By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com A federal judge is ordering governor JB Pritzker’s administration to move the vast majority of those incarcerated at Stateville Correctional Center near Joliet out of the aging prison by the end of September, citing health and safety concerns posed by the facility. The Illinois Department
By Hannah Meisel & Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker Tuesday kicked off a decade-long process to address the needs of aging Illinoisans, by signing an executive order to hire a chief planning officer within the State’s Department on Aging. With the U.S. Census Bureau estimating that approximately one
The Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France for two weeks and four days, concluded Sunday, Aug. 11, and was an enormous success. There are comments in sports on page 9. Here is a bit of history, understanding, and reasons to hold the Modern Day Olympic Games. These modern games were
August 9, 2024Dear editor; This letter is a response to Mighty Joe Way to Go in the July 25 issue of The Voice. In early July, Judy Siedlecki opined in The Voice that certain Democratic Party leaders were wrong in suggesting that Joe Biden withdraw from his 2024 re-election campaign
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin’s appointment of Dan Barreiro as the new Ward 1 alderman was approved 10-1 by the Aurora City Council Tuesday, Aug. 13. Ward 8 alderwoman Patty Smith was the dessenting vote, without explanation. A swearing-in ceremony is planned for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug.
August 10, 2024Dear editor; In the last few issues of The Voice, I have read three opinions of politics. One gentleman as usual tried to darken everything that president Joe Biden did or did not do during his Administration. One of his complaints was concerning the border crisis. What he
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its August meet and greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Aug. 17, at Panera Bread, 2871 East Main Street, near Kirk Road, in St. Charles, from 9 a.m. to noon.
This year, the Village of Montgomery will honor and salute retired Sergeant Adam Kuncl as the 2024 Montgomery Fest Grand Marshal. Sergeant Kuncl, a Montgomery resident, began his service and allegiance to the Village in 2000, continuing until 2012, when he was injured in the line of duty. “This year,
Two years ago (or so), ye olde publisher, Carter Crane, sent me an E-mail which informed me that someone (I won’t mention any names) wanted to debate me on the pages of The Voice. My first thought was, “I refuse to engage in battle of wits with an unarmed person.”
Working Families Aurora (WFA) will be host to a candidates forum Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Marywood Community Center,1405 Church Road, Aurora. This forum aims to provide an opportunity for individuals who wish to run in the special election for the position of Ward 1 alderperson. It is an excellent
Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora is ready to prove the naked truth – anything can be accomplished with the right mix of friends and courage – with its cheeky 2024-25 Broadway Series opener, The Full Monty. Director, Jim Corti, and associate director, Creg Sclavi, fresh from their acclaimed production of
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda We all stumble and fall. But then there are some who are a bit more clumsy. Enter Wayne Johnson who recently has become a caricature of himself. Every sentence he writes to The Voice, now more than ever, bleeds with anger and hate. Donald Trump escaped
Ingredients3/4 pound breakfast sausage1/8 cup minced onion1/8 cup minced green bell pepper1 (12 ounce) can biscuit dough3 eggs, beaten3 tablespoons milk1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2. In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, combine sausage, onion, and green pepper. Cook until sausage is
Our gift of eyesight does not meanThat what we see is being seen.Too often we won’t recognizeWhat’s really there before our eyes.We’re much too busy, we insist,To think about what we have missed.And THAT is where the problem lurks—We have to THINK to see God’s works.So think about it, give
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) offers a wealth of opportunities designed to support educators in their critical role of shaping young minds. We aim to inspire our diverse community by continuingly offering educational (and fun!) resources and experiences for students. From digital tools to Library tours, we are committed
By Ricky Rieckert This week, we start at Illinois Avenue and North Lake Street in Aurora. At the northeast corner was Golden Bear Restaurant. I remember going there at midnight, with a couple of friends on a Friday night. There was a waiting list, to be seated. One friend, gave
A dozen soccer teams comprising 108 players from the Aurora area converged on Montgomery Saturday, Aug. 10, for the inaugural 7 on 7 Fox Valley Christian Cup soccer tourney. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church was host to the day-long competition on the Church grounds. Iglesia San Pablo, an Aurora church, was
By Woodrow Carroll Last season was a good one for the Northern Illinois University football program. It finish strong and fans likely will remember the team fondly. Ten games into the 2023 schedule, Northern Illinois was 4-6 and struggling after opening the campaign with a big road victory at Boston
By Steve Groth The run July 28 in Peoria proved to be another great day of flat track bike racing. It was spectacular to see JD Beach step in for the injured Dallas Daniels after a year off from flat track racing, in the tourist track racing. Beach took second
Among Illinois high schools this season, West Aurora’s varsity football practices opened Monday this week.
