Day: April 2, 2024

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Prisoner Review Board controversy continues

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By Cole Longcor After two members of the State’s Prisoner Review Board (PRB) resigned last week following the release of a prisoner who then stabbed his ex-girlfriend and killed her son, Republicans are again calling for reforms while governor JB Pritzker said he will order better training. The PRB voted...

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Stephanie Kifowit appointed to help youth

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State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) has been appointed Chair of the Holistic Mental Health Care for Youth in Care Task Force, marking a significant step in her ongoing commitment to improving mental health services for vulnerable youth. The task force was established by legislation Kifowit successfully passed in 2022 and...

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Connections: Science and personal

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Thoughts of this world, another world, news in a larger sense, ordinary, extraordinary, and personal news, perhaps strictly personal, in which we find ourselves interconnected, if we allow such connections: •It is out of this world, or, it will be April 8 when in our four-county area we will see...

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Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month honored

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By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented a proclamation in honor of April being national Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, April 2. Mayor Irvin invited members of Aurora’s Sikh community to share more about the Sikh faith and the purpose...

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Teacher shortage unlikely to end soon

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Last week my son walked away from his teaching career to manage valet parking services at a hospital, so the headline: “Illinois still suffers shortage of teachers,” on the front page of the March 28 issue of The Voice, caught my eye. With many friends and family members who are...

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Reader’s Voice: Thank you for the support

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March 24, 2024Dear editor; I am profoundly grateful to everyone who took time to vote for me in the GOP primary for the Kendall County Board, District 2. Especially thankful for all the dedicated supporters who gave of their time and energy to my campaign. Your support was instrumental in...

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Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to meet April 10

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By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their April membership meeting Wednesday, April 10, at the Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at...

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Obituaries

Donna M. Crane, 91, of Aurora, died peacefully Saturday, March 23

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Donna M. Crane, 91, of Aurora, died peacefully Saturday, March 23 at her home, surrounded by loving family members. Her memorial service will be Saturday, April 13 at 2 p.m., at Unity of Fox Valley, 230 Webster Street, Batavia, Ill., following a visitation at 1 p.m.. Donna is survived by...

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Events History

History of Burlington Railroad at Pierce

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Those attending can explore the history of Aurora and the Burlington Railroad with an Aurora Historical Society exhibit, “Celebrating 175 Years, 1849-2024,” through August 17 at the Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Artifacts include photos, a handcar,...

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Oumu could be a space probe in orbit

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It looks as if we’ll no longer have to worry about the 2024 presidential election, or any elections for that matter. Oumuamua will make them all moot points. Yes, dear readers, the big cosmic hunk of doo-doo that entered our solar system first in 2017 has made a triumphant return...

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Solar eclipse April 8 to offer rare view

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April 8 there will be 31 million people living in a 100-plus mile path stretching from Texas to Maine will be able to witness a rare total solar eclipse, and residents in all contiguous U.S. states will be able to see at least a partial eclipse. The path of totality...

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Air Classics Museum of Aviation opens

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The Air Classics Museum of Aviation in Sugar Grove opened its doors for the season. The Museum is one mile west of the Aurora Airport entrance at 44W546 W US Rt. 30. The Museum is open Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Admission is: Adults (16-61) $10 Seniors...

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Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame to honor four

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Tenors Franco Martorana and Simon K Lee will provide entertainment at the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame gala banquet and awards ceremony Friday, April 19 at Villa Olivia in Bartlett. The celebration honors talented and influential artists with a connection to the Fox Valley area. The festivities will begin...

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Food

Recipe of the week: Old Fashioned Corn Bread

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Ingredients1/2 cup butter1/2 cup white sugar2 eggs1 cup buttermilk1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 cup cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt Directions1. Preheat oven to 375F. Grease an 8-inch square pan. 2. Melt butter in large skillet. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Quickly add eggs and beat until well blended....

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Poem: Life’s Lessons At Bat

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The first pitch well may be a strike, that’s true.The second pitch may then become Strike Two.But these two pitches don’t decide your fate.No matter how you count, it’s not too late.But now there is the danger, facing haste.Please pardon when I say it—haste makes waste!The “cool and calculating” adage...

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Aurora Library Road Trips through April 30

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Start your engine and wave goodbye to APLD (Aurora Public Library District) in your rearview mirror. It’s time to take a road trip! Your destination: The Library! This month we are encouraging you to visit different libraries where you can learn new things, meet new people, and see new sights....

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York senior pitcher, Ryan Sloan, ready

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By Bobby Narang One of the top high school pitchers in the country resides roughly 30 miles away from Wrigley Field. York senior right-hander Ryan Sloan, a Wake Forest University recruit, oozes potential. At 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, Sloan buzzes his 98-mile per hour fastball past hitters, or attacks via...

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Connecticut, Purdue, men’s top picks

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By Woodrow Carroll Each of the four teams, Connecticut, Alabama, North Carolina State, and Purdue, that made it to the semifinals of the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament semifinals Saturday, April 6, presents a different picture of previous success. The championship game will be Monday, April 8 at 8 p.m....

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