By Peter Hancock Illinois received its first credit rating upgrade in 23 years Tuesday when Moody’s Investors Services raised the State’s rating one notch, and cited “material improvement in the State’s finances.” Although the upgrade still leaves Illinois bonds rated just two notches above so-called “junk” status, governor JB Pritzker
Nurses at Rush-Copley Medical Center wave to the Fourth of July processional in Aurora last year.
By Al Benson Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora held a party with a purpose Friday, June 25. Russ George, Cosmos president, said “A Night at the Farm,” the nonprofit’s inaugural benefit, raised approximately $12,000 to fight diabetes. Attended by approximately 150 guests, the event at the Fox Valley Park District’s Blackberry
We have a tendency to gloss over the significance of the United States Declaration of Independence. It is the reason for Independence Day. It contains substance. Independence Day is understood and properly celebrated by a growing number of United States residents. There are many others who see it as a
Downtown Batavia is excited to see things getting back to normal so we can resume one of our favorite events of the year: Cocktails in the Park from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 31, for an evening of live music, delicious appetizers from Downtown Batavia restaurants, and, of
By Jerry Nowicki Lawmakers, collegiate athletes, and athletic directors from some of the Illinois’ most prominent universities on Tuesday hailed the governor’s signing of a bill allowing college athletes to be paid for the use of their name and likeness as innovative and equity centric. University of Illinois athletic director
June 28, 2021Dear editor; When one of us is beaten down, we are all beaten down. I have to stand up for the one I feel was beaten down in the Portillo’s Restaurant drive-thru incident May 16 in Oswego. To whitewash the racial aspect does not lessen the trauma felt
By Jerry Nowicki Governor JB Pritzker stressed the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations Monday as positivity rates and hospitalizations continued to decline but variants of the virus have proven to be more transmissible and dangerous to those who are not vaccinated. The governor cited a central Illinois youth camp that has
Second of three parts The first part is at thevoice.us/butterfly-cycle-magical-rebirth-transformation-joy-change Butterfly Meaning – The Powerful Symbolism Will Surprise You By Melanie Beckler ~ Ask the Angels “Butterflies And Angels: “In addition to the spiritual guidance we can receive through the metaphor of the butterfly, and by looking at it’s meaning
Kane County Board chair person, Corinne Pierog, announced the appointment of St. Charles resident Todd Wallace as the new District 13 Kane County Board member. Wallace, an attorney and St. Charles Township trustee since 2011, fills the vacancy of former Board member Steve Weber who was elected as 5th Ward
We do not know precisely how or when the Native Americans first settled here. The theory is that people migrated from Eurasia across Beringia, a land bridge that connected Siberia to Alaska during the Last Glacial Period and then spread southward throughout the Americas over subsequent generations. Deglaciation along the
After a year devoid of events, downtown Naperville is about to transform once again for a celebratory festival! The inaugural Naperville Salute festival will be a celebration of our families, our community, and our hometown values; centered around our military service members and first responders, in a collective salute to
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora During Barack Obama’s two terms as president, the agencies of the Federal government, to include those in law enforcement, such as the NSA, FBI, DOJ, and CIA were filled by political loyalists. For obvious and even practical reasons, law enforcement should take a stance of neutrality
Who’da thunk that a member of the U.S. Congress could come up with a Bold New Idea (BNI)? By and large, career politicians are not high on anyone’s list of favorite persons, except maybe their campaign contributors; they generally tend to be hyper-cautious, self-centered, and glad-handedness. So, when one of
Ingredients2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup lemon juice6 cloves garlic, pressed1 tablespoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon thyme1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt1 English cucumber, peeled and grated3 teaspoon minced fresh dill1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4
In his Farewell Address, George Washington discernedTo be American, America comes firstThe pride of patriotism, something you have earned.Reflects a love of country, bold and unrehearsed. Americans all know of Patrick Henry’s speechWhere he said, proudly, “Give me Liberty or death.”This love of country is a proper one to teach;To
By Peter Hancock The Illinois economy showed strong signs of recovery during the first quarter of this year when businesses continued to reopen from the pandemic and direct government payments flowed to businesses and individual consumers. Data released last week from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed the
Naperville City manager Doug Krieger has appointed Jason Arres the interim chief of police of the Naperville Police Department. The appointment was made in advance of Chief Robert Marshall’s retirement July 2, after 44 years with the City of Naperville. Arres, who holds the position of deputy chief of the
The Naperville Municipal Band will be host to its annual Independence Day Concert, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 1. The holiday birthday theme will celebrate patriotism, songs and marches from America’s archives throughout its first 245 years. “The Independence Day Concertn July 1 will include all of the 4th
Independence Day quotes “Listen to me, there is freedom in love. Every day should feel like Independence Day.” – Evy Michaels “Some birds are not meant to be caged. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild. So you let them go, and the part of you
