Editor’s note: Rick McKay, Joe Masonick, and Jack Karolewski, have been travel companions for more than 50 years to a variety of sites with many goals. This week’s adventure is the 14th in the series. The previous article is at thevoice.us/cathedrals-compelling By Rick McKay Day two in the 14-day hike...
Election results may or may not end the election process and discussion, however, within this space The Voice has results of interest to our readers from the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Election results are within the best of the information available prior to press time early Wednesday. See below. First...
October 31, 2020Dear editor; It’s too late now, but I sure hope that the Fair Tax vote went down in flames! Our daughter and son-in-law have portrayed the Lincolns for many years, and Max knows all of Abe’s comments. The two I’m sure ring true for this time, are about...
First of two parts Here’s how Native Americans’ right to vote has been systematically violated for generations In the new book, Voting in Indian Country, The View from the Trenches, Jean Reith Schroedel weaves together historical and contemporary voting rights conflicts on the eve of the November 3 election. She...
Have you or someone you know transformed a home or business into a Winter wonderland in Montgomery? If so, it’s time to nominate that person for this year’s Holiday Decorations Award, even if it’s you! The Montgomery Beautification Committee is sponsoring its popular Holiday Decorations Contest. It is a chance...
At least 7,000 years ago, based on archeological evidence, humans were present in the Des Moines, Iowa, and Raccoon Rivers area. At least 15 prehistoric American Indian mounds were observed in the by early settlers. City development eventually destroyed all of them. In May 1843 Captain James Allen supervised the...
By Mavis Bates Unbelievably, this election season is winding down. Election Day, November 3 brought to an end hard work by many individuals. Many of us are anxious about the outcome and worried about the honesty and integrity of our election process. We are fearful of what the future holds,...
You are reading this essay, dear reader, shortly after the presidential election. Because of problems concerning who gets to vote and how they get to vote, the results of the election may not be known yet. And there is the possibility that our accidental president will challenge the results if...
A drive-through food distribution event for veterans and their families will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. in Phillips Park, near the three Veterans Monuments at the Sunken Gardens on Ray Moses Drive. Our volunteers will load your trunk with a box of food. Veterans...
Ingredients1/3 cup plain bread crumbs1/2 cup milk2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, diced1 pound ground beef1 pound ground pork2 large eggs eggs1/4 bunch fresh parsley, chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions1. Cover a...
It’s We, the People who have made this land;With energy and enterprise we stand.Long may our Land be bright,With Freedom’s Holy light,Where pride and Liberty go hand-in-hand! The greatness we’ve achieved, which one can see,Deservedly belongs to that word: We!For what we have achievedCan hardly be believed,Compared to anything in...
If there is one festival you don’t want to miss, it’s Diwali, a traditional event celebrated in India which goes on for many days. The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) in continuing its tradition, will be host to its annual large-scale Diwali celebration, throughout this month for virtual events! Commonly...
The Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, has reopened its lobby book sale, even though no donations are being accepted. We have hardcover and paperback adult books, young adult books, cookbooks, biographies, children’s books, and coffee table books. The books will be refreshed weekly, are modestly priced, and...
For 39 years, the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry has helped reduce food insecurity and hunger and their negative impact on the individuals who experience them and the community as a whole, by making nourishing food accessible in a humanitarian and compassionate manner to anyone in need. The Pantry seeks...
Grandpa,There is a problem with the pop-up food pantry in the park to give groceries to the poor. There are too many who can’t go into parks. I am one. I got to register that I did some bad stuff and came out of prison. Being on the register, I...
By Bobby Narang November is normally a special time of the season in high school sports. The weather turns chilly, leaves start to fall, and the football season is reaching a high point with the start of the playoffs. With basketball practices heating up and the State cross country meet,...
By Woodrow Carroll The visiting Purdue University football team played Illinois in Champaign Saturday, which figured to be interesting with the unsettling and hovering nature of COVID-19 hovering. The nasty virus played its unfriendly and unsettling part. The game, the Illini home opener, proved to be better than expected. Illinois...
Northern Illinois University senior punter Matt Ference is on pace to set school records. Northern Illinois University football photo
Arthur Graham, Naperville Central; Katrina Schlenker, Batavia; Micah Wilson, St. Charles East; and Lianna Surtz of Rosary in Aurora, forever will have a common thread woven by their high school cross country 2020 season. They captured first places in their final meets of the season. They are sectional champions. Their...
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity 500, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va., Xfinity 500, Sunday, Nov. 1. Chase Elliott won the championship at Martinsville to qualify for the final four in Phoenix at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Second place was won by Ryan Blaney, Joe Logano was in third,...
