Month: February 2022

Health

Kane County distributes PPE

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The Kane County Health Department (KCHD), along with partners from the Kane County Office of Emergency Management and the Kane County Sheriff’s Office were hosts to a mass-PPE (personal protective equipment) distribution event Friday, Jan. 28 at the Kane County facilities in St. Charles. In just over six hours, equipment...

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Events Kids/Youth

Youth forum in Naperville

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In response to growing concern about youth mental health and teen suicide, the Naperville Police Department and KidsMatter are teaming up to provide a community forum and resource fair on the topic for parents and community members. “Protecting Our Children: Understanding and Monitoring Youth Mental Health” will take place at...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Super Meatballs

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Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef3/4 cup crushed seasoned croutons1/4 cup chopped sweet onion1 egg, lightly beaten2 cloves garlic, chopped3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard1 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 bottle barbeque sauce Directions1. In a large bowl, mix the...

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Community

United Methodist Church of Geneva ready to reopen after remodeling

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Closed since January 3 for remodeling, United Methodist Church of Geneva (UMCG) building will reopen Sunday, Feb. 6, with a rededication worship service at 9 a.m. The public is invited. The church is at 211 Hamilton Street in Geneva. Due to the pandemic, services were held online and the sanctuary...

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Arts Events

Tenth season of First Fridays to begin in Aurora

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Aurora Downtown will start its 10th season of First Fridays February 4. The nothing-else-like-it event that opens up dozens of downtown venues with art, music, and more continues to attract locals and visitors with a variety of options for all ages. In February, a handful of venues will offer specials...

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Education Events Kids/Youth

Fermilab open house Feb. 9-13

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Fermilab’s annual Family Open House will return February 9-13 for families and kids of all ages to have the experience of America’s premier particle physics laboratory from the comfort of their homes. Activities will include live talks, pre-recorded on-demand demos and activities, trivia, virtual tours of the lab facilities, a...

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Community

Aurora Public Library District goal: Equity, diversity, inclusion, for residents

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The past 16 months have been a busy time for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (FDI) team of staff members at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD). Formed in Fall 2020, the group began outlining a plan for the year ahead. How does the Library embed equity, diversity, and inclusion...

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Events

Actor George Takei guest speaker at Batavia Public Library Feb. 8

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George Takei, Hikaru Sulu on television’s “Star Trek” series, will discuss his graphic novel, “They Called Us Enemy,” Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue in Batavia. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Attendees are asked to read the book...

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: On mulling over the rationale of columns

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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 February 4, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous...

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Sports

Boys State tournament thoughts and teams in view

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By Bobby Narang The calendar turned to February and the first high school basketball State tournament playoffs in two years looms around the corner. Glenbard West remains the best boys team in the State, even with legitimate challengers. The Hilltoppers (24-0) are on a collision course for a date in...

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Sports

Relevant focus in Ohio Valley includes EIU, Brad Korn

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By Woodrow Carroll A look at college conference membership can be a bit tricky, especially when considering a great many conferences vary membership depending on the sport. We take a look at the Ohio Valley Conference in men’s basketball. The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) has 10 teams. Conference membership can...

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High school boys basketball Schedule Feb. 3-7 results Jan. 27 – 31

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Thursday, Feb. 3Upstate EightGlenbard South at Glenbard East, 7Elgin Acad. at Harvest Christ., 7:30Yorkville Christ. at Westminster Christ., 7Little Ten Tournamentat SomonaukDePue vs. Earlville, 5:30Consolation Semi-Final, 7Somonauk vs. Serena, 5:30Semi-Final, 7 Friday, Feb. 4Chicago Catholic WhiteMontini at St. Francis de Sales, 7DuKaneGeneva at Batavia, 7:15Glenbard North at Lake Park, 7:15St....

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High school girls basketball results Jan. 28-31

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Monday, Jan. 31Burlington Central 49, Prairie Ridge 35Aurora Central Cath. 53, Wheaton Acad. 36Crystal Lake Central 44, Dundee-Crown 33Huntley 55, Hampshire 27Crystal Lake South 39, Jacobs 28 Saturday, Jan. 29Maine South 53, York 43Warren 43, Oak Park-River Forest 38Glenbard South 39, Aurora Central Catholic 30Lake Park 63, Glenbard North 50Kaneland...

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Sports

Frantic February leads to March Madness games

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Frantic February precedes March Madness in Winter sports for high school and college. We must throw in the National Football League in Frantic February with the Los Angeles. Rams and Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13. The National Football League (NFL) playoffs have created a justifiable buzz...

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Award Kids/Youth Military

Matt Leslie earns AFROTC scholarship

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West Aurora High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, Matt Leslie, was selected for the J-100 AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship program. Leslie, a senior from Aurora, was nominated by his instructors and passed all tests and interview requirements. Leslie plans to attend the University of Nebraska and major...

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