By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council and Montgomery Village Board focused on measures to help businesses struggling with the pandemic, Tuesday. Through their online meetings, they both focused on allowing restaurants to temporarily create or expand outdoor dining areas as the State goes to Phase 3 in the governor’s
One door closes. Another door opens. Pragmatists, clear-thinking optimists, and realists, can live by such methods. We live in such times. There is understanding from many individuals that there are no guarantees in staying inside and in keeping businesses shut down in perpetuity. Planning, realism, common sense must dictate our
Assistant State House minority leader Keith Wheeler, R-Oswego, issued the following statement Sunday, May 24 after the General Assembly voted to approve a State budget for FY 2021: “While there was an encouraging degree of bipartisan cooperation during the special session when it came to ensuring funding for our hospitals
May 20, 2020Dear editor; The U.S. Weather Service report that this month is already the wettest May on record, the third year in a row with the wettest May, should remind us that we need to give attention to our other global health crisis, climate change. It is understandable that
Netherfield, producers of 100% pure New Zealand Lavender Essential oil, wrote: “One of the earliest recorded claims of Lavender oil’s therapeutic qualities comes from the 19th Century when tuberculosis and infection were rampant in France. It was found that those individuals working in the lavender fields of Provence were far
By Judd Lofchie During the COVID-19, our school districts and government have stepped up! The Federal government increased the reimbursement rate to help schools keep feeding students. The West Aurora School District has distributed more than 308,000 meals since the outbreak started. They distribute breakfast and lunches Monday through Friday
The brilliant piano virtuoso Ludwig van Beethoven has provided the world with glorious music. One of his most beautiful piano pieces is Fur Elise, “Bagatelle in A minor” composed in 1810 for a lady love who rejected him. His “Moonlight Sonata” is another outstanding melody. Both I never tire of
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will deliver dinner to Mutual Ground domestic violence shelter in Aurora Thursday, May 28. Reverend John Bell, pastor, said “We will deliver a meal to the residents and staff members of Mutual Ground for their dinner. We will order Taqueria tacos and sides for
Following passage of a State budget that prioritizes health care and essential services, State representatives Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, issued the following statement Saturday: “First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge all of our frontline workers during this difficult time and thank all the nurses, doctors and first responders for
At Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors’ (FVNN) virtual luncheon meeting May 18, president Glenna Walton announced the results of the election of new members to the 2020-2021 Board. The membership voted online to retain Glenna Walton as president, Claudia Barmore, vice president, and Susan Bain, treasurer. Moving from membership committee
Aurora is working together to meet the growing needs of our community amid COVID-19. Aurora families can receive free groceries at the Pop-Up Food Pantry from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28. The Drive-thru will be at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive. Please enter at Smith Boulevard
The Naperville Park District is taking a proactive stance to keep our program participants and facility guests healthy and safe during the COVID-19 crisis. We are currently operating and will continue to operate within the applicable parameters of the governor’s executive order so that we can fulfill our mission to
Fox Valley Chambers Mega Mixer will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 4. The Zoom networking event will have room limited to 10 members from each of the chambers of commerce of Algonquin, Bartlett Area, Batavia, Fox Valley Chamber leaders, Cary Grove, Elgin Area, Hampshire, Geneva, Huntley,
Because it’s still close to Memorial Day, as close as I can get because I didn’t have anything in last Thursday’s edition and The Voice isn’t published Monday, I’d like to write about something military-related. The only military-related experience I have to draw on is my own two-year stretch, but
Because I live in a small out-of-the way county in the State that has had one reported case of COVID-19, a second recently rumored, I have been hesitant to write about The Big Disruption in our lives. I am obviously not sharing the valiant struggles of nurses and their associates,
Ingredients1 (16 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked2 eggs1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 pinch red pepper flakes1 tablespoon vegetable oilDressing:2 tablespoons light mayonnaise1 tablespoon lemon juice1 pinch dried basil Directions1. In a medium bowl,
This day is set aside for those who died in war;To pay them homage and respect for sacrifice and more.This day should be one where we try to reach and touchBecause, not having been in war, you really don’t know much.For instance, take the veteran who has a Purple Heart;What
Jim Oberweis stood on the new, 2,000-square-foot plaza outside of The Barn at Blackberry Farm and surveyed the new amenities. The Illinois 25th District senator, who sponsored the $50,000 grant awarded to the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) through the State’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities (DCEO), echoed the
Grandpa,When I got out of prison (some) years ago, I continued to write to a friend who was still inside. When she got out a couple of months ago, we made arrangements to meet and I introduced her to my family. I never told my family that she was HIV
By Bobby Narang Two-plus months after the end of the high school girls basketball season, Jason Nichols made a surprise decision that sent shock waves in the Chicago area scene. Nichols announced last week that he was stepping down from his position as head girls basketball coach at Montini Catholic
