Month: March 2021

Government

More than 200 proposed state laws discourage dissent

On By admin

By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead Tyrants don’t like anyone who speaks truth to power. Indeed, the American Police State has shown itself to be particularly intolerant of free speech activities that challenge its authority, stand up to its power grabs, and force it to operate according to the...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Events

‘Build, Snap, Share’ in Oswego

On By admin

The folks at Oswego’s Little White School Museum would love to see the original creations using building blocks of all ages for their special “Build. Snap. Share.” program, through the participation deadline of Monday, April 5. To participate, Oswego area residents of all ages are invited to use their wooden...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
History

A Focus on History: March 18 through March 24

On By admin

March 18 In New York City, Henry Wells and William G. Fargo join with several other investors to launch their namesake business. The discovery of gold in California in 1849 prompted a huge spike in the demand for cross-country shipping. Wells and Fargo decided to take advantage of these great...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Health

Mass Vax Aurora signup at 3 p.m. Monday, March 15

On By admin

In collaboration with Jewel-Osco and the Kane County Health Department, Mayor Richard C. Irvin and the City of Aurora are hosting a fourth MASS VAX AURORA Community Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, March 18.The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be available to AURORA RESIDENTS in qualifying categories. This clinic...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Government Political

Candidates’ forum March 18 in Geneva recorded, on Facebook

On By admin

The League of Women Voters (LWVCKC) and the Geneva Chamber of Commerce will be partners for a candidate forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh Street, Geneva. The candidates for mayor of Geneva, Kevin Burns and Tom Simonian, have been invited to participate....

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Carousel Charity Fundraiser

Jim Gilbert’s hair-razing raises funds

On By admin

Jim Gilbert of Aurora got a free haircut Sunday, March 7, and raised $1,062 from family and friends for childhood cancer research. Gilbert was among 47 participants in an annual head-shaving event to benefit the Los Angeles-based St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant in Aurora was host to...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Carousel Sports

High School Basketball: East Aurora vs Bartlett

On By admin

East Aurora High School's Jacques Kelly, 4, stretches for control of the ball under the basket Saturday in a battle for control of the Upstate Eight Conference boys basketball race against Bartlett High School

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Feature

An unseen portion of The Voice truly unavoidable

On By admin

Likely it could be called housekeeping! Each week in The Voice is a little different, even if some readers may view the contents and elements in largely the same way. There are variations in what constitutes The Voice each week. The front page of this week’s edition proclaims, Volume 13...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Carousel Community Feature

Remembering teacher Roy C. Everson, Jr.

On By admin

March 6, 2021Dear editor; Did you ever have a teacher who had an impact in your life in ways which truly matter? At K.D. Waldo Junior High in Aurora, I discovered the most stimulating seventh-grade classroom was taught by a commanding presence, the late Mr. Roy C. Everson Jr. of...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Business Government

Aurora first phase awards for 110 struggling businesses

On By admin

By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council unanimously approved $1.2 million dollars for Aurora businesses struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution authorizes Marty Lyons, Aurora’s chief financial officer/city treasurer to disburse payments...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Environment

Zealous GMO idolatry leaves Bill Gates deaf to evidence

On By admin

Last in a four-part series Robert Kennedy, Jr. wrote a thorough article in Greenedinfo, the Science of Natural Healing on the activities of the fourth wealthiest person in the world, Bill Gates, who has been deceptive in his actions and claims. This week is the conclusion in the fourth installment...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Environment Feature

White Rose Ball led to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

On By admin

The clock stood still. Its ancient hands slowly counting the minutes. The hours. The days. Timeless. All were dancing. The waltz held such a fascination similar to a new kitten, or a fiddle. Cascades of flowers were everywhere. The white roses in profusion along with the peonies, all pink. It...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Carousel Government Political

Three Aurora mayoral candidates provide answers

On By admin

By Jason Crane An Aurora mayoral candidate forum Monday, March 1 through the Zoom video conference platform, allowed viewers to learn more about the three candidates seeking the job as mayor of Aurora for the next four years. An election will be Tuesday, April 6. League of Women Voters Aurora...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Feature Government

Abolish the U.S. Senate to enhance ‘we the people’

On By admin

“When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another and to assume, among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitles them,...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Community Events Kids/Youth

Awakening: Easter Egg Hunt, Scramble, Breakfast, on horizon

On By admin

There will be many upcoming Easter events in March and April. • An Easter breakfast and indoor egg hunt will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 20, at Whitetail Ridge Golf Course, 7671 Clubhouse Drive in Yorkville. In addition to a buffet breakfast, games, bunny photos, a...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
International

Final steps achieved on the road to Cathedral of Santiago

On By admin

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 29th in the series, a 14-day hike in 2005 across northern Spain’s intriguing Camino de Santiago known as the...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Food

Recipe of the Week: Blueberry Muffins

On By admin

Ingredients1/2 cup unsalted butter1 1/4 cups white sugar1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs2 cups all-purpose flour, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup buttermilk1 pint fresh blueberries, rinsed and patted dry2 tablespoons white sugar Directions1. Position rack in the middle of oven. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray the top of a muffin pan with...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Poetry

Poem: About That Crazy Ant

On By admin

I know you recall there was once this one antWho wanted to move a big rubber tree plant.From what we are told all he had was just hope,Oblivious, seemingly, to its vast scope.Well, if hope was all that he had, there’s no wayHe’d move much of anything, (physics at play).Well,...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here
Feature Pets

‘No pet shortages’ although possible regulation on horizon

On By admin

Although COVID-19 has not caused the predicted baby boom, it instead has created a pet boom. With many individuals confined to more time at home they’re looking to adopt pets, so demand has led to an increase of pet-breeding. In an attempt to prompt empty shelters, rather than support the...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here