Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry volunteers and staff members recently recapped the many accomplishments of 2021. In spite of the historic challenges of the year, the pantry continued to provide meals for the community, and to grow and expand in their services. Pantry leaders expressed gratitude that because of the collective
Ingredients1 pound Italian sausage1 clove garlic, minced2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes1 cup sliced carrots1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, undrained2 small zucchini, cubed2 cups spinach – packed, rinsed and torn1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt Directions1. In a stockpot or Dutch
You probably have heard discussions on various newscasts about how differently Americans are reacting to the Ukrainian refugee crisis. With refugees from Syria, Central America, or Afghanistan, opinions varied widely in the United States about how much we should help. For refugees coming over our southern border, there has been
By Grace Kinnicutt The Illinois House amended COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, March 8 to lift face covering requirements following weeks of pushback from Republican Party members who sometimes refused to wear masks and delayed the start of session on several occasions. In a 104-1 vote, the House passed House Resolution 717
A dancer goes airborne during a performance by the Stoughton (Wis.) Norwegian Dancers, a traveling folk-dance troupe, at Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville Sunday, March 6.
There’s nothing such as a global pandemic to make working folks examine how they feel about their employment position. Some took this opportunity to leave the workforce and start new business ventures, their passion, Many others were forced to find work for themselves due to layoffs. In 2021, the Census
Amy Jackson, director of The Perch in downtown Aurora, shows how to create a paper crane during the recent Aurora First Fridays event.
Editor’s note: Recently in The Voice, the announcement was made of the death of the conductor of the column, Ask Grandpa, which provided readers with 503 weeks of sage advice, humor, and continuity. Below is the repeat of the March 11, 2021 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous
By Al Benson Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold a pop-up mobile distribution for women only from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 17, indoors at Restoration Church, 1460 W. Indian Trail Rd. in Aurora. Women are invited. Admission and parking are free. Identification and registration is not
By Bobby Narang Four high school teams were vying for the ultimate prize in girls basketball in the first weekend of March. After the coronavirus pandemic led to a non-playoff season in 2020-2021, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) welcomed back the return of the State tournament at Redbird Arena
By Woodrow Carroll In spite of a 58-57 victory over Ohio University Friday, March 4, the Northern Illinois University men’s basketball team failed to qualify for the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament in Cleveland this week. With it the Huskies’ season likely has come to an end. The victory over Ohio,
March 15 is more than the Ides of March of historical Roman fame which was the death of Julius Caesar. March means the shift of Winter sports to Spring sports, even without Spring training in Major League Baseball. March, among other items, is high school and college basketball tournaments for
By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club has named John Oleson the March 2022 Herschel Luckinbill Veteran of the Month recipient. John Oleson was born September 12, 1944, in Aurora, Ill.. In 1948, when his mother died, his father sent John and his older brother to Mooseheart to
Commander Mike Eckburg, right, Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84, presents checks for $1,000 each to Sheriffs Dwight Baird, left, Kendall County, and Ron Hain, Kane County, at a recent Post 84 meeting.
“Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives for Restoring our World” will screen virtually 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, as part of the One Earth Film Festival. This screening is sponsored by The Conservation Foundation, Fox River Ecosystem Partnership, and additional Fox River Watershed Partners. (See virtual information below.) This documentary follows five Native
Please join Sierra Club Valley of the Fox group at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14, on Zoom, for an evening filled with appreciation for the beauty, importance of the monarch butterfly. Environmental biologist and Fox Valley Park District natural areas technician, Ray Wronkiewicz, will share his expertise with an evening
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, while continuing to work for the wellbeing of seniors in her community, is holding an event to distribute five free meals for seniors and veterans of all ages. It will be held at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 5th Avenue in Aurora. Hernandez is
Marmion Academy’s Fishing Team will have its annual Lenten Fish Fry Fundraiser from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25. The drive-through only pick up will be at 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Each meal is $15 and includes 3 pieces of Sgt. Dotson’s Famous Fried Catfish, french fries,
By Al Benson New England Congregational Church in Aurora resumed as the event site an annual fundraiser for its historic Boy Scout Troop Sunday, March 6. After Covid-19 canceled its 2021 pancake breakfast, Troop 3 at New England returned its popular moneymaker from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday in
