March 2019 – Page 8

Governor Pritzker reveals graduated income tax structure

On March 14, 2019March 13, 2019 By admin

By Jerry Nowicki – Passage of a statewide graduated income tax structure isn’t possible until after November 2020, but Democratic Party governor J.B. Pritzker continued to stump for such a proposal Tuesday this week, and announced the launch of an online “fair tax calculator” at a Chicago news conference. Per...

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Vocalist at Trinity Episcopal Church in Aurora March 17

On March 14, 2019March 13, 2019 By admin

Trinity Episcopal Church, 218 East Benton Street, Aurora, 2019 Concert Series will present Paul Kraus and a St. Patrick’s Celebration and Cabaret Gregory Gyllsdorff, accompanist. They will play Irish songs starting at 3 p.m. Sunday March 17. Suggested donation is $25, cash or check only. Money raised will help benefit...

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Jobs

Cindy Sellen brings talent, experience, to Just Food Initiative

On March 14, 2019March 13, 2019 By admin

Cynthia (Cindy) Sellen, joined The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley as the new part-time coordinator of development February 1. Her position will call on her expertise in fundraising and in relational marketing, as well as her experience in social services and education. Cindy and her husband, Peter, long...

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History

A Focus on History: March 14 through March 20

On March 14, 2019March 13, 2019 By admin

March 14 The Federal Bureau of Investigation institutes the “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list in an effort to publicize particularly dangerous fugitives. The creation of the program arose out of a wire service news story in 1949 about the toughest guys the FBI wanted to capture. The story drew so...

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Government Policy

Rights under assault continues, Fourth Amendment on life support

On March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 By admin

You think you’ve got rights? Think again. All of those freedoms we cherish, those enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, those that affirm our right to free speech and assembly, due process, privacy, bodily integrity, the right to not have police seize our property without a warrant, or search and detain...

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Community Entertainment Events Government Political

Aurora State of the City:

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

Mayor Richard C. Irvin, in his State of the City address Tuesday, March 5, succinctly proclaims: “The State of our City is strong…Aurora Strong.” His references: Challenges, successes, and rising as one Aurora. See the video by clicking here. See Carter Crane’s article here. Jason Crane/The Voice...

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The Yorkville Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics at Silver Spring Sate Park Sunday draws celebrations in spite of frigid water and weather. More than 300 participants helped to raise approximately $100,000 in Lake Loon. The Aurora Police raised more than $11,000. Dave Weaver photo Radioman911.com

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Polar Plunge warms Special Olympics

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

The Yorkville Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics at Silver Spring Sate Park Sunday draws celebrations in spite of frigid water and weather. More than 300 participants helped to raise approximately $100,000 in Lake Loon. The Aurora Police raised more than $11,000. Click here to see a video. Dave Weaver...

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Proposed law would end front car plates: Police against it

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

By Rebecca Anzel – Illinois law enforcement groups want to pump the brakes on proposed legislation that would do away with a requirement that Illinois cars display a front license plate. A bill proposed by East Dundee Republican representative Allen Skillicorn would instruct the Secretary of State’s office to issue...

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Boys II Men 2019 12th annual Phenomenal Man Awards

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

The Boys II Men 2019 12th annual Phenomenal Man Awards Thursday, Feb. 28 at Piper’s Banquets offers fitting salutes to five accomplished young from Aurora From left: Marquell Oliver, founder of LIFTOFF, a social-emotional learning program and youth director of Unity Partnership, a group that seeks to improve relations between...

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Community Events Government

Always something happening; just the tip of the iceberg

On March 7, 2019March 9, 2019 By admin

Never a dull moment. There is always something to do, observe, and consider. We live in interesting times in our greater area. It may not always be entertaining. It is always something, with apologies to Roseanne Roseannadanna (the late Gildna Radner of Saturday Night Live). What is your choice? The...

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Reader’s Voice: In search of answers from government

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

March 4, 2019 Dear editor; The pursuit of city government, tax-funded branches, police department, police association, public library, park district, Waubonsee College, for their sins of omission: For my money and votes, these boards are expected to vote, especially on matters involving private divisive groups. Friday, my response from the...

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Reader’s Voice: Prospective immigrants could build wall

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

February 25, 2019 Dear editor; I am not a fan of Donald Trump or the proposed U.S./Mexico border wall, but the Trump wall could be built by immigrants south of the border who want to come to the United States to work and live. We could pay able-body participants an...

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Environment

TreeSisters global network of women restores tropical forests

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

First of two parts TreeSisters is a global network of women who donate monthly to help provide funds for the restoration of our tropical forests as a collective expression of planetary care. As a feminine leadership and tropical reforestation organization, they exist to call forth the brilliance and generosity of...

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Community Events Government Veterans

Oswego open house on downtown

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

The Village government of Oswego invites residents and the public to a Downtown Construction Open House from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at East View Academy, 4209 Route 71, Oswego. Enter through door 21. Staff members will be on hand to talk about new restaurant and retail...

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History

Bits, pieces: Pomegranates to Scrabble’s formation

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

Can it be that the year of Our Lord 2019 has arrived so quickly? Here are some thoughts and observations for you to ponder: Bits: Pomegranates, which are mentioned in Deuteronomy, are a sign of plenty throughout the Jewish High Holy Days. Pieces: Partners at the bank Goldman Sachs earn...

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Matt Erion of Aurora, left, Glen West, Geneva; and Jeff Ford, Oswego, swing out on “Down by the Riverside” at Flowing Forth United Methodist Church’s Fat Tuesday jazz concert at Aurora Christian School. The third annual Mardi Gras-style jazz concert by Erion’s Dodeca Band was free to the public. UMC Northern Illinois Conference Aurora District superintendent, Jeff Bross, was solo on “Amazing Grace”. Al Benson/The Voice

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Flowing Forth United Methodist Church’s Fat Tuesday jazz concert

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

Matt Erion of Aurora, left, Glen West, Geneva; and Jeff Ford, Oswego, swing out on “Down by the Riverside” at Flowing Forth United Methodist Church’s Fat Tuesday jazz concert at Aurora Christian School. The third annual Mardi Gras-style jazz concert by Erion’s Dodeca Band was free to the public. UMC...

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History Humor

In search of the February truth about Abe, George

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

I’ve had enough of cold February, Febrero in Spanish, and Xp$qt*Z in Klingon, and I’m glad it’s finally gone. But if your birthday is in February, you may not feel the same. Those with a February birthday were born under the two zodiac signs, Aquarius and Pisces, or the all-encompassing...

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State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and Adam Pauley from her Youth Advisory Council focus on House Bill 837 in the State Government Administration Committee. Submitted photo

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Youth leaders in government

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

Illinois’ future leaders will have a say on some of the major issues facing the State under legislation sponsored by State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, through a statewide Youth Advisory Council, which was approved by a House committee Wednesday, Feb. 27. “Many of my ideas for new legislation come out...

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Montgomery seeks trustee

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

Montgomery Village president Matt Brolley is seeking a qualified Village resident to serve on the Village Board as a Village trustee to fill a vacancy from May 2019 through May 2021. The Village Board is the decision-making body responsible for enacting legislation and providing direction for all areas of Village...

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Food

Smothered Meatballs

On March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By admin

Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef 1/3 cup minced green bell pepper 1/3 cup minced onion 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups Italian-style dry bread crumbs 2 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup 2 (6.5 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained...

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