March 22, 2022 – The Voice

Business Carousel CommunityCity of Aurora Ribbon-cutting

New Latino businesses cut ribbons; dreams come true

On March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 By admin

Dreams came true for two millennial Latinos when they cut the ribbons for their new businesses in Aurora. Edwin Arroyo was brought to tears when he spoke during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for his new barbershop on Aurora’s West Side. The Zero Barbershop, 620 West Park Avenue, is a hard-earned accomplishment...

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Carousel Charity Events FoodDrive thru Kiwanis Club of Aurora Pancake breakfast

Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s inaugural pancake breakfast drive-thru

On March 22, 2022March 23, 2022 By admin

The Kiwanis Club of Aurora's inaugural pancake breakfast drive-thru, held because of indoors COVID-19 concerns, receives support inspite of the rain in the morning Saturday, March 19 at Aurora Central Catholic High School

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Carousel Community EventsAurora St. Patrick's Day

Inaugural St. Patrick’s Day flag-raising ceremony in Aurora

On March 22, 2022March 23, 2022 By admin

An inaugural St. Patrick's Day flag-raising ceremony in Aurora Thursday, March 17 offers a tribute to Aurora area residents of Irish heritage.

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GovernmentCarter Crane Gun laws Indiana

Gun permit ban signed

On March 22, 2022March 23, 2022 By admin

Many news items create overlapping thoughts and at the same time stimulate connected thinking. The U.S. Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights on the citizens’ rights to bear arms is a prime example. Political implications continually are connected to assertion of the Second Amendment. One question asked Tuesday this...

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GovernmentAurora City Council Jason Crane

From cakes to cannabis: Dispensing facility approved

On March 22, 2022March 23, 2022 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council unanimously approved an Ordinance, Tuesday, March 22, granting a conditional use permit for a cannabis dispensing facility on the property at 35 N. Broadway, which is the PME School of Cake Decorating & Confectionary Art. City government of Aurora documents show the Petitioner,...

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Award CarouselAurora Noon Lions Club Award

George “Dan” Bottoms accepts Aurora Noon Lions Club’s annual distinguished service award

On March 22, 2022March 23, 2022 By admin

George Dan Bottoms of Aurora, center, accepts Aurora Noon Lions Club's annual distinguished service award Thursday, March 18.

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Charity Kids/YouthAurora University Spring BreakLeave a comment

School Spring break: Students helpful

On March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 By admin

Aurora University students spent their Spring break serving others in Kentucky and Ohio. Sponsored by Aurora University’s Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action, 12 students and four faculty-staff members volunteered for service trips March 7-11. Rev. Mark Woolfington, University chaplain and Mitchell Lave, visiting assistant professor of parks and recreation,

Government MoneySean Casten

Government funds helpful

On March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 By admin

President Joe Biden, Tuesday March 12, signed into law historic government funding legislation passed by the House Wednesday, March 13 that is set to deliver $7.9 million in community project funding secured by congressman Sean Casten to Illinois’ 6th District. This funding, included in the appropriations government funding package, responds...

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Community EventsAurora Christkindlemarket

Christkindlemarket in Aurora

On March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 By admin

German American Events, LLC is thrilled to announce that the Christkindlmarket will return to the western suburbs! Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin mentioned in the State of the City address “Moving Aurora Forward: The Facts. The Future,” the market will have its 2022 season debut at RiverEdge Park, in downtown...

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MoneyGrants Quad County Urban League

Lift Zone: Quad County Urban League

On March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 By admin

Comcast announced Wednesday, March 16 that it has awarded the Quad County Urban League (QCUL) in Aurora a $27,000 “Lift Zone Opportunity Fund” grant. The grant will support digital skills training at the organization’s Lift Zone, which Comcast opened onsite in July 2021. Lift Zones are WiFi-connected safe spaces where...

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Carousel FeatureJo Fredell Higgins

Sounds of silence: Restores the soul, a quiet parade

On March 22, 2022March 21, 2022 By admin

“Happiness is not always loud and bright and crowded.” —E.L. Konigsburg I lived in silence. And yet I heard everything. The silence restored my soul. It gave me the peace and quiet I so desired from the marketplace. When I go into a shop and it is quiet, I am...

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CarouselBook Jo Fredell Higgins

Mama Mabel, children’s book, release ready

On March 22, 2022March 21, 2022 By admin

International author and The Voice columnist, Jo Fredell Higgins, will have her fifth children’s book “Mama Mabel: The Duck of Ten Eggs” released this month. The duck nested in her front yard last year and Jo took all of the book’s photographs. Two more children’s books will be released in...

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Environment FoodJust Food Initiative of the Fox Valley Reader's Commentary

Reader’s Commentary: Just Food Initiative seeks youth: Black Agri-preneurs

On March 22, 2022March 21, 2022 By admin

The Just Food Initiative (JFI) of the Fox Valley is looking for a few young men and women of black heritage who would like to reclaim the agricultural skills of their grandcestors. Young Black Agri-preneurs, now in its second year, will begin in April. Youth in grades five through nine...

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EnvironmentClimate change Larry Frieders

Good news! Climate Change control

On March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 By admin

Worry, aka anxiety, is a pervasive problem. Repeatedly worrying about numerous things is likely to cause physical illness because there is, in truth, a direct connection between mind and body. A major point of worry for several years has been Climate Change, coupled with fears about what might happen if...

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FeatureCharles Coddington

The Chas treads with entanglements through free speech

On March 22, 2022March 21, 2022 By admin

In columnist John Whitehead’s op-ed of the February 24 issue of The Voice, he stated that “the Joe Biden administration has likened those who share ‘false or misleading narratives and conspiracy theories, and other forms of mis- dis- and mal-information’ to terrorists.” Furthermore, “if you dare to subscribe to any...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Sausage, Pepper, Potato Bake

On March 22, 2022March 21, 2022 By admin

Ingredients2 teaspoons olive oil2 pounds Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 cup olive oil4 large potatoes, chopped2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped2 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped3 large onions, diced2 cloves of garlic, minced1/2 cup white wine1/2 cup chicken stock1 tablespoon Italian seasoningsalt and pepper to...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: Humpty Dumpty

On March 22, 2022November 2, 2022 By admin

Humpty Dumpty opened his eyes;Somewhat startled, there was surprise.Taking time now, looking around,He found he was high off the ground.Horrors! Panic! Almost a scream;Surely this must be a bad dream!For he’d never sit on a wall;Too much danger that he would fall.King’s men’s talents may be quite good;But putting him...

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FeatureMike Eckburg Ukraine

U.S. experienced volunteers help defend Ukraine

On March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 By admin

By Mike Eckburg My heart goes out to the Ukrainian people as they defend themselves from this unprovoked attack. Here are excerpts from The New York Times: • Hector served two violent tours in Iraq as a United States Marine, then got out, got a pension and a civilian job,...

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Award BusinessJulie Wallin Nicor Gas

Julie Wallin: Women’s History Month tribute

On March 22, 2022March 21, 2022 By admin

By Allison Erdman Gregoire Friday, March 18, natural gas utility providers across the country celebrated “Natural Gas Utility Worker’s Day” to recognize the hard work and dedication of those who work in the industry. Nicor Gas serves 2.2 million customers daily to provide the clean, safe, and reliable service they...

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Carousel Community EventsClean Up Day Kiwanis Club of Aurora

Kiwanis One Day, community service,

On March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 By admin

Kiwanis members serve their communities all year long, but the excitement for service really builds in April of each year. Kiwanis members come together for Kiwanis One Day – a day of community service that is felt around the world. This year, One Day in Aurora will be from 8...

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