Plano Community Unit School District 88, P.H. Miller Elementary School celebrated the Grand Opening of the new Plano Family Resource Center Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the United Methodist Church of Plano. The school district is proud and excited to be a partner with Pastor Stevan Saunders and the members of
Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois signs an executive order Thursday, Jan. 24 at Family Focus social agency in Aurora, to require immigrants to have access to welcoming centers with support programs. He signs in front of supporters and advocates for immigrants rights. Family Focus in Aurora is a social agency
Cole Butler of North Aurora receives his Eagle Scout neckerchief from Blackhawk Troop 11 Eagle Scouts Harris Shafi, left, and Justin Huberty, right, Saturday, Jan. 19 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. Butler, 17, of North Aurora, was awarded the highest rank attainable in the program of the Boy
Barb Brungart of Aurora prepares lutefisk during a recent cooking class at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery. The class was at the monthly meeting of Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472, a Norwegian-American social group. Al Benson/The Voice
Democratic Party Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker signed an order Tuesday, Jan. 22 to join the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan group of governors who have committed to abiding by the terms of an international climate treaty known as the Paris Agreement, despite the fact that president Donald Trump has withdrawn
Fermilab’s Family Open House will be an opportunity for the family to spend an afternoon learning about science in a hands-on way and have fun doing it. Fermilab is America’s premier particle physics and accelerator laboratory, in Batavia. This year’s event will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday,
Champions of Hope to help Hesed The Eleventh Annual Champions of Hope Breakfast to Benefit Hesed House, the State of Illinois’ second largest homeless shelter serving the Fox Valley area, will be held at Pipers Banquets at 1295 Butterfield Road in Aurora, from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.
The City of Aurora’s African-American Heritage Advisory Board (AAHAB) will host its 15th Annual Heritage Dinner on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner begins at 7 p.m. The crowning event of Black History Month, this annual celebration
First-year 14th Congressional District U.S. House of Representative Lauren Underwood gives remarks at Saturday’s march in Geneva on the grounds of the Old Courthouse. Michelle Meyer photo
Lift Every Voice and Sing by young singers from Cathedral of Grace St. John Church sign singers perform at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration at East Aurora High School Monday. Mayor of Aurora, Richard C. Irvin’s 2019 Service Above Self Awards were presented to 58 youth during
Cody Lorance of Endiro pours in more chili Saturday at Endiro in the Chili Bowl, sponsored by ELEMY. Seven restaurants competed. Endiro finished in first. The winner of the Judge’s Choice trophy for 2019, is Craft Urban. One-hundred percent of the ticket sales go to World Relief’s services for refugee and
Aurora aldermanic forums ready There will be three Aurora aldermanic challengers forums in partnership with the participating businesses and candidates: • Tredwell Coffee: Barista Candidate Forum on Downer Street, Saturday, Jan. 26 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Refreshments to be offered to all who attend. • The Aurora Tap House:
Aerial views of Aurora from 1867 to 2013 are the subject of a new exhibit by the Aurora Historical Society which opened in the first floor gallery at the Pierce Art and History Center January 19 and will run to February 23. Left is from 1882 downtown and right is
After a month off, First Fridays is ready to burst with love February 1. A hugging booth, bunny art, Valentines, and tons of tunes will start the year of art, music, and more activities in downtown Aurora. Aurora Downtown will be host to a free pop up photo booth with
Accepting a mug from Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s Amy Roth is Mike Shereck, who spoke about men and leadership during the January 22 meeting at Prisco Community Center. Right is Kiwanis Noon president Kim Groom. Shereck, of Naperville, has more than 30 years’ experience in both construction and manufacturing. He
By Miriam Meza – Does this cold weather make you wish it was Spring? The Aurora Public Library can help! No, we can’t change the weather, but we can help you prepare for Spring, and make Winter feel a little less dreadful. Imagine a garden full of vibrantly-colorful flowers, the
Winston Churchill was a soldier, author, historian, and world leader. He led not only a life of wealth, privilege, and success, but a life of disappointments and dismal failures. A presentation of his life will take place at Oswego Public Library District, Montgomery Campus Library, 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26.
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. To register, visit planolibrary.info, or call 630-552-2009. • New Life For Old Bags, Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to noon. Participants can turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. Contact Ceil Carey at
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in February. 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. • Friday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Drop In
By Marissa Amoni – It’s not a rare occurrence that I either witness first hand or hear second hand of someone being awestruck by the coolness of some place in downtown Aurora. Perhaps it’s the shiny red, vintage fire trucks pristinely kept at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, the hip,
