Month: January 2022

Government Opinion

Authoritarian madness conduit to time of tyranny

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By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead In the politically-charged, polarizing tug-of-war that is the debate over COVID-19, we find ourselves buffeted by fear over a viral pandemic that continues to wreak havoc with lives and the economy, threats of vaccine mandates and financial penalties for noncompliance, and discord over...

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Government Health

Governor Pritzker vetoes vax paid leave

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By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker Monday vetoed a bill that would have provided paid administrative leave for public school and university employees who miss work due to COVID-19-related issues and instead negotiated “compromise” legislation that would provide such leave to only those who are fully vaccinated. “Vaccines are a...

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Forces for good begin with fully positive mind-sets

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Withstanding negative degree temperatures is, in a sense, mind over matter. With February 1 on the horizon, Winter will be nearly half over. Some day soon likely we may wish the hot and humid days would be a little cooler, such as more similar to Winter. Such is life. How...

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Aurora City Council passes annexation for warehouse

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By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented the Mayor’s Award of Excellence to individuals for their dedication to serving others at the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 25. The theme was ‘Keeping It 100!’ A proclamation for the 100th Anniversary of the Aurora Noon Lions...

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Environment Money

Traditional hemp economies a revival for Native peoples

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First of two parts Here is a A post-petroleum transition plan: Winona LaDuke writes the following article for YES Magazine on tribes’ revive traditional hemp economies: “More than 20 years ago, Alex White Plume, a leader of the Oglala Lakota, planted his first hemp crop on Wounded Knee Creek, on...

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Events

Will County Rare Coin Show Feb. 27

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The 62nd annual Will County Coin Club Rare Coin Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, 411 S. Larkin Avenue, Joliet. The show will feature the Pete McCoy Youth Auction at 1:30 p.m. for ages 14 and...

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Environment Events

Let’s Talk Trash on Zoom February 7

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Valley of the Fox Sierra Club invites all to a Zoom program at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7. The Zoom link is us02web.zoom.us/j/2933277588 The program will be Waste Privilege, or, Let’s Talk Trash. Elgin resident Robin Migalla has been on an environmentalist path for more than 50 years. With tongue...

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Spoiled: Sally from Peoria, youth through marriage

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Sally grew up with a life of privilege living on High Point Drive in Peoria. Her father was a doctor and her mom was a socialite. She wanted for nothing. Her pony, Chester, gave her many happy trails around Peoria. He was boarded near North University Avenue and Sally could...

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Charity Food

Food Drive-thru giveaway Feb. 5 at Georgetown Elementary

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By Al Benson Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry mobile pantry will hold a drive-thru giveaway of food, school supplies and household products from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 5, at Georgetown Elementary School, 995 Long Grove Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Registration is not...

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Education

Illinois teacher shortage severe

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By Peter Hancock School officials across Illinois say a shortage of teachers and substitutes is forcing them to cancel course offerings, move them online, or fill open positions with persons who are not fully qualified. Those are the findings of the latest survey by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents...

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State representative Mark Batinick Buyout advances

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Thursday, Jan. 20 legislation to authorize additional funding and extend the successful “Batinick Buyout” program for State pensions passed out of the House Personnel & Pensions Committee. House Bill 4292, of which representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is a chief co-sponsor, was passed by the committee with unanimous support. “I’m happy...

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Government

Congressman Sean Casten seeks better postal delivery

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U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) delivered remarks Thursday, Jan. 20 on the House floor on the ongoing postal delays impacting seniors, veterans, businesses and constituents in Illinois’ 6th District. Casten said, “Since the start of this year, 50% of all the phone calls are about disruptions in the Postal Service....

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Government

The president Joe Biden scorecard: Plus and minus

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President Joe Biden, one year later, here is the scorecard: First of all, president Biden has had to spend time convincing United States residents and the rest of the world that he did not steal the 2020 election from Donald Trump. He won it fair and square by approximately seven...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Omelette Muffins

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Ingredients8 eggs8 ounces cooked ham, crumbled1 cup diced red bell pepper1 cup diced onion1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons water Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 8 muffincups or line with paper liners. 2. Beat eggs together in a large bowl. Mix ham, bell pepper, onion, salt,...

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Hospital wheelchair repairs a service

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By Donna Fisher, Marketing specialist, Rush-Copley Medical Center, Aurora When Sam Baiardo retired in 2009, his spouse suggested he do something to keep busy. Since then, he has become a valued volunteer at Rush-Copley Medical Center, and as served more than 3,500 hours. Sam received his start at Rush-Copley by...

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In consideration of vital books, authors, on our State

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Several years ago, staff members of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute were preparing for our Renewing Illinois Summit for university and college students, and we wanted to provide them with suggested reading material on Illinois. I checked my shelves at the institute and jotted down the titles of various...

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Aurora Police Department’s Sergeant Ken Thurman

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It is with a very heavy heart that the Aurora Illinois Police Department (APD) announced the death of Sergeant Ken Thurman. Sergeant Thurman passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the age of 51. He died from complications related to his contracting COVID-19 while serving the Aurora community. He was sworn...

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Homer Easley, Aurora University

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Aurora University shares the sad news that alumnus and former faculty member Homer Easley of Aurora, Aurora College class of 1959, died January 23. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pauline (Barton) Easley 1959 1987 degrees, their two children David, 1984 and Sheryl, 1987, and their seven...

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Environment Events

Good time now for a seed swap February 5, virtually

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But the ground is frozen, how can we be talking about gardening? In fact, it’s the perfect time to start your seeds indoors before planting in the Spring. The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be host to a seed swap from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 5. Customers...

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: Pandemic ripple effects cause of problems

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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...

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