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Eat Aurora inaugural at 14 sites through Saturday

On August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 By admin

Eat Aurora is Aurora Downtown’s inaugural downtown restaurant week, Wednesday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 5. The inaugural downtown restaurant week will welcome visitors to enjoy discounts and menu specials at 14 restaurants in downtown Aurora. Patrons need only to mention “Eat Aurora” or “downtown restaurant week” at participating restaurants...

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Fox Valley Newcomers Open House Aug. 15

On August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 By admin

To those who know someone who has gone through a life change because of: Retirement, loss of loved one, relocation, and is looking to connect to a great group of new friends? Bring them to the Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors Informational Open House! This special event will be Wednesday,...

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Tex-Mex Casserole

On August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 8 ounces egg noodles 1 (15 ounce) can chili 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1/4 cup salsa 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup shredded...

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Zucchini-Chocolate Chip Muffins

On July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1/8 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup shredded zucchini...

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Aurora Downtown Events Discussed at Kiwanis Club of Aurora

On July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 By admin

Marissa Amoni, events coordinator for Aurora Downtown, receives a coffee mug from John Ross, president of Kiwanis Club of Aurora, at the Kiwanis meeting Tuesday at the Prisco Center in Aurora. She discussed future events, including the 16th annual Downtown Taste, Tuesday, July 31, and Alley Arts Festival, August 25....

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Meals on the Move event at Blackhawk Park in Aurora proves successful July 13. The collaborative effort was among three community organizations. Submitted photo

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Collaboration in Aurora an assist in Meals on the Move

On July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 By admin

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...

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Jason DeLancey and his son, Henry, draw on the walls with washable markers on the third floor of the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place, in downtown Aurora. The space has an interactive element that encourages community participation. Marissa Amoni photo

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Fondly, DLP building in Aurora stimulates creativity

On July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 By admin

If I tell you to meet me on the third floor of The DLP, and you don’t ask for clarification, you probably are an Aurora downtown regular. For those less frequent downtown visitors, let me explain. We have some amazing hidden gems in downtown Aurora, and I quickly could rattle...

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Aurora Puerto Rican Festival July 28-29

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

Festival-goers will celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage at this year’s Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council’s (APRCC) Heritage Parade and Festival Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. The Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Week will start Saturday, at 10 a.m. with the Puerto Rican flag-raising ceremony at...

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Macaroni Salad

On July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup white sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup grated...

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Aurora officials offer a welcome to Lou Malnati's Pizzeria with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, July 13. Northbrook-based Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is at 1720 N. Orchard Road. From left are Lynn Young, Aurora, store interim manager; Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s; Carl Franco, Fifth Ward alderman; Bill Donnell, Sixth Ward alderman; and Chuck Nelson, Aurora deputy mayor. The store opened Tuesday, July 10. Al Benson/The Voice

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First Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria opens in Aurora

On July 13, 2018July 17, 2018 By admin

By Al Benson – Northbrook-based Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria opened a new location at 1720 N. Orchard Road in Aurora Tuesday, July 10. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with Aurora officials Friday, July 13. It is the company’s 52nd Chicago area location and 54th overall. There are two locations in Phoenix, Ariz.. ...

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Teriyaki Beef Skewers

On July 12, 2018July 12, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 large garlic cloves, chopped 4 pounds boneless round steak, cut into 1/4-inch slices bamboo skewers, soaked in water Directions 1. Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice,...

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Iron Chef Junior cooking contest at Grace Community Christian Church in Aurora

On July 12, 2018July 11, 2018 By admin

From left, Skylaar Banks, Naperville; Nate Calvo, Aurora; and Kaiyaahn Banks, Naperville; assemble submarine sandwiches Sunday in an Iron Chef Junior cooking contest at Grace Community Christian Church in Aurora. Al Benson/The Voice...

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Zucchini Lasagna

On July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 5 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips. 1 cup cottage...

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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in Naperville

On July 5, 2018July 4, 2018 By admin

The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile makes an appearance at the Mariano’s grocery store Sunday near 75th Street and Naper Boulevard in Naperville. There are six similar vehicles traveling throughout the country handing out a limited number of hot dogs and wiener whistles. Jason Crane/The Voice...

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Future of bananas in jeopardy any way you slice it

On June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 By admin

Last of two parts Jackie Turner, an environmental scientist and journalist, continues her story about bananas. “The banana that people ate in the early 20th Century was not the one we know today. There are hundreds of edible banana varieties, but to standardize production, banana companies selected a single type...

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U.S. Air Force Band Plays Sunday

On June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 By admin

There will be a free concert from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 1 at Fox Valley Kicker Club, 1015 Harvey Road, Oswego. The band Starlifter, a United States Air Force Band, is a seven-piece group of talented Airmen-musicians. The group performs virtually every musical idiom, from rock and...

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Children’s lunches weekdays in Aurora

On June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 By admin

Aurora children can receive free lunches each weekday during the Summer, thanks to a new collaboration with Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Summer Meals Program. The Meals on the Move program is a mobile meals route that provides free and nutritious boxed lunches to children and teens up to the age...

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Szechwan Shrimp

On June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 cup teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely-grated 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup sliced green onions 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound raw shrimp, tails...

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Wurst Kitchen, Hardware, receive honors

On June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 By admin

The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is thrilled to announce that two local makers have been honored by the Illinois Office of Tourism. Wurst Kitchen, of Aurora, and Hardware Sustainable Gastropub & Brewery, of North Aurora, were among 31 new makers to join the Illinois Office of Tourism’s...

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Banana Split recognized for 35 years

On June 28, 2018June 27, 2018 By admin

Banana Split in Aurora celebrates 35 years of serving ice cream to the Aurora community, Thursday, June 21. Owners Randy and Lisa Brown received honors for their accomplishment in front of their store. Randy Brown expressed his appreciation of the community support and the 237 who were employed over the...

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