October 12, 2021 – The Voice

Railway improvement will speed up freight deliveries

On October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By admin

By Peter Hancock A railway improvement project intended to greatly improve traffic congestion between St. Louis and Chicago reached a milestone Tuesday, Oct. 12 as work began on a multimodal transportation hub in the capital city. Governor JB Pritzker was joined at a groundbreaking ceremony by U.S. senators Dick Durbin...

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Street signs memorials in Aurora

On October 12, 2021October 13, 2021 By admin

Families show the street signs presented to them in Aurora Sunday, following ceremonies and a revealing of street signs to memorialize fallen heroes who sacrificed all in the line of duty in the U. S. Marine Corp.

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Carousel Government Military VeteransHerschel Luckinbill Oswego Signs Street signs

Herschel Luckinbill Road fitting memorial tribute in Oswego

On October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By admin

Honorary street signs are common memorials and tributes to deserving individuals. The Oswego Village government, under the leadership of Village president Troy Parlier, named the late Herschel Luckinbill as a recipient of an honorary street name. Mr. Luckinbill’s lifelong commitment was n service to the United States as a member...

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MoneyAurora Culture Stock grant State Farm

Culture Stock wins grant

On October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By admin

In just 10 days in August, more than 125,000 people cast more than three million votes in support of their favorite causes. As a result, 40 communities, in 18 states, including L.I.FT. Aurora dba Culture Stock in Aurora, Ill., will get an assist from State Farm®. State Farm is proud...

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Commentary FeatureCarter Crane

Questions for each on honesty, fairness, and truth

On October 12, 2021October 13, 2021 By admin

Often children are sensitive to fairness. Observe and listen when children interact and are not aware of others who have a presence and change the course of conversation. Among the repetitive refrains may be, “It isn’t fair.” Children may be taught to be fair, to maintain a sense of playing...

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Environment OpinionKen Mozingo Letter to the Editor Opinion Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: We turn bad news to excitement

On October 12, 2021October 9, 2021 By admin

October 6, 2021Dear editor; Two recent national news headlines give us a depressing reminder of our addiction to fossil fuels, and climate change: • “Major oil spill off California coast threatens wetlands and wildlife.” • “Toxic foam dumped into southern Illinois coal mine in attempt to extinguish fire, but toxins...

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Award Carousel GovernmentAurora City Council Jason Crane

Awards, poignant comments, at Aurora City Council meeting

On October 12, 2021October 16, 2021 By admin

By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented the Mayor’s Award of Latin-Xcellence to the following individuals for their leadership in Aurora: Gil Rios, Mariana Martinez, and Casildo (Casey) Cuevas. Rios, owner of G R Enterprises is a head coach...

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Community NationalDonna Crane Melting Pot United States

Seeing the world today though religious lens helpful

On October 12, 2021October 16, 2021 By admin

First of three parts The melting pot is an outdated image of the United States. We need a new metaphor to define the Nation. Cecilia González-Andrieu follows who and how our societies evolve through history and helps identify our early sense of Americanism, wrote the following article for the American...

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Environment EventsBliss Woods Events

Habitat restoration at Bliss Woods October 30

On October 12, 2021October 11, 2021 By admin

A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 30. Seed collecting and dispersal will be the focus, however, some invasive shrub removal may take place. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your favorite loppers and hand-cutters....

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FeatureJo Fredell Higgins Sam Renzetti

Sam Renzetti specialty: Dance and dance teacher

On October 12, 2021October 11, 2021 By admin

Sam Renzetti was born October 20, 1980 to Lori and Joseph Renzetti in St. Charles. He has three brothers and a sister. He attended Aurora Christian School and was home-schooled. Sam earned an associate’s degree from Waubonsee Community College. Sam Renzetti began his experience with dance with he was eight...

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CommentaryMary Goetsch Reader's Commentary

Reader’s Commentary: In defense of an opinion, stance

On October 12, 2021October 11, 2021 By admin

By Mary GoetschAurora, Ill. In response to Vince Smith’s commentary in the September 30 Reader’s Commentary, with the headline, “Nonsense commentaries must cease,” I wish to give my credentials for rejecting COVID vaccination. I am an all-but-dissertation in biological sciences-nutrition from the University of Texas (UT-Austin). I was studying cell...

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CommentaryMarjorie Logman Reader's Commentary

Reader’s Commentary: Facts essential to discussion

On October 12, 2021October 11, 2021 By admin

By Marjorie LogmanAurora, Ill. Being a contributor to the opinion section of The Voice, and an avid reader, I felt compelled to write. So many individuals, even The Voice opinion writers, have been deceived and are following untruth conspiracies and fear-mongering of the other. There is always of nugget of...

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Commentary Government HumorWayne Johnson

Dodging barrage could end; support for infrastructure

On October 12, 2021October 11, 2021 By admin

I must take a minute right at the outset, in this case a few words, to thank Mr. Vince Smith, a very perceptive The Voice reader who, besides paying a nice compliment in the “Reader’s Commentary” section of the September 30 issue, pointed out the ridiculous commentaries of some readers,...

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EventsEvents Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley

Historic properties Oct. 21

On October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By admin

Energy efficiency is not something commonly associated with older homes, but it is often an inaccurate assumption. Windows manufactured and installed in the 19th Century, for example, have energy efficient qualities and are easier to maintain than many homeowners believe. Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley, a not-for-profit operator of...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Penne Arrabiata

On October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By admin

Ingredients1/2 cup olive oil6 cloves garlic, sliced1 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil1/2 cup tomato sauce1 bunch fresh basil, chopped1 (12 ounce) package dried penne pasta2 eggs2 cups bread crumbs1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1 pound...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: A Friendly Discourse

On October 12, 2021November 2, 2022 By admin

The depths to which is possible to feelIs deeper than what you would take as real.Most of us feel we’re adequately defensedWith safety measures to what we’re against.Until it happens there’s no way to knowHow deep your feelings were, how strong a blow.We mourn what we now know we have...

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Arts AwardFox Valley Arts Hall of Fame

Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame nominations to close Nov. 1

On October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By admin

The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame (FVAHF) is accepting nominations of outstanding visual, literary, media, and performing artists, for its 2022 class of inductees until November 1. Forms can be found at foxvalleyartshalloffame.org. Past honorees include Jeffrey Hunt, Paula Zahn, Guy J. Bellaver, John Drury, Frank Catalano, Margaret Hillis,...

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Huntley Brown of Aurora, internationally acclaimed pianist

On October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By admin

By Al Benson Aurora resident Huntley Brown, internationally acclaimed pianist, author, and martial arts black belt, played and preached recently at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora. At the piano, Brown opened the service with praise music, and closed the service with “Onward Christian Soldiers.” As guest preacher, he delivered the...

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Teen-Tober events in Yorkville Public Library

On October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 By admin

The Yorkville Public Library is excited for Teen-Tober. We will have several activities planned just for the teens. • Monday, Oct. 18 to Friday, Oct. 22, Button Making. Stop at the Library anytime that week to design and make your very own, unique button. All materials will be provided. •...

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Community EventsAurora Diwali Festival of Lights Events Miriam Meza-Gotto

Aurora Public Library District Diwali celebrations planned for October 25-30

On October 12, 2021October 11, 2021 By admin

Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is one of the largest festivals observed all over the world and celebrates the triumph of light over dark, good over evil. The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will celebrate Diwali October 25 to 30 with programs and events for a variety of...

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