The inaugural Aurora Pooch Parade, Sunday at the Phillips Park Visitors Center in Aurora, below, includes a grand marshal, a three-year-old puppy named Leroy Jenkins (not in photo). He was adopted by Alex Voigt, city of Aurora government, deputy chief of staff. Jenkins was adopted more than a year ago
Founder of Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl, Juan Manuel “Nery” Cruz, second from right, is honored with a proclamation from mayor of Aurora, Richard C. Irvin, at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. Cruz was nominated as Aurora Fiestas Patrias Parade grand marshal. Alberto Reynaga, ballet assistant director, is left, and Juany Garza, Aurora Ward
Interest is compelling at the 60th annual Aurora Art League show Friday at the Santori Public Library in Aurora. Jason Crane/The Voice Winners listed in Aurora Art League: Best of Show “Midwest Marshlands in September” by Carol Bonick Best of Digital “Sunset In Rock Harbor, MA” by Mary Rodriguez First
Anyone over the age of approximately 25 years-old in this country likely remembers the September 11, 2001 attack on buildings at the World Trade Center in New York City, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., and the plane on the way to Washington, D.C. which was taken down in central
Youth Service Bureau (YSB) of Illinois Valley is looking for foster parents to care for children who have been abused or neglected by their biological families. Foster parents are role models, teacher, friends, and support for children. Youth Service of Illinois Valley will be host to an informational meeting on
The Valley of the Fox Sierra Club and the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition will join with partners to present a clean energy dialogue in the greater Aurora area to inform the community of clean energy advocacy efforts. We want to hear from everyone about priorities, concerns, and needs related to
First place winners hold their trophies at the Roots Aurora talent show Friday on Water Street Mall. Kayla, left, was first place in vocalist, and Antonio was first place in dance. See facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason Crane/The Voice
David Hinrichs of Joliet holds the first place trophy for Host’s Choice for his 1957 Chevy 150 at the Oswego Annual Drag Raceway Reunion at the parking lot on Station Drive at the former Park N’ Ride. There were 226 entries, more than 80 awards. Jason Crane/The Voice
Carolyn Burnham, Batavia Environmental Commission (BEC) discusses initiatives and volunteer opportunities at the Valley of the Fox Sierra Club meeting at the Batavia Public Library Monday. She gave information on the many BEC programs including the Batavia High School restoration project workday September 23, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and
By using flowers and greens from their own gardens and yards, members of the Tuesday Garden Club of Aurora create 57 floral arrangements during their September 4 meeting that were delivered to the residents of the Elmwood Nursing & Rehabilitation facility in Aurora. Nancy Garbe and Hedy Lindgren, center, take
By Janet Kenyon – Reminisce and reconnect (R&R) were the themes woven into conversations at the revival of the Naperville Alumni Football Club dinner and social held on the eve of the Naperville Central High School against Naperville North High School non-conference football game. Host Naperville Central won, 35-7. Former
Ultimate Air Dogs show their jumping capability in Yorkville’s Hometown Days, August 31-September 2. Shannon Hagenbaumer photo
The end of the 26.2-mile run is evident by the competitor’s expression in the middle, who receives assistance in the Last Chance BQ.2 (Boston Marathon Qualifier) Marathon Saturday in Geneva prior to the Festival of the Vine. Steve Groth photo
Marine veteran Alyssa Michelle receives help with a vehicle for her family, including her four kids. Those who helped include, from left, Mike Lee, president of the Kane County Teacher’s Credit Union; Linda Chapa LaVia, State representative; Sherry Tatar, Alyssa’s aunt; Alyssa Michelle Tatar; Jason McKie, Jason McKie Foundation, former
State representative Keith Wheeler offers remarks at a recent gathering of the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club. The next meeting will be at 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20. harveygoodwin.com photo
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery, just north of Route 30. A reception will begin at 5:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m.. The dinner includes a choice of three entrees, fish,
• Batavia Environmental Commission cleanups: The Batavia Environmental Commission will have two events in September to help remove invasive species, plant native species, and to beautify the landscape. • Fabyan Woods South restoration workday will be from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 16. There will be something for every
Women’s Power Lunch Sept. 20 Every year I am proud to be part of the committee that presents the annual Women’s Power Lunch. This year we are celebrating 10 years of this wonderful event, and I hope everyone can make it. All proceeds will go to help Mutual Ground Domestic
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, Aurora public safety officials will be joined by mayor Richard C. Irvin and community members at the Aurora Police Department, 1200 E. Indian Trail. Marking the 17th anniversary of the tragedies in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, the ceremony will feature a
The Naperville Labor Day parade Monday as a part of the four-day Last Fling, includes a sign on a tractor, Love Ya George. The reference is to the late Naperville mayor, George Pradel, who died Tuesday morning after his stay in Hospice care. See the video by clicking here facebook.com/thevoice.us.
