October 31, 2023 – The Voice

Education GovernmentCapitol News Illinois Education Peter Hancock

Reading, math scores, up; graduation rate 13-year high

On October 31, 2023November 1, 2023 By admin

By Peter Hancock Elementary and secondary students in Illinois showed consistent improvements in their reading and math scores while the State’s high school graduation rate reached a 13-year high for the most recently concluded school year. Those are some of the conclusions from the most recent annual statewide school report...

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Carousel Community EventsAurora Trick or treat

Large Trick or Treat Turnout in Aurora, for Chicagoland’s Second-Snowiest Halloween

On October 31, 2023November 1, 2023 By admin

Chicagoland's second-snowiest Halloween didn't dampen the festivities for the State's second-largest city.

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EducationCommunity Foundation of the Fox River Valley Scholarship

200 opportunities for school seniors

On October 31, 2023November 1, 2023 By admin

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley scholarship applications are available with more than 200 opportunities for high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students. Application will be accepted through January 31, 2024, at https://tinyurl.com/7vszrpe5. One application, more than 200 scholarship opportunities. Students are encouraged to start the application and save...

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EventsSnowmobile

Help with snowmobile safety

On October 31, 2023November 1, 2023 By admin

As Winter approaches, it’s time to prepare for snowmobiling season. To ensure the safety of snowmobilers, the Illinois Snowmobile Safety Course is here to equip enthusiasts with the knowledge and skills they need. This free, eight-hour, instruction course provides participants with comprehensive training in snowmobiling, including maintenance and repair, safe...

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FeatureCarter Crane

Thinking of others always should be in vogue

On October 31, 2023November 1, 2023 By admin

Thinking of others never should go out of style; never should be old, always should be in vogue and always be of value. We have many examples: Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, 1110 Jericho Road in Aurora is holding its 16th annual Holiday Food Drive November 1-22. Forty suburban businesses...

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Government Money OpinionChris lauzen Kane County Reader's Voice

Reader’s Voice: An embarrassment of riches at taxpayers’ expense

On October 31, 2023October 30, 2023 By admin

October 26, 2023Dear editor; Overflowing reserves ($53MM); obstinant refusal to properly recognize and appropriately utilize interest income windfall ($14MM); constantly increasing share of state sales, income, gambling, and marijuana taxes increase (multi-millions); reprehensibly wasteful spending (at least $3MM); and even inaccurate redefinition of elementary generally accepted accounting procedures . ....

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HealthAnti-inflammatory Donna Crane

Five spices help with inflammatory process

On October 31, 2023October 30, 2023 By admin

Last of two partsReprinted from The Voice September 21, 2017. The more we learn about cooking and eating healthy the more we become aware of the wonderful herbs and spices that are available to enhance flavors and even our health. The following article was printed in the Food Revolution Network...

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Carousel Community HealthDiabetes Club of Fox Valley Russ George

Awareness, meetings, help Diabetes Club

On October 31, 2023November 7, 2023 By admin

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its November membership meeting Thursday, Nov. 2, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, in Montgomery. Meetings are held in the Third Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m....

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Events FoodFood Sandwich VFW Post 1486

Sandwich VFW Turkey Dinner Nov. 4

On October 31, 2023October 30, 2023 By admin

The Sandwich VFW Post #1486 will sponsoring a turkey dinner from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at The Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the dinner are $14 for turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, corn, dinner roll, and dessert. The dinner will be dine-in...

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VeteransChapel on the Green Events Veteran Yorkville

Veterans; speakers in Yorkville Nov. 12

On October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 By admin

Six veterans will speak about their experiences in military service at the Chapel on the Green annual Veterans’ Appreciation program Sunday, Nov. 12. Veterans lined up to talk are Ed Huss, who served in the Army in 1966 and 1967; Cameron Carter, Marines, 1967 and 1968; Richard Niles, Army, 1969...

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Carousel Health HistoryJo Fredell Higgins Rome

Healing power of thermal springs bath worth the trip

On October 31, 2023October 27, 2023 By admin

Julia was leaving Rome on a fast train to visit Saturnia and its thermal spring baths. She had been 10 days in the Eternal City and wished to luxuriate in the water and its healing powers. The temperature was said to be 99.5 F. The Medieval legend has it that...

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EventsNaperville Park District

Knoch Knolls in Naperville: Terrific Turkeys

On October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 By admin

The Naperville Park District’s Knoch Knolls Nature Center will be host to Terrific Turkeys November 18 and November 20-22 as part of the Nature Discovery Days program—a series of free, self-guided activities for families. Easy instructions and materials are available for families to participate in any or all of the...

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FeatureLoaves & Fishes Community Services

Loaves & Fishes seeks relationship

On October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 By admin

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Lynch as vice president of Strategic Partnerships effective November 20. Among her responsibilities, Lynch will establish new relationships to build Loaves & Fishes’ visibility, impact, and financial resources in the organization’s service area of DuPage, Kane, Kendall,...

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Arts Carousel EntertainmentAurora Central Catholic

Aurora Central Catholic to present Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Nov. 3-4

On October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 By admin

Aurora Central Catholic actors rehearse "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" to be staged Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4, at 7 p.m.

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EventsOswego Little White School Museum

Oswego stroll on South Main

On October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 By admin

There are still some openings for the Oswegoland Heritage Association’s architectural stroll down Oswego’s historic South Main Street this Saturday, Nov. 4. South Main offers an architectural time capsule of Oswego and the Fox Valley region, with design styles ranging from Greek Revival to homes with Frank Lloyd Wright touches...

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Feature HistoryCharles Coddington Israel Palestine

History of Palestinians in 75 years revealing

On October 31, 2023October 27, 2023 By admin

First of all, The Chas is against war of any sort. If a dispute arises between people or nations, a peaceful discussion of the issues involved and a negotiated settlement is called for. Sadly, however, too many people/nations either have no desire to negotiate or will negotiate only if concessions...

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EnvironmentDAM Friends of the Fox River

Now: Fox River in crucial period of history

On October 31, 2023October 30, 2023 By admin

Friends of the Fox River (FOTFR) was founded to give the River a voice. It needs your voice now. Please send an E-mail to Fox-River-Study@usace.army.mil and offer a comment or ask a question before the public comment period ends Monday, Nov. 6. Now is a crucial period in the history...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

On October 31, 2023October 30, 2023 By admin

Ingredients1 cup butter, softened1 1/2 cups white sugar2 eggs1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 5/8 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups blueberries1/2 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: One Veteran Opining

On October 31, 2023November 1, 2023 By admin

All veterans know that training only goes so far,We firmly grasped just what it took to “raise the bar.”In any war, in any conflict, to beginYou can’t go through the motions and expect to win.We found out early on, as veterans of war,The utter need to know what we were...

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Carousel EventsAndrea Tiberi Aurora Public Library District Diwali Festival of Lights

Diwali festival at Aurora Public Library District November 4 and later days

On October 31, 2023October 27, 2023 By admin

Every November, the Eola Road Branch of the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) transforms into a vibrant, almost magical, space when we celebrate the Festival of Lights known as Diwali. This year, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, you are invited to have the experience of these...

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