Month: January 2024

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Million dollars to help alleviate intersection congestion

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By Jason Crane U.S. Congressman Bill Foster presented a Million Dollar check to the city of Aurora government for funding to help alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection of Montgomery Road and Hill Avenue at the Tuesday, Jan. 23 City Council meeting. City government of Aurora documents show the funds...

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Opinion Political

Reader’s Voice: Governor Pritzker priorities misplaced

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January 16, 2024Dear editor; Illinois governor JB Pritzker is back grandstanding for the news media, complaining about the immigration crisis trickling up to Illinois. In October 2023, Pritzker sent an open letter to president Joe Biden begging for federal tax resources to deal with the so-called “asylum seekers” being bussed...

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Charity Community

Loaves & Fishes milestones include Endeavor Health

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Loaves & Fishes Community Services is commemorating its 40th Anniversary this year! Four decades of unwavering dedication to serving our community and making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Since our earliest days in 1984, Loaves & Fishes has grown into a beacon of hope, providing...

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Diabetes Club of Fox Valley meets at Jake’s in Aurora

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By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, due to weather, had to reschedule our Meet and Greet to 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 20, at Jake’s Bagels & Deli, 220 N. Broadway, in downtown Aurora. This event was our Club’s second Meet and Greet, organized by our...

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Arts Events

St. Charles Student Art Show April 6-30

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The St Charles Arts Council will have its 2024 Student Art Show April 6-30, at 116 Gallery in Downtown St. Charles. The Show will feature student artwork in grades K-12 from the Fox River Valley. The Student Art Show is sponsored by the St. Charles Kiwanis Club and by retired...

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Dorothea Dix early reformer for mentally ill

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“Silence is the fence around wisdom.” — Elizabeth Rathbone A difficult childhood, a mentally ill mother, an alcoholic and abusive father who was an itinerant bookseller and Methodist preacher led Dorothea Dix to live with her grandmother and subsequently with other relatives so much so that she never felt she...

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Commentary Government Opinion

As an independent, he criticizes two major parties

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I’ve learned something new, dear reader! I’ve learned that The Voice has an “insane section” in its pages, according to Professor Bela Suhayda, the Wizard of Ooze. He failed as an historian. Now, he is trying his hand at psychiatry. His first patient was Wayne’s World Johnson. His second patient...

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State must address teacher shortage, root causes

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By Erika Hunt and Lisa Hood,Regional Office of Education #17 The “State of Our Educator Pipeline 2023” report by Advance Illinois underscores the challenges in Illinois’ education system and the urgent need to address the teacher shortage comprehensively. While recruiting more teachers is important, addressing teacher attrition, responsible for 90%...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Beef Stroganoff

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Ingredients2 pounds beef chuck roast1/2 cup red wine1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon rosemary2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium-sized onion, chopped4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth1 teaspoon prepared mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained1/3 cup sour cream1/3 cup cream...

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Poetry

Poem: Down Home Jawing

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Oh, naturally, I’m wary of this learning stuff.I reckon learning ‘how to live’ is quite enough.Sometimes I think that having smarts would be a kick,But, honestly, at other times, don’t give a lick.So let me tell you, what is natural is best;Leastwise, like when what you can do beats all...

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Events Infrastructure

Aurora Public Library District, State Toll Highway partners

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For those who frequently navigate the Illinois Tollway, using an I-PASS is convenient and cost-effective. This electronic toll collection system promises faster travel, lower costs, and convenience for Tollway users. But, due to the up-front cost and ongoing financial responsibility, some drivers aren’t able to keep their I-PASS account in...

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Sports

High school boys basketball schedule January 25-29; results January 16-22

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Thursday, Jan. 25DuKaneLake Park at Geneva, 7St. Charles East at Wheaton North, 7Wheaton-Warr. S. at Glenbard North, 7Southwest Prairie WestWest Aurora at Yorkville, 6:30Upstate EightEast Aurora at Glenbard South, 7West Suburban GoldDowners Grove S. at Hinsdale South, 7:30Non-conferenceAurora Central at Mooseheart, 7 Friday, Jan. 26Chicago Catholic League WhiteAurora Central at...

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‘When Sides Collide’ basketball showcase at Benet

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By Bobby Narang Benet Academy Saturday, Jan. 20 featured some of the best boys basketball teams and players from Chicagoland. The event, “When Sides Collide,” showcased five marquee games, with numerous elite recruits and teams capable of winning a state championship. The second game pitted Downers Grove North, which finished...

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Memories: Last Detroit NFL championship in 1957

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By Woodrow Carroll When the San Francisco 49ers play host to the Detroit Lions at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28 for the right to go to Super Bowl LVIII, it brought up some historical facts. Or better, memories. Believe it or not, the last time the Lions claimed the NFL...

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Chicago Bulls Schedule/results

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Fri, Jan. 5vs. Charlotte, W 104-91Mon, Jan. 8at Charlotte, W 119-112Wed, Jan. 10vs. Houston, W 124-119Fri, Jan 12vs. Golden State, L 140-131Sat, Jan. 13at San Antonio, W 122-116Mon, Jan. 15at Cleveland, L 109-91Thu, Jan 18at Toronto, W 116-110Sat, Jan. 20vs. Memphis, W 125-96Mon, Jan. 22at Phoenix, L 115-113Thu, Jan. 25,...

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Chicago Blackhawks Schedule/results

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Tue, Jan. 2at Nashville, L 3-0Thu, Jan. 4at N.Y. Rangers, L 4-1Fri, Jan. 5at New Jersey, L 4-2Sun, Jan. 7vs. Calgary, W 4-3Tue, Jan. 9vs. Edmonton, L 2-1Thu, Jan. 11at Winnipeg, L 2-1Sat, Jan. 13vs. Dallas, L 3-1Tue, Jan. 16vs. San Jose, W 2-1, soThu, Jan. 18at Buffalo, L 3-0Fri.,...

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College Men’s Basketball standings

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Big Ten Team Conf. Overall Wisconsin 6-1 14-4 Purdue 6-2 17-2 Illinois 5-2 14-4 Northwestern 4-3 13-5 Nebraska 4-4 14-5 Indiana 4-4 12-7 Michigan State 4-4 12-7 Ohio State 3-4 13-5 Minnesota 3-4 12-6 Iowa 3-4 11-7 Maryland 3-5 11-8 Penn State 3-5 9-10 Rutgers 2-5 10-8 Michigan 2-5 7-11...

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University of Illinois Men’s College Basketball

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Fri, Dec. 22, 2023vs. Missouri, W 97-73Fri, Dec. 29, 2023vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, W 104-71Tue, Jan. 2vs. Northwestern, W 96-66Fri, Jan. 5at Purdue, L 83-78Thu, Jan. 11vs. Michigan State, W 71-68Sun, Jan. 14vs. Maryland, L 76-67Thu, Jan. 18at Michigan, W 88-73Sun, Jan. 21vs. Rutgers, W 86-63Wed, Jan. 24, 8 p.m., BTNat...

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Northwestern Men’s College Basketball

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Wed, Dec. 20, 2023at Arizona State, W 65-46Fri, Dec. 29, 2023vs. Jackson State, W 74-63Tue, Jan. 2at Illinois, L 96-66Sun, Jan. 7vs. Michigan State, W 88-74Wed, Jan. 10at Penn State, W 76-72Sat, Jan. 13at Wisconsin, L 71-63Wed, Jan. 17vs. Maryland, W 72-69Sat, Jan. 20at Nebraska, L 75-69Wed, Jan. 24, 8...

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