January 17, 2023 – The Voice

GovernmentCapitol News Illinois Gun laws guns Hannah Meisel Illinois

First lawsuits filed against assault weapons law

On January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 By admin

By Hannah Meisel A trio of gun owners and a firearms retailer in southeastern Illinois have filed the first two lawsuits in what’s expected to be a flurry of litigation against the State’s new law banning the sale and manufacture of assault weapons in Illinois. Democratic Party leaders who pushed...

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Open letter from 16 legislators to Sheriff’s

On January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 By admin

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 16 DuPage-area State legislators who represent the vast majority of the County in the General Assembly released an open letter to the public in response concerns raised by residents following the DuPage County Sheriff’s pronouncement that he would not enforce the Protect Illinois Communities Act, which was...

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrated in Aurora: MLK Awards, Star Jones

On January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 By admin

Drum Major MLK Awards were distributed Monday evening at East Aurora High School onMartin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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FeatureCarter Crane

Glass half-full better in short term and long run

On January 17, 2023January 18, 2023 By admin

The world is greater than the simplistic good versus evil. Nonetheless, movements to highlight the positive offer an acceleration of seeking a better world all around us. Truly, the celebration and significance of MLK (Martin Luther King, Jr.) Day is greater than racial parity or of a boastful day for...

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GovernmentAurora Aurora City Council Aurora Committee of the Whole Jason Crane

Aurora COW: Proposal for installing cameras, readers

On January 17, 2023January 18, 2023 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council listened to details for a proposed $1.2 million grant for the IT Department for the installation of 32 cameras and 21 license-plate reader systems at the Tuesday, Jan. 17 Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting. The cameras and license-plate reader systems would be...

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Opinion PoliticalDonald Trump Judy Siedlecki Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: False equivalency in plain sight

On January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 By admin

January 16, 2023 Dear editor; Usually Donald Trump brags about having the most and the biggest, the most money, the most wives, the biggest, tallest, buildings, all the while being the biggest liar, at least until George Santos landed in Kevin McCarthy’s slim majority in Congress. It was unusual when...

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CommunityBatavia Batavia United Way

New director at Batavia United Way

On January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 By admin

The Board of Directors of Batavia United Way (BUW) is pleased to announce Kathy Evangelista as its new executive director. Kathy has been serving on the Board since August 2019 and has taken on the responsibility of interim director since September2022. She has played a pivotal role in planning and...

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Kids/Youth MoneyBatavia Chamber of Commerce Inspire Scholarships Scholarship

Batavia 2023 Inspire Scholarship applications open

On January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 By admin

The 2023 Inspire Scholarships are now open for applications. The scholarship program, sponsored by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, will be given to Batavia Public School District 101 high school seniors, with up to four awards given. The four scholarships, worth $1,000 each, are motivated by the makeup of the...

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EnvironmentDonna Crane Environment

Seeking green in deserts of China, Africa, continues

On January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 By admin

Reprinted from September 30/October 7, 2021 Second of three parts Senior United Nations official Ibrihim Thiaw said there is a short window, 10 to 15 years, to reduce the pressure on population and land in China. “Mr. Thiaw has praise for the type of forestation work undertaken in places such...

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Autos Government TaxesCapitol News Illinois Nika Schoonover

Needed: Replace motor fuel tax

On January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 By admin

By Nika Schoonover In spite of Illinois efforts to smoothly integrate electric vehicles into State economy, a new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (EPI) is warning of a potential steep decline in transportation revenue in the process of electrification accelerates. The primary issue is motor fuel taxes, which...

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Community Events PoliceNaperville Naperville Police

Naperville Chat with the Chief Jan. 24

On January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 By admin

Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres invites the community to chat with him and other members of the Naperville Police Department Tuesday, Jan. 24. This informal meet-and-greet is part of the Naperville Police Department’s Chat with the Chief series and will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sweetwaters...

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FeatureJo Fredell Higgins

Amelia enjoyed her leisurely days in Zurich and Vienna

On January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 By admin

Amelia was just finishing her breakfast in the opulent dining room at the Hotel Trumpy in Zurich, Switzerland. Damask window drapes gave a Victorian feel to the room and the tables were set with the finest china dinnerware and linens. Breakfast was delicious and filling served by formally-dressed staff members...

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HumorWayne Johnson

True: Big toy manufacturer Mattel made M16 rifles

On January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 By admin

A couple of editions back, I commented on some new products available for adults and children as potentials for Christmas gift-giving. Sales figures are coming in from Amazon and other retail outlets as to how these items were accepted in the marketplace by us lowly consumers. Plain, old, every-day, electric...

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FeatureMartin Luther King Jr Robert Renteria

Dr. Renteria reflects on challenge of late martyr Dr. King, Jr.’s message

On January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 By admin

Civil rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for equality for all and brought monumental changes for America and African Americans in particular. Millions celebrated his birthday Monday this week and Illinois civic leader, Dr. Robert Renteria, of the Fox Valley reflected on Dr....

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Hearty Ham Casserole

On January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 By admin

Ingredients2 cups potatoes, cubed2 cups cooked ham, cubed1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained¼ cup finely minced fresh parsley¼ cup butter1 tablespoon chopped onions1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 ¾ cups milk1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper4 ounces processed cheese food, shredded Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Bring a large pot of...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: About This Murphy’s Law

On January 17, 2023January 18, 2023 By admin

I’d like to talk about this Murphy;s Law,That anything that can go wrong, it will.Why must it be something that rubs you raw?Why must it be something that irks you still? We joke about it all the time, it seems,But are we really joking? Think of it.We often want to...

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Events HealthAurora Public Library District COVID-19 COVID-19 testing

Aurora Public Library District offers free COVID testing through April 28

On January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 By admin

By Mark Pickering The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is offering free PCR testing to the general public through a partnership between the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and SHIELD Illinois that utilizes federal funds. Beginning January 4, SHIELD has been available from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays...

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Carousel Environment FundraiserDustin Sharp Fundraiser White Owl Animal Sanctuary

White Owl Animal Sanctuary buried by snow; needs help!

On January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 By admin

By Dustin Sharp White Owl Animal Sanctuary is slowly recovering after facing recent emergency conditions and is in need of donations, items and financial. The Sanctuary is an all-volunteer animal rescue and shelter serving the 2.1-million acre Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwest South Dakota. Winter Storm Dias last month...

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Carousel Community ReligionYorkville Congregational United Church of Christ

Rev. Elizabeth Hartung will be installed Jan. 22 in Yorkville

On January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 By admin

Reverend Elizabeth Hartung will be installed as the new settled pastor at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Rev. Hartung began conducting services there in October 2022. She previously had been the associate pastor and led youth and children ministry at Glenview Community Church...

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Carousel Community EventsDiabetes Club of Fox Valley Matt Brolley

Montgomery mayor Matt Brolley addresses Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV)

On January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 By admin

Montgomery mayor Matt Brolley reflects on municipal accomplishments and plans at Gray's Mill Estate restaurant in Montgomery Thursday, Jan. 12 as the keynote speaker for the monthly meeting of Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV)

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