July 2023 – The Voice

Government MoneyCapitol News Illinois Peter Hancock

Illinois Contract for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council (AFSCME) 31

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker and the State’s largest public employee union announced Tuesday, July 25 that they have agreed on a new contract that will provide a nearly 18% pay raise over four years, including a four percent raise this year. The contract expands parental leave to 12...

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Carousel Government InfrastructureIllinois JB Pritzker Joliet Lion Electric

Lion Electric opens 900,000 square-foot facility in Joliet

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

Lion Electric raises the bar on electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing with the official opening ceremony of its 900,000 square-foot Joliet, Illinois facility, the largest all-electric U.S. plant dedicated to medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle production.

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GovernmentAndrew Adams Capitol News Illinois

‘Labor peace agreement’ with DNC

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

By Andrew Adams Ahead of next Summer’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, top Democratic officials on Tuesday signed a “labor peace agreement,” reinforcing Democrats’ longstanding ties to organized labor and limiting potential disruptions at the highly watched event. The deal means that the Democratic National Committee will use union labor...

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Business CharityLoaves & Fishes Community Services

Loaves & Fishes: Name to flagship building

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is celebrating the naming of its flagship Naperville building as the Frank J. Rus & Donald S. Toy Food Market & Resource Center in response to a generous gift from the Frank J. Rus & Donald S. Toy Giving Fund. The gift supports the programs...

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FeatureCarter Crane

Fifty years following Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers

On July 25, 2023July 28, 2023 By admin

Topics this week include the sizzling Summer heat factor, a pause on politics for the middle of the Summer, one year away from national political conventions, and finding last- gasp items for those who soon will focus on back-to-school, the latter a natural topic when the calendar relentlessly turns to...

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Community Events PoliceMontgomery National Night Out

National Night Out Montgomery sites listed

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

In conjunction with the fire departments that service Montgomery residents, the Village of Montgomery Police Department will visit seven locations throughout the community Tuesday, Aug. 1, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.. Residents are welcome to join the officers to view police cars and fire trucks, participate in activities, and...

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GovernmentAurora Aurora City Council City of Aurora Jason Crane

Aurora City Council approves loan to La Quinta De Los Reyes restaurant

On July 25, 2023August 16, 2023 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved, 9-1, a redevelopment agreement providing a forgivable and a non-forgivable loan totaling $1.1 Million to Lazaro Rs Corp, Inc., operating under the assumed business name of La Quinta De Los Reyes at the City Council meeting, Tuesday, July 25. Recently-elected alderman-at-large John...

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Business FoodLos Girasoles Restaurant North Aurora Readers Voice Robert Renteria

Reader’s Voice: Restaurant, video-gaming, worthy

On July 25, 2023July 24, 2023 By admin

July 23, 2023Dear editor; A recently-opened restaurant and a very nice/new video gaming room are now available in North Aurora. They have a free, private, event room with a private bar available that holds approximately 85 persons with no cost for the room. The food is very good and the...

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EnvironmentBirds Donna Crane

Decline of birds in wildlife caused by decline of insects

On July 25, 2023July 24, 2023 By admin

Reprinted from August 19, 2021First of two parts The following article by Dana Kobilinsky printed in The Wildlife Society addresses a decline of birds because of fewer insects. “ Researchers say caterpillars are one of the most important food sources for insectivorous birds, but they are declining. Credit: Doug Tallamy...

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Community HealthDiabetes Club of Fox Valley Russ George

Diabetes Club event items filled

On July 25, 2023July 24, 2023 By admin

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) will be participating in three events in the first week of August to elevate an awareness of diabetes. DCFV wants to remind everyone to be aware of the dangers of unchecked diabetes by taking time to be checked yearly, to...

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Carousel CommunityAurora Noon Lions Club

Lions fundraisers: Brooms to pizzas

On July 25, 2023July 26, 2023 By admin

By Al Benson Jay Short is a do-it-yourselfer. The Aurora Noon Lions Club member looked at a rack displaying Lions’ brooms for sale and decided it could be better. Working at home this year, he spent 10 hours modifying a rack he inherited. In addition to brooms, the rack features...

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Carousel HistoryJo Fredell Higgins

Elevators of note lift passengers with elegance

On July 25, 2023July 22, 2023 By admin

In 1743, King Louis XV had a so-called, “flying chair” that connected his apartments with his favorite mistress. By 1895 The Biltmore Estate had installed an elevator. Hotels began to install them for their rich customers’ comfort. Following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, new Tiffany & Co. art deco...

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Carousel CommunityAurora Public Library District

Mobile Museum of Tolerance at West Branch Aurora Public Library

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

Visitors depart the Mobile Museum of Tolerance at West Branch Aurora Public Library Tuesday, July 25.

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InternationalCharles Coddington China

Lose-lose proposition in U.S.-China war

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

China, Part 2: China has been shipping the ingredients needed to manufacture fentanyl to Mexico, where the drug is then manufactured and distributed. There is a fentanyl epidemic in the United States. One could imagine that, by getting Americans hooked on this drug, the U.S. would not have the time...

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Carousel Community EventsAndrea Tiberi Aurora Public Library District

Preschoolers receive free vision screening each month

On July 25, 2023July 22, 2023 By admin

According to the American Public Health Association, approximately 10% of preschoolers have eye or vision problems. When children can’t see clearly, they may have difficulty reading, writing, and paying attention in class. Unfortunately, many young children have vision problems that go undetected. To help the children of Aurora, the Aurora...

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Commentary OpinionMarjorie Logman Reader's Commentary

Reader’s Commentary: Adult world must overcome versions of fantasy

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

By Marjorie Logman How did the exception become the rule in the United States today? Eight years ago I began digging myself out of a bad place, years of trauma, misconceptions, bad guidance, and a medical profession freely giving me way too many drugs. While shoveling all that away, I...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Cucumber and Fresh Corn Salad

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

Submitted by Mary Goetsch Ingredients3 ears of corn, husked2 cucumbers, shredded1 pear with skin, cut into 1 inch slices1/4 cup poppyseed dressing1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugarsalt and pepper to taste Directions1. Place water in a pot with a steamer grate and boil. When the water is boiling place the three ears...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: One Potato, Two Potato…

On July 25, 2023July 26, 2023 By admin

One potato, two potato, three potato, four….Oh, you do remember—that’s what memories are for.How about this oldie—On your mark, get ready, Go!These alone were part of all the things which helped you grow.Also, this: One hundred, ready or not, here I come!You may not remember all, but, surely, at least...

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Community EventsReunion

Four-family reunion August 13 in Oswego

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

The related Lantz, Eichelberger, Patterson, and Stoner, families of Kendall, Kane, Will, and DuPage Counties will hold their 95th annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 13, at Hudson Crossing Park, on Harrison Street at the east end of the Oswego U.S. Route 34 bridge in Oswego. The Lantz and Stoner families began...

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EventsCantigny Park

Each Thursday in August, Cantigny Summer family nights

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

Cantigny Park’s 65th Summer is buzzing with adult-oriented fun nights every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The “Summer Nights” series debuted in June and features specialty cocktails, music, and entertainment with a different main event or theme every week. Besides Summer Nights Thursdays, Cantigny is staging special Family...

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