Month: November 2024

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Auroran Jaylen Lockhart honored at Aurora City Council; Council agenda

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored USPS mail carrier and Aurora resident Jaylen Lockhart at the Tuesday, November 26 Aurora City Council meeting. Lockhart, 26, was doing his routine mail delivery service recently when he noticed a senior citizen walking his dog seemed a bit unsteady. As he...

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Crime Government

PPP loan fraud in Illinois

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By Amalia Huot-MarchandMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisamaliahuor-marchand2025@u.northwestern.edu A state watchdog has identified at least $7.2 million in fraudulent claims and more than 275 instances of misconduct by state employees accused of bilking a federal program designed to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2022, the Office of...

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Bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers

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By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com A long-awaited bill to stop Illinois organizations from paying subminimum wage to workers with disabilities will soon head to governor JB Pritzker’s desk after being approved by the Senate Thursday. The Senate took a bipartisan 43-11 vote to pass the legislation that supporters dub the...

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Government

Aurora Special Census 2025

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The City of Aurora government will hold a Special Census Initiative to count the City’s population, which will be held outside of the normal census and will begin February 3, 2025. During the 2020 Census, it was reported that Aurora’s population was reduced by approximately 17,000 residents. The reported loss...

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Aurora Lions ring for Salvation Army, volunteers needed

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Aurora Lions Club members collected donations for the Aurora Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign Saturday, Nov. 23. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 14 Lions rang handbells in one-hour shifts outside Jewel-Osco, at 1952 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Army Aurora Corps Major Joaquin...

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Baking duo celebrate 50 years of making treats

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Approximately 400 homemade buttermints came out of an Aurora oven recently for the 19th annual cookie and candy sale at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. The sweets, in pink, green, yellow and white hues for the holidays, are an annual highlight of a sale sponsored by the church’s United...

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Events

Aurora Festival of Lights, 18th annual, Nov. 29-Dec. 29

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The 18th annual Aurora Festival of Lights, the largest free outdoor drive thru holiday light display in the region, will return with dazzling displays and merry music that will delight children and adults Friday, Nov. 29. The event will run through Sunday, Dec. 29, each night, from 5 p.m. to...

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Government Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Thank you president Joe Biden

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November 25, 2024Dear editor; If you want to win almost any argument or election, listen more than you speak. Find out what the people want and then work together with your fellow legislators (they’re just people too) to make it happen. Listening to people helps you hear how they are...

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Reader’s Voice: Trump won; needs to be kept in line

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November 19, 2024Dear editor; First, as one who supported DeSantis in the primaries, let me congratulate president-elect Donald Trump and his supporters on their victory. But then let me bring high-flying Trump supporters back to reality. Because Harris, Walz, and the Democrats were so bad, Americans elected a man weighed...

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Explaining diabetes, common warning signs, treatments

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By Russ George National Diabetes Awareness Month will end November 30. However, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, year round, to bring about an awareness of diabetes, prediabetes, and the dangers of uncontrolled blood sugar (glucose). Last week, I shared with readers of The Voice, what...

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Events

Batavia Celebration of Lights Festival Dec. 1

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The annual Celebration of Lights Festival will light up the Batavia Riverwalk from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. in downtown Batavia. Presented by the Batavia Park District, this free event celebrates the magic of the season with festive and fun holiday activities, song and ceremony, culminating in Santa’s...

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Nativity scene Spirit of Christmas Dec. 14, Faith Lutheran Church, Aurora

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The spirit of Christmas will come alive Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m at Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty Street in Aurora. The public is invited to the annual outdoor live nativity. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (630) 862-3500 or visit discoveringfaith.com. —Al Benson...

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Pearl Harbor Day luncheon Dec. 9 in Batavia

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The Aurora Navy League Council 247 and Rotary Club of Aurora United will hold their annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 Batavia Avenue (IL-31), Batavia. As usual, veterans will be honored, achievement awards will be presented to...

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U.S. Supreme Court asked to review Illinois late mail-in votes

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By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com The conservative group Judicial Watch is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case filed by U.S. representative Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, challenging Illinois’ law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted 14 days after the election. Under Illinois law, ballots postmarked by Election Day can...

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Feature Humor Opinion

Not again; here comes another four years

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“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me,” or something along those lines. Hard to believe, but we’ll have convicted criminal sex abuser Dumbo Donald Trump to kick around again for four more years, with many of his cohorts and deviants at his side. He appears...

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Historical trip down former Fox Street, now E. Downer

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By Ricky Rieckert I want to wish all subscribers, readers, and all, a happy Thanksgiving Day, with your families and loved ones. I was unable to write for a few weeks because I have been in the hospital with foot injuries. I’ll be out soon, hopefully. Back to Aurora’s history,...

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Events

Montgomery holiday celebration, Santa, December 8

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Montgomery Merry & Bright will light up the night Sunday, Dec. 8 starting at 5 p.m., in front of Village Hall, 200 N. River Street. The event will feature Santa, giveaways, musical performances, and the opening of the Festival of Trees, which will run through December 26 at Village Hall...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

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Ingredients2 cups frozen peas and carrots2 cups frozen green beans1 cup sliced celery1/2 cup butter2/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery seed1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1 3/4 cups chicken broth1 1/3 cups milk4 cups cubed cooked turkey meat – light and dark meat...

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Poetry

Poem: Thanksgiving

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So our Thanksgiving HolidayIs just another work-filled day,Because, at least, you get a perkBecause somebody has to work.That latter part, you must confess,Is what, each year, you must address.They do not have to ask you twiceBecause the extra pay is nice,Of course, there is the family touch–They never see, of...

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Aurora Library Foundation Winter Gala 2024

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The Aurora Public Library Foundation’s much-anticipated Winter Gala is set to dazzle attendees Saturday, Dec. 7, with an evening of elegance, entertainment, and philanthropy. This signature event offers attendees a magical atmosphere filled with fabulous cuisine, live music, and the spirit of giving. Mingle with community leaders and supporters while...

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