By Mavis Bates Dear neighbors: I am running for re-election to the Kane County Board District 4 because I have a passion for serving and protecting the families and the natural riches of Kane County. Thank you for inviting me into your homes to get to know you, your beautiful
The Aurora Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash involving three vehicles that occurred on October 21, 2024, at approximately 12:55 p.m.at the intersection of Farnsworth Avenue and Mountain Street. Preliminary details indicate that a white 2024 Nissan Kicks, driven by a male traveling eastbound on Mountain Street, attempted
Ingredients2 1/2 cups and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 1/4 cups brown sugar1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup canned pumpkin puree1/2 cup applesauce2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apple1/2 teaspoon ground Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease 18 muffin cups or
Since you are new here, thought I’d call to check you out—To see how you are doing. You are just aboutTo witness and enjoy what they call Halloween,And let me say it’s not like anything you’ve seenBefore. Too bad we had to have those changes madeBefore we came here. But,
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in November. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Escape Room Adventure This Escape Adventure will be available in the
Accessibility at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is essential to ensuring that everyone in Aurora, regardless of physical, cognitive, or sensory ability, can access the resources and services we offer. APLD is a community hub where people come to learn, connect, and grow. To maintain this role, it is
By Ricky Rieckert I’m proud to say that I received my first compliment letter from a woman reader/subscriber. Thanks to The Voice for forwarding it to me. It was really touching. This week, I’m going to finish-up with E. Galena Boulevard (Main Street) in Aurora. Starting at Root Street and
Aurora Lions Club members in yellow aprons from left Jay Short, Joe Beary and Arvid Meyer accept donations on annual Candy Days Oct. 11-12.
Steve Lord, Aurora Beacon News reporter, gives details on the life and times of controversial Aurora mayor, Paul Egan, at Aurora Lions Club’s October 17 membership meeting.
West Aurora High School wide receiver, Reece Powers, (13) outruns East Aurora’s, Ivan Rivers (4), for a game-opening touchdown Friday, Sept. 18.
Aurora University wide receiver Ty Pruett (6) and Ta’vion Geanes (3) celebrate Pruett’s first-quarter touchdown against Rockford University Saturday, Oct. 19.
The 50th Little Ten Conference volleyball tournament took place at Newark High School. Results are: Championship: Newark defeat Hinckley-Big Rock, 25-16, 25-15 3rd place: Indian Creek defeated Hiawatha, 25-18, 25-21 Consolation: Somonauk defeated IMSA, 25-10, 25-21 Newark’s championship is their eighth straight victory. Newark has won the tournament 27 times
By Bobby Narang A new season often brings different results. In the case of Nazareth Academy’s football team, the 2024 season is a return to normalcy. After having to scratch and claw their way, after a slow start, to earn a playoff berth last season, the Nazareth Roadrunners are back
By Woodrow Carroll Illinois’ three major college football programs, Illinois, Northwestern and Northern Illinois, all showed a decided lack of offensive punch last Saturday. Combined the three teams scored only 30 points. Fortunately, Illinois had 21 of those points and, along with a stout defense, the Fighting Illini came away
By Al Benson “Now it’s my turn!” That is what former Mexican-American farm worker said when he was selected as a NASA astronaut. In a Tuesday, Oct. 15, speech entitled “Reaching New Heights,” Hernandez chronicled his transformation from farm hand to astronaut. He started Aurora University’s 18th annual fall Celebrating
By Al Benson An Oswego tattoo artist has found his life’s ministry: Removing and covering human trafficking victims’ tattoos. He was the guest speaker at Aurora Navy League Council 247’s October 15 membership meeting at Riverview Diner in Montgomery. In his after-dinner speech entitled “Tattoos to Combat Human Trafficking,” Baker
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora, will present a free movie night screening of “Night of the Living Dead” Sunday, Oct. 27. “Night of the Living Dead” is an American independent horror and cult film directed by George A. Romero and starring Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea and Karl Hardman. It
“Hadestown: Teen Edition,” 2019 Tony Award winner for best musical, is coming to Aurora Central Catholic High School (ACC), 1255 N Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. Philip Nohl, ACC drama director, said ACC students will perform the show at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 8-9 and at 3 p.m. Saturday,
East Aurora High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) was recognized at the October 7, Board of Education meeting for receiving the Naval Honor School 2024-25 Distinguished Unit with Honors Designation which is awarded annually to schools whose NJROTC program ranks in the top 20% in each NJROTC
