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Members of the Fox Valley Developers give a prayer of thanks on the first floor of Aurora City Hall after the Aurora City Council approves a $9 Million Redevelopment Agreement For The Adaptive Reuse of The Former Copley Hospital Campus November 12, 2019
Members of the Fox Valley Developers say a prayer of thanks on the first floor of Aurora City Hall Tuesday after the Aurora City Council approves a $9 Million redevelopment agreement for the adaptive reuse of the former Copley Hospital Campus. Jason Crane/The Voice

Historic Agreement Paves Way For New Direction Of Abandoned Copley Hospital Campus

After sitting vacant for nearly a quarter of a century, the landmark former Copley Hospital campus in Aurora is about to undergo a $110 million renovation and be repurposed into an innovative living community, which would combine a variety of uses following the city of Aurora government’s approval Tuesday, Nov....

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Rudy Rodriguez was a member of the East Aurora NJROTC prior to graduating from the US Naval Academy and becoming a commissioned officer and aviator in the United States Navy.

Aurora native and Navy Pilot Vet to Speak at Veterans Day Parade

It has been 15 years since he graduated from high school, but it seems like only yesterday. Time flies. And so does he.  Rodolfo ‘Rudy’ Rodriguez, a former United States Navy aviator, has traveled the world the last decade and a half serving his country and helping others. He will...

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Proposed establishment in Montgomery could offer a barber shop, bar, cafe, yoga studio, and video gaming machines

Derek Drew explains his vision of a new kind of business to the Montgomery Village Board Monday. Drew recently contacted the Village to request a liquor license for a restaurant/entertainment establishment to be located in a 1,248 square foot space at 2086 Orchard Road. Drew desires to create a space...

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Rural, urban: Seeking a way to boost our Midwest

By Jim Nowlan Many rural Midwest towns have become similar to my stereotype of Appalachia, main streets of mostly empty storefronts; lots of unskilled folks left behind, yearning for jobs on the line that are gone forever; too many single mothers struggling to make it on low-wage work, or welfare,...

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Carter Crane editor of The Voice

Paramount School of the Arts, Artesan Lofts, under way

Artfully. Gleefully. Thankfully. The Paramount School of the Arts became a reality Saturday in Downtown Aurora. Students will have 19 classrooms to assist in dance and music. Students of all ages, 9 to 90, at least, can learn relevant information in the school of the arts. The 9 a.m. ribbon-cutting...

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Aurora 10th Ward alderman, gives reviews of downtown and Fox Valley Mall developments

Aurora 10th Ward alderman, gives reviews of downtown and Fox Valley Mall developments

Judd Lofchie, right, Aurora 10th Ward alderman, gives reviews of downtown and Fox Valley Mall developments for Aurora Noon Lions Club members Monday, at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Left is Aurora Noon Lion member Bill Poss. Al Benson/The Voice...

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Aurora telecom operators Fourth of July Parade grand marshals

Aurora telecom operators Fourth of July Parade grand marshals

Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, announces the honor of Fourth of July Parade grand marshals will be shared among Aurora telecom operators at his media briefing Tuesday. Mayor Irvin holds the Aurora Strong sign with Jacqueline Hobday, Aurora Police Department Telecommunications director. Jason Crane/The Voice...

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Michaela Haberkern, Aurora Public Library executive director, at Aurora Noon Lions Club membership luncheon

Michaela Haberkern, Aurora Public Library executive director, at Aurora Noon Lions Club membership luncheon

Michaela Haberkern, Aurora Public Library executive director, at Aurora Noon Lions Club membership luncheon Monday, May 20 at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Haberkern was appointed in January. She brought Lions up to date on Library plans for improved programs and facilities. She emphasized the West Branch will remain open. Al...

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Farmers can apply for licenses to grow, process, hemp

By Peter Hancock –  Farmers in Illinois now can apply for licenses to grow and process industrial hemp. Democratic Party governor J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday last wee that licenses are available through the Illinois Department of Agriculture and he expects it to provide a significant boost to the State’s agricultural...

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Amy Roth

East Aurora offices at new Copley development on agenda

East Aurora School District 131 administrative offices will be moving to the new Copley development on the site of the East Side’s old Copley Hospital if a planned Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Aurora is approved during the Tuesday, May 14 City Council meeting. City Council members placed the...

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Naperville inauguration: Steve Chirico, mayor of Naperville, takes the oath of office for a second term Sunday at the Special City Council ceremony at the Naperville Municipal Center. Judge Kavita Athanikar presides. She is the 18th Judicial Circuit of DuPage County Associate Judge. Mayor Chirico's family serves as witness. Jason Crane/The Voice

Naperville inauguration:

Steve Chirico, mayor of Naperville, takes the oath of office for a second term Sunday at the Special City Council ceremony at the Naperville Municipal Center. Judge Kavita Athanikar presides. She is the 18th Judicial Circuit of DuPage County Associate Judge. Mayor Chirico’s family serves as witness. A video of...

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North Aurora Village trustees sworn in May 6

North Aurora Village trustees set for another term

North Aurora Village trustees Mark Carroll, Mark Guethle, and Laura Curtis are sworn in by Village Board president Dale Berman at the Village Board meeting Monday. All three trustees were re-elected. • The Board approved a new traffic signal controller for the Ice Cream Drive and Randall Road intersection for...

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Special salutes offer honors to Aurora Police Department members involved in stopping the shooting to save lives at the Henry Pratt warehouse in Aurora February 15

Aurora Celebration of Courage: Honor heroes

Special salutes Monday morning offer honors to Aurora Police Department members involved in stopping the shooting to save lives at the Henry Pratt warehouse in Aurora February 15. Five Pratt employees were killed by an employee who had been terminated from employment. Five Aurora police officers were injured. They received...

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Jo Fredell Higgins

Regis Philbin: Consummate professional, true talent

“The most talented people will make their work look much easier than it really is.” —Regis Philbin How does one define a comic genius? To be a successful talk show host and game show host, actor, singer, and author, requires an innate personality that attracts others and a personality that...

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Seven of the nine candidates looking to be appointed to a vacant seat pose for a photo at a Montgomey Village Board candidate meet and greet

Montgomery Village Board candidates seek appointment:

Seven of the nine candidates looking to be appointed to a vacant seat pose for a photo at a Montgomey Village Board candidate meet and greet Wednesday, April 24 at the Village Hall. Recently, trustee Stan Bond lost his battle with cancer. The chosen trustee is set to be appointed...

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David Dibo, director of Economic Development for the city of Aurora government answers questions Tuesday at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting at the Prisco Center

Living and dining plans for Aurora:

David Dibo, director of Economic Development for the city of Aurora government answers questions Tuesday at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora meeting at the Prisco Center. He gave a brief update about development plans for the City and answered questions. Dibo said the developer for structures known as the Terminal...

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Job-loss reported in State

By Peter Hancock –  The unemployment rate in Illinois climbed one-tenth of a point to 4.4% in March. The State recorded a net loss of 2,300 jobs, the Illinois Department of Employment Security report Thursday, April 18. According to preliminary, seasonally-adjusted numbers, the biggest job losses occurred in the professional...

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Gina Moga, left, and Jody Heinz, right, in photo to the left, receive a commemorative brick for the paved walkway outside of Village Hall in recognition of Pete Heinz, their father, and his time as a trustee on the Village Board, 1987-2019. Village Board president Matt Brolley makes the presentation at Monday’s Village Board meeting. Pete Heinz was not at the meeting due to illness. In right photo, Marion Bond, accepts a brick for the service of her late husband, Stan Bond, who served on the Board, 2011-2019. Jason Crane/The Voice

Montgomery Village Board honors trustees Heinz, Bond:

Gina Moga, left, and Jody Heinz, right, in photo to the left, receive a commemorative brick for the paved walkway outside of Village Hall in recognition of Pete Heinz, their father, and his time as a trustee on the Village Board, 1987-2019. Village Board president Matt Brolley makes the presentation...

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Montgomery officers receive badges: Two police officers in Montgomery receive their badges at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday at the Village Hall following a swearing-in ceremony by Village Board president Matt Brolley. Left, Eboni Lankard places a badge on her husband, Jason Lankard. Right, Scott Meyn receives his badge placement from Armando Sanders, deputy chief. Jason Crane/The Voice

Montgomery officers receive badges:

Two police officers in Montgomery receive their badges at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday at the Village Hall following a swearing-in ceremony by Village Board president Matt Brolley. Left, Eboni Lankard places a badge on her husband, Jason Lankard. Right, Scott Meyn receives his badge placement from Armando Sanders,...

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Naperville Chef Showdown: Chef Mark Grimes, middle, holds a trophy after Che Figata was announced the winner of the Loaves & Fishes’ second annual Naperville Chef Showdown fundraiser, Wednesday, April 17 in Naperville. The competition was between two teams led by chef Crispin Plata from Mesón Sabika and chef Grimes from Che Figata. The sold-out event supports Loaves & Fishes Community Services. Left to right, Loaves & Fishes Board member Dr. Laura Bokar, Fox Valley Institute; chef Mark Grimes, Che Figata; Loaves & Fishes Board member Joe Chura, Dealer Inspire. Runner-up was Meson Sabika, chef Crispin Plata. Loaves & Fishes Community Services

Naperville Chef Showdown:

Chef Mark Grimes, middle, holds a trophy after Che Figata was announced the winner of the Loaves & Fishes’ second annual Naperville Chef Showdown fundraiser, Wednesday, April 17 in Naperville. The competition was between two teams led by chef Crispin Plata from Mesón Sabika and chef Grimes from Che Figata....

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