April 11, 2023 – The Voice

Teacher Performance Assessment in review lawmaker reflection

On April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By admin

By Peter Hancock Some Illinois lawmakers are calling for a review of one of the tests prospective teachers must pass in order to be licensed in Illinois. The test is known as the Teacher Performance Assessment, or “edTPA,” and it is intended to determine whether a prospective teacher has the...

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Aurora Advent Christian Church’s eighth annual Easter Egg Scramble

On April 11, 2023April 12, 2023 By admin

Jerad Campbell of Aurora carries son Ethan, 21 months, at Aurora Advent Christian Church's eighth annual Easter Egg Scramble Saturday morning, April 8.

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Community GovernmentCarl Franco Fifth Ward

Aurora Fifth Ward in meetings

On April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By admin

Fifth Ward Alderman Carl Franco will hold two neighborhood meetings. Both will be at the Fifth Ward meeting room, 1921 W. Galena Bouelvard. Tuesday, April 18, at 7 p.m., the Washington Neighbors group will meet. Wednesday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m., will be the West Aurora Concerned Citizens group. Franco...

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FeatureCarter Crane

Important duty: Cleaning and preserving the Earth

On April 11, 2023April 12, 2023 By admin

Earth Day will be April 22. The first Earth Day in 1970 was started by a visionary, senator Gaylord Nelson (1916-2005), 53 years ago. The Wisconsin senator would be pleased with progress and stamina of Earth Day. That first Earth Day tens of thousands volunteers did their parts to begin...

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Carousel GovernmentAurora Aurora City Council Jason Crane

At Aurora City Council: Wrestling champions, Sikhs

On April 11, 2023April 13, 2023 By admin

By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, April 11, mayor Richard Irvin presented two Aurora wrestlers with the Mayor’s Award of Excellence. State wrestling champions from the Aurora Wrestling Club are Jaylene Dealba and Brandon Monroy. Dealba is a sixth grader from Fred Rodgers Magnet...

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Government Opinion PoliticalDave Hoehne GOP Politics Readers Voice

Reader’s Voice: A sense of outrage on Mr. Trump

On April 11, 2023April 10, 2023 By admin

April 10, 2023Dear editor; G.O.P. stalwarts made headlines crying, “Unfair treatment under the law!” in response to southern Manhattan’s D.A. Bragg’s announcement to indict the G.O.P.’s puppet-master. Conservative commentator S.E. Cupp fired a well-aimed fusillade at Fox Network’s chief propagandists, Carlson, Hannity, et.al. blasting their supposed outrage: “They weren’t outraged...

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Opinion SeniorsOswegoland Senior and Community Center Readers Voice Seniors

Reader’s Voice: Help needed for Senior Center

On April 11, 2023April 10, 2023 By admin

April 8, 2023Dear editor; Thank you to the Oswego Fire Dept. Board for figuring out what taxpayers needed to know before passing the Bond that benefits us all. I’m wondering if a similar idea could work for OSCC (Oswegoland Senior and Community Center)? I’m not on any board or in...

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FeatureDonna Crane Mourning doves

Mourning doves make cooing/wooing sound, fly fast

On April 11, 2023April 10, 2023 By admin

Reprinted from May 5 and 12, 2022Second of three parts Here is the continuation of interesting facts of the beloved mourning doves. Teri Dunn contributed the following article in the Birds&Blooms magazine: “Mourning doves are beloved in backyards across America. Learn interesting facts you should know about the beautiful mourning...

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Community EventsKiwanis Club of Aurora One Day

Kiwanis Club of Aurora One Day helpful

On April 11, 2023April 10, 2023 By admin

Kiwanis One Day is a city-wide of community service day to help the environment. As part One Day in Aurora, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 15, there is a medication disposal drop-off at the Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway, Aurora. The drop-off will accept all medications except controlled...

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EventsDiabetes Club of Fox Valley Russ George

Visiting Nurses at Diabetes Club

On April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By admin

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is meeting Thursday, April 13, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, Montgomery. Meeting and dinner will be held in the Third Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is off the menu at 5:30 p.m. and meeting will begin at...

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Entertainment EventsUnity of Fox Valley

Award-winner in Batavia April 23

On April 11, 2023April 10, 2023 By admin

Unity of Fox Valley church in Batavia will present award-winning singer-songwriter, Daniel Nahmod in concert, at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 23 and earlier in the day. Tickets are $25 and are available at the door, or by calling 630-879-1115 for more information. Daniel Nahmod will be a guest speaker and...

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Events FoodPancake breakfast Plano American Legion Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395

Breakfast Buffet in Plano Sunday, April 16

On April 11, 2023April 10, 2023 By admin

The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post #395 will hold an all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 16 at the American Legion Post, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. The event is open to the public. The Sons of the American Legion will...

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Carousel FeatureJo Fredell Higgins Rome

On a Rome visit, fascinating pineapple, and friendship

On April 11, 2023April 8, 2023 By admin

Daylight cascaded across the Piazza di Spagna that Easter week. The weather had been blissfully moderate for a Roman April. Temperatures rose past 60 degrees daytime. Patricia had booked her April vacation for Easter week and she planned to meet some friends who lived there. They would take their morning...

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Feature HumorWayne Johnson

Down in the dumps? Useless information helps

On April 11, 2023April 10, 2023 By admin

I’m OK, You’re Not At any time, there are many individuals down in the dumps due to feelings of inadequacy and uselessness. You may be one of them. If you are, I’m here to offer some positive affirmation: You are correct. Here is some positive reinforcement. To further aid you...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Chicken Pierre

On April 11, 2023April 10, 2023 By admin

Ingredients6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 pinch ground black pepper3 tablespoons butter1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid1/2 cup water2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon mustard powder1/2 teaspoon celery seed1 clove garlic, minced Directions1. In a shallow...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: Sincerely: Happy Easter

On April 11, 2023April 13, 2023 By admin

This moment of Easter is here for a moment, you know;In just a brief moment, its import and message will go.You know what its message is, and its importance to us;But, with or about it, we rarely will choose to discuss.We leave that for sermons, the themes we have all...

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CarouselAurora Public Library District

Games for Grown Ups fun, and brings joy at Aurora Public Library District

On April 11, 2023April 10, 2023 By admin

Where were you during the hailstorm Tuesday, April 4? I was at the Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) West Branch listening to what sounded like softballs falling on the domed skylight! It was ice. I was there to meet the attendees of our new program series, Games for Grown Ups...

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Commentary Opinion PoliceJames Chiappetta Reader's Commentary SWAT

Reader’s Commentary: Misconceptions of SWAT team tactics: A rebuttal

On April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By admin

Misconception of SWAT team tactics: Here is a rebuttal to The Voice articles by columnist John Whitehead, April 28, 2022 and December 8, 2022. Mistakes in policing are never acceptable and SWAT is no exception. SWAT teams are sent to a location/target area when regular street cops can not resolve...

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Carousel CommentaryAurora Noon Lions Club

Kids’ eye-screening, pancakes, prevail in Lions Bunny Breakfast

On April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By admin

Kids’ eye-screenings joined pancakes on the menu at Aurora Noon Lions Club’s annual Bunny Breakfast Saturday, April 8. The annual fundraiser was held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Aurora, site of Noon Lions meetings on first and third Thursdays. An estimated 300 breakfasts were served. Proceeds will benefit Lions’...

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Carousel GovernmentCity of Aurora

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week celebrated in Aurora

On April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By admin

Aurora 911 Telecommunicators were surprised by Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross (far left) and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin (center) to kick-off National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 9-15, 2023

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