Turmoil verses resolution. Toxic verses refined. Tumultuous versus reverie. We are worlds apart in many places and many view the world with friction instead of fraternity. We can make choices of how we want to see ourselves. In spite of the raucous behavior of some individuals instead of tenderness, those
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin expressed enthusiasm about the historic City government budget of more than a half billion dollars, $529 million. Mayor Irvin said, “For the first time in years, probably over a decade, I
December 6, 2021Dear editor; Christmas Cards for Vets is still going after 10 years, thanks to many helpers. Diane Beukelman and Beth Peshia from Oswego Senior Center were on hand at Christmas Walk Saturday this year for the final signing of the cards that have been made into ornaments. There
December 3, 2021Dear editor; The Zonta Club of Aurora asks you to join us and say, “No To Violence Against Women” during our annual campaign, November 25 through December 10. The Zonta Club of Aurora undertakes many service projects in keeping with Zonta International’s mission of advancing the status of
Third of three parts The previous part is at thevoice.us/the-1619-project-creates-startling-reactions The 1619 Project: a New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah Jones, editor, recently was examined in Kirkus Reviews, which reviews books The first two parts set up part three which is a dialogue between Karen Long, manager of the Anisfield
Art and Market Aurora will hold two more Saturday dates, December 11 and December 18 for holiday shopping. The Aurora Downtown group’s indoor market features several vendors at Society 57, 100 S. River Street. The market feature will be both food and artisan vendors from 9 a.m. to noon. The
This holiday season, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is collecting holiday cards to be delivered to residents staying at Hesed House, a homeless shelter in Aurora. “Families and individuals who are displaced from their homes, or are lacking housing are going through struggles and tribulations that no person should ever
To support families in need, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is collecting menstrual hygiene products and diapers to benefit the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s Women’s Empowerment Pantry through December 10. “Accessibility issues with menstrual hygiene products or diapers can cause many long-term, negative consequences for low-income families,” said Hernandez.
It was a beautiful September day and Dale Berman came to the Cole Center in Aurora for his Fox Valley Park District book interview. What a complete delight! Dale Berman was born January 3, 1934. He served in the U.S. Army, 1954-1956, in South Carolina with anti-aircraft artillery on the
By Joseph KertisNewport, Ore. The holiday season is upon us again. This year, we have an opportunity to celebrate and gather together for perhaps the first time since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which prevented many groups of individuals from enjoying the traditional holiday gathering have been
Girl Scouts will start the 2021–22 Girl Scout Cookie Program with online sales beginning Monday, Dec. 13. Digital Cookie 8.0 allows Girl Scouts to take electronic orders for cookies. Customers can order and pay for cookies online and have the option to have the cookies sent directly to them (handling
In celebration of Christmas and Hanukkah, I’m presenting the tale of this heartwarming event from my past, the days when I was a musician, traveling throughout the Midwest as part of a troupe of magicians and clowns presenting 90-minute Christmas magic shows twice daily to benefit charitable organizations. I was
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will show the comedy film “Elf” at a family Christmas and movie night. The event will open at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. The public is invited. Admission, parking, and refreshments, are free. In addition to the movie, activities will
Ingredients1 cup butter, melted1 1/2 cups white sugar1 1/4 cups brown sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 eggs1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. 2. Combine the melted butter, white sugar, brown
For more than two hundred and thirty yearsOur Constitution has performed quite well,Through all our triumphs, heartaches, blood and tears,It has been front and center through every spell. In truth, it does not subjugate at all;But that is where a basic danger lies.It succinctly makes Liberty its call.Which we, the
What is Adam Kinzinger going to do? What should he do? Friends ask me. His options aren’t good, yet I have a path forward for Kinzinger. First, some background. Kinzinger is the typically conservative, four-term Republican congressman from the edge of the Chicago suburbs, who has been dissing Donald Trump
Late last month, statehouse Democrats and governor JB Pritzker enacted a new map defining the boundaries of central Illinois congressional districts for the next 10 years. Three districts cover territory within a 35-mile radius of Peoria , the 15th, 16th, and 17th. It was my privilege to represent large parts
The weather outside may be frightful, but the programs at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) are certainly delightful! This month we have offerings to celebrate the holidays, keep teens busy during Winter break, and help you find a new favorite item to read. If you visit the Children’s Department
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 December 12, 2019 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous
Aurora University’s Julian Gatewood, 10, drives through the lane defended by St. Norbert’s Garrett Grzesk, 41, Saturday, Dec. 4, in Aurora.
