Year: 2020

Events

Indoor trick or treating at Luigi’s from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31

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Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie Street in Aurora, will be host to trick or treaters from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, indoors at 20 candy stations. Two photo spots will be provided to record this Spooktacular night! And grab a goody bag with coupons, treats...

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What we can trust 2020 election polls to tell us

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As Election Day draws closer, Americans are being inundated with polls about the state of the presidential race. And understandably, many are wondering whether polls can be trusted after Donald Trump’s surprise victory in 2016. A better question to ask may be what, exactly, are we trusting polls to do?...

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Election officials urge voters to turn in mail ballots now

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By Peter Hancock Heading into the final weekend before Election Day, Illinois voters continue to set records for advance voting, and election officials are urging anyone who has not yet turned in their mail ballot to do so as quickly as possible. “Whether you do that by mail, or by...

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The following is letter sent to governor JB Pritzker from Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin on behalf of restaurants and bars in the State’s second-largest city. “Dear Governor Pritzker: “I am writing to you on behalf of the small businesses in the Aurora community. Aurora is the second largest city...

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Sports

IHSA Board Acts on Winter Sports at Special Board Meeting

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The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for a special board meeting Wednesday, Oct. 28, where the Board provided the latest information on the IHSA’s Winter sports season. The Board voted to move the sport of wrestling from the Winter season to the Summer season, which will...

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Gray’s Mill corner in Montgomery revival on course

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By Jason Crane The Montgomery Village Board viewed a presentation by Phil Cullen, owner of Ballydoyle Irish Pub & Restaurant in Aurora and Downers Grove and Empire in Naperville, about redeveloping the vacant Gray’s Mill property, at the Village Board meeting Monday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform. Cullen shared...

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Aurora community members use their voices in C.H.A.N.G.E.

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By Jason Crane As the U. S. presidential debate, was being heard around the Nation and parts of the world, Thursday, Oct. 22, feelings of frustration and the need for answers filled Main Baptist Church in Aurora at the third community listening session for the C.H.A.N.G.E. (community helping Aurora’s necessary...

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Aurora City Council approves purchase of APD body cameras

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By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, the City Council approved the purchase and installation of a body-worn camera system for the Aurora Police Department (APD). The approval is another step in a lengthy process due to budget considerations...

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Feature International

Cathedrals compelling

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By Rick McKay 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 13th in the series. The previous article is at thevoice.us/ancient-pilgrimage-new The 14-day hike across northern Spain...

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Helping in the difficult days always needed, appreciated

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Every day is time to know that COVID-19 continues and touches our lives in some way. It is reality. It is undeniable. We all know it and must be prepared to act and react. We can do more than throw up our hands in defeat. We must not surrender. The...

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Health

B.E. W.E.L.L. limits COVID-19

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October 23, 2020 Dear editor; A Message to Illinois Patients: B.E. W.E.L.L. As we approach the holiday season and we continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the time to double our efforts to minimize our exposure to the virus and to do everything possible to prevent its...

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Opinion

On choosing representative carefully

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October 24, 2020Dear editor; What’s in name? Your roots, or, heritage? Maybe, certainly, your work, success, or failure, are lacking. I am analyzing Barbara Hernandez, State representative, 83rd District, Aurora, North Aurora, by political patronage. My last name is (Von) Solms, a German name, however, I am 100% Polish. My...

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Children’s Health Defense team resists middle class demise

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So what about our children? The emotional world for so many of our children has been turned upside down. The breadwinner of the family has lost their job, which could mean losing their home. The parent perhaps needs to stand in a long lines for basic food supplies. Their education...

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CASA Kane County seeks volunteers for cases

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CASA Kane County has had a 300% increase in abuse/neglect and probate cases and it needs help. General information meetings will be held virtually from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Dec. 3. The meeting will guide individuals through the duties, qualifications, and expectations of becoming...

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Flu Shot Friday in Aurora extended

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In collaboration with the city of Aurora government, VNA will be extending Flu Shot Fridays at Phillips Park through the following dates and times: • Friday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. • Friday, Nov. 6, noon to 4 p.m. • Friday, Nov. 13, noon to 4 p.m.. “VNA...

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Halloween ritual origins in Celtic festival of Samhain

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Halloween tradition began with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. The costumes included saints, angels, and devils. The Celts believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth on this day. The Celts, who lived 2,000 years...

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Advice on voting process

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By Mrs. Kyra DaSilvaNorth Aurora With so many emotional topics tied to this year’s presidential election and so many changes to our daily lives due to the ongoing global pandemic, it is easy to become overwhelmed about voting. I have been an election judge ever since graduating high school and...

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In Kane county, think outside box

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By D. GuzikSt. Charles Kane County received approximately $93 Million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund in April. Most of the money has been allocated, although, as The Daily Herald reported October 10, approximately $7 Million is still in limbo. Although our residents struggle with seven months of pandemic-related hardships, an...

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Gross book best to extricate self from Pandemic Funk

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According to news sources and other unreliable sources of information, a majority of we human-types are suffering from pandemic fatigue. Personally, I’m suffering more from election fatigue, probably because I sent in my mail-in ballot weeks ago. Whatever political doggy-doo that pops up on the television screen or in my...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Soup

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Ingredients6 cups chicken stock1 1/2 teaspoons salt4 cups pumpkin puree1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley1 cup chopped onion1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme1 clove garlic, minced1/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/3 teaspoon black pepper, ground fine1 pinch nutmeg1 pinch cinnamon Directions1. Heat stock, salt, pumpkin, onion, thyme, garlic, peppercorns, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Bring...

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