Distribution helps women with free feminine products
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora distributed free feminine-hygiene products Wednesday, July 26. Diane Renner, Pantry executive director, said Wood Dale-based Zam Zam Foundation provided the products valued at $1,500. Abdule Maten, foundation CEO, was among ZZF employees participating. Founded in 2020, ZZF is a nonprofit producing hygiene products to...
North Aurora Police Department offers grocery delivery
The North Aurora Police Department made a Facebook post to help those unable to obtain necessary items. “Unable to get to the store for groceries, child or pet items, or medicine, we’d like to help connect you with someone to help. We don’t want anyone to go without, or be...
Trio of vintage markets popping up in downtown Aurora
Vintage markets are popping up in downtown Aurora. In September, three shops featuring multiple artisan vendors opened to join the already popular Wyckwood House and Branch Gardens. The three shops are The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, L & L Vintage, and Warehouse 55. The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 8 N....
Special pins at Woman’s Club of Aurora
Woman’s Club of Aurora president Cathy Martin will close the 2018-2019 Club year Tuesday, May 14 at Belle Salle Banquets in Aurora by honoring past Club presidents: Esther Amos, Martha Bein, Dorothy Ellis, Jean Haselhorst, Rosemary Hauser, Barbara Penner, Judy Pessetti, and Dorothy Sullivan. Membership chairman Dawn Magana will present...
Car vending machine:
Oak Brook became the most recent home to a car vending machine. Carvana is an online used car dealer that sells, finances, and buys back used cars through its website. The first version of a car vending machine was in November 2013. All technology, no dealerships, or sales representatives. As...
Plans for Aurora include Route 59 commercial, buildings
The Aurora City Council March 5 Committee of the Whole meeting at City Hall included plans for Route 59 commercial corridor building, road resurfacing, and firefighters’ ballistic vests. • Plans for Route 59, old West Aurora building discussed. A Route 59 corridor plan that lays out a new look and...
It’s time again for Girl Scout cookies:
Montgomery Girl Scout Troop 1769 makes cookie sales in the rain at Culver’s in Oswego Saturday. The season is here for Nationwide Girl Scout cookies. Latrell Austin, left, decides which cookies to purchase. For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts and their enthusiastic supporters have helped ensure the success of the...
Historical mayor autographs his bobblehead:
Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, poses with Andrew Hamilton from Aurora with an autographed bobblehead Friday. The Aurora Historical Society gift shop at the Pierce Art and History Center, was open as a participant of Downtown Aurora’s First Friday, Feb. 1. Irvin made history in 2017 when he was elected...
Mayor Irvin bobblehead at Aurora Historical Society
Just in time for African American History Month, a bobblehead of Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin will arrive at the Aurora Historical Society (AHS) gift shop at the Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer, Aurora, Friday, Feb. 1. Irvin made history in 2017 when he was elected as...
Police and Fire heroes in Aurora Historical calendar
The theme for the 2019 Aurora Historical Society calendar is Police and Fire, and you’ve never seen such heroes. Our archives are a treasure trove of Aurora history, and these photos, span the years 1872 to 1970. They are priceless. Cost is $14.95 plus tax, with a 10% discount to...
The city government of Aurora seeks public input for Route 59 Comprehensive Plan Update
An informational open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at Calvary Church, 9S200 IL-59, Naperville, near the intersection of Route 59 and Montgomery Road, seeks input for a Route 59 comprehensive plan update. The purpose of the open house is to provide information on the city ...
Discussions held on interactive outdoor kiosks in downtown Aurora
Questions about interactive outdoor kiosks in downtown Aurora are answered by Mike Mainthow, representative from Smart City Media, right, Monday, Oct. 22 at Aurora City Hall. This was the first of three open houses the city government plans to hold with representatives of Smart City Media to get the facts...
Andy Aurora patch for veterans
The Aurora Historical Society is offering a local-themed clothing patch for veterans and their supporters. The patch features Andy Aurora, the 1964 brand image for the city, decked out in camouflage instead of his signature red color, and proclaiming “I’m a vet from Aurora, Illinois and proud of it!” The...
Seventh annual Oswego Literary Festival
Authors are in position with their books at the seventh annual Oswego Literary Festival Sunday at the Oswego Public Library in Oswego. Approximately 50 authors attended the event. Jason Crane/The Voice...
A small world, after all! Just check origin of all items
“ It’s A Small World, after all. It’s A Small, Small World.” —Written by the Sherman Brothers in response to the 1962 Cuban Missle crisis. What do you think the balance of trade is vis a vis the United States and the Chinese? The deficit is the excess of imports...
The Holmstad annual Bazaar September 29
The Holmstad’s annual Bazaar is one of Fox Valley’s most anticipated events. Now in its 41st year, residents are putting final touches on all of the unique items they sell to the public when the community will open its doors at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. Shoppers will have a...
Fundraiser Forum
Marmion Craft Show accepting applications Marmion Alumni Association is accepting applications for the 28th Annual Christmas Craft Show. The juried craft show will take place Thanksgiving weekend: Saturday, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Regole Field...
Smallville SUPERFEST Book sale in Plano
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Drop-In Job Search and Résumé Help, Thursday, Aug. 16, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. An Illinois WorkNet representative will be available to answer job search...