By Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinoismdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com After the U.S. Treasury paid out $100 billion in tariff refunds to corporations at the end of last month, Illinois governor JB Pritzker wants to know where Illinois’ cut is. In a letter sent to president Donald Trump August 6, Pritzker asked the president to
The first clues are subtle: A few more questions about costume design, increased activity around the graphic novels, and more visitors searching for Pokémon books, tabletop roleplaying games, and video games. Before we know it, hundreds of artists, gamers, and cosplayers will descend upon the Aurora Public Library District for
The Village of North Aurora’s Independence Day Celebration 2.0 will take place Saturday, Aug. 29, with festivities starting at 5 p.m. at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 E State St., North Aurora. Delicious food options will be onsite, and attendees are welcome to bring their own food and their own
Cyclists of all ages and skill levels are invited to ride for a purpose at the Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride, taking place Sunday, Aug. 30, at the historic Kane County Courthouse in Geneva. This community event will raise critical funds for CASA Kane County, helping ensure
The ninth annual Moose-A-Palooza event will feature eight bands for a full day of fun and great music Saturday, Aug. 29 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 1535 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. All net proceeds will help the Batavia Moose Lodge support the needs of the children at Mooseheart
Ingredients8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring1 tablespoon molasses1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon paprika3 teaspoons minced garlic1/3 tablespoon of red pepper hot sauce1/4 cup olive oil Directions1. Mix together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki
There were these three inebriated mice,Where each had been told bluntly, more than twice.To leave that leaking bubbly stuff alone,For, if ignored, then each would surely groan.But they convinced themselves that it was fun,Oblivious to what they’d feel when done.But, what they didn’t know, the farmer’s wife,Already drunk, was wielding
Celebrating a 43rd annual Appalachia Service Project (ASP), United Methodist Church of Geneva (UMCG) dedicated its Sunday, Aug. 9, worship service to the project. Some 27 UMCG volunteers, 17 youth and 10 adults, spent July 11-18 rehabbing homes in Hyden, rural eastern Kentucky. The week-long trip was aimed at making
West Aurora School District 129 students and their parents/guardians receive backpacks filled with school supplies at Celebrating Back 2 the Books recently.
The First Presbyterian Church – Aurora golf team won the men’s division of Kiwanis Club of Aurora annual Golf Outing held at Bliss Creek Golf Course August 6.
Bob Bridgman outlines his 124-day boat trip to 24 countries to the Kiwanis Club of Aurora August 4.
Nancy “Gaby” Valladolid’s photo of a two-spotted bumblebee at Isle a la Cache preserve in Romeoville won first place in July’s portion of the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Preserve the Moment photo contest.
Reverend Tammy Scott, right, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, leads a prayer for Iris Pawlowski Sunday, Aug. 9.
By Bobby Narang The 2026-2027 IHSA golf season is set to tee off this week. Several local teams are vying for the State title this season. On the boys side, Benet is bringing back a ton of talent, including Jack Quil, Rory Neill, Charlie Davis, and Will Mathieson to go
Running from August 31 to November 2, the annual Kane County Student Photography Contest will celebrate the creative talents of our high school students. Kane County high school art teachers from public, private, and homeschool settings are encouraged to sign up their class for the Kane County Regional Office of
The 23rd Annual Golf for a Child Invitational in support of CASA Kane County Monday, Aug. 24 at the St. Charles Country Club, 1250 Country Club Road, St. Charles. The exciting event brings together community leaders, supporters, and golf enthusiasts for a memorable day on the greens and delicious food.
By John & Nisha Whitehead What goes around comes around. That is the terrible law of blowback. When the United States bombs another country, threatens its government, kills its people, occupies its territory, or attempts to dictate its future, the consequences do not remain safely contained thousands of miles away.
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Charles Coddington, in a recent contribution to his communist legacy here in The Voice, wrote if our government would’ve simply nationalized/confiscated U.S. oil companies… our government could have controlled the price of gasoline so the public wouldn’t have experienced high prices on fuel during this war.
