Month: November 2018

Military Veterans

Honor 200 veterans revealed

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The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) and the Illinois Bicentennial Office earlier this month revealed the recipients of Bicentennial HONOR 200 to honor the work of 200 veterans who continue to make extraordinary contributions to the people of Illinois. “The Bicentennial HONOR 200 campaign is one of the most...

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Joe McMahon speaker at Navy League

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The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery, just north of U.S. Route 30. A reception will begin at 5:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m.. The after dinner speaker will be Kane County...

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Community Events Veterans

Veterans Day salutes ample

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Veterans Day community services and celebrations expand beyond the traditional November 11 events. Much of November can have special salutes to the U.S. military veterans. Parades and services will be held in most communities Sunday, unless otherwise specified. Here is information in communities: • The Aurora parade will step off...

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Veterans’ homelessness decreases

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the veteran numbers from the 2018 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR), revealing a 5.4% decrease in veteran homelessness since 2017. On a given night in the United States, 37,878 veterans are experiencing homelessness compared to 40,020 in 2017. Of those...

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Let's Go Green
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Let’s Go Green!

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• Kane County’s Recycling collection event: The Kane County Electronics Recycling Program will have its next one-day event Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon at 540 S. Randall Road. There will be document shredding available with a limit of four boxes. Electronics, books, and latex paint will be...

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Pets

Mara enjoys quiet time with family

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Mara is a female Dark Calico who was born in February 2017. Mara is a sweet kitty who is playful. She will need a little time to warm up to her new surroundings. However, once she is comfortable with new humans she is very loving. She would do best in...

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Events Fundraiser

Fundraiser forum

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Auctions Nov. 16 will help FVSRA The Northern Nights Tree and Lights have silent and live auctions a delicious dinner and drinks to help as a benefit for the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA). The event will be will be from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16...

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History

A Focus on History – November 8 through November 14

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November 8 U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt announces plans for the Civil Works Administration to create four million additional jobs for the Great Depression-era unemployed. The workers ultimately built or made substantial improvements to 255,000 miles of roads, 40,000 schools, 3,700 playgrounds, and nearly 1,000 airports. – 1933. November 9...

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Learning to live together key to keeping our republic

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Yet another shooting. Yet another smear of ugliness, hatred, and violence. Yet another ratcheting up of the calls for the government to clamp down on the citizenry by imposing more costly security measures without any real benefit, more militarized police, more surveillance, more gun control measures, more metal detectors, and...

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Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry honors Robert (Bob) Vaughan, Madeline “Maddie” Bozik, and East Aurora School District at annual Fill The Bowls fundraiser

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Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry held their annual Fill The Bowls fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 28 at Gaslite Manor Banquets in Aurora. For the past 8 years the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry has recognized individuals who personify Marie Wilkinson’s belief that it is a privilege to give a helping hand to people in need...

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A burglary at The Flower Basket in the 300 block of Lake Street in Aurora, Thursday evening at approximately 8 p.m. left the business with a broken window, damaged safe, and missing a few hundred dollars in cash. The owner reported shortly after the business closed, the alarm company called to report the alarm was triggered.  When police arrived, the offender(s) had already fled the building after unsuccessful attempts at prying and drilling open the safe.
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The Flower Basket in Aurora the latest victim of multiple burglaries on Lake Street

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A burglary at The Flower Basket in the 300 block of Lake Street in Aurora, Thursday evening at approximately 8 p.m. left the business with a broken window, damaged safe, and a few hundred dollars missing from a cash register. The owner reported a little more than an hour after...

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Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Third Annual Pumpkin Race Saturday, Oct. 27 at Rotary Hill in downtown Naperville
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Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Third Annual Pumpkin Race in Naperville was a smashing success

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Some pumpkins dash and some pumpkins get smashed at the Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Third Annual Pumpkin Race Saturday, Oct. 27 at Rotary Hill in downtown Naperville. Festivities included pumpkin racing, pumpkin decorating, costume contests, and fun with giant bubbles. The Mallot of Justice, below, strikes head lettuce disguised in...

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High School football playoffs: Markus Tillman, 26, of Oswego High School moves through Chicago’s Taft High School defenders in first round playoffs Saturday. Host Oswego won, 49-7. Right, Yorkville defender Cale Reeder, 25, draws focus on Dunlap quarterback Myles Burke Friday. Host Yorkville rallied to win, 28-21. Steve Groth photos
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High School football playoffs

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Markus Tillman, 26, of Oswego High School moves through Chicago’s Taft High School defenders in first round playoffs Saturday. Host Oswego won, 49-7. Right, Yorkville defender Cale Reeder, 25, draws focus on Dunlap quarterback Myles Burke Friday. Host Yorkville rallied to win, 28-21. Click on the links below for information...

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Arts Community Entertainment Events

Day of the Dead at First Fridays

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First Fridays in Aurora will celebrate Day of the Dead Friday, Nov. 2. Several venues will be open for art shows and community ofrenda displays, along with an outdoor celebration and a fashion show. Jose Torres again will bring the annual Day of the Dead celebration to downtown Aurora. Torres...

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Oswego Police Department building dedication

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The Oswego Police Department building is dedicated Friday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Staff members and police moved into the building this week. See a video of the event at facebook.com/thevoice.us.  Melissa Jean Photography & Design photos...

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Rest in peace Don Thompson; honors for Herschel Luckinbill

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There are many good reasons to celebrate Veterans Day. This year, Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, celebrates 100 years since the armistice to officially end World War I. Those involved signed the peace treaty at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, November 11, 1918. There...

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Opinion1 Comment

Reader’s Voice: Debate on homosexuality, abortion, continues

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October 21, 2018 Dear editor; Homosexuality is both a moral and political issue, and problem, Mr. Johnson (whose letter was in The Voice October 18. Click here to see). Here in Aurora and in Springfield, the Democratic Party, which rules over us, has made it so. Mayor Richard C. Irvin...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Vote Yes for Blackberry Township Roads

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October 30, 2018 Dear editor; This issue will not go away, but only will get worse and cost us more if we keep putting it off.  I’m as fed up as everyone with taxes we pay, but the current funding for Blackberry Township roads is inadequate to maintain them. I attended...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: ALS Walk for Life keeps hope alive

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October 9, 2018 Dear editor; ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a rapidly progressive, terminal neuromuscular disease that causes muscle weakness in the arms and legs, and difficulty speaking and swallowing. ALS causes the body to deteriorate, but the sprint and resilience of those affected by the disease continues to inspire...

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