“Give me your tired, your poor, “Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, “The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. “Send these, the homeless, tempest tossed to me. “I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” For those of you who recently have arrived from Mars, the above are the
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) reports that more than 600,000 COVID vaccine shots have been administered in Kane County. According to information from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), as of September 29, 600,750 shots have been provided to Kane County residents. 297,081, or 55.61% of Kane’s total
Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes1 cup water3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup chile sauce1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 pinch ground black pepper1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Directions1.
These lines that I’m about to writeMay not have any good insight,But thinking by itself is notYou see one practicing a lot.Oh yes, they think–of what to do,Of things they now must follow through,Of what is coming up ahead,Of drastic measures they will dread.But simply to sit back and museIs
By Jerry Nowicki Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday, Oct. 4 that would prevent companies contracting with the State from paying disabled workers at less than the minimum wage. Pritzker took the action in what he said was a broader effort to try to push federal lawmakers to
Grandpa says:Beloved readers, I have enjoyed writing this column for so many years. Of all the articles, columns, manuals, stories, songs, jingles, and other things I have written, my association with The Voice has been the most personally fulfilling in my career. I am truly blessed to be a part
By Tom Siebert Jack Sharratt felt an aching void in his life after recently retiring from a 25-year career as a chiropractor. But the Batavia resident has filled that emptiness by volunteering at Aurora Christian Healthcare, a nonprofit clinic that provides free medical, dental, vision, orthopedic, and chiropractic services, to
When news broke that two Chicago police officers were involved in a shooting in the Englewood community, it jolted the City. The shooting that took the life of Ella French, a 29-year-old Chicago Police Department (CPD) veteran officer, and the severe wounding of her partner by brothers, Emonte and Eric
Each Fall, just about the time Mother Nature starts to change her outfit, historical Blackberry Farm and its natural beauty plays host to Pumpkin Weekends, a popular, monthlong event for families to celebrate the season and add memories to the digital scrapbook. Returning in 2021 after a one-year absence due
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the city of Aurora government is offering a free home internet security course for families. The City of Aurora’s Information Technology Department is collaborating with KnowBe4, the world’s largest internet security awareness training platform, to offer Aurora residents a free home internet security
The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton continue their acclaimed Civic Awareness Series with an online presentation featuring Alex Kotlowitz, author of “An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct, 14. The program is free, but
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, 834 N. Highland Avenue in Aurora, will give away 500 pumpkins at its second annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Last year 300 pumpkins were distributed. Diane Renner, pantry executive director,
The City of Naperville household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off facility, 156 Fort Hill Drive, next to the Public Works Service Center, will accept many types of household waste from all Illinois residents. The facility is open Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., excluding holidays. No material may
Jordan is a male Domestic Mediumhair Brown Tiger who was born April 11, 2021. Jordan loves to have his long fur brushed when he is not busy playing with toys or watching birds outside. When it comes time to relax, you can often find him napping in the bathroom sink.
Halloween is almost here! To gear up, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will present a slew of scary, and some not so scary, programs throughout October! To start the Halloween season, our Paranormal Discussion Group for adults will rise from the grave Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at
Rotary Club of Aurora Blood Drive will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, in the mobile coach at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 111 N Broadway, Aurora. Appointments are appreciated; walk-ins are welcome! To schedule, go to www.versiti.org/IL, load the Versiti Donor app, call (800)-7TO-GIVE.
The Montgomery Police Department will be host to its annual Halloween Safety Event for the seventh year from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10. The event will be at the police department’s campus at 10 Civic Center Avenue in Montgomery. The event will take place entirely outdoors to
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will be host to its 40th Birthday Bash, the “House Party”, as an open schedule, online fundraiser. Participants can log on anytime Thursday, Oct. 7 through 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8. There is no cost to attend. Anyone interested in learning more about how
October 7 The most devastating fire in United States history is ignited in Wisconsin. Over the course of the next day, 1,200 individuals lose their lives and 2 billion trees were consumed by flames. – 1871. A U.S.-led coalition begins attacks on Taliban-controlled Afghanistan with an intense bombing campaign by
Aurora University’s Kaitlyn Beebe, 7, spikes over St. Norbert College’s Molly Rader, 15, Saturday in AU’s annual Jim Coleman Memorial triangular at Lancaster gym.
