Month: April 2022

Government International

State House bill: Russia accountable

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Tuesday, the Illinois House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to hold Russia accountable for its unprovoked and brutal invasion of Ukraine on every aspect the State of Illinois has the ability to act upon and support the people of Ukraine. assistant minority leader State representative Keith Wheeler, R-Oswego, is chief...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

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Ingredients4 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/8 inch slices1 onion, sliced into rings3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups milk1 cup sour cream2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 400F. Butter a 1 quart casserole dish. 2. In a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium...

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Events

The Beatles: Their History in One Hour April 12

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Considered by many to be the greatest band of all time, The Beatles have left an indelible mark on music and culture. Though they disbanded more than 50 years ago, references to the Band and its members are still found in current movies, television, and fashion. For those fans who...

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State representatives collect supplies for abused victims

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State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working with State representative Stephanie Kifowit and Mutual Ground, a non-profit organization that supports victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and those impacted by substance abuse disorders, to provide necessary cleaning products. “Assisting members of our community who are suffering is a priority for...

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Poetry

Poetry tour theme rebirth

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In celebration of National Poetry Month, Aurora Downtown will feature a dozen poems in downtown storefronts throughout this month.. Poet Laureate and Aurora Downtown board member Karen Christensen put out a call to local poets for poetry with the theme rebirth. Christensen selected a dozen poems by the following local...

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: Important: Do what we know must be right

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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 April 8, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous...

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Sports

Wheaton Warrenville S. volleyball tournament a barometer

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By Bobby Narang The boys high school boys volleyball season will to go in full swing in the first part of April. After missing all of the 2020 season because of the coronavirus pandemic, and then enduring a shortened 2021 season, boys volleyball teams from the northeastern Illinois area are...

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Undefeated men’s NCAA basketball tournament teams dwindle

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By Woodrow Carroll Those of you who watched the University of Kansas’ come-from-behind 72-69 victory over North Carolina in Monday night’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament championship games saw a good one. Kansas backers had to savor the Jayhawks’ coming from 15 points behind at halftime to pull out the victory....

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Final call in various forms, NCAA, North Central

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March Madness’ final call in college basketball: • It was only a note to some and not headline material, however, relevant to today’s world was the comment by Providence head coach Ed Cooley prior to his men’s opening game in the round of 64 in the first round to bring...

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Health

Controlling, modifying urinary problems means solutions

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According to a radio commercial, it supposedly happens to all men, at some time or another – Urinary Incontinence (aka dribbling). The announcer suggested that one out of every two men will begin to experience urinary problems after they’re 40 years old. Although that number seems wrong, it’s not worth...

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Retirement in North Central College athletics

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 North Central College athletic director Jim Miller ’86 has announced the College will soon be opening its first search for head men’s cross country and track and field coaching positions in nearly 60 years, as head coach Frank Gramarosso has announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2021-2022 academic year. Gramarosso...

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Health

April National Alcohol Awareness Month

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During April, National Alcohol Awareness Month, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) in St. Charles and in South Elgin seek to raise awareness that one of the country’s biggest health issue and third-leading preventable cause of death is alcoholism, known as alcohol use disorder. “Alcohol is ubiquitous in our society, so...

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Events

NIU online STEM Café explores the labor shortage from legal, gender, economic and management perspectives

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Northwestern Illinois University (NIU) online STEM Café will explore the labor shortage from legal, gender, economic and management perspectives Why is there a labor shortage right now, and how does the nature of work change in turbulent times? The public is invited to learn more at a free online STEM...

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Spring ephemeral flowers nature’s gem following Winter

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By Gemini Bhalsod Spring ephemeral flowers are nature’s gems after Winter. These short-lived beauties are wildflowers that grow in woodlands in the early Spring before leaves on deciduous trees are open. They are called Spring ephemerals because they have a relatively-short blooming time. University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Gemini...

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Charity Events Food

Women-only free distribution in Aurora April 14

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Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will distribute food and household products to women only on Thursday, April 14, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Aurora Public Library Eola Branch, 555 S. Eola Road in Aurora. Women are invited. Admission and parking are free. Identification and registration are not required....

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