Day: February 14, 2023

Government

State laws tackle tourism funding, prison reform

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By Nika Schoonover Governor JB Pritzker Friday, Feb. 10 signed 15 bills into law, tackling policy areas from tourism to prison reform and making it easier for those previously convicted of felonies to legally change their names. The laws passed the General Assembly in their recently concluded lame duck legislative...

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Victor Martinez leads AARTA members in a group performance

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Aurora retiree Victor Martinez handcrafts guitars from cigar boxes. While he has given away 30 to 40 guitars, he is starting to offer them for sale. He performed vocals in English and Spanish and instrumentals on guitar, harmonica and Native American-style flutes, at the February 7 luncheon meeting of Aurora...

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Feature

Events fully packed, including presentation Feb. 18

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Programs, seminars, information, are important parts of our communities. Too often there is not enough space in The Voice for community activities in our counties. Each, of course, has good reason to think and perceive the personal activity is essential, important. Is is only natural. None of us is capable...

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Aurora City Council receives safety technology funds

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council received both a visit from congressman Bill Foster and $2,280,000 in Federal funding for the city of Aurora public safety technology project at the Tuesday, Feb. 14 City Council meeting. Congressman Foster said, “This funding will help provide holistic upgrades to the police...

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Environment Events

Bliss Woods habitat restoration work day Feb. 25

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A habitat restoration work-day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Cutting and stacking invasive woody plants will be the main tasks. Please dress in layers for the weather including warm, sturdy shoes, or boots, and warm work gloves. If...

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Montgomery history lesson for Diabetes Club of Fox Valley

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By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) enjoyed a history lesson from Jeanette and Denny Lee, the Village of Montgomery historians, at the Club’s February 9, membership meeting. Jeanette Lee spoke on the first European settler, Jacob Carpenter, who arrived in November 1832, from Ohio. Nicholas Gray...

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Author Jane Austin proper English woman, developed characters

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“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading.” —Jane Austen The author Jane Austen was born December 16, 1775, in Steventon, Hampshire, England. Her father the Reverend George Austen was rector. Her elder sister, Cassandra, was her closest companion in a family of eight children. Her mother, Cassandra...

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Education

High school students can make a difference through YEP

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Attention high school students in Kane and Kendall Counties: Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you want to have a bigger impact and be the good where you live? Interested in developing leadership skills? The YEP membership application is open. Apply today to be a...

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Humor Opinion

Super Bowl ends; back to political candidates, rhetoric

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Super Bowl LV@&q*I#^I% is officially history. The Monday Morning QBs are in their glory and everyone has chosen a favorite Super Bowl commercial. Now it’s time to return to election season that never seems to end. Just when you thought it was safe to turn on your TV, or other...

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Commentary Community Seniors Veterans

Reader’s Commentary: Special salute for special 100-year-old Ray Moore

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By Karen Nielsen Lorence It was many years ago that we met Ray Moore working out at the Prisco Center. He was a regular and a charming one at that! The intriguing thing is that Ray had a history that included World War II and I couldn’t get enough of...

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Ray Moore joins Centenarian Club

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It was not just Super Bowl Sunday, it was the day World War II veteran Ray Moore joined the Centenarian Club, and received his own holiday in Aurora. Born February 12, 1923, in Aurora, Ray Moore celebrated his milestone 100th birthday with family, friends, and fans. Aurora mayor Richard Irvin...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Slow cooker pulled pork

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Ingredients1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin1 small onion, minced1 (12 fluid ounce) root beer1 (18 ounce) bottle of barbecue sauce1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon chili powder8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted Directions...

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Poetry

Poem: A Tragic Scene On A Tragic Day

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If I am going to die, it will be by my hand,Not someone else’s. I just hope they understand.You know we’re trapped, we are above the burning floor,You say it was a plane—a big one, Oh, the gore—If we just stand here, we will burn to death, or dieFrom sure...

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Aurora Public Library District frank, weird, wonderful, world of science March 1

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Ever wonder how much you can eat before your stomach bursts? Or, if it’s possible for the human body to survive a bailout in space at 17,000 miles per hour? How do medical professionals uncover the details of a plane crash by examining recovered bodies? If you’re feeling curious about...

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Community Events

Another success Aurora Sunrise Rotary goal

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By Charlie Schmalz In the Rotary Club of Aurora Sunrise’s 20th year of the Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza, the aim is to make it another success story. Our success depends on community participation. The theme this year is “Imagine Rotary”, which is the International theme for 2022-2023. The Rotary Club...

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Crime Police

Aurora Police Department releases video of Feb. 5 incident

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Hello, I’m Chief Keith Cross of the Aurora Police Department. This week, we are releasing portions of the 911 call and body-worn camera footage from the officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday, Feb. 5. In compliance with the Illinois Law Enforcement Worn-Body Camera Act, the faces and identifying characteristics of the...

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Events Religion

Ash Wednesday Feb. 22 drive-through in Aurora

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By Al Benson Celebrating Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora, will debut a drive-through service along with two indoor services. The public is invited. For the first time, Pastor Patrick Fish and two assistants will impose ashes with a blessing to motorists...

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United Methodist Church of Plano donates to Feed My Starving Children

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The United Methodist Church of Plano gives a donation to Feed My Starving Children February 7, as well as sending 12 volunteers to work in bagging much-needed food for children in other countries.

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