February 28, 2023 – The Voice

Companies’ treatment of employees in law

On February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 By admin

By Hannah Meisel In the wake of a pair of recent decisions from the Illinois Supreme Court strengthening the State’s law governing how companies must treat employees’ and customers’ biometric data, longtime critics of the law see an opening to weaken it. But backers of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act...

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Women’s history month at First Fridays

On February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 By admin

First Fridays will celebrate Women’s History Month at several participating downtown venues Friday, March 3. This month’s theme is Women in the Front which will create space for women who stand up, take charge, and inspire. “It is such an honor to be able to theme an evening around women...

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Events JobsFox Valley Park District Job Fair

Fox Valley Park District Job Fair will be March 11

On February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 By admin

If you’re looking to stash money for college; save for that down payment; or simply for something to do in retirement, swing by Prisco Community Center Saturday, March 11 for the Fox Valley Park District’s annual Job Fair. FVPD staff across all departments and facilities will be on hand from...

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FeatureCarter Crane

Each of us is special; election day truly important

On February 28, 2023March 1, 2023 By admin

We have special days, weeks, months, to offer salutes of special segments of our society. Ultimately, we have segments of society and we have a whole society made up of segments. The parts are never greater than the whole. We move forward as a whole. February was Black History Month....

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Mayor Irvin proclaims inaugural Respect Week 2023

On February 28, 2023March 1, 2023 By admin

By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin proclaimed February 27 through March 3 as Aurora’s inaugural Respect Week 2023, at the Tuesday, Feb. 28 City Council meeting. City of Aurora government representatives were partners with Special Olympics Illinois in addition to a large group from Aurora-area schools being honored....

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Kane County mobile home tax bills sent by mail

On February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 By admin

Kane County treasurer, Christopher J. Lauzen, CPA MBA, announced that the 2023 Kane County Mobile Home Tax bills were to be mailed on or about March 1, with a due date of May 1. Payments may be mailed to the treasurer’s office using a personal check or money order. Payments...

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GovernmentAlderman Aurora Mike Saville

Mike Saville advances in Aurora Sixth Ward

On February 28, 2023March 1, 2023 By admin

Incumbent Michael B. Saville apparently advanced to the Tuesday, April 4 election runoff in his bid to represent Aurora’s Sixth Ward as the alderperson. He had received 56.17% of the vote counted late in the evening Tuesday, Feb. 28. There were five candidates on the ballot. The top two recipients...

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HistoryDonna Crane

Genesis, purpose, of The 1619 Project explored

On February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 By admin

Reprinted from the November 25, 2021 edition First of four parts The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones, editor, recently was examined in the Kirkus Reviews, which reviews books. Here is the review. “A dramatic expansion of a groundbreaking work of journalism, The 1619 Project: A New...

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Events GovernmentCandidate forum Voting

Four forums will help voters

On February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 By admin

Voters in Aurora and Oswego are invited to attend online forums Tuesday, March 7 and Wednesday, March 8. The League of Women Voters Aurora Area are holding the following candidate forums: • March 7 at 6 p.m., East Aurora #131 School Board; • March 7 at 8 p.m., Oswego District...

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EventsDiabetes Club of Fox Valley Russ George

Twins’ father guest of Club

On February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 By admin

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its March membership meeting Thursday, March 9, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, Montgomery. Meetings are held in the Third Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m. and...

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Feature HistoryChicago Jo Fredell Higgins

Chicago’s CTA “L” lines rusty heart, historic landmark

On February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 By admin

When Chicago was incorporated in 1837, residents could walk anywhere in the small frontier settlement. For much of the 19th Century, Chicago was the world’s fastest-growing city. Chicago was the place where the future was unfolding. The City was brash and bold and would see the electric trolley in 1890...

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Feature HumorWayne Johnson

On…fooling some of the people all of the time…

On February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 By admin

Well, well, well. It appears that the clump of talking heads on Fox who spread The Big Lie knew it was a big lie and broadcast it as reality, anyway. I, along with millions of other reasonably-intelligent Americans, never believed that verbal vomit being spewed forth on Fox, but millions...

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Gayles Baptist Church sponsors black history artifacts

On February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 By admin

By Al Benson Black History Month at Gayles Memorial Baptist Church in Aurora was personal for congregants. They loaned artifacts for multiple exhibits at multiple locations in the Church during February. Betty Gaddy of Oswego, a Gayles member, coordinated the celebration. According to Gaddy, volunteers made the program a success...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Fettuccine Chicken Carbonara

On February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 By admin

Ingredients5 teaspoons olive oil4 shallots, diced4 boneless chicken breasts, cut in half, flat1 pound bacon, cut into strips3 cloves of garlic, chopped1 (16 ounce) package fettuccini pasta3 egg yolks1/2 cup heavy cream1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon oreganosalt and pepper to taste Directions1. In a large...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: It Is Ever This Way

On February 28, 2023March 2, 2023 By admin

On a bright early morning in Springtime each year,I will get out my clubs and examine my gear,’Do my grips need replacing? Is everything set?Is there anything helpful that I need to get?So, of course, this is ritual—what’s wrong with that?I would bet you don’t start each year just standing...

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EnvironmentAndrea Tiberi Aurora Public Library District

Get Growing Aurora! will help with Spring gardening

On February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 By admin

It may still be cold outside, but now is the perfect time to start thinking about your Spring garden! There are so many advantages to gardening, not only is it a great way to get some exercise, but it can be incredibly satisfying to watch something grow from your own...

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Events HistoryFirst Division Museum

Date with History at Cantigny Park

On February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 By admin

The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park resumes its Date with History series at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2, with a presentation by Colonel (Retired) L. Scott Lingamfelter. He will share stories and insights from his 2020 book, “Desert Redleg: Artillery Warfare in the First Gulf War.” The free lecture...

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GovernmentDuPage County Board

DuPage Board launches new website

On February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 By admin

The DuPage County Board launched its new DuPageCounty.gov website, impacting more than 1.8 million users who navigate the site each year. Visitors search for property records, pay property taxes, request copies of vital records, apply for permits and licenses, watch County meetings, and even view animals up for adoption at...

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Education MoneyCommunity Foundation of the Fox River Valley Scholarship

Record scholarship applicants to Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

On February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 By admin

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley accepted a record 1,232 applications for its 2023-2024 scholarship cycle, a nearly 50% increase over last year. Applicants ranged in age from 16 to 58 years old, an indication of how the Community Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for students of all ages....

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Knights of Columbus of Somonauk, Ill. presents check to Open Door Rehabilitation Center

On February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 By admin

The Knights of Columbus of Somonauk, Ill. present Open Door Rehabilitation Center a check for $5,118. The check follows Knights of Columbus' annual" Tootsie Roll Drive" which raises funds through the community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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