Year: 2021

Events Fundraiser

Aurora Festival of Lights Nov. 26-Dec. 26

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The Fox River Valley knows the Aurora Festival of Lights as an annual event held from Thanksgiving through Christmas. What they may not realize is the Festival of Lights is an ongoing operation. Beginning as early as February, volunteers donate their time and energy to tackle everything from permits and...

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Facebook ‘prioritized growth over safety’: 60 Minutes

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Second of a three parts The first part is at thevoice.us/facebook-whistleblower-reveals-conflicts-amplified-hate. Frances Haugen said in her time with Facebook she saw, “conflicts of interest between what was good for the public and what was good for Facebook.” Scott Pelley reports on a recent CBS 60 Minutes television show. Frances Haugen,...

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Charity Events

Winter Coat Drive seeks clothing November 20

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An inaugural Aurora Winter Coat Drive in Aurora will be held Monday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 20.Contributions for the following gently used items are requested: Coats; socks; long underwear; jackets; scarves; gloves and mittens; hats; snow boots. Those who will donate items can make donations at State representative Barbara...

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Senior drive-thru meal in Aurora Nov. 15

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St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 Fifth Avenue in Aurora, will be host to a drive-thru senior meal distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15. Kane County seniors, 60 and better, are invited to pick up five frozen meals. The Kane Senior Council provides meals. Sponsors are...

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Work day at Bliss Woods Nov. 27

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A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 27. Cutting and stacking of invasive brush such as buckthorn and honeysuckle will be the focus of the work day. Tools will be provided however feel free to bring a...

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Engaged coupe experience: Historic Krakow, Poland

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Bruno and Helga, as an engaged couple, strolled the cobbled street of Krakow, Poland. A horse and white carriage had brought them from their Matejko hotel to this point close to Wawel Cathedral. They decided to snack on a round pretzel and would take dinner at the Szara Ges or...

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Commentary Health

Reader’s Voice: In defense of a woman’s reproductive rights

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By Mary Ann Curtis,Naperville, Ill. Texas governor Greg Abbott and his bounty-hunting bully buddies are on the prowl for women, their abortion-providers and anyone who aids them. Under protection of the Texas abortion ban, State Senate Bill 8, they ran to the U.S. Supreme Court for cover and assistance. How...

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Veterans

A veteran’s voice recalls draft situation in the 1960s

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With any luck and help from the post office, you are holding this issue of The Voice in your hands, or any other appendages you use to hold the paper as you read it, not long after Veterans Day. The Post Office is closed each November 11 in observance of...

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Food

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Women’s pantry will open

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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry is adding a women’s empowerment mobile pantry to its popular mobile pantries that visit locations to distribute food and other items. A yearlong series of women’s pantry distributions will be open from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Our Lady of Mercy...

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Recipe of the Week: Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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Ingredients3 red bell peppers, sliced lengthwise1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon minced garlic1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved1 cup chicken broth3/4 cup quinoa1/2 carrot, grated1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (6 ounce)...

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Poetry

Poem: To Think Or Not To Think

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Yesterday was just another day,And that’s the way I saw it, in a way.Its hours simply went by without pause,And seemingly without a direct cause.With that, you know what I got out of it;To put it bluntly–not even a little bit.I figure every day comes at a cost;So it’s not...

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Susan Schubert’s link to arts now a natural display

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By Frank Patterson Susan Schubert’s life always has been interwoven with the arts. Schubert, 72, of unincorporated Saint Charles, is a photographer, a musician, a poet, and the author of two memoirs. Similar to many of us, her first creative outlet was drawing, but “though I liked to draw,” Schubert...

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Political

Evidence: Trump-like issues better without Trump

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The recent election of Republican Party’s Glenn Youngkin to be governor in Democratic Party stronghold Virginia displays emphatically that Donald Trump conservatism fares better, without Trump. The conundrum for Republican Party leaders, a weak lot, is how to both double down on this fact in 2022, and keep former president...

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Charity Fundraiser

100+ Women Who Care of Will County present big check

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Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Will County held their big check presentation November 4 and donated $4,000 to Navarro Farm. Sherri Navarro, co-founder, was presented the check by 100+ Women Who Care members Kathy DeSalvo and Joanne Tomczcuk. “We are so grateful for the support of the 100+...

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Aurora Public Library District benefit for Bookmobile

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By Jeanie Mayer Everyone is invited to join the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) and Foundation for a riveting night of fun, a silent auction, and entertainment Saturday, Dec. 4 at the Santori Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and entertainment will be from...

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: On food recipes, thanks to mother-in-law

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Editor’s note: Recently in The Voice, the announcement was made of the passing 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 November 12, 2020 column. The Thanksgiving Gratitude column will run in...

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Luncheon celebrating Reverend Gary McCann’s 35-year ministry at New England Congregational Church in Aurora

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Judy McCann and the Reverend Gary McCann pose for a photo Sunday, Oct. 17, at Aurora's New England Congregational Church

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Rosary High School’s Lianna Surtz finishes first in Class 1A girls cross country

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Rosary High School's Lianna Surtz poses with coach Vic Mead after she finished in first place in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A girls cross country State championship Saturday, Nov. 6, at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

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Community Events Veterans

Aurora Veterans Day parade, salute, will begin 10:15 a.m. November 11

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Aurora will honor on Veterans Day the heroes who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme ‘Serving Our Country and Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, from Benton...

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