I’m departing from my usual disjointed ramblings this week to focus on something that’s been on my mind, as opposed to things that have never crossed it. Because of what I’ve written here in the past, it may appear to you readers that I have a very low opinion of
The global COVID-19 pandemic has created previously unforeseen hardships on our physical, mental, and economic health. It is with these economic hardships in mind that the Oswegoland Park foundation has made a $25,000 donation to the Oswegoland Park District to help with funds for the District’s Financial Assistance Program, which
If anger is allowed to show, then you must work at it.The ease in which that may occur, then other factors fit.When anger, as a form of hatred, gets your mind to seize.What happens next may be an episode not meant to please.But get this: as a human mind-set, it
Because all of us are playing our parts to decrease the spread of COVID-19, consumption of home utilities has increased drastically. According to Henry Fountain, in his article for The New York Times in April, “people are using up to 25% more energy during the daytime as they work or
Grandpa,I am writing to you from on the road. I travel for business and am currently out of state on a day trip. I saw a sign that thrilled me. It said that a (fast food franchise) is open for business with inside sit-down service! I got off the expressway
By Woodrow Carroll Fans and sports writer like to proclaim an individual or team as the best. Clearly, best covers a myriad of teams and individuals and usually doesn’t come close to reaching universal agreement. What it does, however, is bring out the argumentative juices in a great many. Our
We are making the best of it. The return of Major League Baseball is not ideal with no live fans in the parks, however, the competition and the games have been accorded a welcome. The Chicago teams have been competitive in the first one-third of the season. It does sound
By Robin Reder Dolan and Murphy fastpitch softball team tied for fifth place in the recent National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Denmark, Wis.. Dolan won its first game, 4-2, over the Michigan Lightning. Michael Jamieson was the winning pitcher and leading the offense were Tom Crouch and Cooper Carson with
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. This week’s adventure is the third in the series. The previous part is at thevoice.us/intrepid-interesting-involved-the-trios-first-journey By Rick McKay I explained how I became
Oswego Senior Center (OCS) recently moved to its new location at 84 Templeton Drive, the Oswego Township building after renting from Oswego School District 308 for the better part of 10 years. Over time, OCS, with increased programs and increased use of the former Traughber Junior High School, which many
The Oswego Senior Center (OSC), 84 Templeton Drive, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center, unless otherwise noted. Events at the Center will require: Temperature, self-health check screen; signed waiver, face mask, and social distancing. • COVID19 Educational
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, discussions included a request to spend $1.58 Million to purchase 349 Getac portable computers and associated accessories for use by Aurora public safety departments. Ward 10 alderman Judd Lofchie said
By Jason Crane The North Aurora Village Board discussed an incentive request from the owners of the Gerald Ford dealership near I-88 and Orchard Road at the Committee of the Whole meeting Monday. The discussion was a continuation from the July 20 COW meeting. The Board agreed to place the
The MEDC (Montgomery Economic Development Corporation) 17th annual golf outing will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at Bliss Creek, Sugar Grove. Registration is open online at www.montgomery-illinois.org or by calling the MEDC office at 630.897.6748. Non-golfers are encouraged to attend the after-party dinner. Raffles
Nala is a female white German Shepherd who was born January, 6, 2016. Nala is a sweet dog who is on the hunt for her forever family. Nala loves kids and humans, but isn’t always the best with other dogs or cats. She would do best as an only dog
Ingredients1/2 cup uncooked white rice1/2 cup nori (roasted seaweed), crumbled1 English cucumber, cut into 1 inch strips2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and cubed2 cups shredded imitation crabmeat2 teaspoons wasabi powder, or to taste1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon white sugar1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon sesame seeds
By Peter Hancock Illinois reported its highest single-day number of new COVID-19 infections in more than two months Friday when the State continued to experience a resurgence of the novel coronavirus disease. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 2,264 new confirmed infections over the previous 24 hours,
The Citizen’s Utility Board is a partner with Kane County on a program called Solarize Chicagoland. Together they will be hosts to a series of Solar Power Hour webinars to discuss different options for going solar, incentives in Illinois, and details of their program. The Batavia Environmental Commission will be
Two of Aurora’s four counties are now on the State’s COVID-19 Watch List for increasing COVID-19 metrics. Both Kane and Will Counties were added to the list this weekend. The Illinois Department of Public Health Watch List designation occurs when two of the eight metrics identified by the State reach
Kendall County 4-H members marked the culmination of their 4-H year virtually this year, through an online project show. More than 300 entries were submitted in this format as families embraced this adaptation to their normal in-person Summer fairs and shows. “Although quite different than a typical year, the 2020
