Second of two parts James Ellsmoor, a former contributor to Forbes magazine and founder of the Virtual Island Summit, wrote: “The United States spent 10 times more (money) on fossil fuel subsidies than education. “The combination of the fossil fuel industry’s investment within its sector and the high profit margins
The annual Kane County Animal Control Rabies and Microchip Animal Clinic will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at 4060 Keslinger Road in Geneva. A clinic held in June provided 164 vaccinations for cats and dogs. The clinic will be conducted drive-thru style. Dog and
By Larry Quick Second of a series The first part if available at thevoice.us/covid-19-tests-accuracy-influence Earlier this year I came down with the influenza-like symptoms. After three days of gradually increasing misery, I made a visit a convenient care clinic. I was examined by an MD who reviewed my symptoms. The
Last of three parts The second part is available at thevoice.us/absorbing-a-european-trip-in-1979-paris-vienna-bonn My 11-year-old daughter, Suzanne, and I, arrive in Wimbledon, United Kingdom, almost three months since we left America, and enjoy accommodations at a bed and breakfast home. We took the train into London many times. Enjoyed Westminster Cathedral and
Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit of downtown business and property owners, announced its annual Board- election process has started for this year. Nomination forms are due by Monday, Aug. 24. The downtown organization oversees Special Service Area (SSA) #One with a 22-member Board. Currently, five at-large seats are up for reelection.
By Dawn Staszak Do you like your doctor? Not that he or she is okay, that during the 15 minutes you see him or her once a year, if that, but, do you really like your doctor as a person? Do you know your doctor as a person? I am
Alley Art Festival will be on the last Saturday of the month, Saturday, Aug. 29 with one big change. The popular, grassroots art festival will be downtown-wide. Celebrating its 10th year, the festival thrown by the Aurora Downtown group will be held at more than a handful of venues throughout
I’m departing from my usual disjointed ramblings this week to focus on something that’s been on my mind, as opposed to things that have never crossed it. Because of what I’ve written here in the past, it may appear to you readers that I have a very low opinion of
The global COVID-19 pandemic has created previously unforeseen hardships on our physical, mental, and economic health. It is with these economic hardships in mind that the Oswegoland Park foundation has made a $25,000 donation to the Oswegoland Park District to help with funds for the District’s Financial Assistance Program, which
If anger is allowed to show, then you must work at it.The ease in which that may occur, then other factors fit.When anger, as a form of hatred, gets your mind to seize.What happens next may be an episode not meant to please.But get this: as a human mind-set, it
Because all of us are playing our parts to decrease the spread of COVID-19, consumption of home utilities has increased drastically. According to Henry Fountain, in his article for The New York Times in April, “people are using up to 25% more energy during the daytime as they work or
Grandpa,I am writing to you from on the road. I travel for business and am currently out of state on a day trip. I saw a sign that thrilled me. It said that a (fast food franchise) is open for business with inside sit-down service! I got off the expressway
By Woodrow Carroll Fans and sports writer like to proclaim an individual or team as the best. Clearly, best covers a myriad of teams and individuals and usually doesn’t come close to reaching universal agreement. What it does, however, is bring out the argumentative juices in a great many. Our
We are making the best of it. The return of Major League Baseball is not ideal with no live fans in the parks, however, the competition and the games have been accorded a welcome. The Chicago teams have been competitive in the first one-third of the season. It does sound
By Robin Reder Dolan and Murphy fastpitch softball team tied for fifth place in the recent National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in Denmark, Wis.. Dolan won its first game, 4-2, over the Michigan Lightning. Michael Jamieson was the winning pitcher and leading the offense were Tom Crouch and Cooper Carson with
Editor’s note: Rick McKay, Joe Masonick, and Jack Karolewski, have been annual travel companions for more than 50 years to a variety of sites with many goals. This week’s adventure is the third in the series. The previous part is at thevoice.us/intrepid-interesting-involved-the-trios-first-journey By Rick McKay I explained how I became
Oswego Senior Center (OCS) recently moved to its new location at 84 Templeton Drive, the Oswego Township building after renting from Oswego School District 308 for the better part of 10 years. Over time, OCS, with increased programs and increased use of the former Traughber Junior High School, which many
The Oswego Senior Center (OSC), 84 Templeton Drive, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center, unless otherwise noted. Events at the Center will require: Temperature, self-health check screen; signed waiver, face mask, and social distancing. • COVID19 Educational
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, discussions included a request to spend $1.58 Million to purchase 349 Getac portable computers and associated accessories for use by Aurora public safety departments. Ward 10 alderman Judd Lofchie said
By Jason Crane The North Aurora Village Board discussed an incentive request from the owners of the Gerald Ford dealership near I-88 and Orchard Road at the Committee of the Whole meeting Monday. The discussion was a continuation from the July 20 COW meeting. The Board agreed to place the
