Category: Education

Reader’s Voice: A call for abuse investigation

September 12, 2018 Dear editor; In the wake of the shocking Pennsylvania Grand Jury report which revealed that 301 priests sexually abused more than 1,000 children, Illinois attorney general Lisa Madigan announced that her office would investigate Catholic dioceses in Illinois in pursuit of “a complete and accurate accounting of...

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Aurora GreenFest exhibits free at Prisco

The Aurora GreenFest will be Saturday! Wonderful exhibitors from our forest preserves, park districts, green businesses, green car owners, and artists all will be at the Prisco Community Center and the beautiful McCullough Park to help everyone learn more about taking care of the Earth. The GreenFest always makes it...

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Naperville City Council invites students to government boards and commissions

Mayor Steve Chirico and the Naperville City Council extend an invitation to Naperville high school students to fill student positions on several City government boards and commissions. The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 24. Interested students should apply online by clicking the apply button on the appropriate board or...

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Chicago Hope Academy founder Bob Muzikowski at Kiwanis Club of Aurora

Chicago Hope Academy founder at Kiwanis Club of Aurora

Bob Muzikowski, founder of Chicago Hope Academy, shares his experience as a mentor to children, Tuesday at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora at the Prisco Center in Aurora. He is the author of “Safe at Home”, a book about his work in starting an urban baseball team and league. Chicago...

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Artist Julie Vander Meulen poses with her soft pastel painting, entitled Pot’s Rose of Sharon. Submitted photo

Santori Public Library host to 60th Aurora Art Show

By Anthony Stanford –  Art lovers from far and near turned out to celebrate the 60th Annual Aurora Art League Members’ Show at the Richard and Gina Santori Public Library of Aurora September 7. Founded by art enthusiasts in 1919, the Aurora Art League was organized to encourage and provide...

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Suicide prevention panel at the Santori Library of Aurora

Suicide prevention panel at the Santori Library of Aurora

Kane County Sheriff Richard Kramer conducts a panel of suicide prevention at the Santori Library of Aurora Wednesday, Sept. 12. Presenters from left, include Liza Oliva, Holley Mapes, and Laura Murray. Right, the Simply Destinee dancers  perform following the presentation. Simply Destinee is a youth organization which offers activities. See...

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Naperville Astronomical Society invites community to observe the Universe

Naperville Astronomical Society invites community to observe the Universe

The Naperville Astronomical Society holds stargazing events on the Riverwalk and invites community members to observe the Universe, similar to last week’s scene. Jason Crane/The Voice...

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Seize the Day, seek joy!

The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Job Seekers and Career Changers Workshop, Monday, Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Attendees can learn about resume basics, methods for targeting resumes...

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Fall Prevention Awareness Day based in real concerns

By Barb Nadeau –  Fall Prevention Awareness Day is September 22, a time for health care and senior care professionals across the country to gather, discuss, and recognize the dangers associated with tragic falls. Falling is no laughing matter for seniors, older adults, and their family members. Every 11 seconds...

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Plano High School ribbon-cutting for landscape renovations

A Ribbon-cutting celebration for the Plano High School landscape renovation, outdoor classroom, and learning garden, will be held Monday. A brief program will begin at 5:30 p.m. and there will be entertainment provided by the Plano High School Music Department prior to the program. Plano High School is at 704...

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Three new fun events at Aurora GreenFest

The 2018 Aurora GreenFest will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Prisco Community Center and McCullough Park at 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. The Aurora GreenFest is a celebration of sustainability, including ways to protect the environment and make our lives better. The event...

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Some gadgets at the Aurora Public Library

More than books, movies, music, at Aurora Public Library

By Anthony Stanford –  Check this out. Did you know that Aurora Public Library (APL) customers can check out items that are not books, movies, or music? That’s right, APL lends a variety of technology gadgets to its customers. The items are available for checkout at all APL locations, including...

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Ed Schleining and Gonzalo Arroyo

Cultural Champions to be honored at roots Aurora Festival Friday

A lifetime Auroran whose German immigrant ancestry led him into the sausage business, and a Mexican immigrant with an admirable determination to honor everyone he meets, both will be honored as Cultural Champions at the 2018 Roots Aurora Festival Friday in downtown Aurora. Edward Schleining will be honored for continuing...

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Bob and Kathy Andrini share their knowledge of 46 species of birds at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora.

Feathered friends of the Fox Valley explored at Kiwanis Club of Aurora

Bob and Kathy Andrini share their knowledge of 46 species of birds at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. Bob is the president of the Kane County Audubon, a local chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society. The diverse group of individuals enjoy watching and...

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Aurora Public Library board members pose during a barbecue.

Fun and fundraising at Aurora Public Library Foundation BBQ Bash

By Anthony Stanford –  It’s a fact that no one actually has confirmed seeing Marty McFly, Doc Brown, or their time-traveling DeLorean at the Back to the 1980s BBQ Bash August 25 at the Santori Library of Aurora. However, Aurora Public Library (APL) customers, supporters, volunteers, and staff members who...

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Panel series on heroin highway, opioid abuse, to start Sept. 26

Following the success of an educational forum tackling Kane County’s opioid epidemic, law enforcement officials are expanding the speaking series to Aurora starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Santori Public Library of Aurora, 101 S. River Street. Registration is not required. A panel of experts will discuss...

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Plano Library: Books, kids, knit

The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit http://www.planolibrary.info/ or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns,...

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Donna Crane

‘How Schools Work,’ a book by education’s Arne Duncan

Arne Duncan was a recent guest on the MSNBC Morning Joe television show to promote his new publication: “How Schools Work.” Simon & Schuster, book publisher: “From the Secretary of Education under president (Barack) Obama, an exposé of the status quo that helps maintain a broken system at the expense...

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Aurora Public Library Eola Road Branch Storytime is one of many Aurora Public Library storytimes in Aurora.

Many Aurora Public Library Storytime sites promote literacy, relationships

By Anthony Stanford –  All three Aurora Public Library (APL) locations and several bookmobile stops were hosts to that APL customer favorite: Storytime. Designed to promote literacy, storytimes are presented at locations such as Panera Bread, the Fire Museum, and SciTech, and offer a unique experience for children of all...

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Fox Valley Robotics ready for 17th season in Batavia

Fox Valley Robotics and Batavia Robotics (FVR/BR) will open registration for their 17th season this year with new robotics challenges for kids in first through 12th grades. The LegoWolves Division for first through third graders will take on space in the new challenge “Mission Moon”. These young kids will work...

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