Day: August 23, 2018

Naperville Carillon music for Aretha Franklin

Naperville Carillon music for Aretha Franklin

Carillonneur for Naperville, Tim Sleep, plays Aretha Franklin songs Saturday to honor the Queen of Soul who died Thursday, Aug. 16 at the age of 76. The Naperville Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower has 72 bells and is on the Riverwalk in downtown Naperville. The Moser Tower was built in...

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Cars reflect a variety Saturday at the annual Smallville Superfest in Plano. The Crowe's Aurora Car Show was on Main Street from noon to 4:15 p.m. in the three-day event, which included music, movies, book sale, and cruise night.

Plano Smallville SuperFest

Smallville: Cars reflect a variety Saturday at the annual Smallville Superfest in Plano. The Crowe’s Aurora Car Show was on Main Street from noon to 4:15 p.m. in the three-day event, which included music, movies, book sale, and cruise night. One girl takes a ride down the inflatable slide at...

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Heroism rewarded: The Geneva City Council honors Geneva teens John Schneider, left, and Kyle O'Malley Monday for heroism. Geneva mayor Kevin Burns holds the certificate. The young men helped save a woman's life after a fire-filled car crash on Interstate-88 August 11. Schneider is a student at Geneva High School. O'Malley is a 2018 graduate of the school. Both are in cadet training in Geneva to be police officers. They were lead stories on Chicago television news. City government of Geneva photo

Heroism rewarded at Geneva City Council

The Geneva City Council honors Geneva teens John Schneider, left, and Kyle O’Malley Monday for heroism. Geneva mayor Kevin Burns holds the certificate. The young men helped save a woman’s life after a fire-filled car crash on Interstate-88 August 11. Schneider is a student at Geneva High School. O’Malley is...

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Legislation limits large severance packages

Legislation championed by State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, to rein in obscenely large severance packages granted to fired or outgoing government employees at taxpayers’ expense was signed into law August 14. Kifowit’s Government Severance Pay Act, Senate Bill 3604, was introduced and passed in response to large payouts from government...

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Dave Bruce, Plainfield, holds his certificate for Best of Show at the 10th Annual Historic LaSalle Street Auto Show in Aurora Sunday after receiving the award from show founder Joe Dispensa.

10th Annual Historic LaSalle Street Auto Show in Aurora Sunday

Dave Bruce, Plainfield, holds his certificate for Best of Show at the 10th Annual Historic LaSalle Street Auto Show in Aurora Sunday after receiving the award from show founder Joe Dispensa. The car, left, is a 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda. To see more photos click here facebook.com/thevoice.us....

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Carter Crane editor of The Voice

Many delights: Ukulele Festival to the LaSalle Auto Show

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...

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Reader’s Voice: No free speech fault of voters, non-voters

August 20, 2018 Dear editor; John Whitehead wrote truth-based on facts in his column in the August 16 issue of The Voice by exposing how and why free speech is no longer free. Personal opinion: The fault lies with voters, non-voters, and politicians’ sins of omission. How many of the...

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Sierra Club Valley of the Fox in Batavia Sept. 10

The Sierra Club Valley of the Fox will meet 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10 at the Batavia Public Library where we will welcome Carolyn Burnham of the Batavia Environmental Commission. She will discuss the current efforts of the BEC and other affiliated groups such as river clean-ups, Fabyan Woods Restoration...

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Jo Fredell Higgins

Examination of tea: Chinese medicine, trade, savoring it

“Tea comforts the spirit, lightens the body and adds sparkle to the eyes.” —Shennong In Chinese medicine during the Tang and Song dynasties, the medicinal effects of tea were recommended for curing and preventing many ills. Tea was believed to dissolve fats and assist with digestion. Because of its antioxidant...

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Wayne Johnson

Contemplation of what could have been in sports exploits

I was never any good at sports, although I thought I wanted to be. My Little League career was hampered only by the fact I couldn’t catch, throw, run, or hit. I’m positive I would have been a much better player if I could have done those things. The other...

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Recipe

Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Directions 1. Preheat...

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Fox Valley Robotics ready for 17th season in Batavia

Fox Valley Robotics and Batavia Robotics (FVR/BR) will open registration for their 17th season this year with new robotics challenges for kids in first through 12th grades. The LegoWolves Division for first through third graders will take on space in the new challenge “Mission Moon”. These young kids will work...

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Batavia Public School District 101

Batavia will induct eight to Hall of Honor September 19-21

Batavia Public School District 101 will welcome eight inductees into its fourth annual Hall of Honor at Batavia High School Thursday, Sept. 20. The BPS101 Hall of Honor was initiated by the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and BPS101 to promote pride in Batavia Public Schools and to honor alumni,...

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Ask Grandpa

Ask Grandpa: Tips for a sister, young lawn man

Grandpa says: Confidential to MLO: I understand your situation. Your family is, however, reaching out to you. Your true friends have your back. You are blessed. In so, you are a blessing to those around you. Keep your faith strong. Have a very Happy Birthday. Grandpa, My youngest sister is...

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The Holmstad annual Bazaar September 29

The Holmstad’s annual Bazaar is one of Fox Valley’s most anticipated events. Now in its 41st year, residents are putting final touches on all of the unique items they sell to the public when the community will open its doors at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. Shoppers will have a...

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Ken Schroth, city of Aurora director of Public Works / City engineer, left, explains a resolution to establish a Private Service Line Replacement Program at a special city of Aurora government Building Grounds and Infrastructure Committee meeting Monday. Members include left to right, Tina Bohman, First Ward; Bill Donnell, Fourth Ward; Juany Garza, chairman, and Second Ward.

Aurora residents may get the lead out of water systems

By Jason Crane –  The city of Aurora government plans to establish a Private Service Line Replacement Program to help Aurora residents get the lead out of community water systems by prioritizing the replacement of private lead service lines (LSL)s. At a special city of Aurora government Building Grounds and...

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Former Copley Hospital building, vacant since 1995. City of Aurora photo

Developers’ aim to clean up former Copley Hospital site; ask city of Aurora government to chip in 1/4 of the cost

By Amy Roth –  A plan to clean up the site of the former Copley Hospital at 502 S. Lincoln Avenue, Aurora, will go before Aurora aldermen as an item on the City Council’s consent agenda at the Tuesday, Aug. 28 City Council meeting. Aldermen heard details of the two-phased...

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City of Aurora government considers interactive outdoor kiosks

An agenda item on a special city of Aurora Finance Committee meeting Tuesday was a resolution to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Smart City Media, LLC of New York, N.Y. for the installation, operation, and revenue sharing of interactive outdoor kiosks using the City Post smart media platform. The...

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North Aurora Village Board ordinance updates, speeding concerns

North Aurora Village Board ordinance updates, speeding concerns

North Aurora resident Nick Dalo, right, expresses concern at the North Aurora Village Board meeting Monday about cars speeding on his street, Westover Road. He requested the Village increase patrols and install speed bumps or flexible chicanes. The Board discussed options available to slow traffic. North Aurora Police Chief David...

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