By Woodrow Carroll The University of Illinois football program won their 10th game of the 2024 season, by defeating South Carolina, 21-17 at the Citrus Bowl, December 31. With it’s 10 victories, the 2024 Illinois team was the fifth in program history and joins the 1902, 1983, 1989, and 2001
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com The minimum wage in Illinois was increased to $15 an hour January 1, to complete a six-year transition period since the increase was approved in 2019. As of New Year’s Day, Illinois workers making minimum wage wages rose by $1 and tipped workers will see
By Amalia Huot-MarchandMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisamaliahuor-marchand2025@u.northwestern.edu Illinois lawmakers could soon make it easier for children in foster care to live with their relatives or other people close to them. Child welfare experts have long touted the benefits of foster children staying with kin. Advocates say those arrangements
Aurora’s African American Men of Unity celebrated its 23rd annual Kwanzaa Saturday, Dec. 28 at Prisco Community Center in Aurora. With the theme “Strive in 2025,” the free, family event stressed family, community and culture. More than 100 persons attended the harambee, coming together in Swahili. The event featured a
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated Christmas Eve with an annual pageant by youth and adults before a candlelight worship service Tuesday, Dec. 24. The pageant featured youth and adult volunteer actors from the congregation in period costumes. Thew Elliott, church music and liturgy director, led carol singing and
Cindy Sellen of Montgomery looked forward to January 2024. After a lifetime of giving to others, including years of working at jobs that expected giving, Cindy was finally going to retire. Probation officer, junior high teacher, Catholic Charities facilitator; Cindy was always there for others. She planned on a very
The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library will have its 11th annual “Mini Golf FUN Raiser” Sunday, Feb. 2. This event will take place on both floors inside the library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville. Players will hit their balls between the book shelves and around obstacles provided by decorators
December 29, 2024Dear editor; One of the greatest unpaid jobs in Aurora is being an usher at the brand spanking new Stolp Island Theatre, and I can tell you, it’s an absolute privilege. From the moment you walk in, the attention to detail in the theatre draws you into the
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their January membership meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
By Atmika IyerMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisatmikaiyer2025@u.northwestern.edu Illinois lawmakers in early January could consider easing requirements for residents to change their names, a move proponents say will reduce risks for victims of domestic abuse, transgender residents, and others. The measure must clear the full Senate in the first
Aurora Lions Club will continue free vision exams from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. The service for youth ages six months to six years is at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Registration is not required, walk-ins are welcome. Aurora Lions conduct exams
Musings: •Happy New Year, dear reader! It’s 2025 already. Where does the time go? I’m going to make two New Year’s resolutions which I haven’t done in a long, long time. First, I resolve not to be dismayed by the election of Donald Trump (T. Rump), but will double down
By Ricky Rieckert Dear subscribers and readers of The Voice. I would like to wish everyone, a Happy New Year and I hope the quarter century mark of 2025 will be a prosperous year for everyone. With 2024 at the end, we always wonder what happened to the year. Boy
Ingredients2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chile peppers, drained8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded3 eggs, beaten1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup milk8 ounces of salsa Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. 2. Lay half of
I really do not think I should be telling you,Where do I get off telling you just what to do?For what I was about to mention, you know well;So it is obviously nonsensical to tell.But I am one who likes to see the good things last;So, while Christmas is over,
Happy 2025 from APLD! Are you setting a new year resolution? As we step into 2025, many people will make resolutions as promises to improve themselves and their lives. Whether you’re aiming to get your finances in order, learn a new language, or unleash your creative potential, the Aurora Public
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Spanish Story Time (Facebook), Wednesday, Jan. 8 and 22, 1 p.m.
A group of residents from Covenant Living at the Holmstad used their homemaking skills in the community’s Creative Arts Center kitchen to make some holiday treats for Batavia first responders last week.
Many of the Plano Methodist Sunday School Children pose with the hat and mitten trees displayed at the Plano Methodist Church adorned with some of the hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens.
Plano Firefighters pose with The Grinch, who helped collect donations for Plano Rockin’ Christmas.
