Month: September 2025

Reader’s Voice: Former mayor corrections on casino

September 9, 2025Dear editor; A recent columnist in The Voice got it wrong about incentives given to Hollywood Casino when it came to Aurora in the early 1990s. The writer stated that “Aurora invested a load of money (a gamble) to bring the casino to Aurora.” In fact, the Hollywood

Reader’s Voice: The Country’s corrupted conscience

September 6, 2025Dear editor; It’s a hypocrisy that the man who is leading our Nation is a convicted criminal who wants our respect. A man who also attempted to overturn the 2020 election by promoting false public accusations that resulted in violence at the capital, then rewarded those participants with

Diabetes Club of Fox Valley ‘Meet & Greet’ Sept. 20; annual gala dinner ‘A Night To End Diabetes,’ November 14

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s September “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, 77 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. Legacy

Stephanie Kifowit: Protect constitutional freedoms over political theater

The federal government is choosing to send troops into Chicago rather than focusing on the real threats to our families’ safety and well-being. Our Nation is grappling with the tragedy of yet another school shooting in Minnesota, a cost-of-living crisis and a deterioration of due process. The state of Illinois

Recipe of the Week: Tuna Macaroni Salad

Ingredients3 cups macaroni1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing1/2 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise1 onion, chopped2 stalks celery, diced1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill1/8 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper2 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained Directions1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until done. Drain.

Yorkville Public Library youth events in September

The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in September. 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. •3D Printing, Saturday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.. Appointments of 15-minutes are

What the data says about Social Security in the U.S.

By Drew DeSilverPew Research Center Few if any programs of the U.S. government touch as many people as directly as Social Security. Nearly every working American pays Social Security taxes, and more than 55 million people receive retirement benefits through the program. Millions more also collect disability benefits or cash

High school rivalry: Downers Grove South vs. Downer’s Grove North

By Bobby Narang On Friday night, Downers Grove South High School’s football team wanted to end an ugly streak. The Downers Grove South Mustangs entered their Week 2 showdown against rival Downers Grove North with an 11-game series losing streak. The host Mustangs had many factors in their favor in

US Open tennis: Men’s singles champions

2025 Carlos Alcaraz2024 Jannik Sinner2023 Novak Djokovic2022 Carlos Alcaraz2021 Daniil Medvedev2020 Dominic Thiem2019 Rafael Nadal2018 Novak Djokovic2017 Rafael Nadal2016 Stan Wawrinka2015 Novak Djokovic2014 Marin Čilić2013 Rafael Nadal2012 Andy Murray2011 Novak Djokovic2010 Rafael Nadal2009 Juan Martín del Potro2008 Roger Federer2007 Roger Federer2006 Roger Federer2005 Roger Federer2004 Roger Federer2003 Andy Roddick2002 Pete