Day: April 25, 2023

Environment Government Infrastructure

Carbon capture courting controversy with growth

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By Andrew Adams As Illinois considers ways to achieve its goal of relying entirely on clean energy by 2050, one technology that has courted controversy is carbon capture. Carbon capture is a method whereby carbon dioxide, a common greenhouse gas, is placed in long-term storage, usually by injection into wells...

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Events

Spring Fling & Market at Cantigny Park, May 13

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Cantigny Park is planning a Spring celebration with a full day of fun activities for the whole family Saturday, May 13. Spring Fling & Market is all about flowers, gardening and Mother’s Day shopping in a fun, festival atmosphere. The event is free with $10 per car admission. Event hours...

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Loaves & Fishes Chef Showdown 2023

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Competing chefs smile at the Loaves & Fishes Chef Showdown, after the friendly competition to raise funds the evening of Wednesday, April 19, at Loaves & Fishes Food Distribution Hub, 580 Exchange Court in Aurora.

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Government

Madigan-ComEd case relies on jury deliberation

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By Hannah Meisel Attorneys for both the defendants and the government made the same appeal to a federal jury Tuesday before it was left to deliberate the fate of four former Commonwealth Edison officials accused of bribery. “Use your common sense,” U.S. attorney Amarjeet Bhachu said while wrapping up the...

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Seek new, observe, First Fridays, celebrate 50 years

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Important events are parts of our lives more than we may realize. We may use replies such as, “Nothing is new,” when we are asked, “What’s new?” There are vital and important events in our lives whether we are direct participants, or, viewers from afar. We have a front row...

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Award of Excellence to West Aurora AFJROTC girls

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council presented the Mayor’s Award of Excellence Tuesday, April 25, to members of the West Aurora High School AFJROTC (Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps) girls unarmed drill team for winning the 2023 national championship. The City Council unanimously approved the following agenda...

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Events Government

Master Plan in Naperville

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Naperville Park District invites the community to attend an open house Thursday, April 27 between 4:30 and 6 p.m. to discuss proposed updates to the District’s Master Plan. The meeting will be held at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, in Multipurpose Room 3. Staff members from the...

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Events Food Fundraiser

A Lincoln Day Dinner returns

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The LaSalle County Republicans are proud to be host to their first Lincoln Day Dinner since 2019 at the Pitstick Pavilion in Ottawa, Saturday, April 29. We are pleased to have Darin LaHood, 16th District U.S. Congressman as our keynote speaker. Representative LaHood serves as a member of the House...

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Kids/Youth Money

Dale’s Kids in Iowa received surprise gifts for college

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Dale Schroeder was a simple, humble, man from Iowa, who ended up changing the lives of 33 individuals forever. Schroeder worked as a carpenter at the same company for 67 years. He grew up poor and had no wife or children of his own. Caitlin O’Kane of CBS wrote the...

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Stamp Out Hunger May 13

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The National Association of Letter Carriers and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association will be partners with Loaves & Fishes Community Services during the 31st Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Each year, residents are encouraged to place healthy, unexpired, non-perishable items in bags next to their mailboxes Saturday, May...

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Events Military Veterans

Medal of Honor at Cantigny Park

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The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park in Wheaton and the Congressional Medal of Honor Society present a rare opportunity to meet a Medal of Honor recipient. Staff Sergeant David G. Bellavia (U.S. Army ret.) will visit Cantigny Monday, May 8, for a special event in the Museum’s Date with...

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Events Religion

Aurora Advent to celebrate 163 years

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Aurora Advent Christian Church, 905 N. Edgelawn Drive, will celebrate 163 years of ministry Saturday, May 6. “Celebrating the past, building the future” is the theme. The celebration will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and the public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Light refreshments will be...

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Open Roads ABATE to meet April 29

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Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. Chapter meeting will start at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Plano American Legion. Agenda items to include Legislature Updates, Summer Book, group rides, Awareness Rally, and new events.For more information go to the Open Roads ABATE Facebook page or call Cliff, (630) 552-3828....

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Fairy queen found among mythical legendary creatures

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Such a bucolic April day it was. Such a meandering spirit drove Dairy to the woods near her home in the green hills of Ireland, but close to Dublin and to the source of fairy folklore. The fairy queen is many times thought to be a form of the Celtic...

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Commentary to catch up with latest political palaver

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Another Earth Day has passed. I’m sure all of you The Voice readers had the sense to stow away your nuclear weapons, or, follow Germany’s example and disable them. The German’s shut down their last nuclear plant. I guess that means the end to nuclear powered VW Beetle and glow-in-the-dark...

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Commentary Opinion Political

Reader’s Commentary: On ‘Coddington’s Logorrhea’, Joe Biden, Democrats

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By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Charles Coddington engaged in a bit of his own Logorrhea in the April 6 issue of The Voice after accusing Republicans of what he is guilty of doing…which is in a word… “logorrhea.” He prattled on about things he disagreed with, giving us his opinions on...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Strawberry Coffee Cake

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Ingredients1/4 cup butter3/4 cup white sugar1 egg1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk1 1/2 cups thinly sliced strawberries1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 cup white sugar1/4 cup brown sugar1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup flaked coconut Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-inch...

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Poetry

Poem: Words You Wish You’d Never Said

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I guess I could do this—so what harm would it do?I reckon since he did it, I can do it too.But, hey, the street is pretty clear—c’mon, let’s race.I tell you I can do this, done without a trace.I know, I know, but what the heck, I’m going to try.Okay,...

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Moon myths, legends, next full moon, May 5 at Aurora Public Library District

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The moon has been a source of fascination and wonder for humans for many centuries. On a clear night, the full moon can be a breathtaking sight! It is a reminder of our place in the universe, and it inspires us to dream of all the possibilities that lie beyond...

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