August 29At a remote test site at Semipalatinsk in Kazakhstan, the USSR successfully detonates its first atomic bomb, code name “First Lightning.” – 1949. Hurricane Katrina makes landfall near New Orleans, La., as a Category 4 hurricane. It is believed that the hurricane caused more than 1,300 deaths and up
Twenty new engraved stone pavers have been added to the walkway around the historic Settlers Cottage in front of the Montgomery Village Hall and join more than 200 engraved pavers previously installed to commemorate residents or businesses in the Village. The new pavers were set in place to honor those
Livia Italian Eatery served a Garden Harvest Dinner to benefit the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Saturday, Aug. 17, at 834 North Highland Avenue in Aurora, the Marie Wilkinson Community Garden and West Side Food Pantry. Guests enjoyed a five-course meal served outdoors al fresco under an elegant white canopy at
It is living the American Dream. It is about following plans and designs. It is making a difference. At a time when tributes and praises roll in by longtime Aurorans about the late 94-year-old John Galles, who died August 14 after many years as owner of Johno’s on Downer Place
August 14, 2019Dear editor; Okay, I give, I want to Make America Great Again. That’s why I’m voting Blue in 2020 for Democratic Party members with brains and morals who will act as a check on our corrupt and incompetent president and GOP-ruled Senate. See, I’m not anti-Donald Trump, I’m
August 16, 2019Dear editor; Regarding ‘A disagreement in detail on State law,’ letter in the August 15 issue of The Voice, I too was dismayed at news reports of governor JB Pritzker’s signing HB 246. Wayne Lela expressed his dismay in what I took as a religious viewpoint. At the
Last of two parts Click here for part one. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D. Psychology Today thought it would be inspirational to gain wisdom from each of our 45 presidents. Part one examined the best quotes from the first president, George Washington, to the 22nd president Grover Cleveland. Following Benjamin Harrison, Cleveland
Community Clothes Closet in Aurora St. John United Church of Christ, 309 Fifth Street in Aurora, will hold its monthly Community Clothes Closet event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7. The public is invited. Admission is free. Reverend Cyndi Gavin, pastor, said the ministry distributes new and used
The ninth annual Alley Art Festival in Aurora will bring more than 60 artists to sell their art, jewelry, pottery, and handmade goods, Saturday, Aug. 31. The grassroots festival is an opportunity to meet and support community artists. The family-friendly festival welcomes returning artists and many new artists this year.
As societies develop, languages evolve. Researchers analyzed Stone Age and modern skulls. Different jaw placements allow our mouths to make different sounds. With a database of 2,000 languages, out of the 8,000 languages in existence today, sounds were identified that showed frequently used sounds and where. “New sounds are introduced
I’m giving you a heads up before you read any further. I’m somewhat impaired physically this time, rather than my standard mental impairment. While doing some yard work the other day, I ran over my glasses with the lawnmower, which made them unsuitable for seeing through, mainly because they are
The Kiwanis Club of Batavia will be host to its first Kiwanis Family Bingo Night at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at Pal Joey’s Restaurant, 2030 Main Street in Batavia. This year, the Kiwanis Club of Batavia has realigned some of its fundraising events to welcome more families, both from
Ingredients 15 ounces dried soba noodles 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1/3 cup soy sauce juice from one lime zest of one lime 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste 1 cup finely grated carrot 1/4
It’s hard to grade intelligence, its worth; But that is what we try to do from birth. A figure, by itself, is always found; But often now with walls in which it’s bound. Like this: What good is it if it’s not used? How can we tell if that is
The dog days of Summer are here and for dogs in Aurora, the biggest day of the Summer is right around the corner. Registration is open for the second annual Aurora Pooch Parade, which will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive.
Kane County treasurer, David J. Rickert, reminds taxpayers that the second installment of property tax is due September 3. New or existing homeowners may print a bill at KaneCountyTreasurer.org or call 630-232-3565. Taxpayers can make payment by: • Mailing the payment to the Treasurer’s Office. Mail postmarked by September 3
