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,
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,
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
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,
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
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
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
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.
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.
By Woodrow Carroll To many younger fans it may be difficult to know that there were many cities which at one time had two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams. In the late 1950s and early 1960s only Chicago had more than one team in the metropolitan area. In 1952 there
Rebekah Axtell, left, communications specialist for Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, offers samples of local chef and dietician student Julie Rudnicki’s “Cowboy Caviar” summer bean salad at Marie’s Garden Saturday.
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The Quilters Dozen’s 2024 PrairieFest Quilt Raffle winner is Sharon Di Prima of Naperville.
July in sports offers thoughts of football. Preseason and regular season are in view. The Voice in previous weeks had included the Chicago Bears preseason and regular-season schedules through the final regular-season game, January 5, 2025. Postseason play, of course will be determined. Optimism always starts high, at least relatively.
Rehearsals are under way for “Beth: The American Telling of the Scottish Play,” an outdoor production at Aurora Central Catholic High School (ACC). The takeoff on Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” will be performed outdoors at 6 p.m. Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, at the school, 1255 Edgelawn Drive in Aurora.
Michelle Curiel, children and families director at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, leads a recent Sunday children’s sermon.
North Aurora Police Department will be host to Popsicles with the Police from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at North Island Park, 4 E. State Street in North Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Visitors are invited to meet Chief Joe DeLeo and NAPD officers who
Aurora Historical Society will hold a Burlington Railroad 175th anniversary banquet program from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission by July 16 is $75 for AHS members, $85 for nonmembers; after July 16, admission
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 13 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
If you lace up your walking shoes you can help raise funds to help Anderson Humane! Whether you walk or run our 5K, this event is a great way to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Join us at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 along the
