The Naperville September 11, 2001 memorial ceremony Tuesday evening reflects the solemn occasion at the Commander Dan Shanower Memorial behind the Naperville Municipal Center. The memorial was inspired by Naperville native Naval Commander Dan Shanower, who died in the attack on the Pentagon. Dedicated on September 11, 2003, the memorial
The late mayor emeritus of Naperville, George Pradel, receives a final tribute, Monday. Members of the community join Washington Junior High School students on Washington Street in Naperville in front of the bronze statue of George Pradel (A. K. A. Officer Friendly), for a funeral procession to various locations through
By John Montesano – Veteran of the Month is taking a break in September and will return in October. Instead, here is information on Naperville Responds For Veterans. Naperville Responds For Veterans (NRFV) assists veterans and their families in need, especially those with low- and moderate-income, by raising donations of
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,
Here are comments from Naperville mayor Steve Chirico on the death Tuesday morning of George Pradel, former police officer and former mayor of Naperville: “George Pradel was the kind of community-focused individual that blesses a town once in a lifetime. His name will forever be remembered in our City, and
The Jason Mckie Foundation, in conjunction with Allstate Insurance Military and Veteran Programs, Illinois representative Linda Chapa LaVia, and the Muller Automotive Group, will give a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan to a former Marine and single mom of four, Alyssa Tatar. Tatar, who has been without her own reliable transportation,
If you have been following Wayne Johnson’s contributions to this publication, dear reader, you will know that he has spent some time in the military. By all accounts, it was a rich and rewarding experience, and he has cherished it ever since. Sadly, the same cannot be said of my
Festivals, shows, events, and various activities are a part of our communities’ scenes. Continually. Perpetually. Joyously. The calendar is crowded with delightful and important events, some annual and successful events, and some inaugural occasions. The City of Lights Ukulele Festival will be Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
Al Skyles, 94, in spite of Summer heat, uses an umbrella to shield the sun during Sunday’s Montgomery Fest parade. The World War II veteran was in the U.S. Navy and is a member of the VFW Post 7452 in Montgomery. See the video of the parade at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Jason
Ten years ago, the Friends of LaSalle Street Auto Row conceived the idea of having an antique auto show to honor the rich tradition of LaSalle Street in Aurora. Three years ago, the Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 became a partner with the group to provide honor and recognition for
We do live in a wide world. There are many facets to our world if we wander and wonder. If we look around and absorb. There are examples from which to choose: • A 23-year-old woman feeds her desire to be distinctive and live in a world which receives kindness
Bipartisan legislation championed by State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, a Marine veteran, was signed into law recently to help correct the mismanagement that led to the deaths of 13 veterans in the Quincy Veterans Home. “It was clear during our legislative hearings that residents and staff were not properly notified
By John Montesano – The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club has named Bob Mead the August Veteran of the Month. Charles Robert Mead was born April 30, 1940 and was raised in Oswego. At age eight, the family purchased a home in Oswego, the same house that Bob owns and
Members from American Legion Riders Post 181 in Sandwich and Open Roads ABATE Chapter planned a bike ride July 22 with The Crooked Roof in Lanark, Chesty P’s in Polo, Happy Joe’s Pizza in Galena, and Iron Horse Saloon in Savanna, Illinois. These businesses were stops in the 2018 Open
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its annual picnic Tuesday, Aug. 21. The meeting will be held at the home of Sharon and Kent Catich, 2900 Tanner Road, North Aurora, to start at 5 p.m. and will finish at around 8 p.m.. The public is invited and you
Dave Krahn, left, president of the Oswegoland Park District, and chairman of the Oswego Veterans Serenity Park, talks with Chad Lockman, superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Kendall County. They were together Wednesday, Aug. 1 at the unveiling of the grounds on Adams Street west of the Fox River.
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,
Milwaukee executive John Lindstedt, right, July 17 recalls how the Polaris missile submarine fleet helped win the Cold War. Lindstedt, U.S. Navy lieutenant (retired), was the speaker at the July dinner meeting of Aurora Navy League Council 247 at Grandma’s Table in Montgomery. Lindstedt served on the USS Kamehameha as
