COVID-19 survivor happy to be home after 74 days in hospital
Aurora resident Matt Thomas receives a welcome home Wednesday, July 29 after 74 days in three hospitals.
On friendships, 50 years of varied travel adventures
Editor’s note: Rick McKay, Joe Masonick, and Jack Karolewski, have been annual travel companions for more than 50 years to a variety of sites with many goals. By Rick McKay This story is about an enduring friendship, an ongoing quest for adventure and knowledge, and a mutual search for the...
Willie Wilson Donates 500,000 Masks to Aurora
With a market value of $350,000, an order of a half-million face masks is a significant investment. When those masks are donated to a community for free, it’s more than just about the money. It’s about a mission to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The Chicago-based Dr. Willie Wilson...
Schools lean to online learning; Oswego rally peaceful
Every day decisions must be made in our lives which deviate living from the norm. Much of it is stimulated by the results of the pandemic COVID-19. Schools and school boards must make decisions in uncharted areas. Online only, or a hybrid, or, blend? In the most recent week many...
A 93rd birthday salute for Ron Woodward
Ron Woodward waves to the passing procession on his 93rd birthday Friday in Aurora.
A world without prisons: Radical, or, possibly real?
Last of three parts The second part is available at thevoice.us/prison-reform-rooted-in-care-better-than-punishment Mary Rinaldi and Ashish Prashar posted the following article in Fast Company. “Imagine a world without prisons. It may sound radical, but for millions of black and brown Americans, this fantasy is urgent and necessary. “Programs based on this...
Cycling clear path in Aurora, 3 other sites
Cycling is not only listed in the lowest risk category in the Restore Illinois Plan, it is known as one of the most effective forms of exercise, and it is uniting cities in the Fox Valley. The city government of Aurora launched Koloni Fox Valley, a regional bike share system...
Montgomery in Bike Share program
In Montgomery the Fox Valley Bike Share Program is here for all to enjoy! Along with the Village of Montgomery the City of Aurora government, City of Elgin government, and City of Batavia government have come together and are partners with the Kane County Division of Transportation to launch the...
Recalling a special trip to Europe with her daughter
First of three parts “Younger than Springtime are you. Gayer than laughter are you.“Sweeter than music are you.” —Richard Rodgers Spring cleaning had come early due to the stay-at-home directives in the Spring. Closets, drawers, garage, pantry all were involved. I came across my journal entries from the Eurail Pass...
Kendall County State’s attorney Eric Weis at Aurora Navy Zoom meeting
The Aurora Navy League will hold a Zoom Meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 with Kendall County State’s attorney Eric Weis who will discuss the issues with COVID-19 lockdown. The meeting is at bit.ly/33nFHoy, meeting ID is 630 816 7612 and the password is 175209. The COVID-19 pandemic struck...
First Fridays will return in Aurora, Friday, Aug. 7
First Fridays will back Friday, Aug. 7. After taking things and online virtual for three months, the night of art, music, and more items of interest will return under the State’s Phase 4 guidelines. “We’ve been reimagining many of our events in downtown Aurora, and we are now seeing what...
All online classes huge issue
By Rick Lawrence Mayor Richard Irvin; The decision of Aurora’s school District’s announcement of 100% online school is a huge issue for Aurora. Given the diverse population of our districts, economically, language challenges, family situations, the ability for more than half of the students in West Aurora and East Aurora...
Ministers of Pain: Dental changes to political winds
As millions lose their $600 unemployment checks and coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths realize new highs, I’ve been thinking about my teeth. Not because I have any major dental problems other than my bicuspids occasionally bursting into flame for no apparent reason, but because I’ve been wondering what would happen to my...
C.H.A.N.G.E. public sessions on police policy starting point
By Emily Ochoa McDonald Over the last few weeks at the Aurora City Hall, a series of public sessions called the C.H.A.N.G.E. (Community Helping Auroras Necessary Growth and Empowerment), a reform initiative, were held to discuss the use of force and training policies the Aurora Police Department use. The public...
Recipe of the Week: Sweet and Smoky Marinated Chicken
Ingredients8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring1 tablespoon molasses1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon paprika3 teaspoons minced garlic1/3 tablespoon of red pepper hot sauce1/4 cup olive oil Directions1. Mix together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki...
Do Not Stop In Asking
To those who still are young, with an inquiring mind,I hope that makes you into an inquiring find.Don’t take what science tells you now as the last word;Because, if you inquire at length, that is absurd. Accepted geniuses are geniuses, that’s true!Regardless, there is no eliminating you!There is but one...
Youth Department host to events in Yorkville Public Library
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many upcoming events all events at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Every Monday this month, Crafts To Go! Stop at the Library for a craft...
Ask Grandpa: Online school work to secret account
Grandpa,I am a maternity nurse. Several of us have been looking at the stay at home order differently than most. We are planning to be very busy between Thanksgiving 2020 and Valentine’s Day 2021. So much for the six-foot rule in social distancing. Grandpa says: Thank you. My staff members...
IHSA punts football to Spring, to use four seasons
By Bobby Narang The high school football season last week was pushed back nearly six months. The boys and girls basketball seasons are shortened, and the Spring sports took the heaviest cut in the length of their respective seasons. Those were among the many eye-opening, but badly-needed, changes to the...
MLB trio legendary
By Woodrow Carroll Major League Baseball (MLB) has a history that stretches back more than a 120 years. With such an extended history, there is a wealth of stories of the individuals who made MLB what it is today. Walter “Duster” Mails, Howard Ehmke, and Gene Bearden were not Hall...