By Peter Hancok, Andrew Adams, & Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com More than 300 new laws will take effect January 1, 2024 ranging from a ban on book bans to the regulation of “deepfake porn” and prohibitions on videoconferencing while driving. Thanks to a law signed in 2019, workers at the...
Aurora's 72nd year of Lehnertz /Avenue Christmas display includes light street signs and a Welcome to the 72nd anniversary.
By Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com With Illinois lawmakers scheduled to return to legislative session in less than a month, a recent government fiscal forecast provides an overview of the budgeting landscape that awaits them. The bottom line from the five-year forecast from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget: The...
Everybody is allowed to have thoughts and express opinions. Those who send in letters to the editor and who express opinions do not have to write for anyone’s approval connected to The Voice. All subjects are worthy to be addressed. It should go without saying that there are appropriate ways...
By Jason Crane With concern about migrants who were recently transported to the City without prior arrangements, the Aurora City Council convened Friday, Dec. 22, at noon, for a special City Council meeting to consider amending an Ordinance to define and prohibit unscheduled bus stops of individuals who are transported...
A dozen suburban Chicago Norwegian-Americans decorated a typical Norwegian Christmas tree at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. The tree is among 51 trees each representing a country in the Museum’s 82nd annual Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Lights exhibit which runs through January 6, 2024. Each tree’s...
Reprint from September 30, 2021Second of three parts It borrows its name from the massive stone structure built by the Qin Dynasty. But the purpose of the Green Great Wall in China is not to hold back the barbarians, it’s to stop the ever-encroaching deserts. The following article was submitted...
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda I’m responding to the blithering blather of “Wayne’s World Johnson” and “The Chas” Coddington, ( both contributors to the “insane” section of this publication). I don’t want to waste much of your time or mine. Unfortunately, I don’t speak Wayne-glish so Johnson won’t understand what I’m...
Kane County 4-H families gathered for an afternoon of service, collecting toys and supplies for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), and writing thank you letters to veterans. “A foundational part of 4-H is that we ‘pledge our hands to larger service for our club, our community, our country, and our
To choose the Top Ten for this year was quite the task. During the Winter months, I would read at least eight books each month. But, here goes. Some of the finest. Bonus: John Grisham’s latest title “The Exchange” and “Mary Churchill’s War” are worthwhile reading....
With a major election coming up, it’s time to re-visit some necessary changes in the way we govern ourselves. Some of the following suggestions are not new, but they are nevertheless still worth considering. And some will require a constitutional amendment to bring them into being (“Y” = Yes, “N”...
Ingredients2 pounds white chocolate30 small peppermint candy canes Directions1. Line a large jellyroll pan with foil.2. Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth.3. Place candy canes in a plastic bag and...
In every life, there’s focal points which shape the moldThe character is destined to become when old.What will emerge, of course, is complex, seen when done;Beliefs and traits uniquely woven into one. The childhood will be the most formative in strength,But influences will divide and add at length.We tend to...
Calling all parents, caregivers, and educators! Do you need help connecting with local resources and assistance? Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to nurture your little one’s love of reading and learning? Look no further than the Aurora Public Library District’s Early Literacy Expo, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024...
Winter is here and the days will get longer. That’s hopeful for us in the Midwest. We must stay hopeful when cold, Wintry weather is upon us, but alas Spring and Summer are around the corner. To keep hopeful, it helps to have a list of local to-do items. Luckily,...
Boys Scouts of Blackhawk Troop 11 in Aurora pose December 21 with handmade replica Viking shields they helped build for Geneva History Museum's "Viking's Voyage" gallery exhibit.
Children and adults gather around a live nativity scene to act out the first Christmas on Christmas Eve Sunday, Dec. 24 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Montgomery resident Vy Skogen, right, demonstrates making lefse, Norwegian potato flatbread, at a Sons of Norway Polar Star chapter 5-472 meeting.
Aurora University's Kylie Fischbach (15) drives defended by Trinity Christian's Sedona Anderson (24) Thursday, Dec. 21 at Aurora.
An appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus Wednesday, Dec. 20 highlighted Wesley United Methodist Church’s Wednesday Night Gathering event in Aurora. The biweekly event featured a free ham dinner, Santa reading “Santa’s Favorite Story” and cookie and ornament decorating. Pastor Tammy Scott provided Santa’s book, one of her childhood favorites,...
