Aurora Back to School Fair at the John R. Harkness Center
One girl receives a balloon and string Saturday at the Aurora Back to School Fair at the John R. Harkness Center. School supplies were dispensed to children. Carter Crane/The Voice
Various methods available to obtain Aurora Library cards
By Anthony Stanford – As a service to Aurora Public Library (APL) customers, and to provide information related to how to obtain a library card, APL from time to time reminds both Aurora and Aurora Township residents about the process to obtain a Library card. Aurora residents 18 and older,
Illinois Math and Science Academy best public school in U.S., takes other honors
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) in Aurora has been named the No. 1 Public High School in America in Niche.com’s 2019 rankings. “IMSA’s focus on ‘igniting and nurturing creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition’ through inquiry and problem-solving, instills curiosity and creativity in our students,”
Brian Urlacher example for youth, West Aurora School Board examines options
By Carter Crane – High School practices in football and boys and girls golf started Monday with the rest of the sports’ practices to begin Wednesday. Golf meets will begin Thursday, Aug. 9. First football games will be no sooner than Friday, Aug. 24 and this season should be interesting
Reader’s Voice: Holy Angels open house August 1
July 17, 2018 Dear editor; Holy Angels School, 720 Kensington Place, Aurora, a STEM specialty school rooted deep in faith and recognized for academic excellence, will be host to its annual prospective parent open house at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1. Attendees will be able to register for the 2018-2019
Personal version family recollection, of ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
“Hillbilly Elegy” A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis is a book by J.D. Vance. My mother was a hillbilly. Let me say upfront that she did not view that term as derogatory. Born in Tennessee and raised in West Virginia, her father, Christopher Columbus “Lum” Austin, was
Rotary Club Youth Exchange program for students 15 to 19 years old
Julieta Del Toro, a recent graduate from West Aurora High School discusses her future plans and goals with members at the Rotary Club of Aurora, Monday at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. She is part of the Rotary Club Youth Exchange program and will leave for Brazil soon to spend
Collaboration in Aurora an assist in Meals on the Move
By Anthony Stanford – A collaboration among the Aurora Public Library (APL), Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB), the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD), and the city government of Aurora helps to sponsor the popular Meals on the Move program. The Summer lunch program provides free nutritious boxed lunches to children
Youth Department events filled in Yorkville
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in August. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Wednesday, Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Stories in
Batavia Library seeks tax hike, but, no increase
At its meeting July 17, Batavia Public Library trustees voted unanimously to place a proposal on the November, 2018 ballot. The proposal requests a 7¢ increase in the Library’s general operating tax rate, however, the overall tax rate for residents will remain the same, because the Library’s tax rate for
Norwegian stories, crafts, games, music, and food at Viking camp
Yorkville resident James Weilandt, 5, decorates his clay Norwegian troll model during a “How to be a Viking” camp July 16, 18, 20 at Yorkville Public Library. Montgomery and Norway, Ill. Sons of Norway fraternal benefit lodges sponsored the fourth annual camp. Library had Norwegian stories, crafts, games, music, and
Eight contestants ready for final Aurora Public Library Teen Talent Show
By Anthony Stanford – The Aurora Public Library (APL) will be host to its 10th and final Teen Talent Show this Summer. The event is presented by APL’s teen librarians, Flannery Crump and Pat Schultz, and will feature contestants ranging in age from 12 to 18. This year there are
On learning how to navigate telephone communications
By Barb Nadeau – How difficult we make the world for our older brothers and sisters. Everyone can relate to the frustration of calling in to a service line only to hear an almost endless stream of automated prompts. We have to listen carefully to try to discern which prompt
Junior Deputy Program assists in Kane County
A group of west suburban high school students have a better understanding of law enforcement, thanks to their participation in a Junior Deputy Program led by the Kane County Sheriff’s Office. Eighty-five students were honored June 16 at a Kane County Cougars baseball game for completing the course. They came
International Science Fair at Illinois Math and Science Academy
Chris Kornsey, Illinois Math and Science Academy executive director of facilities and capital planning in Aurora, judges posters at the recent international science fair at the school, including students from China.
Dana Russell’s return to Aurora Public Library full circle
By Anthony Stanford – Full-circle career paths can be interesting, challenging, and very fulfilling. That is certainly the case for the Aurora Public Library (APL) senior manager of children’s services, Dana Russell, whose career has come full circle. She started her career working at APL in the early 1990s in
Canning instructions by University of Illinois in August
Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy your garden vegetables or farmers market produce all year long? Whether just starting out or updating knowledge, join University of Illinois extension educator Laura Barr for one of three upcoming seasonal programs on home food preservation. “Canning is a simple, smart way to make
Montgomery Foundation scholarships open
The Montgomery Foundation has college scholarships available to students who live in Montgomery. Applications for the scholarships can be found online at www.TheMontgomeryFoundation.org and will be accepted until August 1 for the upcoming academic year. High School juniors who seek to get a jump on planning for college can submit
Eleven 14th District students set to attend service academies
Back row, left to right: Eubin Kim, Hawthorne Woods, (U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Ma.); Joseph Moore, McHenry, (U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo.); James Stefo III, Antioch, (U.S. Air Force Academy); Sean Adams, Batavia, (U.S. Air Force Academy); congressman Randy Hultgren; Brennan Hare, Sugar Grove, (U.S. Merchant
Annual “Warm Fuzzies” community-service project
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) members peruse the more than 111 fleece blankets and quilts which were hand-crafted in an annual “Warm Fuzzies” community-service project. From left are Dick Schindel, Aurora, AARTA president; Linda Weiss, Batavia; Eva Balek, Aurora, project coordinator; and Marilyn Ruby, Geneva. Blankets were collected at