February 21, 2023 – The Voice

GovernmentCapitol News Illinois Gender LGBTQ+Nika Schoonover

Gender change on birth certificates legal by law

On February 21, 2023February 23, 2023 By admin

By Nika Schoonover Illinoisans seeking to legally change the gender on their birth certificate will have an easier time under a new law signed by governor JB Pritzker last week. “Here in Illinois, we recognize that gender transition is a personal journey that doesn’t always follow a prescriptive medical path,...

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Carousel Events ReligionWesley United Methodist Church

Journey of Hope United Methodist men’s Lenten breakfast and worship service

On February 21, 2023February 22, 2023 By admin

Stan McGraw of Aurora, from left, the Reverend Norval Brown, Cary United Methodist Church pastor; and Paul Eggert, Aurora, reunite at Journey of Hope UMC, Elgin, Saturday, Feb. 18.

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FeatureCarter Crane

Nonpartisan political event by the League essential

On February 21, 2023February 22, 2023 By admin

Officially we are less than one month away from Spring’s first day, March 20. We have been blessed with the joy of a warmer than usual Winter for the first two of three months. With warmer weather arrives the joy of an accumulation of activities. With COVID-19 losing its grip,...

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GovernmentAurora Aurora City Council City Council City of Aurora Jason Crane

Tangle Roots could be coming to downtown Aurora

On February 21, 2023February 23, 2023 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a development agreement with a developer for the purpose of facilitating the sale and redevelopment of the vacant Vargas (former Culture Stock) building, at 43 East Galena Boulevard, between Broadway and Stolp at the Tuesday, Feb. 21 Committee of the Whole...

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Commentary Opinion SportsBaseball Dave Hoehne MLB Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: Opening Day, Spring, nearly here

On February 21, 2023February 20, 2023 By admin

February 15, 2023Dear editor; Even as the world may be going to hell in a hand basket, as Grandma used to say, and at the risk of sounding frivolous, millions of Americans will share at least a temporary respite March 30 when Major League Baseball’s Opening Day takes place across...

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Arts EventsMarmion Academy

Art Exhibit At Marmion Academy March 5

On February 21, 2023February 20, 2023 By admin

“Color: Breathe In…Breathe Out…,” an exhibit by Naperville artist Tania Blanco, will be on display March 5 through April 7 in Marmion Academy’s Dr. Scholl Gallery, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. An opening reception will be held Sunday, March 5, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the gallery. The...

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Events FundraiserEvents Fundraiser Woman's Club of Aurora

SS Aurora Spirit a fundraiser

On February 21, 2023February 20, 2023 By admin

By Martha Bein Woman’s Club of Aurora announces its annual Spring fundraiser, using a cruise theme, SS Aurora Spirit. All are welcome aboard this event to benefit local philanthropies and scholarships Saturday, March 25 at Belle Salle Banquets, 1915 East New York Street Doors will open at 11 a.m.. There...

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Carousel HistoryEngland Jo Fredell Higgins Queen Queen Victoria

Life of Queen Victoria similar to Queen Elizabeth’s

On February 21, 2023February 20, 2023 By admin

Consider the two British queens and their history. Queen Victoria lived to be 81 and Queen Elizabeth II lived to be 96. Victoria brought forth nine children and Elizabeth bore four children. Both loved their spouses totally and were torn asunder at their passing. Victoria was on the throne for...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: The Strength And Power Of Influence

On February 21, 2023February 22, 2023 By admin

No matter what you did, or didn’t do, on New Year’s Eve,It’s time to contemplate the influence you‘re bound to weave.Oh, yes you will, unconsciously, sans intent or design;And it may be most anything—there is no Bottom Line.Your children are a good example—influence is seen;In fact, they are the living...

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FeatureCharles Coddington

Thoughts on ‘Intelligent Design’ and not science fiction

On February 21, 2023February 20, 2023 By admin

The Chas confesses that he is a firm believer in “Intelligent Design.” But, before you leap out of your chair, dear reader, and wonder why Aurora’s “Great Godless Guru” has turned 180 degrees philosophically, read on. You’ll be greatly surprised/outraged. What is “intelligent design?” you may ask. There was a...

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Business CommunityAndrea Tiberi Aurora Public Library District Notary

Aurora Public Library District begins document notarization service

On February 21, 2023February 20, 2023 By admin

Notarizing documents is an important process that ensures the accuracy and integrity of legal documents. It is a form of authentication that involves a Notary Public witnessing a signature on a document and verifying the identity of the signer. The Aurora Public Library District is happy to announce that we...

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Commentary HealthCOVID-19 Mary Goetsch Reader's Commentary

Reader’s Commentary: Correction on virus confusion sets record straight

On February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 By admin

By Mary Goetsch, Aurora, Ill. I wish to correct virus misinformation which arose from popular periodicals published in Winter 2020. I am not the only one who believed that SARS-Cov-2 is from retrovirus. To set the record straight, SARS-Cov-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is a single-strand, positive-sense RNA virus....

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Cabbage Rolls

On February 21, 2023February 20, 2023 By admin

Ingredients12 leaves cabbage1 cup cooked white rice1 egg, beaten1/4 cup milk1/4 cup minced onion1 pound extra-lean ground beef1 1/4 teaspoons salt1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper2 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce2 tablespoon brown sugar2 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Directions1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil....

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Carousel Community Kids/Youth ReligionSunday School United Methodist Church of Plano

Sunday School Children at the United Methodist Church of Plano design valentine cards

On February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 By admin

The Sunday School Children at the United Methodist Church of Plano designed valentine cards to give to their moms for Valentines Day. The children designed hearts with stickers, hearts, drawings, words, and used their creativity.

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Arts Carousel EventsArt Ruth VanSickle Ford

Ruth VanSickle Ford paintings March 3-May 13, at Aurora Historical Society’s Pierce Art and History Center

On February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 By admin

"Uncasville, Connecticut," a watercolor by famed Aurora artist Ruth VanSickle Ford, will be among Ruth VanSickle Ford works showcased in "Aurora's Own Ruth Ford," an exhibit March 3-May 13, at Aurora Historical Society's Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora.

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Carousel Community100th birthday Aurora

Lifelong Auroran, Clarina Warren, celebrates her 100th birthday

On February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 By admin

Lifelong Auroran, Clarina Warren, celebrates her 100th birthday with family, friends, and community supporters.

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Carousel ReligionGeneva United Methodist Church

Joint worship service at Geneva UMC Sunday

On February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 By admin

The Reverend Cynthia Anderson, pastor at Batavia United Methodist Church, delivers the sermon at a joint worship service by three Tri-cities churches at Geneva UMC Sunday, Feb. 19.

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Business CarouselBatavia Imax Movie

Batavia future home of largest Cinemascope movie theater screen in Illinois

On February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 By admin

Steel trusses arrive Wednesday, Feb. 15, for the Super EMX auditorium in Batavia, to house the largest Cinemascope movie theater screen in Illinois.

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Award CommunityGod and Fellow Man Award Kiwanis Club of Aurora

Aurora Kiwanis seeks nominations for God and Fellow Man

On February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 By admin

The Kiwanis Club of Aurora announces its solicitation for the God and Fellow Man Award for 2023. The award is an annual tradition since 1975 and honors those individuals whose lives consistently reflect a charitable spirit and acts of service in the Aurora area community. Many faith backgrounds as well...

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Events HistoryEvents Oswego Little White School Museum

Oswego Museum site: Genealogists, Arsenal, perspectives

On February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 By admin

Two big events, this month and next month, will be at the Little White School Museum in Oswego. • Proud of all the history on your family you’ve discovered? Find out how to showcase all your hard work during “Thinking Inside the Box: Display Your Family History in a New...

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