Bethany Lutheran Church celebrates 150th anniversary
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce sponsors a recent celebration of the 150-year anniversary of Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln Street in Batavia.
World watching actions of a bad actor in Russia
The world is watching with a variety of interest in the decisions by Russia’s Vladimir Putin. What will the president of Russia, who stood for election without an opponent, do with the Russian war machine in Ukraine? Earlier this week he had the temerity to declare independent several provinces in
Concerns articulated on truck noise at Aurora City Council
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 22, many individuals received the Mayor’s Award of Black Excellence: The award, which honors individuals who have gone above and beyond in the community, were presented to: • Pastor George Grant who founded New Jerusalem Church in
Grants assist Aurora downtown sites
Aurora Downtown’s Business Attraction and Retention (BAR) Committee offers a variety of grants to help support established businesses, property owners, and initiatives taking place in the downtown special service area (SSA One). For a second year, Aurora Downtown’s BAR Committee will provide two types of grants in areas that assist
Kane Vax Hub in Batavia open two Saturdays
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announces additional COVID vaccination appointments at the Kane Vax Hub in Batavia through March. The Kane Vax Hub at 501 N. Randall Street in Batavia will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, March 12 and 26. Eligible individuals are encouraged to make
River help: Wetland restoration, flood-warning system
Last of three parts The previous part is at https://thevoice.us/levees-dams-make-mississippi-river-a-true-highway Jenny Rogers wrote the following article for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Magazine. Parts one and two were both new approaches to solve annual Mississippi River floods and on levees and dams to make the River a true highway. Rogers wrote:
The Aurora grant events program open
The City of Aurora government has opened its annual grant program for local events. Neighborhood and community groups planning a public event in 2022 can apply for a Neighborhood Festival Funding Grant through the City of Aurora’s Community Services Department. The application process is open. Funds of up to $1,500
Safe Suburbs USA event March 1
We are less than one week away from Safe Suburbs USA’s upcoming public event at Chop’d in Plainfield at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. Safety in our communities and schools has been more important. We share stories on our social media pages far too often of violent crime threatening our
Fate, opportunity, two books, 40 columns, fully busy
Tell me about Fate! What is meant to be, will be. When opportunity knocks, you have to answer the door. Because it will not knock again. Last Spring a mutual FB friend posted on my Naperville book and another friend saw it. It was former Woodridge mayor of 32 years,
Reader’s Commentary: Alliance seeks to address suicide
By Fran BriggsYuma, Ariz. In response to the rise in suicide rates, Dr. Robert Renteria of North Aurora and Mariela Narvaez have formed an alliance to address suicide prevention education, Renteria’s publicist announced recently. “It’s important to be a partner with those who are serving the community and share core
On the lack of balanced coverage with COVID-19
Joe Rogan of The Joe Rogan Experience on Spotify has become the latest victim of censorship in the era of COVID-19. His sin? Why, he dared to interview those who are skeptics of the “official” story behind the origin of the coronavirus and the need for hastily-produced vaccines. The pro-vaxxers
Naperville bond rating the highest
The City of Naperville government is proud to announce that it has once again been awarded the highest bond rating available on the City’s General Obligation bonds by both Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service. Naperville has received the AAA rating from S&P and Aaa rating
Recipe of the Week: Artichoke & Spinach Dip
Ingredients4 cloves of garlic1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1 (10 ounce) container Alfredo-style pasta sauce1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Place garlic
Poem: George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver was, Thank God, a black;Was born into slavery, 1864;Essentially orphaned, but never looked back;Determined to be something, not seen before.He centered on agriculture and the soil,His people, as sharecroppers, near to despair;Their land had been worn out, despite their toil.He showed them how to bring the land
Changes in COVID protocol reminds of showman P.T. Barnum
It’s hard to know what direction to go for guidance on COVID-19 protocols. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says to do this, the World Health Organization (WHO) says to do that, and individual states, counties, and municipalities, create their own rules. It’s far and away from the start of
State government requires reorganization, streamlining
This past month, a Cook County judge held the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in contempt of court, an unprecedented action. In this latest instance, two DCFS youngsters languished in mental health facilities months after they were ready to be discharged. What’s new? DCFS
Combined goal: Audit of idling vehicles
Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church and Sierra Club of the Fox Valley will become partners to audit vehicles idling in school zones. An announcement said the project is sponsored by the Church’s United Methodist Women to promote idle-free school zones. The Church’s first idling audit will be conducted February 28
Full information on Aurora available in Wegman Room
When I started working at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) nine years ago, I had little knowledge of the city of Aurora. Over the course of my time with the Library, I have learned greatly of the community, the different school districts, and significant figures such as Marie Wilkinson
Call for poems in Aurora
In honor of National Poetry Month in April, Aurora Downtown will be host to a call for poems. The theme is “Rebirth” and poems will be reviewed by the City’s poet laureate. This is open to any writer who resides in the Fox Valley region. Original poems no more than
Early history of Montgomery
Gray’s Mill Estate restaurant, 211 N. River Street in Montgomery, will be host to “The Story of Daniel Gray and the Early History of Montgomery” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. The speaker will be Montgomery resident Debbie Buchanan. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Refreshments will