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Barbie Bash fun takes over the Aurora Library!

On March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 By admin

To celebrate National Barbie Day (March 9), the Aurora Public Library District is turning into a Barbie world! If you love all things Barbie, then you won’t want to miss two upcoming Barbie-themed programs for children and families. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the iconic doll or just looking...

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Government PoliticalAurora Aurora Mayor John Laesch Mayor Richard Irvin

Aurora Mayor race: Irvin, Laesch on ballot in April

On February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 By admin

Unofficial primary results from the Aurora mayoral race Tuesday, Feb. 25, show alderman John Laesch will be on the consolidated election ballot with mayor Richard Irvin

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Award Carousel Community GovernmentAurora City of Aurora Ken Flores Street signs

Ken Flores Way and Ken Flores Day in Aurora

On February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 By admin

Family, friends, and fans of Ken Flores gather to celebrate the life and legacy of rising star, beloved comedian, and Aurora's own, Ken Flores.

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Community GovernmentAurora Aurora City Council Jason Crane Marjorie Logman

Aurora City Council hears appreciation for late activist

On February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council heard from several members of the community at the Tuesday, Feb. 25 City Council meeting. The speakers shared comments about the late Marjorie (Margie) Logman, a community activist who spoke truth to power, and frequent contributor to The Voice. Logman, who died recently,...

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Events VeteransAurora Aurora Mayor Events Veteran

Women Veterans event March 1

On February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 By admin

Hines VA and the Aurora Mayor’s Office will host a special Women Veterans Event to launch Women’s History Month. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. The event will focus on connecting women Veterans...

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Feature HistoryAurora History Ricky Rieckert

Aurora History Tour Bus stops by former Elks Club, Sci-Tech

On February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 By admin

By Ricky Rieckert Dear faithful subscribers, readers, and all. This week, the Aurora History Tour Bus, is at the northwest corner of Benton Street and Stolp Avenue, (originally known as Island Avenue). This building, was home to the Aurora Elks Club. It was a beautiful two-story brick building. When I...

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Feature HistoryAurora Ricky Rieckert

Valentine’s Day celebrated; unconventional repair

On February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 By admin

By Ricky Rieckert Dear subscribers, patrons and readers: Hope everyone had a special time, with their special someone, on Valentine’s Day. I didn’t let that opportunity slip away from me, this year, no way, no how. I went on a date with a blonde, female nurse with tattoos, who I...

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Arts CommunityAlley Art Festival Aurora Marissa Amoni

All in for Art fundraiser Feb. 22; Alley Art Festival 2025

On February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 By admin

Art is all around us. We’re lucky if we see it. As I prepare for the 15th year of Alley Art Festival, I am reminded of the incredible talent of the local arts community. Local artists have painted dozens of murals in the past decade for us to enjoy. Local...

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Carousel Community EventsAurora Black History

Black History Month: A History of Negro Spirituals

On February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 By admin

New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated Black History Month with “A History of Negro Spirituals through Word and Song” Sunday afternoon. The event featured vocalist and music educator Ina Allen of Bolingbrook, a freelance performer and vocal teacher and coach at Bolingbrook and Romeoville high Schools. She was accompanied...

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Government OpinionAurora Glenna Nila John Laesch Letter to the Editor Mayor Reader's Voice

Reader’s Voice: Writer supports Laesch for Aurora mayor

On February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 By admin

February 5, 2025Dear editor; I am amazed at how often Aurora is mentioned on the news about special events now that it is election time. I can’t remember ever seeing so many events. I am asking that voters please review the candidates running for mayor, please check what their plans...

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Government PoliticalAurora Aurora Mayor Candidate Jazmine Garcia

Aurora mayoral responses to survey: Jazmine Garcia

On February 11, 2025February 10, 2025 By admin

The Voice contributor, Marissa Amoni, and other community members, wrote several questions for Aurora mayoral candidates in the consolidated primary election to answer. Below are answers from candidate Jazmine Garcia. How will you work to restore our riverfront along the Fox River, especially north of downtown and RiverEdge Park? I...

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GovernmentAurora City of Aurora Jason Crane

Aurora City Council considers upscale activity and game bar

On February 4, 2025February 5, 2025 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering approval of a revision to the River Street Plaza plan description for the Property at 100 S. River Street, and a Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Downtown Fringe On-Site Consumption liquor licenses and self-service endorsements, related to an...

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PoliticalAurora Aurora Mayor Ted Mesiacos

Aurora mayoral candidate Mesiacos endorsed by Durbin

On February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 By admin

Aurora alderman (Ward 3) Ted Mesiacos announced the endorsement of United States Senator Dick Durbin in his campaign to serve as the Mayor of Aurora, building momentum as early voting continues. “I’m proud to endorse Ted Mesiacos for mayor of Aurora. Ted knows what it takes to deliver for his...

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Government PoliticalAurora Aurora Mayor Candidate John Laesch

Aurora mayoral responses to survey: John Laesch

On February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 By admin

The Voice contributor, Marissa Amoni, and other community members, wrote several questions for Aurora mayoral candidates in the consolidated primary election to answer. Below are answers from Aurora alderman at-large, John Laesch. How will you work to restore our riverfront along the Fox River, especially north of downtown and RiverEdge...

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Aurora City Council approves renewal of APD Youth Explorers program

On January 28, 2025January 29, 2025 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved a Resolution at the Tuesday, Jan. 28 Aurora City Council meeting, to authorize the Chief of Police to sign and execute the annual memorandum of understanding with Learning for Life, a District of Columbia non-profit corporation for the Aurora Police Department Youth...

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HistoryAurora History Ricky Rieckert

Aurora’s past: Down E. Benton; Masonic Temple now grass

On January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 By admin

By Ricky Rieckert Hello fellow The Voice followers. This week, we’re going to start at E. Benton Street, starting at S. Ohio Street. On the northwest corner is Beaupre School, on the Northside built in 1908, I believe, along with Bardwell School on S. Lincoln Avenue, at the same time....

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Aurora’s 40th Annual MLK Ceremony, Donna J. Williams Awards of Service, Mayor’s Award of Excellence

On January 21, 2025January 22, 2025 By admin

Jesse White, left, receives the Mayor's Award of Excellence from Aurora mayor Richard Irvin at Aurora's 40th Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony at East Aurora High School Monday, Jan. 20, MLK Day

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GovernmentAurora Aurora City Council Jason Crane

Aurora’s Galena Hotel remodeling and micro units

On January 21, 2025January 22, 2025 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering an Ordinance for the redevelopment of the vacant Galena Hotel at 116 W. Galena Boulevard. The Petitioner, Fox River House LLC, is requesting the establishment of a Conditional Use Planned Development on the property which includes a plan description to redevelop...

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Feature HistoryAurora History Ricky Rieckert

Recalling Aurora’s history: Down West Downer

On January 21, 2025January 22, 2025 By admin

By Ricky Rieckert Last week, I finished up at W. Downer and S. River Street in Aurora’s past. This week we’ll start there and head west. On the northwest corner of Downer and River is the Old Second National Bank. I believe it’s the oldest bank in Aurora. The bank...

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Carousel EventsAurora Aurora Lions Club Census

Aurora Lions learn about special census in Aurora

On January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 By admin

Respond! That was the message Thursday, Jan. 16, from Aurora deputy chief of staff Alex Voigt who told Aurora Lions Club members about the city’s upcoming special census. In an illustrated presentation at Pomegranate Cafe in Aurora, Voigt outlined the census set for Feb. 3-March 7. “I am Aurora, I...

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