April 2021 – Page 7

Events FoodAll you can eat Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395

Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 buffet in Plano Sunday

On April 13, 2021April 12, 2021 By admin

The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will be host to an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 18. Menu items include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, made-to-order omelets, and more! The breakfast will be...

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UncategorizedAurora Public Library District College Flannery CrumpLeave a comment

Never too early to plan for college: See Zoom April 20

On April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 By admin

For many parents, the issue of preparing for college can be daunting. When you watch them toddle off to kindergarten, you may find yourself wondering, “is it too soon to think about college?” Well, kindergarten may be a little bit early, but for parents of middle-schoolers, the Aurora Public Library

GovernmentCapitol News Illinois FoxFire JB Pritzker Sarah Mansur

Judge declines to dismiss lawsuit over indoor dining ban, FoxFire restaurant can continue its case against governor, judge finds

On April 10, 2021April 10, 2021 By admin

By Sarah Mansur A Kane County restaurant’s legal challenge to governor JB Pritzker’s ban on indoor dining can continue, a Sangamon County judge ruled this week. Attorneys for Pritzker tried to have the lawsuit dismissed, but Sangamon County Judge RayleneGrischow Wednesday declined to do so. While Grischow decided not to...

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Carousel Events GovernmentAurora Aurora Mayor Mayor Richard Irvin Richard Irvin

Re-elected Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin gives victory speech, Select April 6 consolidated election results in Fox River Valley

On April 6, 2021April 7, 2021 By admin

Aurora mayor:Unofficial results showed Richard Irvin with 6,825 votes, Judd Lofchie with 2,918, and John Laesch with 2,583. Aurora alderman-at-large:Ron Woerman 4,085Brooke Shanley 3,941Raymond Hull 3,377 City of Aurora, Ward 4 For AldermanWilliam “Bill” Donnell 701 61.44%John Bell 374 32.78% City of Aurora, Ward 7 For AldermanScheketa Hart-Burns 446Saul Fultz...

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Government HealthCapitol News Illinois COVID-19 Tim Kirsininkas

Cases rise, help here

On April 6, 2021April 7, 2021 By admin

By Tim Kirsininkas COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continued to rise Tuesday as State officials announced that additional resources were being deployed in the State’s vaccination efforts. Public health officials announced 2,931 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 out of 51,625 test results Tuesday to bring the statewide seven-day rolling...

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Government HealthHealth Kane County Kane County Health Department

Kane County healthy ranking rests at seventh best in State

On April 6, 2021April 7, 2021 By admin

Kane County is among the healthiest counties in Illinois according to the annual County Health Rankings, released recently by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI). Rankings show Kane County is seventh healthiest in Illinois out of 102 counties. The rankings are available at www.countyhealthrankings.org. “The County Health Rankings...

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Environment FeatureCarter Crane

Warm weather warnings: Increased activities evolve

On April 6, 2021April 7, 2021 By admin

With Spring fully under way, with Winter releasing its grip and being replaced with delightful 70-degree temperatures, and with society’s desire to push through still damaging COVID-19, activities other than Zoom events, have increased. Find a way to include all of the increased buzz is the task. For example: •...

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GovernmentAurora Committee of the Whole City of Aurora Jason Crane

Aurora Financial Empowerment Center helps reduce debts

On April 6, 2021April 7, 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 members viewed a presentation about the city government of Aurora Financial Empowerment Center. The Center is the only one in the State. The city government of Aurora...

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OpinionLetter to the Editor Readers Voice State representative Mark Batinick

Reader’s Voice: State government needs new mindset

On April 6, 2021April 8, 2021 By admin

March, 31, 2021Dear editor; Illinois has ignored calls for reform to turn around our State for far too long. However, we can change it by adopting a new mindset and identifying avenues for growth. Re-imagine Illinois is a mission from Illinois House Republicans to turn around our State. As House...

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MoneyDonna Crane Poverty

On helping young people end poverty, elevate housing

On April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 By admin

The Center for Education & Youth printed an article by Baz Ramaiah regarding the economic impact created by COVID-19. “With these considerations in mind, the government should go further in helping young people through a fund specifically for young people in poverty, independent of their location in the country. “Housing:...

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Arts EnvironmentArt Contest Earth Day

Focus on Earth Day includes artwork

On April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 By admin

Earth Day, April 22, is almost here. Sustainable Aurora, the Mayor’s Advisory Board on sustainability and the environment, announces a call to our artist community for a story-telling video which will celebrate the Earth and our talented artists all at the same time. We invite all artists to submit artwork...

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Environment EventsWest Aurora Cemetery

Volunteers can help with prairie plants

On April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 By admin

The West Aurora Cemetery is seeking volunteers to help prepare an area in the Cemetery to plant native prairie plants. The group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10. at the 601 Wilder Street entrance. Inspired by the Illinois Monarch Project, the Cemetery offers a perfect location to turn...

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Charity EventsAurora Open Roads ABATE Train

Train Fun Run will start in Aurora

On April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 By admin

The Legendary Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Train Fun Run will be Saturday, April 10. The sign-up will begin at 9:45 a.m. at the Aurora Train Station, 233 N. Broadway Street in Aurora. The train will leave promptly at 10:20 a.m.. If you plan to participate with this...

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Carousel FeatureBits and Pieces Jo Fredell Higgins

Bits and pieces a highlight of U.S. past presidents

On April 6, 2021April 10, 2021 By admin

Pieces: During World War II, Ronald Reagan served in the army’s motion picture unit as he narrated training films. The handsome, youthful. good-natured Ronald Reagan radiated the message that everything was going to be all right. At age 25 he was a Midwestern radio sportscaster. On a trip to California...

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Charity FoodJust Food Farmers’ Market Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley M. Grace Grzanek Readers Voice

Reader’s Commentary: Wanted: Assistance with health foods

On April 6, 2021April 7, 2021 By admin

By M. Grace GrzanekBatavia The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley, based in Batavia, recently received approval from Saint Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery to be partners in the first Just Food Farmers’ Market in Southeast Aurora. The area is a food desert that few in the Aurora leadership...

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Carousel Education Kids/YouthAurora 2.5 or higher grade point average 100 Bikes Giveaway

Aurora 2.5 or higher grade point average 100 Bikes Giveaway

On April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 By admin

Recipients show the bikes they obtained at the Aurora 2.5 or higher grade point average 100 Bikes Giveaway

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HealthCharles Coddington Coronavirus COVID-19

The official coronavirus story may not prevail

On April 6, 2021April 7, 2021 By admin

This essay is the 10-year anniversary of my writing every other week in The Voice. In two news items, we have learned that AstraZeneca Laboratories and Johnson and Johnson Company are experiencing difficulties with the efficacy of their vaccines. The former may have been formulating their product based upon outdated...

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EducationAurora Public Library District Aurora Public Library District Foundation Education

Literacy packets of books, activities, assist children in Aurora

On April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 By admin

More than 10,000 literacy packets have been created by the Aurora Public Library District Foundation (APLDF) and distributed through preschools and food pantries in Aurora such as the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry (MWFP) and the Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea to...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Chicken with Mushrooms and Prosciutto

On April 6, 2021April 5, 2021 By admin

Ingredients2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted6 chicken thighssalt and pepper to taste6 slices prosciutto (thin sliced)4 cloves of garlic, minced1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/4 cup dry white wine1 cup sour cream Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Drizzle butter into a casserole dish. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: Humpty Dumpty

On April 6, 2021January 18, 2023 By admin

Humpty Dumpty opened his eyes;Somewhat startled, there was surprise.Taking time now, looking around,He found he was high off the ground.Horrors! Panic! Almost a scream;Surely this must be a bad dream!For he’d never sit on a wall;Too much danger that he would fall.King’s men’s talents may be quite good;But putting him...

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