July 2, 2024 – The Voice

Pritzker signs bill to increase party power

On July 2, 2024July 3, 2024 By admin

By Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Changes to primary election fundraising, the electoral college and the state’s voter registration database are now law after governor JB Pritzker signed a wide-ranging bill Monday his week. The legislation, containing several unrelated election measures, passed near the end of the legislature’s spring session on...

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Carousel GovernmentAurora Aurora Mayor Election

Aurora alderman-at-large John Laesch, announces campaign for mayor of Aurora

On July 2, 2024July 7, 2024 By admin

Supporters join Aurora alderman-at-large John Laesch, center, Sunday, June 30, at Millennium Plaza in Aurora for the announcement of his campaign for mayor of Aurora.

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GovernmentCapitol News Illinois Gun control Peter Hancock Supreme Court

U. S. Supreme Court passes on weapons ban

On July 2, 2024July 3, 2024 By admin

By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The U.S. Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will not immediately review Illinois’ assault weapons ban, leaving the law in place at least until challenges to the law have been fully heard in lower courts. The announcement came just two days before the two-year anniversary of...

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FeatureCarter Crane

Democratic republic remains the ideal

On July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 By admin

A declaration of independence traditionally has been focused on the grand plan since 1776 that stated the colonies were independent of the British from England. Our Nation, July 4, this year celebrates our 248th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from British rule. The U.S., through the unison of all...

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Carousel GovernmentAurora City Council

Aurora alderman Llamas to step down for family

On July 2, 2024July 3, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed an emotional presentation from Ward 1 alderman Emmanuel Llamas, at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, July 2. Alderman Llamas announced he is stepping down from his aldermanic seat to take care of his ailing father, who is battling stage 4...

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EventsOpen Roads ABATE

Open Roads ABATE at Post 395

On July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 By admin

Open Roads ABATE will meet at 6 p.m. at Saturday, June 29, the Plano American Legion Post #395 at 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. Topics to be discussed are legislative updates, safety and education, membership, Summer Book Run, summer rides, and events. ABATE of IL, Inc. State Coordinator will...

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Opinion PoliticalBill Suhayda Craig Zabel Letter to the Editor Reader's Voice Wayne Johnson

Reader’s Voice: Accurate news sources essential

On July 2, 2024July 1, 2024 By admin

June 29, 2024Dear editor; I found the dueling op-eds written by Wayne E. Johnson in the liberal corner and Bill Suhayda in the conservative corner to be very entertaining, but their extreme differences and obvious dislike for each other is a bit disturbing, probably because it is a reflection of...

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EntertainmentSt. Mark's Lutheran Church

Summer Pops music July 10 in Aurora

On July 2, 2024July 1, 2024 By admin

“Summer Pops” is the theme of a free concert showcasing church musicians, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Featured will be Kristin Young, artist director and pianist; Glory Ringers handbell...

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Arts EventsSt. Charles Arts Council

Events for St. Charles Arts Council

On July 2, 2024July 1, 2024 By admin

The St. Charles Arts Council will be host to multiple events to close out its program year. Plein Air – Kane County will be alive with outdoor painters (plein air artists) August 19 25. Forty artists from throughout the United States will be eligible for $5,000 in awards. Plein Air...

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Feature Opinion PoliticalBela Suhayda Charles Coddington GOP Political

Settler-colonialism meaningful history

On July 2, 2024June 29, 2024 By admin

Happy days are here again! Bela Suhayda is back on the pages of The Voice, and he hasn’t changed a bit. I took care to distinguish between “national socialism” and “democratic socialism,” but Suhayda was having none of it. “Socialism” conjures up in his mind the atrocities of Stalin and...

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CommunityFox River Valley Public Library

Fox River Valley Public Library launches plan

On July 2, 2024July 1, 2024 By admin

The Fox River Valley Public Library is excited to announce the launch of an ambitious strategic plan designed to guide its operations and public services through 2029. Following extensive input from patrons, community partners, staff, members and the Library Board, the Library’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan was approved at the May...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Szechwan Shrimp

On July 2, 2024June 29, 2024 By admin

Ingredients1/2 cup water1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon crushed red pepper1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely-grated1/2 tablespoon sesame oil2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup sliced green onions8 cloves garlic, minced1 pound raw shrimp, tails removed Directions1. In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch,...

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PoetryPoetry

Poem: Independence Day

On July 2, 2024July 3, 2024 By admin

Americans do love their Independence Day,And celebrate it in their own self-chosen way.Traditions have been coined to help us celebrate,But otherwise the choice is ours, and so we state.What must be seen here is the independence vein;We do it our way, either join in or refrain.There are so many plaudits,...

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Carousel Events HistoryAndrea Tiberi Aurora Public Library District

Aurora House Histories revealing program July 13

On July 2, 2024June 29, 2024 By admin

Have you ever wondered about the fascinating life your house may have led before you were the occupant? Who planted the roses in the front yard? What caused that large scratch across the floor? Part of the charm of living in a historic home is celebrating the history of the...

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FeatureAurora Ricky Rieckert

Matt Monaco’s Texaco flew a white flag for victory

On July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 By admin

By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, subscribers, and patrons, Happy Fourth of July! This week, on East New York Street at Union Street, on the northeast corner, was Matt’s Texaco. Matt Monaco owned and operated it. He had a white flag outside of the station, for a Chicago White Sox win,...

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PoliticalDonald Trump Joe Biden

Political views of roles unchanged: Pew Research

On July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 By admin

Although the economy, immigration, and abortion have emerged as major issues in the 2024 election, Joe Biden and Donald Trump have dramatically different ideas about the size and role of government. These differences reflect decades-old divisions between Democrats and Republicans over the scope of government. Among registered voters, large majorities...

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Environment EventsRecycling event State representative Stephanie Kifowit

Stephanie Kifowit Shred & Recycle July 13

On July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 By admin

Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit is proud to announce her office’s highly-anticipated 2024 Recycle & Shred Day Event, taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 13 at 1677 Montgomery Road, Aurora. “A clean and sustainable environment is essential for the well-being of our community,” said Kifowit. “Our annual...

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SportsAurora Central Catholic Bobby Narang Sports

Success: Aurora Central grad national champion; Patrick Hilby, Oswego in June

On July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 By admin

By Bobby Narang Aurora Central Catholic High School senior Patrick Hilby closed out his season with a flourish. After capturing the Class 2A State championship in the 400 and 800 meters in Charleston, Hilby was named the 2023-24 Gatorade Illinois Boys Track & Field Player of the Year. Hilby becomes...

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Open Roads ABATE watch “The Bike Riders”

On July 2, 2024July 1, 2024 By admin

Members from Open Roads ABATE went to the movies to see "The Bike Riders" which depicts the lives of the Vandals MC, an outlaw motorcycle club founded in the late 1960s.

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Entertainment VeteransRoosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84

Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 band “Salute to the Services”

On July 2, 2024July 1, 2024 By admin

Aurora resident and Air Force veteran John Muschler stands Thursday, June 27 during "Salute to the Services" by Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 band. Muschler serves as Post 84s sergeant-at-arms.

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