Year: 2023

Stolp Island Social in Aurora closes

The city of Aurora government announced the closure of Stolp Island Social in a news release Tuesday, Aug. 8. Three months after opening, the COVID-19 era hit, and the devastating global pandemic shuttered businesses immediately, most for the long term, and some permanently. With theatres and restaurants being part of...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

Many dimensions: UFO essential to our existence?

Musings: UFOs (unidentified flying object) over Las Vegas? What’s going on here? Do the ETs want to try their luck? And why would they? If they can travel through the Galaxy at “warp speed,” they really don’t need “luck,” do they? They are smart enough to have invented a gizmo...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

Reader’s Commentary: Decisions on cases often formed by multiple precedents

By Mary Goetsch When I received my July 20 copy of The Voice newspaper, I was perplexed by perhaps misquoted, or taken out of context, legal opinion on government records and who owns them in a commentary on page 6 by Bill Suhayda which stated that Judge Judy Berman Jackson...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

Recipe of the Week: Summer Squash Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves2 tablespoons garlic, minced1 (8 ounce) package uncooked rigatoni pasta6 slices bacon1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 small zucchini, sliced1 small yellow squash, sliced1 cup Alfredo sauce1/4 cup milk6 sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese1/4 cup sliced almonds Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

Poem: Computer Shenanigans

How did computer programming come into play?How many sat around figuring out each wayComputers could be made to seem, to act, to beThe Devil’s advocate, and with apparent glee?Oh, I don’t mean I hear it laugh, but check this out—It does things off the chart as if to show its...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

Comics, pop culture, an Aurora Public Library District focus Aug. 26

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to celebrate your love of comics and pop culture, then the Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) will hold a CAPE Con event Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Santori Library in Aurora is the place to be! Participants come to this event...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

Entertainment work calling

Do you have experience in entertainment? Do you have ideas to expand Aurora’s entertainment options? Would you like to collaborate with others in adjacent industries to make the City of Lights shine even brighter? The City of Aurora is seeking community members who have a passion for and proven results...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

Listening tour will open Aug. 17

Reverend Tammy Scott, pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, will take a listening tour of congregants. Thursday, Aug. 17, Reverend Scott will open a five-date series of small-group listening sessions in congregants’ homes. The informal gatherings are designed to help Pastor Tammy meet and learn about the congregation....

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

The Garlic Show will be Aug. 12

Another farm-fresh culinary adventure awaits everyone in Marie’s Garden Kitchen, 835 N. Highland Avenue, Aurora, at The Garlic Show from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. The cooking class will be presented by Garlic Breath Farm of Elburn. Local farmers, Sharon and Tony Pferschy will showcase their wonderful...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

IC Catholic Prep, St. Francis, receive new challenges

By Bobby Narang Several high school football teams are set to start a new era this season. Two of the most successful lower-level teams, IC Catholic Prep and St. Francis, are teams shifting conferences. Both teams will have to deal with upgraded schedules, which feature several powerhouse, higher level, programs....

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

Aurora Fifth Ward National Night Out, Diabetes Club of Fox Valley

Aurora resident Russ George, right, president of Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, offers a raffle drawing chance to a visitor at the Aurora Fifth Ward National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Washington Park.

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

Old-time pitcher Milt Gaston lowest 67 games under .500

By Woodrow Carroll We all like stories with a twist. Former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, Milt Gaston, gives us just that. A native of New Jersey, Gaston played in the big leagues for 11 seasons, 1924-1934. Gaston broke in as a pitcher with the New York Yankees in 1924....

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

Major League Baseball standings through August 7

American League Central W L PCT GB Minnesota 60 54 .526 – Cleveland 54 59 .478 5.5 Detroit 49 63 .438 10.0 Chi White Sox 46 68 .404 14.0 Kansas City 36 78 .316 24.0 American League East W L PCT GB Baltimore 70 42 .625 – Tampa Bay 68...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

Frontier League baseball standings through August 7

West Division Team W L PCT GB Gateway 44 27 .620 – Schaumburg 42 29 .592 2.0 Evansville 40 31 .563 4.0 Washington 33 39 .458 11.5 Joliet 32 40 .444 12.5 Florence 31 41 .431 13.5 Windy City 30 41 .423 14.0 Lake Erie 27 45 .375 17.5 East...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here

Kane County Cougars Schedule/results July 29 through August 13

Sat, July 29at Lincoln, L 4-1Sun, July 30at Lincoln, W 11-6Mon, July 31at Lincoln, W 7-0Tue, Aug. 1ar Cleburne, W 9-7Wed, Aug. 2at Cleburne, W 5-3Thu, Aug. 3at Cleburne, L 6-5Fri, Aug. 4at Cleburne, W 7-6Sat, Aug. 5at Cleburne, W 4-1Sun, Aug. 6at Cleburne, L 9-3Tue, Aug. 8, 6:35 p.m.at...

This content is for 30 Day Free Trial, 3 Months for 99 Cents, and One Year Subscription subscribers only.
Register
Already a member? Log in here