Presented by the by Science Of Spirituality, Veggie Fest will return with support from national brands and community sponsors from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11, at Danada South Park in Lisle. Veggie Fest is coming back to the Chicago suburbs with its biggest
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda I’ve had an unfortunate experience reading an arrogant, hate-filled conspiracy piece in the August 1 edition of The Voice, page 6. It was in the “musings about hate and assassinations” section written by “The Chas” Coddington. One ridiculous assertion of the piece dealt with the attempted
Isn’t life grand? Just when Flotsam and Jetsam emerged claw-in-claw on top of the world from the GOP convention, having been confirmed as presidential and vice-presidential nominees, along comes Kamala Harris to drop some acid rain on their parade. I think Kamala should be able to abandon her campaign plans,
The Illinois AFL-CIO wrapped up its 46th Constitutional Convention Thursday, Aug. 1 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont. Four-hundred delegates asserted their trust in the leadership of IL AFL-CIO president Tim Drea and secretary-treasurer Pat Devaney by voting to re-elect president Drea, secretary-treasurer Devaney, and the Executive Board
Ingredients1 cup butter, softened2 cups white sugar4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups fresh peaches, pitted and chopped Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 F and butter a 10 inch bundt pan and coat with white sugar. 2. In a large bowl, cream together
Throughout my lifetime there have been but fewWho touched me in a way I would applaud;Who made me think it was by grace of GodThat we would meet, a chance out of the blue.This would not happen every day, I knew;Almost remarkable…indeed, quite odd,Not something to which normally I’d nod,But
Are you tired of sky-high energy bills? Want to reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment? The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is bringing its expertise to the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) with a Home Energy Savings program Thursday, Aug. 15. This event is an opporunity to learn practical
By Ricky Rieckert Welcome readers; This week, we continue on South Lake Street in Aurora, where Arnold Avenue runs East and Jericho Road runs West. A block away, on the west side of the street, I believe originally was a Gas Station. It then became a hot dog and sandwich
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of GNC of Batavia with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Aug. 2.
Reverend Tammy Scott, second from right, attends the Kane County Cougars’ All Faiths Night Friday, Aug. 2.
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Winning streaks and losing streaks are a part of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Chicago White Sox lost to Oakland, 5-1, Monday, Aug. 5 to tie the American League consecutive losses record at 21, set by the Baltimore Orioles in 1988 to start the season. The Major League Baseball record
An Aurora church became a space-rocket launching site Wednesday, July 31. For a family science night, youth and adults launched water-bottle rockets in the Wesley United Methodist Church parking lot. Approximately 30 persons participated. Jim “Science Guy” Merk, a Church member and a retired West Aurora schools science teacher, led
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce’s ribbon-cutting at Bulldogs Red Hots, 32 N. Island Avenue, drew a big crowd, Thursday, Aug. 1.
Aurora Lions Club members learned about a local mental health resource Thursday, Aug. 1. Dana Pavlu, clinic director at Ellie Mental Health, 1315 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora, was guest speaker at the Lions’ bi-weekly meeting at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.3 Pavlu said Ellie therapists believe everyone should have access
CASA Kane County is proud to announce that our reputable executive director, Jim Di Ciaula, has been selected as the recipient of the TriCity Family Services’ 40th Annual William D. Barth Award. This prestigious honor celebrates a local leader whose unwavering dedication to the non-profit community has made a lasting,
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its annual picnic Tuesday, Aug. 20. The meeting will be held at the Jericho Park starting at approximately 5 p.m. and finishing at approximately 8 p.m.. The address is: 39W365 Jericho Road Aurora. The entry is off Jericho Road near the Jericho
Residents and staff members at Aurora’s Plum Landing retirement community celebrated Christmas in July Sunday, July 28.
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10 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
