November 21, 2023 – The Voice

Community EventsOswego Oswego Christmas Walk

Oswego Christmas Walk in downtown Friday, Dec. 1

On November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 By admin

The Village of Oswego Christmas Walk presented by Allied First Bank will start the holiday season in downtown Oswego from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Presented by Allied First Bank for the sixth consecutive year, this free event features performances by local choirs, visits with Santa’s reindeer,...

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Carousel Community Entertainment EventsAurora Aurora Winter Lights Events

More than 7,000 individuals start the Holiday Season in Aurora

On November 21, 2023November 22, 2023 By admin

Aurora started the holiday season in the merriest way on a mild weather night. More than 7,000 individuals were in downtown Aurora Friday, Nov. 17, for the annual Winter Lights Festival. The crowd counted down in unison as the Christmas tree was lit and cheered throughout the parade, which included...

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Carousel Entertainment EventsMadrigal Singers West Aurora High School

West Aurora High School Madrigal dinner Dec. 16-17

On November 21, 2023November 22, 2023 By admin

A king and queen give a toast at a prior West Aurora High School choir Madrial dinner.

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FeatureCarter Crane

Good work without recognition selfless, serving

On November 21, 2023November 22, 2023 By admin

Candlelight at the Inn will return to Garfield Farm Museum in the Durant House at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Garfield Farm Museum; The Plano American Legion Post #395 and Secret Angels will be host to a children’s Christmas Party...

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Aurora Deputy Chief of Police Matt Thomas, and Aurora Chief of Police Keith Cross

Carousel Government Police TechAurora City Council Aurora Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole Jason Crane

Aurora Chief of Police, Deputy, present update at COW

On November 21, 2023November 22, 2023 By admin

By Jason Crane Aurora Chief of Police Keith Cross and Deputy Chief of Police Matt Thomas presented an Aurora Police Department (APD) public safety technology update at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 21. The presentation outlined the ways the APD is leveraging technology to build a safer...

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International OpinionAurora Jim Gamache Letter to the Editor Reader's Voice Ukraine

Reader’s Voice: Personal account: Ukraine winning

On November 21, 2023November 20, 2023 By admin

November 15, 2023Dear editor; Ukraine is winning. After returning from my second trip to Ukraine this year I have a deep appreciation for the will of their people and beliefs in freedom. On my first trip during the month of May I volunteered with five organizations, chopping vegetables for meals,...

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Carousel Charity GovernmentAurora Turkey

Full-circle moments, Turkey giveaway in Aurora

On November 21, 2023November 22, 2023 By admin

Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, second from right, joins Aurora Housing Authority executive director Ralph Jordan, left, and his team to distribute free Thanksgiving meals to residents of Aurora public housing.

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FeatureDonna Crane Prison

Only 1/3 of imprisoned mothers see children

On November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 By admin

Reprinted from November 28, 2019Third of four parts Nearly two-thirds of imprisoned mothers have never received a visit from their children. Jill McCorkel, professor of sociology and criminology, Villanova University in Philadelphia, submitted the following article to The Conversation. “…Distance is the main obstacle. Women’s prisons are fewer in number...

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Community HealthDiabetes Club of Fox Valley Russ George

Diabetes Club at Ice Arena

On November 21, 2023November 20, 2023 By admin

By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their “Make a Goal to Fight Diabetes” fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva. The Club members, along with their family and friends, were treated to an exciting hockey game, watching the Chicago...

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EventsWest Aurora Cemetery

West Aurora Cemetery Board Annual Meeting

On November 21, 2023November 20, 2023 By admin

The West Aurora Cemetery Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. The Cemetery is the oldest in Aurora, and the resting place of many of Aurora’s founders. It is listed on the National Historic Register. We will meet at the home of one...

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PoliceOswego Christmas Walk

Oswego Christmas Walk Traffic Alert

On November 21, 2023November 20, 2023 By admin

Oswego Police would like to advise the public to expect increased traffic congestion and delays in Oswego Friday, Dec. 1, due to the 2023 Oswego Christmas Walk activities. Motorists should expect delays in particular when travelling on US Route 34 through the downtown area between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m....

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Carousel FeatureJo Fredell Higgins

Service setting backdrop for Thanksgiving

On November 21, 2023November 20, 2023 By admin

“What with still hours of calm delight thy songs and image blend. I cannot chose but think thou wert an old familiar friend.” —Annabel Abbs The kitchen was a beautiful spacious room with sunlight filtering through the tall windows facing east. So Eliza could see the morning sun as it...

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CommentaryBela Suhayda Bill Suhayda Reader's Commentary

Reader’s Commentary: Viewpoint: Our youth taught to hate our country

On November 21, 2023November 20, 2023 By admin

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda The youth of America are being taught to hate their country, free speech, free Enterprise, Jews, Christian values, secure borders, and fossil fuels. In place of these things, our young people are taught to embrace censorship, communism, anti-Semitism, secularism, open borders, climate change, and globalism. To...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Hash Brown and Egg Casserole

On November 21, 2023November 20, 2023 By admin

Ingredients1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed1 pound pork sausage1 small onion, diced5 eggs1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon garlic powdersalt and ground black pepper to taste12 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 2 quart baking dish. Place the hash brown...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: One Of Those Times

On November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 By admin

No, I’m not mad at you…why should I be?It’s not that we must always then agree.So just because we don’t agree on this,Does not mean fracturing connubial bliss.So you have your opinion, I have mine.This is not something where we draw the line.But on this, you should not have any...

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Feature HumorWayne Johnson

U.S. Army personnel memories from Seoul, Korea

On November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 By admin

As television minister Joel Osteen says, “I like to start off with something funny.” While watching the unfolding Trump family debacle, if you think you may have failed to do your best as a parent, consider this: Do you have individual courtroom sketches of yourself and of your children? If...

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Events HistoryAndrea Tiberi Aurora Aurora Public Library District

Historical movie projectors on display at Santori

On November 21, 2023November 18, 2023 By admin

The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is pleased to present an exhibit of historical movie projectors entitled Echoes of the Silver Screen: Pioneers’ Projectors, on display at the Santori Library now through the end of November. The exhibit features a variety of projectors from the early days of cinema, including...

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Business EventsBarbara Hernandez Small business

Flourishing small business help available

On November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 By admin

State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is raising awareness of opportunities for small businesses to apply for a new round of Back-to-Business grants, which provide funding to help develop growing small businesses. “Flourishing small businesses are the foundation of a stronger economy for Illinois, and the grant funding now available to...

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CharityGiving TuesdayLeave a comment

Giving Tuesday November 28 funds matched by donor

On November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 By admin

Individuals all around the world will unite Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the spirit of generosity for #GivingTuesday. This is an opportunity for all of us to come together and champion the causes close to our hearts, both within our city and communities. If our mission to put an end to

SportsBobby Narang High school football Sports

Nazareth, Cary-Grove, in IHSA championship games

On November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 By admin

By Bobby Narang The IHSA (Illinois High School Association) football season is down to the last, but most important week of the long and winding season. The eight-class field concludes Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25 at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium in Normal. Among the greater Aurora area...

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