April 20, 2021 – The Voice

Community Environment EventsBarbara Hernandez Earth Day

Earth Day clean-up events will make a difference

On April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 By admin

As part of her ongoing efforts to promote environmentalism in the community, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will be host to an Earth Day clean-up event with the Fox Valley Park District, Sierra Club, Kiwanis Club and Verilife Dispensary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24. “Small efforts...

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Carousel Environment EventsJohnson’s Mound Forest Preserve nature

Wildflower walk wonderful

On April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 By admin

By Al Benson Fox Valley Norwegian-Americans uncovered 21 wildflower varieties Sunday, April 18, Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve on Hughes Road south of Elburn. Nancy Andersen of St. Charles led a wildflower walk for a dozen fellow members of Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-427. Andersen said, “We saw 21...

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Carousel Community Events MilitaryAMVETS AMVETS 103 Nathan "Nick" Macejak

Welcome home: Nathan “Nick” Macejak

On April 20, 2021April 21, 2021 By admin

Nathan "Nick" Macejak shares a big and prolonged welcome home hug with his son, Will, Saturday at AMVETS 103 in Aurora.

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FeatureCarter Crane

One step at a time guides society, including The Venue

On April 20, 2021April 21, 2021 By admin

Well past one year of COVID-19 restrictions and limitations, society’s reach is opening up somewhat, only natural given the confidence in vaccines this year, and the desire to move about more freely. The range of believers in restrictions to the non-believers remains steady, and convictions often can be tested. The...

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Commentary GovernmentAurora Circle K gas station Mavis Bates Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Against Circle K: Aurora resident

On April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 By admin

April 19, 2021Dear editor; Aurora City Council members will be asked April 27 to vote on a new, 14-pump Circle K gas station to be built on the northwest corner of Farnsworth and Molitor Roads. We know it will be a difficult decision to weigh economic development against the health...

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Commentary OpinionMary Goetsch Readers Voice TJ Johnson

Reader’s Voice: Fun hobby: Reading all commentaries

On April 20, 2021April 19, 2021 By admin

April 15, 2021Dear editor; I find it a fun hobby to watch those who proudly display their distorted thinking patterns. The latest example is the notion that jury duty is a personal inconvenience. Justice, fair and equal, is just not worth the bother? Some of the reasons Ms Goetsch gives...

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GovernmentJason Crane

Aurora City Council considers two large subdivision plans

On April 20, 2021April 21, 2021 By admin

By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council considered a second extension to have additional time to meet compliance for a proposed cannabis dispensing facility at 35 N. Broadway. • The ordinance amendment was placed...

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Government InternationalDonna Crane

President Biden seeks solutions to border migration

On April 20, 2021April 17, 2021 By admin

Last of two parts Paul J. Angelo, expert on Council of Foreign Relations (CFR) reports: Why Central American Migrants Are Arriving at the U.S. Border: “What are U.S. president Joe Biden’s policies toward the region? “President Biden’s approach largely relies on reviving policies that were starting to show success late...

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HealthAurora COVID-19 vaccine Health National Guard

National Guard assists Aurora vaccination

On April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 By admin

The State of Illinois is sending a National Guard unit to help at the Aurora COVID-19 vaccination site. Currently, seven members of the National Guard are stationed at the Aurora location. The additional 18-member Illinois National Guard unit will arrive at the Aurora location April 27. The Aurora vaccination site...

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EventsGeneva Viking ship

Dates available: Geneva Viking ship

On April 20, 2021April 19, 2021 By admin

The Geneva Viking ship has announced its seven-date tour schedule for 2021. According to the ship’s website, vikingship.us, tours will be at Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive in Geneva, Saturday, May 15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Swedish Days); Saturday,...

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FeatureJo Fredell Higgins Robert Renteria

Dr. Robert Renteria: Humble start to youth empowering

On April 20, 2021April 17, 2021 By admin

We met on a frigid snow-filled February morning at the library. Dr. Robert Renteria was born October 13, 1960 in a barrio of Los Angeles, Calif.. It was a difficult childhood with drugs and gangs, an absent father, and abuse. He ran away from that environment and lived on the...

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Commentary Environment OpinionBela Suhayda Climate change Environment Opinion Readers Voice

Reader’s Commentary: Earth movement cycles continue

On April 20, 2021April 26, 2021 By admin

By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora First in a series When politics and science mix, science always loses, as does truth. Huge money has been invested into the Climate Change movement world wide. So it is only natural big money will push for the type of industry and technology their vested interests...

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Carousel VeteransK9s for Veterans State representative Stephanie Kifowit Stephanie Kifowit Veterans

State representative Stephanie Kifowit guest at K9s for Veterans

On April 20, 2021April 19, 2021 By admin

State representative Stephanie Kifowit, left, D-Oswego, was invited by "K9s for Veterans," a not-for-profit organization that provides service dogs for veterans with PTSD, for the "You will never walk alone" Service Dog Presentation Saturday.

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FeatureAliens Charles Coddington Space

Not alone in Universe? Aliens’ forms in many scenarios

On April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 By admin

As you might have guessed, dear reader, The Chas worries a lot, especially about what the future may bring. One thing he is worrying about has come to the fore when he read a recent news item concerning the exploration of the planet Mars. Sadly, humankind is taking its own...

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EnvironmentEarth Day Mavis Bates

New commitments required this April 22 Earth Day

On April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 By admin

By Mavis Bates We are flying through space, together, on a spaceship that has everything we need to thrive: Food, water, shelter, clothing, and safety. Just like any spaceship, our needs must be met from inside this defined space. We can’t stop at the local cosmic grocery store and buy...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Greek-Style Bake Quinoa

On April 20, 2021April 19, 2021 By admin

Ingredients2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa1 1/4 cup fat-free feta cheese1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella or cheddar1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (in oil)1 cup chopped spinach1 cup diced cherry tomatoes1/2 cup skim milk1 teaspoon crushed or minced garlic1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon parsley1 teaspoon onion powderSea salt and course black pepper...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: Doomsday Query?

On April 20, 2021January 18, 2023 By admin

We have been given intellect, but with it, too, free will.Which means we are not locked in, isolated, mainly still.If we decide to go where physically we dare not,We build the ways and means to do that, freedom sought. With all due reverence to this, we beg to question why?And...

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Environment Governmentnaperville part

Naperville Park District completes Sustainability Report

On April 20, 2021April 21, 2021 By admin

Now in its 13th year, the Naperville Park District’s Green Team recently completed its 2020 Sustainability Report, which is available online at www.napervilleparks.org/greeninitiatives. The report summarizes the District’s environmental initiatives in the following five areas: • Purchasing environmentally responsible products; • Protecting natural resources; • Conserving energy; • Reducing and...

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