Activity at the Goldfinch Cafe table is part of Aurora's First Fridays sponsored by Aurora Downtown.
American Legion Post 181 in Sandwich participates in the Sandwich Freedom Days parade Saturday, Sept. 5, Labor Day weekend.
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 sixth in the series. The fifth part is available at thevoice.us/watershed-loving By Rick McKay Previously, I explained how...
Labor Day just passed. The political season is upon us. For those of us who pay attention during the political season it is good news. For those of us who do not enjoy the political season it may be dismaying that the political season has been in effect a long...
September 3, 2020Dear editor; The sympathetic media coverage of Stephanie Kifowit’s so-called courage in “demanding” fellow Democrat speaker Mike Madigan’s resignation borders on the bizarre. Before we salute the brave and selfless Aurora State representative for standing up to the House speaker, perhaps her constituents and newspaper reporters should examine...
Article by Children’s Health Defense Team: “It was an historic weekend for freedom activists around the world. Saturday, Aug. 29, one Million true citizens of all walks of life united to stand against unscientific lock downs, government totalitarianism, and medical mandates. Berlin, Germany “One million peaceful people. “Children’s Health Defense’s...
Bonjour. This week we visit the Dordogne River Valley in France during the Middle Ages. The rain is gently falling as the fat goose family crosses the boulevard. The Viking raiders crossed through here in 976 A.D.. They left behind an uninviting tango of castle ruins and limestone rock roofs,...
More than a dozen volunteers and Aurora city staff members helped to restore a pollinator garden in downtown Aurora Tuesday, Sept. 1. Abby Schuler, downtown services manager, and Cathy Hayen, downtown horticulturist, organized the planting day to restore a pollinator garden on the East Side of the Fox River behind...
The Democratic Party and Republican Party conventions are history. And we the people are yet again presented with a choice between the lesser of two evils. Neither of the nominees had a challenger on the floor; they had secured enough primary delegates early on. It is how the two major...
By Larry Quick Fifth in a series. The previous articles is at thevoice.us/questions-arise-on-state-covid-19-statistical-accuracy This week we will consider COVID-19 death statistics published by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Kane County Health Department. Certified public accountants recognize the necessity for correct account classification of financial transactions. Correct...
Ingredients3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons tomato sauce1 tablespoon peanut oil2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced1 pinch ground black pepper1 pinch ground cumin6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/4 cup minced onion1 clove garlic, peeled and minced1 cup water1/2 cup chunky peanut butter2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons...
Through history, most governments are formed by forceOr accident—and this has been the normal course,Until, in 1787, came a voiceInsisting it be made through reflection and choice.Not only was this unheard of, but viewed with doubt—In governing, the common citizen was out. Our Constitution brought new concepts into play;But many...
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many upcoming events. All events will take place 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. • Crafts To Go!, every Monday this month. Stop at the Library...
Grandpa,Last week would have been my 45th wedding anniversary if my wife were still alive. She passed away nearly three years ago. On the date of our anniversary I got a card in the mail addressed to her. It was “signed” by (her brother) who was killed in the same...
Balin Doud of Oswego High School and Ethan Forsell, take first and second places in Saturday's dual cross country meet against visiting West Aurora High School at Old Post Elementary School.
By Bobby Narang Less than one month into the season, the Benet Academy High School girls golf team is on a roll. The Redwings returned just a small handful of players from last season, most notably Reagan Rodenbostel, but that hasn’t stopped them from having a breakout season. So far,...
By Woodrow Carroll Two collegiate football games were played Thursday, Sept. 3. The games received little attention away from where their home sites. Given the present state of the sports world, they probably merited extra attention. UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) beat Central Arkansas, 45-35, and South Alabama edged...
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Cook Out Southern 500, Darlington Raceway, Darlington S.C., Sunday, Sept. 6. The race was the first of the playoffs for the 2020 NASCAR championship, a throw back weekend with some cars receiving a paint scheme from the past. In the last 10 laps, race...
The good news is there are games being played in all sports at all levels, baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey, tennis. Seeing empty arenas still takes a second look to understand. Cardboard cutouts do help with thinking there are fans in the stands. Likely the stark, empty, grandstand for the...
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club presents Micheal Iwanski, the September Veteran of the Month. Mike was born October 30, 1987 at Naval Air Station Key West (Fla.). His father was in the Navy, who retired in 1992. As a result, by 1993, Mike had lived in...
