Year: 2020

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Kane County Democrats to hold victory party, sign recycling event

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Aurora Township Democrats will be host to an election sign recycling event and celebration for candidates with BBQ, hot dogs, drinks, and DA BEARS! The public is invited to the event from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at IBEW Local 461 headquarters, 591 Sullivan Road, Aurora. Elected officials and...

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Illinois GOP touts victories in 2020 elections

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By Peter Hancock As the dust settled after Tuesday’s general election in Illinois, Republicans in the State patted themselves on the back after making gains, while high-ranking Democrats pushed back against embattled State party leader Michael Madigan. “I’m going to give ourselves an A because before Tuesday, the House Republicans...

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Drew Peterson, sister in law Norma Peterson, speaks out

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Norma Peterson, sister-in-law of missing Bolingbrook, Illinois mother, Stacy Peterson, will be a part of the new production by REELZ Channel set to air Sunday, Nov. 8, Drew Peterson: Killer-in-Law. The episode reviews the case of former Bolingbrook cop, Drew Peterson, currently sentenced to prison for the murder of his...

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Outstanding ballots slow

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By Jerry Nowicki Although nearly 3.6 Million Illinoisans had already voted by Monday morning, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections, nearly 2.3 Million ballots were still to be cast if the State is to match the 70.56% turnout of 2016. As of Monday, there were 586,709 mail-in ballots...

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Restaurants push back

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By Peter Hancock As State leaders continue to face push-back from the restaurant industry and even some county and municipal governments regarding COVID-19 mitigation measures, governor JB Pritzker Tuesday put pressure squarely on the shoulders of local elected officials. “The fact is that local officials who are not doing the...

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Aurora’s trick or treat drive-through

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Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, right, wears a Jedi Master costume from the Star Wars franchise and poses with a couple of Stormtroopers in a car at Aurora's first trick or treat drive-through in Phillips Park Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31.

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International

Old Roman town landscape beautiful

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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...

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Notes, election results, voters discharging a civic duty

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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...

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Opinion

Voting against Fair Tax best

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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...

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Native Americans’ right to vote among the most violated

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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...

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Montgomery Holiday Decorations Contest opens

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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...

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Amana Colonies a highlight in visits to Iowa libraries

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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...

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Results: Democracy alive and well

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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,...

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Circumstances continue to support importance of High Court

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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...

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Food drive-through distribution for veterans in Aurora

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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...

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Recipe of the Week: Italian Meatballs

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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...

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Poetry

America, The One And Only

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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...

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Diwali traditional celebration will be on display at Aurora Public Library District

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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...

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Book sale reopens in Yorkville Library

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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...

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