Month: August 2021

Distracted and divided, we see tyranny building, A to Z

By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a convenient, traumatic, devastating, distraction. The American people, the permanent underclass in the United States, have allowed themselves to be so distracted and divided that they have failed to notice the building blocks of tyranny being laid...

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A Focus on History: August 19 through August 25

August 19 The Iranian military, with the support and financial assistance of the United States government, overthrows the government of premier Mohammed Mosaddeq and reinstates the Shah of Iran. Iran remained a solid Cold War ally of the United States until a revolution ended the Shah’s rule in 1979. –...

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Operation Kilo Kai by Aurora Police Department Leads to the Arrests And Charges of 18 Persons for Illegal Weapon and Drug Offenses

The Aurora Police Department has arrested and charged 18 people with numerous illegal gun and drug related felonies as a part of Operation Kilo Kai. In the fall of 2019, the Aurora Police Department received information about narcotics dealing and illegal firearms purchases by the Latin Kings street gang in

Illinois Bill will assist school employees

By Peter Hancock A new law in Illinois will make it easier for part-time school and college employees to receive paid family and medical leave. Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill Tuesday lowering the threshold for those workers so that most will be eligible for the benefit after one year...

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Oswego venue opening August 19

It went from concept to reality in just two years. Thursday, Aug. 19, Oswego’s new entertainment venue will open with a community celebration and an unveiling of the venue’s new moniker. The public is invited to the grand opening of the new venue at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at...

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Herschel Luckinbill remembered

• See Veterans’ Voice thevoice.us/tribute-fitting-memorial-to-herschel-luckinbill By Al Benson “Mr. Veteran” was remembered by fellow veterans and friends Thursday, Aug. 5. Ed Doepel of Yorkville, Aurora Police Department chaplain, recalled the late Herschel L. Luckinbill of Montgomery for his service to veterans and the community. Doepel, an Army veteran and Aurora...

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No matter what, it begins and ends with a sense of joy!

Joy! In a hectic, contentious, divisive, world, we should pause momentarily and think joy! Joy is good for the soul. Joy soothes the soul. Joy is good for the mind, body, and soul. What the world needs now is joy. That is the world needs love, peace, positivity, joy. Always...

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Aurora City Council focus: Wide range of housing approval

By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, Council members approved a number of development and improvement projects from traffic signals and parking garage surveillance system upgrades to sidewalks, affordable housing, and planning for higher-end housing. The 12-minute meeting didn’t have any speakers seeking to use...

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Reader’s Voice: Science: Vaccines best weapons

August 6, 2021Dear editor; Although now retired from a successful career in scientific research, I remain a scientist. I believe in science and all those who have contributed their scientific expertise in an effort to address and eliminate this COVID-19 pandemic which is upon us. Based upon the conclusions and...

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Reader’s Voice: A challenge to writer to meet

August 6, 2021Dear editor; The letter appearing in last week’s issue of The Voice, authored by Marjorie Logman, thevoice.us/readers-voice-climbing-the-steps-finds-truth, Climbing the steps finds truth, is a dirty joke aimed at Christians and veterans and it needs a slap back. Margie claims we are basing our ideologies on “untruths” (lies). Is...

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‘The Art of Gathering’ changes communication concepts

Last of two parts The previous part is at thevoice.us/essential-methods-in-the-art-of-gathering-important Every day we find ourselves in gatherings, Priya Parker wrote in “The Art of Gathering.” If we can understand what makes these gatherings effective and memorable, then we can reframe and redirect them to benefit everyone, host and guest, alike....

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Kalamazoo caper proves worthwhile: Many libraries

First of all, the name appealed to me! But, realize, the city has not had a zoo since 1974!! One of the closest is in Battle Creek, Mich. and is the Binder Park Zoo. Originally known as Bronson, after founder Titus Bronson, the city and township were changed to Kalamazoo...

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Reader’s Commentary: U.S. government proven not to be trusted: A response

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda In response to Wayne E. Johnson, July 22 in The Voice, thevoice.us/the-big-time-vaccination-received-instead-of-refused, the big time: Vaccine received, instead of refused: Americans have felt free to decide what they should or should not put into their bodies, until very recent history. We’ve assumed government respected our autonomy...

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Economic Development Administration (EDA) gives assistance to Invest Aurora

U.S. secretary of commerce, Gina M. Raimondo, announced Thursday, Aug. 5 that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Invest Aurora, Aurora, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund, providing gap financing to small local businesses. This EDA grant,...

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Just a thought on the debate of COVID-19 vaccination

Trying to have a civil discourse with some proponents of vaccination is an exasperating exercise in futility. They delight in using name-calling as part of their “argument,” castigating opponents’ mental health, sense of morality, political affiliation, I.Q. level, and/or sexual orientation. What most pro-vaxxers fail to realize is that the...

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Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora: Race to Fight Diabetes

On a warm and beautiful night, Saturday, Aug. 7 the Sycamore Speedway, in Maple Park was host to the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora’s, “Race to Fight Diabetes”. Tiffany Olson, general manager of Sycamore Speedway, turned the race track over to the Cosmos to bring an awareness about diabetes, to the...

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Aurora Navy League picnic August 17

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its annual picnic from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. The meeting will be held at the home of Sharon and Kent Catich, 2900 Tanner Road, North Aurora. Call 630-907-0110 if you’re lost. We are have Reuland Food Service catering,...

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Three featured artists in Water Street Studios, Batavia

Second Fridays at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water Street, Batavia, will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13. There will be three featured artists: • Steven Carrelli is a Chicago-based visual artist and writer. In his work, he employs a variety of strategies to examine the...

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Recipe of the Week: Chicken Katsu with Gyoza sauce

Ingredients1/3 cup rice vinegar1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions2 teaspoons sesame oil4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thicknesssalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten1 cup panko...

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