By Al Benson Reverend John Bell felt bittersweet last weekend. Departing as pastor at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church, the Aurora resident was honored for 10 years of ministry at gatherings last weekend. Bell, 53, a Downers Grove native, earlier announced plans to accompany his wife, Alison, to Louisville, Ky.,
Participants push off and start rowing in the Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race on the Fox River north of Aurora Saturday, June 3.
CJ is a female Domestic Shorthair Torbie who was born January, 25, 2023. CJ is full of purrs, with the cutest little curly crink in her tail. She is very timid and will take a few weeks to come fully out of her shell. She was found in a box
June 8 Some 35,000 members of the Machinists union begin what is to become a 43-day strike, the largest in airline history, against five carriers. The mechanics and other ground service workers wanted to share in the airlines’ substantial profits. – 1966. During the Six-Day War, Israeli aircraft and torpedo
By John & Nisha Whitehead Let’s be clear about one thing: Seditious conspiracy isn’t a real crime to anyone, but to the U.S. government. To be convicted of seditious conspiracy, the charge levied against Stewart Rhodes who was sentenced to 18 years in prison for being the driving force behind
Randy Brown of the Aurora Noon Lions Club in the parade Monday, May 29 at the Aurora Memorial Day parade interacts with youngsters who receive treats.
By Andrew Adams Lawmakers in Springfield have unanimously approved a measure that would place new restrictions on the red-light and speed camera industry’s involvement in State and local elections and government. House Bill 3903 would ban automatic traffic enforcement companies or their officers from donating to candidates for public office
Yorkville High School’s Sara Ebner takes a swing in the Foxes’ 7-1 Class 4A Oswego Sectional semifinal victory over Oswego East Tuesday.
James Ammenhauser, Neuqua Valley senior, propels to fifth place in the 3A triple jump and was fourth in the long jump. Neuqua Valley took second place in 3A. Steve Groth photos
Protocol, news, information. Memorial Day is a significant day for many understandable reasons, if we choose to think of them! Because Memorial Day arrives in late May, almost June, the mentality in our northern Illinois area is that of good weather. For many, it is the beginning of Summer which
May 29, 2023Dear editor; This opinion piece is in response to Mr. Suhayda’s commentary in The Voice April 27 edition. Rather than wade through the fiction and gross exaggerations Mr. Suhayda tirelessly expounds, some of which have been efficiently and at times humorously dealt with in The Voice, I will,
Reprint from May 26, 2022 and June 2, 2022 Second of four parts “With all but six states having either legalized, decriminalized, or medicalized marijuana, we’re experiencing a renaissance moment of cannabis, including hemp, its non-psychoactive relative. And it’s about time. In the next economy, hemp will be foundational to
Reflecting her years of service and strong understanding of military affairs, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has been appointed to the State’s Military Economic Development Committee. “Illinois plays an instrumental role in our country’s defense, from logistics to industry to bases,” Kifowit said. “Our State is home to a number
“A Conversation About the Anti-Slavery Movement in Kendall County and Congregationalism” will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4 at the Chapel on the Green, 107 W. Center, Yorkville. Historian Roger Matile will lead the presentation. He has received recognition and awards for his local history articles in the
First of two parts The history of the city of Philadelphia is one of import and significance. Truly a remarkable repository of our Nation’s past. Situated at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, it has a population today of approximately 1.6 million residents. In 1646 the first church
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its June membership meeting Thursday, June 8, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, Montgomery. Meetings are held in the Third Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m. and
New legislation is headed to the Governor’s desk thanks to Aurora legislators and law enforcers who led and cleared the way for House Bill 3902, which will allow police to use more drones for public safety. Aurora legislators senator Linda Holmes and representative Barbara Hernandez are chief sponsors of the
Of all of the aspects of American society which have not successfully made a transition into the 21st Century, education tops the list. It continues to be bogged down by a 19-Century structure, and any progressive changes move at a snail’s pace. Our schools are in a state of decay
June, Men’s Health Month, is an opportunity for men to focus on their physical and mental health and consider the steps needed to prevent and detect health problems. In addition, it’s a time to raise awareness relative to men’s health issues and encourage men to prioritize their health and well-being.
Ingredients1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces1 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary1/4 teaspoon ground thyme1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried sage1 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 cups buttermilk2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon onion powder2 1/2
