Oswego’s fourth annual Shop With A Cop
Oswego's fourth annual Shop With A Cop last week includes interaction with Oswego Police chief Jeff Burgner and one of the 21 children in the holiday promotion.
Illinois electors cast 20 ballots for president
By Peter Hancock Illinois’ presidential electors officially cast their 20 ballots Monday for the Democratic Party ticket of Joseph R. Biden and Kamala Harris, marking the all-but-final step in a bitterly-contested presidential election that incumbent president Donald Trump has refused to concede. “Today, all over the country, electors just like...
Silo Restoration Illumination Project in North Aurora
The Silo Restoration Illumination Project lights up the sky east of State Street and Lincolnway after its December 11 completion in North Aurora.
Ladder of Light at Firemen’s Memorial Park in Naperville
Naperville paid tribute to its fallen firefighters with the December 7 unveiling of the new Ladder of Light at Firemen's Memorial Park.
Crib blessing at Lehnertz Avenue Christmas story display
As a crowd watches, a videographer, left, Sunday, livestreams blessing of a 69th annual Lehnertz Avenue Christmas story display in Aurora with music, statues, and wooden cutouts on 45 neighbors' lawns.
A time for peace to permeate; Reuland reaches frontline
Peacefulness should permeate through the season and all year. Political frenzy is counterproductive. Each of is entitled to a view that does no harm. ‘Tis the Season. All year, in fact. Abrasiveness is out. Peace is in. Many should adjust their focus. • It is a time of rejoicing in...
A mountain crossing in Spain and watchful sheep dog
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 20th in the series, a 14-day hike in 2005 across northern Spain’s intriguing Camino de Santiago, known as the...
Aurora Express downtown window theme full-steam ahead
Aurora Express, a downtown-wide holiday window theme which features trains and other modes of transportation from yesteryear to today, is in full steam ahead throughout the season. More than 30 storefronts are decorated for the theme. From nods to Star Wars and The Polar Express to large-scale paintings of the...
Objection to recent Reader’s Commentary
December 11, 2020Dear editor; Mr. Bela “Bill” Suhayda makes a lot of allegations in his commentary in the December 10 Reader’s Commentary of The Voice, “Democratic Party change dismantles” (thevoice.us/democratic-party-change-dismantles) but much of what he writes sounds just like something off an internet blog or a crackpot radio station. In...
Mapping brain, thoughts, on technological horizon
First of two parts If brain mapping becomes mainstream, it could have major implications for the legal system. Even if a person chooses not to confess, his or her brain could be tapped to do it to reveal thoughts.. Dr. Joseph Mercola: “At the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2016 meeting,...
West Aurora madrigal concert on Facebook
West Aurora High School’s 34th annual madrigal concert will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, on Facebook.com/wachoir. The pre-recorded concert will feature traditional music from past madrigal dinners, additional concert selections and traditional holiday carols.Brian Smith, West Aurora choirs director, will direct. The performance was recorded prior to...
Free Christmas special trees in Oswego
Village government of Oswego is a partner with VetFest 141 to provide free live Christmas trees to Oswego’s veterans, first responders, frontline health-care workers, and their families. Fifty trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Oswego Public Works Facility, 100 Theodore Drive. Trees for distribution are at...
Porter, as author O.Henry, still offers short-story smiles
I have a copy of “O.Henry’s New York” on my bookshelves and when I want a smile or two, I re-read it. His witty narration can be read and read again with enjoyment. So let us look this week at his short life of 47 years. William Sidney Porter was...
Virtual Kwanzaa celebration available online now
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora will be host to a virtual Kwanzaa celebration through January 2, 2021. It will feature Chicago storytellers Kucha Brownlee and Baba Tony Brown, the program will be one hour of stories, songs, and movement appropriate for all ages. This pre-Kwanzaa celebration features storytellers D....
Birth, death, miracle of Jesus, some facts examined
In the previous essay, we examined the biblical character of Jesus of Nazareth as a mythical one. Now, let us suppose that he was an historical figure. Most biblical scholars agree that Jesus, Yeshua/Joshua in Hebrew, was most likely a member of the Essene sect. The Essenes were a splinter...
Recipe of the Week: Big Flavor Brownies
Ingredients1 cup butter, melted1 1/2 cups white sugar1 1/4 cups brown sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 eggs1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. 2. Combine the melted butter, white sugar, brown...
Philosophical questions in reflection of self seeks answers
Who am I? It is a question everyone tends to ask at one point in reflection of self. For some, the question is philosophical, pertaining to social identity and a role in the grand scheme of life. For others, the problem begs for a more scientific solution. As technology and...
Ask Grandpa: Bible question, bathrobes, baking, buoyed
Grandpa, Please settle a question my brother-in-law and I have. He says there is no such thing as ghosts. I say the Bible would not mention them if they did not really exist. Grandpa says: Before I can answer your question, you need to define the word ghost. Yes, the...
Marmion senior Brattin recipient
Marmion Academy senior Nicholas Coffman, son of Terry and Nicole Coffman of Aurora, is a recipient of the 2020 Ted Brattin Youth Service Award, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Aurora and the Navy League of the United States-Aurora Council. Ted Brattin was an Aurora businessman who was involved in...