Chautauqua was an adult and social movement that brought speakers, teachers, musicians, showmen, preachers, and specialists of the day to gather together and offer entertainment and culture to the outdoor Summer crowds. In a charming village on the shores of Lake Chautauqua, N. Y., 145 years ago, began the Summer
By Judy Siedlecki I felt sick when the Nortorious RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsburg, U.S. Supreme Court justice) died at the age of 87 Friday evening, because I felt she was the last guardrail against the destruction of our democracy. Now, I remind myself, God doesn’t make mistakes. I can relate
Reprinted from June 9, 2012With a new conclusion Have you ever scored the basket that won the game? Have you ever heard the roar from the bleachers as the crowd rose to its feet and made the hairs on your neck tingle? I never have, but I wonder what it
From the vault, April 28, 2016 (revised): Some time ago, I read an article on the internet about families who went grocery-shopping, not at a supermarket but at the dumpster behind the supermarket. They picked out all of the packaged goods which had been discarded after the use by date
By Larry Quick Seventh in a series The previous article is available at thevoice.us/all-respiratory-viruses-follow-a-bell-shaped-pattern COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-Cov-2 respiratory virus. Have physicians and scientists discovered effective preventative measures and affordable treatments for COVID-19? This week’s article will focus this question. Dr. Delores Cahill, expert immunologist, states that an
Ingredients2 pounds ground beef1 packet of taco seasoning3/4 cup queso cheese1 15 oz. jar of nacho cheese sauce1 can refried beans3/4 cup salsa1/2 cup sharp cheddar1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup black olives, diced4 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, minced1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1/2 tablespoon garlic powder1/4 cup onion, diced1/4
I have been a lot of placesAnd have seen a lot of facesOf most any kind of person, where, and when.Of them all the most beguilingWould be those who would be smilingWith a smile brought on by seeing you again.Though misfortune may have found themOr poor circumstance surround them,Yet their
It’s always good to learn about other cultures, and especially at an early age. Libraries can provide critical resources such as programs with various perspectives, or materials to provide mirrors and windows into the lives of others. Thanks to a generous donation from Al-Kisa Foundation, a nonprofit which aims to
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events which will take place 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. • Starting October 5, Yorkville Public Library will return to regular operating hours. The
Grandpa,Things that people have done during the pandemic shut down? Well, when my job shut down, we all got a letter from the boss that said, “Our business is not on the government’s list of essential businesses. You are not defined by your work. You are essential! Please, take this
By Bobby Narang Katherine Lemke is taking a positive spin toward the end of her high school golf season. The St. Francis senior in Wheaton is one of the top golfers in the western suburbs. She earned that honor with several noteworthy performances throughout her career, most notably placing 12th
By Woodrow Carroll Some of us have the ability to be in the right place at the right time to watch the pages of history, mostly sports history in this case, unfold. Former Northwestern University basketball star Joe Ruklick was so fortunate. Ruklick died last week at the age of
High school sports is more than competition, results, excellence, and enjoyment. Some schools, participants, and parents, have increased efforts to move State governor JB Pritzker, and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) to allow all sports to resume. High school football in Illinois has not started and the State is
Aurora University’s men’s lacrosse Spartan student-athletes work out at Vago Field on campus Monday.
Oswego High School’s Annabeth Harderson, No. 1 singles, completes a return Monday against host West Aurora’s No. 1 Morgan Glatzhoffer.
We are ready to get cozy while there is social distancing this Fall in downtown Aurora. Outdoor dining will be heating up with some creative ideas to extend the al fresco dining season. This Spring and Summer have brought new dining spots along buildings and in parking spots and parking
Batavia citizens who exemplify giving back to the community through outstanding service and dedication can be nominated for the annual Batavia Citizen of the Year Award. The award honors extraordinary contributions to the community over the course of the recipient’s lifetime. This person (or persons) will be the guest of
From the Barrio to the Board Room book author, Robert Renteria, discusses the importance of his book at Java Plus on Waterford in Montgomery Saturday.
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, the City Council listened to an update on research implementation of the Civilian Review Board. More than 60 recommendations from the Community Review and Recommendations are available at www.aurora-il.org/2175/CHANGE-Reform-Initiative. A listening tour
By John W. Whitehead Over the course of the past 30 years, the need to keep the schools safe from drugs and weapons has become a thinly disguised, profit-driven campaign to transform them into quasi-prisons, complete with surveillance cameras, metal detectors, police patrols, zero tolerance policies, lock downs, drug-sniffing dogs,
