October 20, 2020 – The Voice

HealthCapitol News Illinois COVID-19 Jerry Nowicki

Kane County, DuPage County, join Will County: Bars, restaurants, close indoors

On October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 By admin

By Jerry Nowicki Two more of the 11 regions of the State’s COVID-19 mitigation plan have reached a threshold necessitating increased restrictions, joining two other regions which remain above the key metric. Will and Kankakee Counties in Region 7 and DuPage and Kane Counties in Region 8 will be closed...

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Carousel InternationalJack Karolewski Joe Masonick Rick McKay Travel

Ancient pilgrimage new

On October 20, 2020October 28, 2020 By admin

By Rick McKay 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 12th in the series. The previous article is at thevoice.us/contemplation-of-1977-trip-ready-again Over the previous 11 weeks...

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Zen Leaf Aurora ribbon-cutting

On October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 By admin

Officials from Verano and Zen Leaf Aurora join Aurora mayor Richard Irvin and members of the Aurora City Council for the official grand opening of the City's first adult-use dispensary at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Zen Leaf Aurora, 740 Route 59.

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FeatureCarter Crane

Understanding, seeing the goal, finding a relevant way

On October 20, 2020October 21, 2020 By admin

Relevant notes: • In spite of the problems of wide range with the existent COVID-19 situation, it is important we understand and take the right approach, even with complications. We were never promised a rose garden. Life can be filled with small joys. We must persist. One day society will...

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Government HealthCOVID-19 Health Kane County Health Department

Mitigation requirements in Kane County: No indoor seating

On October 20, 2020October 21, 2020 By admin

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued resurgence mitigation measures beginning Friday, October 23 for Illinois Region 8 which includes Kane and DuPage Counties. Tier 1 restrictions are imposed on restaurants, bars and social gatherings. Indoor bar and restaurant service is prohibited. Social gatherings (including weddings and funerals)...

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GovernmentAurora Committee of the Whole Jason Crane

Aurora elected officials’ raises set for further discussion

On October 20, 2020October 21, 2020 By admin

By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, included was a discussion by the Aurora City Council about an increase in compensation for the mayor and aldermen. Mayor Richard Irvin recused himself from the discussion to avoid any...

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Arts EventsPlano High School

1938 panic radio broadcast at Plano High School

On October 20, 2020October 21, 2020 By admin

Plano High School Theater will stream its production of War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast, an original 1938 radio broadcast, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24! Audience members can sit back in the comfort of their homes and hear the original 1938 broadcast and it’s history. The thespian students...

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Government OpinionBill Scown Letter to the Editor Readers Voice

Corinne Pierog: Best for Kane

On October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 By admin

October 17, 2020Dear editor; Although Kane County residents face devastating losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, David Rickert, the Kane County treasurer and Republication Party nominee for Kane County Board chair, has stated rather odd priorities: Funding for nature preservation, better coordination of transportation projects, and relief from unfunded State mandates....

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Business GovernmentChris Kennedy Diabetes

Chris and Sheila Kennedy offer assistance

On October 20, 2020October 21, 2020 By admin

Chris Kennedy, holding a plaque, and his wife, Sheila Kennedy, pose for a photo last week in recognition of their non-profit organization, Top Box Foods, outside the Centennial House, 1630 W. Plum Street, Aurora, during distribution of food and diabetes prevention information.

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OpinionDeborah L. Fisher Letter to the Editor Readers Voice

Strong support for Mavis Bates

On October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 By admin

October 15, 2020Dear editor; I am writing in strong support of Mavis Bates, candidate for Kane County Board District 4. There are many reasons why I support Mavis Bates, but the primary ones are: Mavis has a long history of volunteer community service. She literally has donated thousands of hours...

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FeatureDonna Crane

Oklahoma control of tribal land to assist big corporations

On October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 By admin

Last of two parts The first part is available at thevoice.us/epa-grants-state-government-control-over-tribal-land Ti-Hua Chang, The Young Turks (TYT) reporter wrote a piece that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) authorized Oklahoma government control over tribal lands in Oklahoma. The purpose is to allow big corporations access to the land and acceded to...

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GovernmentKane County Health Department

Kane Health Counts survey due November 2

On October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 By admin

The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) encourages residents to complete the Kane Health Counts Community Survey by Monday, Nov. 2 at surveygate.fun/SurveyBridge/nid_pro_redirect.php. The results of this survey, combined with other community data, will help Kane Health Counts as well as other public health representatives and community service organizations to understand...

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Carousel Feature HistoryHistory Indianapolis Jo Fredell Higgins Travel

‘Patsy the Panda’ takes up residence in Indianapolis

On October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 By admin

It was time to visit Indianapolis and enjoy the libraries. “Patsy the Panda” was ready for her new homes there. It is a reasonable drive time at less than four hours. So off we went! Traffic was busy and crazy with cars zooming past me at unbelievable speeds. Saw no...

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GovernmentDeena Sherman Government Judges

Voting on judges important

On October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 By admin

An often overlooked piece of our November ballots is the retention of judges. Politicians’ stances on issues and job performance are very public. Judges are cloistered away in courtrooms and should be non-partisan, at least in theory. So how is the voting public to decide whether to retain a particular...

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EventsCity of Aurora Halloween Trick or treat

Aurora guidelines help Halloween experience

On October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 By admin

For the past five years, Aurora has been ranked as one of the best cities for trick-or-treating in the United States by SmartAsset. The City of Lights will continue to offer a safe and fun Halloween experience this year amid COVID-19 with additional safety guidelines and a special drive-thru option...

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FeatureCharles Coddington Social media

Dichotomous Man indifferent, addicted, to social media

On October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 By admin

From the vault, March 30, 1998 (revised): Are you ready for the coming of the Dichotomous Man, dear reader? He is among us, hiding in plain sight; but we have not recognized him as such, because he looks just like us. But he doesn’t think like us, and that is...

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HealthCOVID-19 Larry Quick

Learning how to wear masks essential for the public

On October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 By admin

By Larry Quick Eleventh in a series The previous part is at thevoice.us/governmental-policy-makers-rely-on-ethics-science-research. This week we conclude our review of the issues surrounding face coverings. Let’s consider the use of face mask respirators at work-places. A face mask respirator is a device designed to protect the wearer from inhaling hazardous...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Smokey Chipotle Meatloaf

On October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 By admin

Ingredients2 eggs1/3 cup and two tablespoons hickoryflavored barbeque sauce2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced,or to taste2 teaspoons adobo sauce1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 onion, chopped1/2 cup dry oatmeal2 pounds lean...

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Events HealthAndrew Muñoz Aurora Library

Aurora Public Library District virtual journal to Chicago engages, eases, minds

On October 20, 2020October 19, 2020 By admin

The mental toll of the coronavirus lock-down surely has affected us all. According to the U.S. Travel Association, the travel industry has seen a $910 Billion shortfall with far fewer traveling since the beginning of the pandemic. Families are not traveling to see each other across countries, states, and not...

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EventsAurora Public Library District Events Racism

Antiracist book discussion on Zoom November 9 with registration

On October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 By admin

The New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, will discuss his book, How to be an Antiracist, Monday, Nov. 9 live on Zoom. Dr. Kendi is the founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, a contributor writer at “The Atlantic,” a CBS news correspondent, National...

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