Barney is a male Yorkshire Terrier, Yorkie, and Chihuahua Mix who was born October 26, 2017. Barney is housebroken and loves dogs, kids, and cats. He enjoys cuddling and loves to be next to his humans. He doesn’t not enjoy walking, but loves to be pushed in a stroller, which...
Fox Valley Habitat party Aug. 18 Fox Valley Habitat will have events Saturday, Aug. 18 and Sunday, Sept. 9. The first event will be Faith Build 2018 Community Block Party, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and radio station K-LOVE, fun, food, fellowship, music, raffle baskets and activities for the family....
August 9 Twenty individuals, including at least nine firefighters, are killed in Boston’s worst fire. It consumes 65 downtown acres and 776 buildings in more than 12 hours. – 1872. A second atom bomb is dropped on Japan by the United States, at Nagasaki, resulting finally in Japan’s unconditional surrender....
Illinois Bicentennial officials and Commissioners have released the preliminary details of Illinois’ 200th birthday celebration at the United Center in Chicago, Monday, Dec. 3. The event will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Illinois’ recognition as the 21st state of the Union. Illinois celebrities and contributors in all walks of life,...
Seventy-three years ago (August 6, 1945 and August 9, 1945) the United States unleashed atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and killed more than 200,000 individuals, many of whom were civilians. Fast forward to the present day, and the U.S. military, under president Donald Trump’s leadership,...
Downtown public art creates serenity, controversy, in Aurora Bikes in Bloom, left; Batavia Bulldogs Unleashed, center; and Naperville Has Heart. ...
Dogs at the DuPage County Fair in Wheaton, Friday, show their agility by capturing flying discs. The dogs are known as Canines in the Clouds. Paige Adeline Photography...
By Regina Brent – Unity Partnership will sponsor a backyard party on the grounds of Metea Valley High School, 1801 N. Eola Road in Aurora, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. The event is a celebration for an organization that was formed more than two years ago to bridge the...
By Charlie Zine – Editor’s note: Charlie Zine and Chuck Roberts completed an eight-day, 202-mile journey from Colgate, Wis. to Ottawa and finished Monday, July 23. There were two photos on the front page of The Voice last week. Here is Charlie Zine’s focus on the trip. I have enjoyed...
Public art often is taken lightly. However, public art can add the touches to communities which brings togetherness, a light touch, and offers a serious vein of accomplishment. Even controversy can be found in discussions of what is art and what is the symbolism? Public art in three downtown communities,...
July 21, 2018 Dear editor; Have you been duped by Donald Trump and his state media? No? Well, congratulations. Me neither. Is that proper English? I’m not sure if it would or wouldn’t be, but let’s move on. Are you willing to compromise your values in order to align with...
First of three parts Our society will be faced with many decisions regarding our future food consumption. Having been raised on a farm where we produced our own meats and vegetables, it was a seemingly healthy lifestyle. We fed our animals grains and hay which we harvested and then after...
Eat Aurora is Aurora Downtown’s inaugural downtown restaurant week, Wednesday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 5. The inaugural downtown restaurant week will welcome visitors to enjoy discounts and menu specials at 14 restaurants in downtown Aurora. Patrons need only to mention “Eat Aurora” or “downtown restaurant week” at participating restaurants...
To those who know someone who has gone through a life change because of: Retirement, loss of loved one, relocation, and is looking to connect to a great group of new friends? Bring them to the Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors Informational Open House! This special event will be Wednesday,...
Last of two parts Following up on the extraordinary life of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, I wanted to learn about his common-law wife, Deborah Read Franklin. How did this woman interest him time and time again, even though separations kept them apart for many years at a time and once...
Let’s make one thing perfectly clear. When it comes to relations between the United States and Russia, there aren’t any good guys present. Both countries have been at war, a cold war, to be sure, with each other since the end of World War I. Do you doubt me, dear...
Following the order of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court’s closing the Aurora Election Commission (AEC) June 15, the Kane County Clerk’s office assumed responsibility for election administration and voter registration for residents living in the Kane County portion of Aurora. As part of the transition of these functions from the...
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 8 ounces egg noodles 1 (15 ounce) can chili 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1/4 cup salsa 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup shredded...
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By Dr. Claudio Ruiz – We all are becoming very much aware of the changes that are taking place in our planet. These changes include positive discoveries and ways to make life better and easier. However, at the same time there has been an increase of negative conditions that in...
