Month: February 2019

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Downtown Aurora businesses assist Aurora Strong theme to help victims’ families, first responders

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DOWNTOWN AURORA –  The Aurora Downtown community mourns and grieves with the entire City and its neighbors for the shooting tragedy in Aurora Friday, Feb. 15 at the warehouse of Henry Pratt at 641 Archer near Highland and Prairie Avenues. Here are ways that downtown businesses are assisting in the...

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Crosses outside the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora where a shooting occured February 15
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Aurora Police Department releases information on six officers injured in mass shooting in Aurora, Ill Friday, Feb. 15 and five employees killed at Henry Pratt plant

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Here is more information, including a timeline, after the Aurora Police Department press conferences about the ongoing investigation of the workplace shooting which took place on Aurora’s near West Side Friday, Feb. 15. The Aurora Police press conference Saturday, Feb. 16 can be viewed by clicking here. Here is a...

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George Washington forged unified body in fragmentation

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By John F. Gilligan –  Editor’s note: President’s Day Monday Feb. 18 is a tribute to all U.S. presidents’ birthdays, especially George Washington (February 22) and Abraham Lincoln (February 12). History reveals that great and noble leaders are forged in adversity. Valley Forge was that crucible for George Washington where...

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Rick Mervine, alderman of Aurora’s 8th Ward, shares his 37 years of business experience at the Eola Center Monday. He said a business registration program the City is considering should be free, unless businesses fail to register. City officials have reviewed the programs in neighboring communities and are looking for input from Aurora’s 12,000 businesses and will announce more roundtable events. One of the ideas discussed besides fees was whether home based business should be required to register. Jason Crane/The Voice
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Business Program for Aurora:

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Rick Mervine, alderman of Aurora’s 8th Ward, shares his 37 years of business experience at the Eola Center Monday. He said a business registration program the City is considering should be free, unless businesses fail to register. City officials have reviewed the programs in neighboring communities and are looking for...

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Mayor Richard Irvin, of Aurora, right, gives a quick hug to Judd Lofchie, alderman of Aurora’s 10th Ward during the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. Mayor Irvin had received criticism in a letter from a constituent following the last City Council meeting. He read the letter which discribed Irvin’s actions as disrespectful. He apologized to Lofchie and to the City Council. Jason Crane/The Voice
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Mayor apologizes:

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Mayor Richard Irvin, of Aurora, right, gives a quick hug to Judd Lofchie, alderman of Aurora’s 10th Ward during the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. Mayor Irvin had received criticism in a letter from a constituent following the last City Council meeting. He read the letter which described Irvin’s actions...

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Naperville conducts neighborhood traffic study

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In response to traffic concerns raised by residents of the West Side neighborhood, the city government of Naperville is conducting a neighborhood traffic study to evaluate these concerns and provide recommendations for a neighborhood-wide traffic plan. The city government will hire a consulting firm specializing in traffic engineering to carry...

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Valentine’s Day comfortable all year; history in House

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The easy and loving breath of fresh air personified by Valentine’s Day should be the approach every week of the year. Well, some may say the pressure to please should be less than once a year. Nonetheless, think of the greeting card companies, chocolate companies, floral shops, teddy bear brigades,...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Reservations on minimum wage increase

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February 8, 2019 Dear editor; It appears that the proposed minimum wage increase for the State is rapidly going to be a reality. As an industry we are not opposed to an increase, but we have tremendous concerns about the speed and lack of analysis on the true impact this...

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Reader’s Voice: Who decides a person’s value?

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February 12, 2019 Dear editor; I have a question for you, Aurora, and the country! Who decides who is valuable? I hear thoughts about rating individuals by merit. Who decides the standard? Who decides what culture is the best: White, African American, Mexican, Indian, Native American, Chinese? Some with white...

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Consumer prey to shady branding, marketing, on phones

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Michael Grothaus contributed the following article online for FastCompany regarding his view of AT&T’s misleading “5G E icon” which soon will be iPhones. “After Apple released the latest beta of iOS 12.2 to developers, some users noticed something strange. It seemed as if their iPhones suddenly had gained 5G capabilities....

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Topic: Graduated income tax Feb. 21

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Eighty percent of the states in America have a fair, graduated, rate income tax, and Illinois should, too, according to Jean Pierce. This system would tax higher income levels at a higher rate than lower income levels. Pierce will present the case for a fair tax at 7 p.m. Thursday,...

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Blake Hammond plays Broadway producer Max Bialystock in The Producers, Mel Brooks’ uproariously funny live musical based on his hilarious 1967 film. Liz Lauren photo
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The Producers: Much precision

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By Jeanette Hirt –  When a has-been Broadway producer and his accountant cook up a scheme to scam $2 Million from their investors, they couldn’t wait for the big day. They set out to produce an undiscovered musical flop entitled, Springtime for Hitler, so outrageous that it wouldn’t last a...

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Valentine’s Day offers love, friendship, tradition, early Spring

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“Good morrow, Valentine. First to thee and then to mine. “So please give me a valentine.” —Centuries old rhyme Today we send and receive beautiful Valentines. We express our friendship or love or longing to another in gracious ways. Let us learn about the customs of this holiday together. It...

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A few thoughts compelling on climate change, weather

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Late last month, while waiting for a bus at the Aurora Transportation Center, I encountered my first, and, hopefully, my last, climate change denier. For no apparent reason other than to pass the time on a cold January afternoon, a young man shared with me his views on the weather....

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Aurora State of City March 5

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Mayor Richard C. Irvin’s 2019 Aurora State of the City Address, The Light Is On: Aurora Is Open For Business, will bring the community together for a review of the past year and a preview of the year ahead, including many exciting announcements. Hosts are the Aurora Regional Chamber of...

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Community science fair April 11

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Science fair projects don’t have to be stuffy or boring. They can examine almost anything youth have an interest in, from slime to music to a certain situation involving deflated footballs. “This is a wonderful way for youth to explore the world around them, and experience all the benefits of...

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Zesty Chicken Pizza

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Ingredients 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust 1/2 cup Ranch-style salad dressing 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped green onions 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon black pepper...

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Rosary High School Alumnae Association members are, from left: Alison Brzezinski, ESL tutoring coordinator; Sandra Galindo, alumnae director at Rosary; Sister Jane Ann Beckman, citizenship program coordinator; and Shireen Bacchetti, president of the Fox Valley Festival Chorus. Submitted photo
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Rosary Alumnae assist Dominican

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Rosary High School Alumnae Association sponsored a drive to collect warm Winter items for the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora. Items collected included hats, gloves, scarves, slippers, socks, and blankets. Rosary held a donation drive at home basketball games. New this year, patrons and members of the Fox Valley Festival...

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