Year: 2021

Government Money

Governor signs order to end subminimum wage for disabled

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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...

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Ask Grandpa: A firm request from Grandpa’s final wish

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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...

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Volunteer Dr. Sharratt provides health care in Aurora

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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...

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Police fear, distrust of law enforcement, sustained

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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...

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Pumpkin Weekend return for FVPD at Blackberry

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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...

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Be part, be CyberSmart

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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...

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Cantigny’s Civic Awareness Series online

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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...

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Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry Fall Festival gifts: 500 pumpkins

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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,...

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Naperville Household Hazardous Waste collection

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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...

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Pet of the Week: Jordan: Loves napping in a sink

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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....

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Filled Halloween thrills, chills, sponsored by Aurora Public Library District

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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...

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Blood Drive Nov. 2: Rotary Club of Aurora

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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....

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Montgomery Police Department will hold Halloween Safety Event

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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...

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Charity Events

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry 40th Birthday Bash fundraiser through October 8

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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...

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A Focus on History: October 7 through October 13

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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...

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Forty tons dropped off at electronic recycling event event in Aurora

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City of Aurora government staff members work together to remove a large screen television from a resident's trunk during the Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru Saturday in Aurora.

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Slow and steady results: Kane cross country course

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Slow and steady wins the race and the recent opening of Kane County’s newest cross country course, which will attract the Nation’s finest collegiate athletes, is an example of why great things take time. The Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course, at the Settler’s Hill site in Geneva, was more than...

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