Aurora Memorial Day Parade 2023
Randy Brown of the Aurora Noon Lions Club in the parade Monday, May 29 at the Aurora Memorial Day parade interacts with youngsters who receive treats.
Red-light camera in restrictions in Illinois
By Andrew Adams Lawmakers in Springfield have unanimously approved a measure that would place new restrictions on the red-light and speed camera industry’s involvement in State and local elections and government. House Bill 3903 would ban automatic traffic enforcement companies or their officers from donating to candidates for public office...
High School girls softball Sectionals: Yorkville vs. Oswego East
Yorkville High School's Sara Ebner takes a swing in the Foxes' 7-1 Class 4A Oswego Sectional semifinal victory over Oswego East Tuesday.
Illinois boys State Track and Field meet
James Ammenhauser, Neuqua Valley senior, propels to fifth place in the 3A triple jump and was fourth in the long jump. Neuqua Valley took second place in 3A. Steve Groth photos
Memorial Day thoughts; activities far and wide
Protocol, news, information. Memorial Day is a significant day for many understandable reasons, if we choose to think of them! Because Memorial Day arrives in late May, almost June, the mentality in our northern Illinois area is that of good weather. For many, it is the beginning of Summer which...
Reader’s Voice: Comments on political party changes
May 29, 2023Dear editor; This opinion piece is in response to Mr. Suhayda’s commentary in The Voice April 27 edition. Rather than wade through the fiction and gross exaggerations Mr. Suhayda tirelessly expounds, some of which have been efficiently and at times humorously dealt with in The Voice, I will,...
Hemp way of the future in the green revolution
Reprint from May 26, 2022 and June 2, 2022 Second of four parts “With all but six states having either legalized, decriminalized, or medicalized marijuana, we’re experiencing a renaissance moment of cannabis, including hemp, its non-psychoactive relative. And it’s about time. In the next economy, hemp will be foundational to...
State Military Economic: State representative Stephanie Kifowit
Reflecting her years of service and strong understanding of military affairs, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has been appointed to the State’s Military Economic Development Committee. “Illinois plays an instrumental role in our country’s defense, from logistics to industry to bases,” Kifowit said. “Our State is home to a number...
Anti-Slavery Movement presentation June 4
“A Conversation About the Anti-Slavery Movement in Kendall County and Congregationalism” will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4 at the Chapel on the Green, 107 W. Center, Yorkville. Historian Roger Matile will lead the presentation. He has received recognition and awards for his local history articles in the...
Philadelphia historically significant place to visit
First of two parts The history of the city of Philadelphia is one of import and significance. Truly a remarkable repository of our Nation’s past. Situated at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, it has a population today of approximately 1.6 million residents. In 1646 the first church...
Guest June 8 at Diabetes Club
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its June membership meeting Thursday, June 8, 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...
Aurora group steers passage of drone usage bill
New legislation is headed to the Governor’s desk thanks to Aurora legislators and law enforcers who led and cleared the way for House Bill 3902, which will allow police to use more drones for public safety. Aurora legislators senator Linda Holmes and representative Barbara Hernandez are chief sponsors of the...
Education must be brought into the 21st Century
Of all of the aspects of American society which have not successfully made a transition into the 21st Century, education tops the list. It continues to be bogged down by a 19-Century structure, and any progressive changes move at a snail’s pace. Our schools are in a state of decay...
Men’s Health Month offers focus on physical, mental
June, Men’s Health Month, is an opportunity for men to focus on their physical and mental health and consider the steps needed to prevent and detect health problems. In addition, it’s a time to raise awareness relative to men’s health issues and encourage men to prioritize their health and well-being....
Recipe of the Week: Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Ingredients1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces1 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary1/4 teaspoon ground thyme1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried sage1 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cups buttermilk2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder2 1/2...
Poem: What You See Happening Is Aimed At You
Fake News may carry with it, (no surprise),Some grain of truth, amid its constant lies.But False News says it much more accurately,And dangerous in ways you do not see.You think you can pick out what’s good and bad,But not if there is no good to be had.So what you pick...
4-H offers workshops in Yorkville, St. Charles, June 5, 13
June is here, and 4-H is offering two low-cost workshops to help build new skills, meet new people, and just have fun! Sewing 101 will start June 5 in Yorkville In this four-part program, youth and teens will learn the parts of a sewing machine, practice sewing and turning corners,...
Aurora Soldiers remembered before Memorial Day parade
Aurora celebrated the 155th anniversary of Memorial Day, with the 2023 Aurora Memorial Day Parade. With the theme, “Remembrance and Respect,” the parade was led by grand marshal Dr. Brian Caputo, president of the College of DuPage. An Aurora resident, Dr. Caputo retired from the United States Army Reserve as...
Charles “Charlie” E. Day, Jr, 91, of Montgomery, passed away Sunday, May 21st, 2023.
He was born March 15, 1932 in Aurora, IL, son of the late Charles and Eldora (McConkie) Day. Charlie was a member of New England Congregational Church of Aurora. He graduated in 1953 from the New Mexico Military Institute. Charlie spent his career at the family insurance agency, Chas. E....
Cantigny Park 65th Summer fun Thursdays
Cantigny Park’s 65th Summer will offer adult-oriented fun nights every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting June 8. The “Summer Nights” series will feature drinks, music, and entertainment with a different main event or theme every week. “Thursdays are about to be the new Friday at Cantigny,” said...