Aurora’s Amy Lou turns 102
“Amy Lou turns 102” were the words on a decorated sign to mark the special occasion, Tuesday, March 19.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley serves seniors
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley were fully informed with an excellent presentation, Wednesday, March 13, regarding the City of Aurora’s current and future programs, to assist the city’s growing population of seniors and those who have disabilities. Katrina Boatright, manager of senior and disability
Oswego church stained-glass history book
With an all-church presentation and luncheon recently, Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego released ”The Stories of the Windows,” a 29-page booklet showcasing 23 color photos of the church’s historic stained-glass windows. Culminating a year of work by history committee volunteers, the volume (Yorkville Press) is the
Addressing old wounds from Wild Bill, Donny T.
Say What Now? Just when I thought it was safe to read through The Voice again from front to back, I get to Page 6 in the January 4 edition and there, in living black-and-white, is a column by beloved MAGA man and Trump sycophant, Wild Bill Suhayda. And it’s
Sweet treats from the sky, celebrate Easter
Sweet treats will be raining from the sky at Faith Lutheran Church, in Aurora, when they again celebrate Easter by dropping candy stuffed plastic eggs from a helicopter, Saturday, March 30, the day before Easter. The event is open to children up to 12 yeas of age and we ask
Recipe of the week: Teriyaki Chicken
Ingredients2 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoon cold water1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar1 cup reduced sodium soy sauce1/2 cup cider vinegar3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper12 skinless chicken thighs Directions1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, white sugar, brown sugar,
Poem: Puzzlement
It is not easy, not by far,To be the person you think you areThe person you think people see,May not be whom you want to be,That person you may not yet know—For, first , these others have to go;So life becomes enigma-prone,Which one is there when you’re alone?Come on, ‘fess
Shop for a Cause/Fashion Show April 25
The Aurora Public Library Foundation (APLF) is proud to invite the community to attend this year’s Shop for a Cause/Fashion Show April 25 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and this year’s event is in partnership with Wyckwood House. It will feature raffles, fashion, and charcuterie. It will be a
Loaves & Fishes will hold Chef Showdown April 18
Loaves & Fishes Community Services is excited to announce that Chef Showdown will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Linnea Eleanor Ruthkowski Food Distribution Hub, 580 Exchange Court, Aurora. The popular event will raise funds for essential services for struggling families in DuPage,
Final College Basketball Standings through March 18
Men’s Big Ten W L W L Purdue 17 3 29 4 Illinois 14 6 26 8 Nebraska 12 8 22 9 Northwestern 12 8 21 11 Wisconsin 11 9 22 13 Indiana 10 10 19 13 Michigan St. 10 10 19 14 Iowa 10 10 18 14 Ohio State
College Basketball Results
Men’s Big TenSunday, March 17Illinois 93, Wisconsin 87Sunday, March 16Illinois 98, Nebraska 87Wisconsin 76, Purdue 75Friday, March 15Illinois 77, Ohio State 74Wisconsin 70, Northwestern 61Purdue 67, Michigan StateThursday, March 14Michigan State 77, Minnesota 67Wisconsin 87, Maryland 56Ohio State 90, Iowa, 78Indiana 61, Penn State 59Wednesday, March 13Maryland 65, Rutgers 51Penn
High school baseball talent starts the season
By Bobby Narang High school baseball is in full swing. After a mild Winter, the first two weeks of the season is being hit with a cold wave that led to several cancellations. The Chicagoland area is filled with talented teams and players. St. Charles East (27-5 last season) is
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity to break ground
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold a groundbreaking Saturday, March 23, for the first of 17 homes in its Green Freedom subdivision on Aurora’s West Side. The public is invited to the event at 1921 Jericho Road in Aurora. Activities will open at 9 a.m. with a light breakfast.
Legislative victories help military veterans’ causes
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) achieved significant legislative victories last week, successfully navigating seven critical bills through committee. Among the bills passed out of committee are measures aimed at improving mental health care for youth in foster care, supporting members of the National Guard and Reserves in pursuing higher
MLB Preseason Schedule/results
CubsSun, March 10, at Texas, W 5-1Tue, March 12, vs. Milwaukee, W 6-5Wed, March 13, at Cleveland, W 8-3Thu, March 14, vs. Oakland, W 3-1Fri, March 15, at Chicago Sox, L 3-2Sat, March 16, vs. Kansas City, W 7-6Sat, March 16, at Los Angeles, W 4-3Sun, March 17, vs. Texas,
MLB Preseason Standings
Cactus League W L PCT GB L.A. Dodgers 13 5 .722 – Colorado 14 7 .667 0.5 Chicago Cubs 15 8 .652 0.5 Kansas City 13 10 .565 2.5 San Diego 9 9 .500 4.0 L.A. Angels 11 12 .478 4.5 Cincinnati 9 10 .474 4.5 San Francisco 9 10
Spring training baseball offers taste of real deal
Spring training baseball results in Major League Baseball (MLB) rarely are revealing as a barometer of results later during the regular season. It seldom is an indication for teams. Managers may pull starting players in the middle of a game whether teams are ahead or behind. Teams place limits on
Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt at Cantigny for kids
Palm Sunday at Cantigny promises to be a fun time for families, highlighted by an Easter Egg Hunt and brunch buffet in Winfield. Reservations are not required for either event Sunday, March 24. •Easter Egg Hunt is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Hundreds of plastic eggs are scattered in the
A Focus on History: March 21 through March 27
March 21 U.S. president Jimmy Carter informs a group of U.S. athletes that, in response to the December 1979 Soviet incursion into Afghanistan, the United States will boycott the 1980 Olympics in Moscow. It marked the only time that the United States boycotted the Olympic Games. – 1980. March 22