June 21, 2022 – The Voice

Crime GovernmentCapitol News Illinois Peter Hancock Tom Cullerton

One-year sentence for Tom Cullerton

On June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By admin

By Peter Hancock A federal judge in Chicago handed down a one-year prison sentence Tuesday for a former State senator who once was chairperson of the Senate Labor Committee. Tom Cullerton, a Villa Park Democrat, pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of embezzlement for receiving salary and benefits...

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Carousel CharityAurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Linda Holmes Stephanie Kifowit

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry to receive State funds

On June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By admin

Representatives and volunteers of the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry pose in front of food displays following the announcement that for the first time in its 41-year history, as a nonprofit it will be a part of the next State budget and will receive $350,000 in State funds.

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Government MoneyBeth Hundsdorfer Capitol News Illinois

Found: Fraudulent claims

On June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By admin

By Beth Hundsdorfer A state audit released Thursday, June 16 found nearly $2 billion in federal money intended to help unemployed Illinoisans during the pandemic was lost to fraudulent claims in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Employment Security blamed “insufficient and flawed federal guidance” and a lack of controls on...

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Carousel CommunityAurora Community Events Juneteenth

Aurora Juneteenth celebration, fun for all

On June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By admin

A boy meets a Spider-Man impostor at Aurora's Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 18, at Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Park.

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FeatureCarter Crane

Now 246 years later, still best; Kifowit keeps up

On June 21, 2022June 22, 2022 By admin

We do our best in society when we keep things moving, seek improvements, and be inclusive. It works better when we have the idea we are one, even with different tastes, styles, preferences. One for all and all for one is preferable. Reality indicates the ideal can be more difficult...

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Carousel Events UncategorizedJuneteenth

What is Juneteenth to the Incarcerated

On June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By admin

Guest speaker Nicholas Richard-Thompson, right, greets attendees at "What is Juneteenth to the Incarcerated?" at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday, June 18.

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GovernmentAurora Aurora City Council City of Aurora Committee of the Whole Jason Crane

Aurora Committee of the Whole considers proposal for former Carson’s site

On June 21, 2022June 22, 2022 By admin

By Jason Crane Members of the Aurora City Council listened to a proposal to redevelop the vacant and mostly-unused former Carson Pirie Scott building at 970 N. Lake Street at the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, June 21. • Four individuals used their voices for...

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Artsarts Naperville

Summer Sculptures in Naperville

On June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By admin

Summer Sculptures arrived in Downtown Naperville! This year’s sculpture theme is Cruising Into Summer. As a result, 16 amazing pick-up trucks are scattered through the downtown area through Labor Day Weekend. Interested person can follow the 2022 Sculpture Map and wander downtown and enjoy the painted creations! In conjunction with...

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EntertainmentFox Valley Brass Band

Brass Band Summer Concert June 26

On June 21, 2022June 20, 2022 By admin

The Fox Valley Brass Band Concert will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 26. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street, Aurora. Audience members will hear traditional brass band standards by Malcolm Arnold and William Himes, a Spanish march, brass choir music of Eric Ewazen, a Bach...

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Feature HistoryCleopatra Jo Fredell Higgins

Cleopatra’s reputation: Elite, scholarly, survives today

On June 21, 2022June 20, 2022 By admin

The Latin form Cleopatra comes from the ancient Greek meaning “glory of her father.” Her adopted title means “goddess who loves her father.” And so with very little of historic records, we form an opinion. No papyri from Alexandria survive. Almost nothing of the ancient city survives. There is one...

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HumorWayne Johnson

Focus: Colonoscopy, electric cars, House committee

On June 21, 2022June 20, 2022 By admin

Dare I mention it? By the time you read this narrative, I will have had another colonoscopy. I’m not complaining about the procedure per se, because it’s actually like a weekend in Bermuda and over almost before you know it has begun. The 27 gallons of prep fluid you have...

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Commentary Government InfrastructureCarson Pirie Scott Donna Zine Opinion Reader's Commentary

Reader’s Commentary: Strong voice: Opposed to plans at former Carson Pirie Scott

On June 21, 2022June 20, 2022 By admin

By Donna Zine, Aurora, Ill. Ward resident I am opposed to any zoning and ordinance changes that would allow the current out-of-state owners of the former Carson Pirie Scot property, 970 N. Lake Street in Aurora, to install a passive income model storage unit at that site, or a car...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork

On June 21, 2022June 20, 2022 By admin

Ingredients1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast1 cup barbeque sauce1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup light brown sugar1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon chili powder1 extra large onion, chopped2 large cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon liquid smoke1 teaspoon lemon juice Directions1. Pour the...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: Freedom Of Choice

On June 21, 2022November 2, 2022 By admin

When you are told you can’t have this or can’t have thatYou’re being told, quite succinctly, you have no voice.For all your freedoms, every one, will tell you flatThe bottom line is that you have freedom of choice. Regardless what is being said, no matter what,Freedom of choice is what...

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FeatureAurora Public Library District

Backgrounds reveal new Aurora Public Library District management members

On June 21, 2022June 20, 2022 By admin

Two new management team members have joined the ranks at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD). Mark Salem joined the administration team as our new finance manager and Monica Boyer was recently hired as our new senior manager of Children Services. We sat down to learn more about them, what...

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OpinionAsk Grandpa Opinion

Ask Grandpa: Dilemmas with former car, former friend

On June 21, 2022June 20, 2022 By admin

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 June 24, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous...

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EventsNaperville Salute festival

Naperville Salute musical entertainment July 1-4

On June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By admin

Naperville’s Independence Day festival, the Naperville Salute, announced its musical entertainment schedule for the afternoons and evenings of July 1-4. The 2022 Naperville Salute will kick off with a bang Friday, July 1 with Earth, Wind, & Fire tribute Shining Star as headliner at 8 p.m., preceeded by BBI at...

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Carousel CommunityCosmopolitan Club of Aurora

Cosmo Club of Aurora installs 2022-2023 officers

On June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By admin

Aurora area residents were among 2022-2023 officers recently installed by Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, the club that fights diabetes. New officers were installed at the nonprofit’s June 16 meeting at Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. Installation officer was Vic Smith of Newark, past Cosmo Mid-States Federation governor and an...

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GovernmentTobacco

Naperville tobacco compliance checks good in 71 of 73 cases

On June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By admin

The Naperville Police Department recently completed a round of tobacco/alternative nicotine product compliance checks June 7 and 8. The compliance checks were performed at 73 Naperville businesses to determine if local tobacco/alternative nicotine product retailers are complying with the minimum-age tobacco laws that prohibit the sale of tobacco/alternative nicotine products...

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SportsBaseball Bobby Narang High school High school baseball Riverside-Brookfield Sports

Owen Murphy leaves large legacy in baseball at Riverside-Brookfield

On June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 By admin

By Bobby Narang Owen Murphy’s place in Riverside-Brookfield High School baseball program history is set. The senior pitcher and infielder is one of the best players in program history. The University of Notre Dame recruit capped a stellar career by lifting the Bulldogs to the program’s first Class 4A regional...

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