Month: August 2020

Government

USPS delays unacceptable: Bill Foster

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Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement Monday, Aug. 10 in response to widespread delivery delays at the United States Postal Service (USPS): “The growing delays affecting USPS customers are unacceptable and a direct result of deliberate actions by the Donald Trump administration designed to weaken USPS. These delays...

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Absorbing a European trip in 1979: Paris, Vienna, Bonn

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Second of three parts The first part is available at thevoice.us/recalling-a-special-trip-to-europe-with-her-daughter Traveling throughout Europe with a Eurilpass allowed us unlimited first class travel. The European trains are fast, efficient, immaculately clean rolling wheels of steel. There is a restroom on every car that is big enough to accommodate wheelchairs. After...

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Race to Fight Diabetes a success

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By Russ George I’m writing to thank all of the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora members who helped, and/or attended, Saturday evening’s second annual Race to Fight Diabetes at Sycamore Speedway. The Make a Goal to Fight Diabetes 50/50 raffle, originally scheduled to be completed at our ninth annual wine event,...

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Milestone marked! The Chas keeps on rolling and writing

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Shameless self-aggrandizement department: By the time you read this, dear reader, The Chas will have observed a major milestone. To wit: the big 8-0. How he got to this point in his life, he cannot say. The big 8-0 seemed to have sneaked up on him while his attention was...

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Political

Salute to Labor expert panel Thursday, Aug. 13 on Zoom

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By Mavis Bates I will be host to a Zoom Salute to Labor fundraiser from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, to celebrate the role of the labor movement in the future of Kane County. Our panel of superstars includes: • Bill Foster, congressman, Illinois 11th Congressional District;...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Ingredients1/2 cup mayonnaise1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese2 cloves garlic, chopped4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts4 slices of prosciutto Directions1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, spinach, feta cheese, and garlic until well blended. Set aside. 3....

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Poetry

To Be Given Recognition

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What do you know, or think you know, about most slavery?The first term that should come to mind is your dependency.But here is something you’d be smart to really understand;The way our Constitution was delivered to this land.It was released for public viewing, under no dictate;Which meant, for instance, we,...

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Education Money

How to Reduce College Costs Aurora Public Library virtual program

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Did you know that college costs increase at twice the rate of inflation each year? Students are taking longer to earn their degrees, and student-loan debt is at an all time high. Recent graduates are entering a cycle of debt immediately upon graduation which set them up for lifelong financial...

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Arts Events

Paramount Broadway season delayed until September 1, 2021

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A message to Aurora’s Paramount Theatre patrons: After months of monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic while consulting with State and community health officials, State, and local government representatives and endless professionals around the country, it’s become evident that we have to adapt our plans one more time. It’s with a heavy...

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Ask Grandpa: Not a fool, however, in unfamiliar forest

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Grandpa,I’m not really sure where to start. All I know is that I am extremely heart-broken. Several years ago my husband had an affair. I had gone through a hysterectomy, dealt with menopause and was not feeling sexual at all. My husband complained that by my not being sexual, not...

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Sports

Northern Illinois leads FBS in Fall postponements

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By Bobby Narang The Northern Illinois University football team will have a longer wait than expected to start the season. The Mid-American Conference August 8 became the first Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conference to postpone the 2020 football season. Two days later, the Mountain West Conference followed in the MAC’s...

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Illinois upset victory in the 1947 Rose Bowl memorable

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By Woodrow Carroll There is a strong likelihood that the collegiate football season will be a lost cause. The Fall schedule is in real danger of being a non-starter across the board. If by chance, what would have been the Fall schedule ends up being played next Spring, we have...

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School practices start; Emory Illinois Open champ

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High school practices in six sports were permitted to begin Monday, boys and girls golf, boys and girls cross country, girls tennis, and girls swimming and diving. The seasons will conclude Saturday, Oct. 24. The State tournament series may, or, may not be implemented. It is a work in progress...

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Kevin Harvick continues NASCAR hot streak

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By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Consumers Energy 400, Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 9. Kevin Harvick won the race followed by Denny Hamin in second place, Martin Truex, Jr. in third, Kyle Busch in fourth, and Joey Logano in fifth. Ryan Blaney was in front with Brad...

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David Luna’s U.S. Army experience changed his life

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By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club named David Luna the August Veteran of the Month. He was born June 6, 1971 in Aurora and grew up on the East Side and attended East Aurora High School. He stopped after two years in June 1987. At age 17,...

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Events

Mark Batinick host to Free Prescription Drop Off Event

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State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is a partner with the Illinois State Police to present a free Prescription Drop Off event from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Plainfield Fire Department, 23748 W. 135th Street, Plainfield. Batinick’s event will utilize a drive-thru style system to ensure...

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VFW Voice of Democracy for students

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Commander Laurie Emmer of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Department of Illinois, announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. High school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C.. Students must write...

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Crime Government Money

Lawsuit seeks $450 million payment to ratepayers from ComEd, Madigan

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By Rebecca Anzel A group of Commonwealth Edison ratepayers asked a federal judge Monday to force the utility company, House speaker Michael Madigan, and others to pay “at least” $450 Million to be split among all those affected by an alleged extortion scandal. The number of affected ratepayers could rise...

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