Month: March 2024

Illinois still suffers shortage of teachers

By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois continues to suffer from a shortage of teachers and other education professionals, although recent efforts by the State to ease the strain have made an impact. That’s according to the latest annual survey of school officials from the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of

Aurora City Council honors National, State, champion Patrick Hilby

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored Aurora Central High School senior, Patrick Hilby, at the City Council meeting, Tuesday, March 26. He won the National championship for the 800-meter run at the New Balance National Indoor Championship Meet. In addition, Hilby won the 2024 National championship for Indoor

Commentary: Illinois Community Colleges empower women

By Teresa Garate As a career advocate for community inclusion and access to critical services such as health care and education, I felt compelled to highlight the work of Illinois Community Colleges across our state that empower women to pursue careers in historically male-dominated industries. March is National Women’s History

Reader’s Commentary: Attack on Wayne’s World biting

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Alliterations aside, “Wayne’s World” Johnson’s article in the March 7 edition of The Voice was, using his word, “tripe.” Wayne sold his soul to an “armchair” psychiatrist, Dr. Gartner, along with 27 other waddling quacks, saying Donald Trump is almost as demented as Biden. Trump wasn’t

Recipe of the Week: Smothered Meatballs

Ingredients2 pounds lean ground beef1/3 cup diced green bell pepper1/3 cup diced onion2 eggs1 1/2 cups Italian-style dry bread crumbs1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup sour cream1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 teaspoons red wine Directions1.