By Peter Hancock Minimum wage workers in Illinois will see a boost in their hourly pay to $12 per hour starting January 1, 2022 while tenants in affordable housing units will be allowed to keep pets. Those are just some of the more than 300 new laws that take effect...
A member of the Aurora Police Department presents stuffed animals to children at the APD's stuffed animal giveaway Monday at the Benavides STEAM Academy in East Aurora School District 131.
The Voice offers a voice continually for as many readers and in as many corners as possible. Military veterans have been a focus for many reasons. One military veteran, who served in World War II, Richard Williams, recently, with the able assistance of his wife, Christine Williams and Wayne Johnson,...
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored Aurora’s Water Production Department Tuesday, Dec. 21 at the Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting for achieving first place in the Kane County Water Association Water Taste Contest. It is the eighth time Aurora’s water received the award for...
December 20, 2021Dear editor; On behalf of the members of the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, please accept our sincere thank you for your support and participation, in our clubs various Diabetes Awareness and Fundraising Events, held during 2021. The Aurora Cosmo Members raise funds for Diabetes Research at the UChicago...
Last of two parts The previous part is at thevoice.us/balanced-diet-with-justice-healthy-climate-one-goal What’s In A Social Justice Diet? Ray Levy Uyeda contributed the following article in YES! magazine (Journalism for People Building A Better World) Shift food policy by buying regionally “In nearly every corner of the country, it’s cheaper to purchase...
The West Aurora Cemetery Board of Trustees has postponed its annual meeting because of COVID concerns. A notice will be published when a meeting date is determined. The meeting will be open to the public, and anyone interested in this historic cemetery is welcome to attend. Detailed information about the...
Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church will hold an annual candlelight Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24, at Aurora Christian School (ACS), 2255 Sullivan Road in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Reverend Derek Rogers, pastor, will preach on “Unexpected Emmanuel.” During singing...
The season of Christmas arrives once again. Just as it always has. Just as it always will. Many centuries ago, the Germany people honored the pagan god Oden during the mid-Winter holiday. Germans were terrified of Oden because they believed he made nocturnal flights through the sky to observe his...
By Larry FriedersBatavia, Ill. Are these the Golden Years? There’s always a wiseacre who will chime in with something such as, “Golden my patoot. I gotta decide between paying for drugs or food,” or something similar. Some believe that our latter years are fearful and they’re quick to share that...
The Dunham Foundation is honored to support the many nonprofits who have provided much-needed services for those affected by the pandemic and the unintended consequences in its wake. With these added challenges, our community partners have shown their strength and determination in supporting our neighbors in need. Congratulations to the...
Christmas arrived once again and with it, just like a recurring case of diarrhea, the gift-giving season. Yes, it was the time to give gifts to loving family members and valued friends, the majority of which were things they’ll never use and will end up at Goodwill where someone else...
By Mavis Bates As a member of the Kane County Board and our American Rescue Plan Committee, I am thrilled to announce Kane County’s Community Support Grant Program. In recognition of the devastating impact felt by our local nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Kane County Board...
Ingredients3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch medallionssalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 clove garlic, minced1 cup low sodium chicken broth1/2 lemon, thinly sliced1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced Directions Preheat oven...
Perhaps we haven’t seen a New Year’s quite like this’The end to COVID-19, we don’t want to miss.This thing has caused us to do things not done before;It is far different than when we were at war.Instead of rationing, stuff really was not there.It limited our movement, something all would...
Is the notion of “One Illinois” a reasonable hope, a noble aspiration, or an impossible dream? The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is inviting Illinois college students to help us examine this theme and other important questions in the coming Spring at the institute’s second Renewing Illinois Summit. The institute...
With holiday festivities rapidly approaching, the Oswego Police Department announced that it will participate in a statewide impaired driving awareness campaign from December 17 through January 3, 2022. “Driving impaired, whether under the influence of alcohol or drugs, can have catastrophic consequences and is illegal in every state,” said Public...
Editor’s note: Recently in The Voice, the announcement was made of the death of the conductor of the column, Ask Grandpa, which provided readers with 503 weeks of sage advice, humor, and continuity. Below is the repeat of the January 28, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous...
It’s that time of year again! The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is gearing up to start the 2022 Winter Reading Adventure. Grab your hot cocoa and settle in because how you participate in this year’s program is totally up to you. We encourage you to enjoy time with your...
Somonauk High School's Brendan Roberts, 10, drives against Aurora Christian School's Danny New, 20 Saturday, Dec. 18.
