Day: April 16, 2024

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Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed to protect domestic violence victims

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By Cole Longcor Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at protecting domestic violence victims and two other criminal justice reforms. The bills are backed by organizations such as Moms Demand Action and One Aim Illinois among others. “These policies support those...

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Education Government

New childhood agency plan

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By Alex Abbeduto, Hannah Meisel, and Cole Longcor Governor JB Pritzker’s plan to create a new State agency to oversee Illinois’ various early childhood programs moved forward Friday, April 12 after the State Senate’s unanimous approval. It was one of 244 bills that cleared the Senate last week. Early childhood...

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Aurora 911 Center receives accolades, mayor’s visit

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It was an early morning for Aurora mayor Richard Irvin, who visited the Aurora 911 Center at 6 a.m. for the third to first shift change for Aurora’s Headset Heroes. Yet, the energy was high in the room, and smiles were plentiful as Aurora’s 911 Operators were honored for National...

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Thank you to those who helped

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It is personal, however, the reflection casts a much larger shadow. It has been difficult these most recent months for this reporter/writer/servant/person, to continually function. That is, to function with a clear mind, solid soul, and positive spirit. Somehow, the task has been completed. Help has been available, and help...

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Government

Proposal: Police can charge fleeing vehicle owner

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering an amendment to the City code to allow the police department to charge the registered owner of a vehicle with fleeing and eluding a peace officer, at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, April 16. Likely up for a vote...

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Opinion Political

Reader’s Voice: Elections remain important

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April 14, 2024Dear editor; It certainly was a beautiful weekend. One of many, we hope. Across the street, the family was out flying kites. Some time later, the family next door had a busy back yard, with a bunch of youngsters having a great time, among other things, chasing bubbles....

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Helpful CASAs need volunteers

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April 15, 2024Dear editor; I am a Kane County CASA/GAL (Court-Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem) for children in foster care. CASAs advocate for these children, gathering information and reporting to the court so it can make an informed decision in their best interest. The work can be challenging but also...

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Events Fundraiser

Spring rummage, bake, sale in Yorkville

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Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will be host to its Spring rummage and bake sale Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. Donations for the sale will be accepted noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 22...

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Environment Government

Aurora Spring yard waste extended

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The 2024 Free Spring Yard Waste Collection in Aurora has been extended by one week, through to April 19. During this time, residents do not have to use waste stickers to dispose of yard waste. Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon recyclable paper bag and must not exceed...

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Supervisor Bill Catching presentation at Diabetes Club of Fox Valley

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By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) were given a very informative presentation Wednesday, April 10, by Bill Catching, Aurora Township supervisor, regarding history of township government in Illinois, and current services provided by the Aurora Township for seniors. DCFV vice president of program, Chuck...

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Feature Humor

On eclipse, shades, taxing taxes, and stuff

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Did all of you readers of The Voice get a good look at the eclipse without going blind? Hopefully, you all had your eclipse shades on when you watched and didn’t try to drive anywhere while wearing them…as if you could. The only thing you can see through them is...

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Environment

Nine focus areas in Sustainability Plan

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How can we help the environment, help preserve our biodiversity, protect our clean air and water, and stop climate change? For these answers, we don’t need to look any further than our own Aurora Sustainability Plan. Our plan was written in 2019 by the Sustainable Aurora Mayor’s Advisory Board. The...

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Opinion Political

Reader’s Commentary: A debate of freedom vs. socialism in the U.S.

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By Bela “Bill” Suhayda The demonstrations in Michigan last week again called for “Death to Israel” and “Death to America.” Even more disturbing, leftist Democrat congresswomen Illan Omar and Rashid Tlaib support these traitors to our Nation. And going by what Wayne Johnon and “The Chas” have written in this...

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Food

Egg salad with a kick

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Ingredients12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped1/2 cup light mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon paprika3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish2 tablespoons chopped green onion1/4 cup real bacon bits Directions1. In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs, mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, mustard, horseradish, red onion and bacon bits. Season...

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Poetry

Poem: Power At The Plate

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This guy can hit the ball, I know;Hit anything you care to throw.He hits to any field, and long;And if you shade him, you’ll be wrong.When he’s at bat, your nerves are frayed,And, if the score is tight, afraid.He is one dude who makes you tense,Because there’s pressure you can...

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Aurora Public Library District teen appeal: Growth, fun

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It is hard to be a teenager in today’s world. They’re juggling school, home, and friends while facing the pressures of social media, planning their futures, and figuring themselves out! Luckily, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) can be a great support system during this exciting and overwhelming time. We...

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‘Lost Oswego’ to trace community landmarks

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Oswego’s Little White School Museum and the Oswegoland Heritage Association will start their observance of National Historic Preservation Month at noon Saturday, May 4, with “Lost Oswego,” a chronicle of the loss of some of the Community’s landmarks during the last century- and-a-half. The Museum is at 72 Polk Street,...

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Sports

Plainfield North captures Classic in soccer

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By Bobby Narang One year later, the Plainfield North High School girls soccer team got some revenge. For the third straight season, Plainfield North and Geneva played in the Plainfield Classic championship game Saturday (April 13) afternoon. The two teams had split the title game battles, with Geneva winning last...

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Sports

White Sox sink to a major struggle

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By Woodrow Carroll The Chicago White Sox schedule looked pretty good prior to the start of this season. At least on paper! Three home games with the Detroit Tigers to start the campaign presented the White Sox with the opportunity of a good, if not overpowering, start. Of course that...

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Sports

PGA Master’s Golf Champions

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2024 Scottie Scheffler2023 Jon Rahm2022 Justin Thomas2021 Hideki Matsuyama2020 Dustin Johnson2019 Tiger Woods2018 Patrick Reed2017 Sergio García]2016 Danny Willett2015 Jordan Spieth2014 Bubba Watson2013 Adam Scott2012 Bubba Watson2011 Charl Schwartzel2010 Phil Mickelson2009 Ángel Cabrera2008 Trevor Immelman2007 Zach Johnson2006 Phil Mickelson2005 Tiger Woods2004 Phil Mickelson2003 Mike Weir2002 Tiger Woods2001 Tiger Woods2000 Vijay...

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