Month: May 2018

Opinion

Reader’s Commentary: Upon further review, commentary on controversial poem

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By Charles Coddington –  So, Aurora mayor Richard Irvin and Library Board chairman John Savage think they are on the right side of history, do they? I read the controversial poem that was removed from the Aurora Public Library. In fact, I re-read it twice in order to make sure...

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Congressman Foster’s statement: Against Iran deal withdrawal

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U.S. congressman Bill Foster (D. 11th) released the following statement Tuesday on president Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran Nuclear Deal: “I strongly condemn president Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal. President Trump’s announcement shows his diplomatic incompetence and his technical ignorance...

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Community Events

Night Book Group in Plano

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The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.plano.lib.il.us or call, 630-552-2009. • New Life for Old Bags, Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants help turn plastic bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. For...

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Community Events History

Dedication of the Marie Wilkinson exhibit at the Santori Public Library of Aurora

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Arlene Hawks, one of the speakers at the opening dedication of the Marie Wilkinson exhibit at the Santori Public Library of Aurora Saturday, had a long-time relationship with the community leader. Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora and John Savage, Aurora Public Library president of Board, were speakers. Carter Crane/The Voice...

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Community Entertainment

Paddleboat Quarry set to open

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The Naperville Park District’s Paddleboat Quarry will open Saturday, weather permitting, with weekend hours through the month of May and daily Summer hours to begin Monday, May 28. Paddleboats and kayaks may be rented at the Paddleboat Quarry hut next to the paddleboat dock. Paddleboats are $10. for a 20-minute...

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History

A Focus on History

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May 10 through May 16 May 10 Thanks to an army of thousands of Chinese and Irish immigrants, who laid 2,000 miles of track, the Nation’s first transcontinental railway line is finished by the joining of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific lines at Promontory Point, Utah. – 1869. May...

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Sports

West Aurora High School Volleyball

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Tyler Long, 3, of the West Aurora High School boys volleyball team, hits a return against visiting St. Charles East Thursday, May 3 under watchful Eduardo Martinez, 1, and Michael Walker, 10. West Aurora won, 25-22, 25-21. Al Benson/The Voice...

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Sports

Wheaton Warrenville South takes control in DuPage Valley

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By Bobby Narang –  The DuPage Valley Conference race is starting to take shape in high school girls soccer. In a key mid-season battle Tuesday, May 2, Wheaton Warrenville South High School pulled off a mild upset with a 2-1 victory over highly-ranked Metea Valley. In addition, Naperville North’s 4-3...

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Sports

Shields sizzles, almost, in tough luck

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The Chicago White Sox stormed back to beat Kansas City, 14-7, in the season opener March 29 with James Shields getting the road victory. It remains Shields’ lone victory this season, despite pitching well at times. Twice last week, Shields, 1-3, was in line for a victory only to be...

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Kevin Harvick dominant in Dover Speedway race

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By John Schutt –  Nascar Monster Energy, AAA 400 Drive for Autism, Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del., Sunday, May 6. Kyle Larson won the pole position, however, his car failed three pre-race inspections and he had to start in last place. Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex, Jr. started on the...

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Events Sports

IHSA State meets 2018

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Here are the dates for the Spring Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State tournaments: Friday-Saturday • Girls badminton; • Boys gymnastics; May 17-19 • Girls track & field; • Girls water polo; • Boys water polo; • Bass fishing; May 24-26 • Boys track & field; • Boys tennis; May...

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Depth helps Batavia in the 100th Kane County boys track and field meet

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The term offers a hushed tone: The 100th Kane County boys track and field meet. The State’s second oldest continuous high school track meet. Only the State meet is older. The meet was competitive and many performers and teams were encouraged on the eve of the conference, then sectional meets...

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West Aurora High School’s Camron Donatlan

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West Aurora High School’s Camron Donatlan wins the high jump by clearing 6-6 on a single try at the 100th Kane County Invitational Track and Field Meet at East Aurora Friday night. Donatlan had the bar raised to 7-1 but clipped the bar with his leg after clearing the it....

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Community Events

Prayer Walk in Aurora:

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The annual prayer walk in Aurora Thursday, May 3 starts at Orchard Road and Galena Boulevard in the morning. The group which grew and was reduced during the more than eight hours, made more than 10 stops. They walked east on Galena Boulevard, went to Route 59, and made various...

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Community Military Veterans

Ralph Fisher: Many skills, experiences, included submarines

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By John Montesano –  The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club has named Ralph Fisher, the May 2018 Veteran of the Month. Ralph, born in Chicago October 21, 1944, was raised in Lombard, until he went into the Navy. After graduating high school, he attended Greer Tech in Chicago. He worked...

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