2021 – Page 18 – The Voice

Autos GovernmentDriver's licenses Renewal State representative Barbara Hernandez

Driver services at North Island in Aurora

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is helping residents conveniently renew driver’s licenses, get plate stickers and access other services by being a partner with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to bring driver services to Aurora’s North Island Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5. “This past...

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FeatureDonna Crane facebook Frances Haugen

Facebook whistleblower reveals conflicts, amplified hate

On November 2, 2021November 8, 2021 By admin

First of three parts Frances Haugen said in her time working with Facebook she saw, “conflicts of interest between what was good for the public and what was good for Facebook,” according to Scott Pelley’s report on a recent CBS 60 Minutes show. “Scott Pelley: ‘Her name is Frances Haugen....

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Charity Events FundraiserCosmopolitan Club of Aurora Events

Cosmo Club at Steel ice rink November 6

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora will celebrate “Fight Diabetes” Awareness Night at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Fox Valley Ice Arena, 1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva. The Chicago Steel hockey team will face-off against the Dubuque Fighting Saints. Ceremonial Puck Drop at 7:05 p.m.. The Ceremonial Puck Drop...

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FeatureJo Fredell Higgins

Alone in financial success, peace and quiet: His way

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

The hallway clock chimed noon. It was a tall grandfather clock that had chimed for the past 40 years down the narrow corridor. The children at the Childrens Home on Knoxville Avenue in Peoria were lined up and ready for their meals. Today it would be a vegetable soup and...

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Carousel Commentary Community ObituariesJim Hopp Nancy Hopp

Reader’s Commentary: The late Jim Hopp’s magic trades’ touch: A hero

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

Editor’s note: Aurora native Jim Hopp’s untimely death will reach three months Wednesday, Nov. 10. He left an indelible record in many ways. His wife, Nancy Hopp, submitted a timely narrative, a eulogy, in essence, for this week’s Reader’s Commentary. They were married 43 years. A celebration of life was...

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Feature HealthAbortion Charles Coddington

Abortion: Thoughts on both sides of the volatile issue

On November 2, 2021November 1, 2021 By admin

Abortion is back in the news again. It had been biding its time until the right moment. The right moment arrived with the appearance of two news items: • The first item is that the U.S. Supreme Court will be reviewing the State of Mississippi’s law banning abortion after 15...

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EventsEvents Native Americans Waubonsee Community College

Waubonsee Community College programs on Native American heritage virtual, in person

On November 2, 2021November 3, 2021 By admin

Waubonsee Community College will be host to several programs to educate and raise awareness about Native American heritage, culture, traditions, and customs during Native American Heritage Month. These events will honor the generations of Native Americans who have shaped America’s legacy by sharing their stories while examining the complicated intersection...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: Twinkle Twinkle Vast Night Sky

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2022 By admin

Twinkle, twinkle, vast night sky,Pardon me for asking whyThe magnificence I seeActually depends on me,If I don’t see it that wayThere is nothing you could say’If such accolades shall beIt all comes to this: Why me? ©Richard Williams...

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Events VeteransOswego

‘Remembering Our Veterans’ exhibit to open November 11 in Oswego

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

Oswego’s Little White School Museum invites all Fox Valley area residents to visit their annual “Remembering Our Veterans” special exhibit at the Museum, 72 Polk Street, Jackson at Polk, just two blocks from historic downtown Oswego. It is the 15th year the exhibit to honor veterans has been held at...

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EventsAurora Downtown

Traditional events to fill Aurora downtown

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

Aurora will have many events in the downtown this month and in December: • A Magical Winter in Downtown Aurora Everyone can have a ball in downtown Aurora in the Winter. It’s A Magical Winter with “Cinderella” at Paramount Theatre starting Wednesday, Nov. 10. Other magical events include Winter Lights...

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EventsAurora First Fridays

Aurora First Fridays’ venues vital

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

Aurora First Fridays will celebrate Day of the Dead and with more than two dozen venues open to include art and music Friday, Nov. 5. Aurora Downtown’s Sugar Skull City will continue through Sunday with several venues offering special Day of the Dead activities at First Fridays. Pop ups will...

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Plano Police Officer help community celebrate Halloween

On November 2, 2021November 3, 2021 By admin

Plano Police Officer Mason Brant was one of many police officers who met with community members on Halloween and handed out candy.

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Events VeteransEvents Veterans Day

Veterans Day:

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

• DuPage County will mark Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 11. The County’s Information Technology and Geographic Information System teams created an interactive Veterans Day portal, which can be found at www.dupageco.org/veteran. The site allows residents to create their own Honor Post highlighting their loved one or friend, along with a...

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Entertainment EventsEvents Ghostbusters Afterlife

‘Ghostbusters Afterlife’ special screening in North Aurora

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

“Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” a comedy/fantasy film based on the 1984 original, will be screened at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Cinemark Tinseltown USA, 320 S. Lincolnway in North Aurora. Fox Valley area residents 50 and older are invited. Admission and parking are free. Attendees are required to show proof of...

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BusinessDes Plaines Theatre

Des Plaines Theatre opens

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

After a seven-year closure, the historic Des Plaines Theatre re-opened October 31 in grand splendor. Approximately 1,000 persons walked the red carpet into the beautifull-restored theatre. An opening ceremony was held, and the lights came back on! A Charlie Chaplin impersonator fired up the old camera, Simon Kyung Lee shared...

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EventsAurora Public Library District

Community input: Aurora Public Library District Holiday Celebrations in Many Lands

On November 2, 2021November 1, 2021 By admin

Holiday celebrants can stop at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) in December to enjoy our annual Holiday Celebrations in Many Lands Exhibition! Each year, families, organizations, and businesses from our community come together at the Library to decorate a space to honor the unique celebrations and rituals common to...

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OpinionAsk Grandpa Opinion

Ask Grandpa: Two cases require care in violation of the law

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

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 5, 2020 column. The Thanksgiving Gratitude column will run in...

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Carousel SportsHigh school football Plainfield Central High School Sports Yorkville High School

High School football playoffs: Yorkville High School vs. Plainfield Central High School

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

Yorkville High School senior, Nate Kraus, runs for a first down against Plainfield Central. No. 25 seed Yorkville won, 26-22, in an upset over No. 8 seed Plainfield Central.

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Carousel SportsHigh School Cross Country Sports

Girls Cross Country: Josephine Welin, Oak Park-River Forest, takes first place

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

Josephine Welin, Oak Park-River Forest (387) finishes first in 3A.

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Carousel SportsCross country High School Cross Country Sports

Boys High School Cross Country: Hinsdale Central Sectional

On November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 By admin

Second through fifth place finishers battle out towards the finish in the Hinsdale Central boys sectional cross country meet.

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