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Aurora second volunteer service award recipient of 2019 Governor’s Hometown Awards

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For the second consecutive year, Aurora was honored in the Illinois State Capitol. In a ceremony held Monday at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield, the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service presented 21 communities with 2019 Governor’s Hometown Awards. The city government of Aurora received the award for...

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Indoor Winter Market: Unique holiday items

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An indoor Winter Market will join with the Winter Lights lineup Friday, Nov. 22. Winter Lights Winter Market will have shops and museums open throughout downtown Aurora with pop up shops to feature a variety of artisans and makers. The Winter Lights Winter Market will be a time to get...

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Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) youth summit Saturday, Nov. 23

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The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) in Aurora, in partnership with the city government of Aurora and the 605 Innovation District, invites Aurora youth ages 14 to 20 to participate in the ‘Aurora Smart City Youth Summit’ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. “Aurora is poised to...

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Events at Oswego Senior Center: Free memory, pickle ball, wood working

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The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center, unless otherwise noted. • Free Memory Screens, by appointment. There are many known causes, ranging from Alzheimer’s to depression or vitamin and nutrition...

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World Diabetes Day demonstration evident

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By Russ George The SciTech Hands On Museum, in Downtown Aurora, was a beehive of activity when the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, “The Club That Fights Diabetes”, held its second annual World Diabetes Day Thursday, Nov. 14 to bring about an awareness of diabetes. Participating organizations at this year’s event...

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Acclaimed harpist Nichole Luchs to play fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 23 in Aurora

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Acclaimed harpist Nichole Luchs will perform “Sounds of the Season,” a benefit concert, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. The concert will be a benefit for renovations to Wesley’s chapel. Admission is...

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

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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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Oswego Veterans Serenity Park dedication ceremony

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Approximately 500 were in attendance Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Veterans Serenity Park dedication in Oswego. There were seven articulate speakers, started by Dave Krahn, chairman of the Veterans Serenity Park Committee.

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Request: Donate Winter coats

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By Cat Battista, Executive director, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry This week in Chicagoland, Winter blew down upon us hard and fiercely. Even the Veterans Day parade put on by the city government of Aurora had to be moved inside, which was lovely and inspirational. When I left the observance...

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Neighborhood Activities 10-14-19

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Aurora • Through December 12 Neighborhood Festival Funding Grant The city government of Aurora offers financial assistance to organizations planning neighborhood events in 2020. Funding, which is limited to $1,500 per applicant, is made available to assist groups which will be host to public events designed to educate, benefit, organize,...

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Coffee with State representative Stephanie Kifowit at two sites

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Continuing her efforts to be accessible to the residents she serves, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, announces her schedule of Coffee with Kifowit events throughout November. “As State representative, I believe it is very important to be as open, transparent, and accessible as possible for the residents of our community,”...

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State representative Barbara Hernandez Coffee and Conversation Saturday

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Continuing her efforts to meet one-on-one with constituents, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, invites residents to her monthly Coffee and Conversation event Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Two Brothers Roundhouse, at 205 N. Broadway in Aurora. “Each month I hold a coffee and conversation event to...

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Discussion about medical cannabis

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Beth Whitley, Outreach Specialist, for 3C - Compassionate Care Center in Naperville, discusses the benefits of medical cannabis with members of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Tuesday, at their meeting at the Richard and Gina Santori Public Library of Aurora.

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Aurora Public Library meetings on levy increase

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The Aurora Public Library (APL) will hold three community meetings to inform the public about plans for 2020 and beyond, including a levy increase proposal. Meetings have been set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Santori Library; Thursday, Nov. 14 at West Branch; and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov....

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Sugar Grove Library Indie Author Day Saturday

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The public is warmly invited to the second annual Indie Author Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Nov. 16 at the Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive in Sugar Grove. More than 25 authors will participate with a variety of genres represented, including fiction, poetry, children’s...

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Waubonsee Community College District B volleyball champion

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For the second time in school history Waubonsee Community College will play in the NJCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball National Championship Tournament. Behind top-notch performances by Sydney Fedderly, Sydni Coultrip, and Rebecca Robinson, the Chiefs captured the recent Region IV District B Tournament championship by defeating Black Hawk College, 3-1,...

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