchanan of Montgomery gives tips Tuesday, on how to trace family trees.
Fox Valley Robotics celebrates open house
Fox Valley Robotics/Batavia Robotics, Fermilab, and FIRST presented its eighth annual FIRST LEGO® League Junior (FLLJr) season to the Fox Valley Area with the 2020 “Boomtown Build” open house at Fermilab in Batavia February 1. This year’s open house had 30 teams involved with this year’s topic “Boomtown Build”. The
Amy McMahon head of school at Rosary
Rosary High School in Aurora recently announced that Ms Amy McMahon has been appointed head of school, effective January 30. Ms McMahon has served as Rosary’s assistant principal/dean of students since July 2018. Former head of school, Anthony Wilkinson, is stepping down for personal reasons. “Rosary is a better place
Four West Aurora High School alumni to join Hall of Honor in April
April 24 and 25, the A+ Foundation will celebrate the 14th anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor. This year, four individuals will join the ranks of the 66 previously honored West Aurora School District 129 alumni when they are inducted into the 2020 Hall of Honor. • Marina
Aurora Public Library newest exhibits reflect Black History Month
Everyone can celebrate Black History Month with The Aurora Public Library’s (APL) newest featured exhibit at Santori Library, Telling a People’s Story: African-American Illustrated Children’s Literature. Originally shown at the Miami University Art Museum in Oxford, Ohio, and now visiting schools and libraries throughout the Midwest, Telling a People’s Story
On making green products, sustainable living, growing food
By Jam Rounds, freshman, Grace Holistic Center for Education Here is an interview on the importance of being green: Q: Let’s start with the basics: What’s your name and what do you do? A: My name’s Astra Felix and I’m an organic farmer. I started the farmers market here in
Holy Cross School in Batavia starts Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
Holy Cross Catholic School in Batavia opened Celebrate Catholic Schools Week Sunday, Jan. 26 with activities for students, parishioners, and community members. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. Sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association, the celebration provides a showcase for the importance, value and contributions
Retired teachers will meet February 4
The Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association will have an early Valentine luncheon and meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4. The luncheon will be at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road in Aurora. We will be entertained by Rick Pickren, a nationally-known actor and singer, who will keep us in a
A step back in time in Montgomery
Those who would like to step back in time to see what life was like in Montgomery 100 or more years ago can view the Then and Now display at the Montgomery Village Hall. Attendees can have the experience of how the passage of time has changed the landscape in
Safe DuPage will raise concerns
Naperville councilman, Kevin Coyne, has formed Safe DuPage, an organization that will raise public awareness to a host of issues relating to crime and public safety. Safe DuPage will raise concerns, educate the public, and be an advocate for legislation aimed at the following policy issues: • Recreational marijuana stores
Free classes in citizenship at Dominican Literacy Center of Aurora
Free citizenship classes will be offered February through April by the Dominican Literacy Center of Aurora. Male and female students are invited. Parking and instruction are free at St. Mary’s Church parish center, 432 E. Downer Place in Aurora. A $10 donation is requested for study materials. Starting February 3,
Rant a reality: Better education leads to better future
By Jim Nowlan In a recent column, I noted that most, not all, downstate school districts perform below statewide averages on 11th-grade English and math tests. I didn’t blame anyone, instead noted that performance is directly correlated to the household incomes within each district; the lower the average incomes, the
A boost to the Barrio Foundation
December 6, 2019 Dear editor; I am writing to The Voice along with all elected officials on Aurora’s City Council and other influential members of our community, about a matter that is of upmost importance which needs some type of potential solution implemented. Since establishing my residency, in Aurora more