Back to school backpack blessing at Wesley
Celebrating back-to-school season, youth and adults present backpacks, laptops and other gear for a blessing at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday, Aug. 11.
Reader’s Commentary: Democrats have not stopped Donald Trump
By Robert MangersYorkville, Ill. After reading the column by Charles Coddington (Chas) in the August 1 edition of The Voice, I feel compelled to respond to his many points. Please bare with me because I’m not a writer and kind of out of my element. First, I’m not a fan
Deep State prevails over our Constitution
By John & Nisha Whitehead “You shall have no other gods before me.”—The Ten Commandments “Christians, get out and vote, just this time. You won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what, it will be fixed, it will be fine, you won’t have to vote anymore.”—Donald
A Focus on History: August 15-21
August 15 The American-built waterway across the Isthmus of Panama, to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is inaugurated with the passage of the U.S. vessel Ancon, a cargo and passenger ship. – 1914. Emperor Hirohito broadcasts the news of Japan’s surrender to the Japanese people. In Japan’s Shinto religious
Pritzker signs Worker Freedom of Speech Act
By Hannah MeiselCapitol News IllinoisHmeisel@Capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois governor JB Pritzker Wednesday, July 31 signed legislation aimed at curtailing the practice of “captive audience” meetings, a strategy businesses sometimes use to dissuade workers from forming a union. The law, dubbed the “Worker Freedom of Speech Act,” was a top priority this Spring
Denmark kayak practices for Olympic Games in Florida
By Steve Groth While in Florida last Winter, I met athletes from Denmark who were part of the Danish national canoe team. They came to Satellite Beach, Fla., for eight weeks, February through March to prepare for the Summer Olympic Games. I met Rasmus Knudsen, one of the athletes, at
Aurora First Fridays and Stolp Block Party 2024
The Aurora First Fridays and Stolp Block Party Friday, Aug. 2 continue the family time and good weather in Downtown Aurora August 2.
Rep. Kifowit new vice president
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) has been elected vice president of the Executive Board of the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Women’s Legislative Network. “I am deeply honored to be appointed as vice president of the NCSL Women’s Legislative Network,” said Kifowit. “This role presents an incredible opportunity
Members of Diabetes Club of Fox Valley active
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their August membership meeting Wednesday, Aug. 14, 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
Important: Respect, dialogue, voting
Political dialogue is essential to a healthy democracy and always will be so. Add to it a respectful dialogue is meaningful. We can disagree without being disagreeable and still maintain our opinions. Freedom of speech and First Amendment rights are a hallmark of our country and foundational to our democratic
Mayor of Aurora appoints Dan Barreiro in Ward 1
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin announced his appointment of Dan Barreiro as the new Ward 1 alderman Tuesday, August 6 at the Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. If approved next week, Barreiro’s term will be until the next general election in April 2025. Barreiro,
Reader’s Voice: Mavis Bates seeks re-election
August 5, 2024Dear editor; Thank you, voters of Kane County Board, District 4, for electing me as your Kane County Board member in 2020 and 2022. Now I am running again in the November 5 election. I have deep roots in Aurora and raised my family here. My career includes
Kane County coroner in link to Dr. Renteria
Kane County coroner, Rob Russell, announced last week, the collaboration of his office with international award-winning Latino author and civic leader, Dr. Robert Renteria. His From the Barrio bilingual book series helps to address conditions that help youth avoid choices that may lead to violence, delinquency, drug use, and gangs.
Veggie Fest returns August 10, 11
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
Reader’s Commentary: In defense of Donald Trump; against recent attacks
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
Candidates should be careful not make bad statements
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,
Illinois AFL-CIO re-elects officers at Convention
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
Recipe of the Week: Peach Pound Cake
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
Poem: A Musing sonnet
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
Home Energy Savings program at APLD August 15
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