By Peter Hancock The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines to Illinois may be less than one-quarter of what officials had originally been told to expect. Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Tuesday that the latest word from federal officials is that the first shipment may contain only...
The DuPage County Board Tuesday approved its Fiscal Year 2021 budget, which includes a balanced, $483.3 Million spending plan. The FY 2021 spending plan increased funding for public safety. The State’s attorney’s office received additional allocations to support for three special prosecution units and increased resources for investigations and trial...
By Sarah Mansur Members of the State Senate Veterans Affairs Committee had pointed questions for officials with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs about the agency’s response to an outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home that resulted in at least 27 resident deaths from COVID-19-related complications. The committee called for...
Holiday seasons can be blessings, even though psychologists warn of the holiday blues because of circumstances. This year we understand the circumstances and our level of hopes and aspirations should be modest because of smaller gatherings demanded by the persistent COVID-19 infections. We do what we must do to remain...
November 18, 2020Dear editor; Some Illinois lawmakers are proposing to amend the Illinois State Board of Education teacher standards by infusing Critical Race Theory and The 1619 Project into teacher training/education and Illinois public school classrooms. Critical Race Theory implies that all people who were born with white skin are...
Last of two parts The previous article is at thevoice.us/bill-in-d-c-council-to-allow-11-year-olds-to-decide-on-vaccines The following article was printed in the Defender Children’s Health Defence News & Views A proposed Washington District of Columbia law would give vaccine decisions to kids 11 or older without parents’ knowledge or consent: “Children could consent to vaccines...
The United Methodist Church of Plano will not be host to a Cookie and Candy Walk in December, nor a Christmas Sale that was scheduled for December 5. Due to the current COVID-19 situation and valuing the safety and health of all, these events are canceled at this time. We...
The lottery to determine ballot order of City Council candidates who simultaneously filed petitions to run in the 2021 Consolidated General Election will take place at noon Tuesday, Dec. 1. The lottery will be held outdoors on the east side of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street, near...
As COVID-19 rates continue to increase, the City of Aurora government will decrease public access hours to help mitigate the spread of the virus. The City government will reduce public hours from its current three-day a week schedule to just two days per week. Beginning the week of November 30,...
By Bela (Bill) SuhaydaAurora A response to Wayne E. Johnson and his article to “The Voice” in the November 12 edition under the headline: “Election consequences, recollections, thoughts.” His column started: “Whew! Even our world allies celebrated with fireworks, music (I think I heard the munchkins singing, ‘Ding Dong, the...
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (CFFRV) is proud to introduce 21 high-achieving high schoolers filled with empathy for their community. Through the CFFRV’s new Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) program, these 21 Fox Valley area students, representing seven high schools, will work together virtually this year to...
How different this Thanksgiving Day holiday is than those we’ve celebrated in the past. We’re warned by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) not to travel and celebrate with those in our immediate household, the same ones we’ve been cooped up with for months. Yay. At least it...
It’s all the holiday cheer, but different this year! This year’s Oswego Christmas Walk, an annual downtown tradition, has been reimagined as 2020 Christmas Walk Week: Keeping Spirits Bright! The Village of Oswego, Oswego Downtown Association, and presenting sponsor, Allied First Bank, will keep spirits bright and supporting our downtown...
The Venue, the 200-seat music performance space in Aurora, will return to Livestream performances in December due to COVID-19 restrictions. All performances will be broadcast live from The Venue’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. At each performance, a donation is suggested and donations are split between the artists and The...
Oh, the weather outside is soon to surely turn frightful. Why not stay warm inside and read? How delightful! With the weather getting colder, it is time to stay home and curl up with a few books, and what a better way to do so than by participating in Aurora...
The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, was named the 2020 Outstanding Chamber of the Year in the large chamber category by the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE). The IACCE Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award...
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many 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. Yorkville Public Library has returned to regular operating hours. The Library is open Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7...
The Aurora Police Department is working in conjunction with the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall again this year to plan for this year’s Black Friday shopping event. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall’s Black Friday event will kick-off this year on Friday morning, November 27th, instead of...
As families take precautions to keep everyone safe this Thanksgiving, favorite holiday traditions are getting a fresh perspective. University of Illinois Extension family life specialist Cheri Burcham encourages families to make the most of Thanksgiving 2020. How do we demonstrate our love for family, friends, and neighbors without gathering together?...
