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Speaker on self-defense at Aurora Navy League dinner Jan. 15

On January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 By admin

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Jan. 15. The meeting will be held in the private dining room at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery, just north of U.S. Route 30. The after dinner speaker will be Joe Rosner, a recognized expert...

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On January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 By admin

Soups on at Sandwich VFW Jan. 12 Sandwich VFW Auxiliary will hold its Soups On from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street, Sandwich. The meal will include a 16-ounce bowl of soup, dinner roll, and dessert and $6 carryout’s will...

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ELEMY, LLC will be host to the Second Annual ELEMY Chili Bowl to benefit World Relief DuPage/Aurora from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at Gillerson’s Grubbery, 33 W. New York Street, and Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York Street, each in downtown Aurora.

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Chili Bowl Saturday, Jan. 19 to help World Relief DuPage/Aurora

On January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 By admin

ELEMY, LLC will be host to the Second Annual ELEMY Chili Bowl to benefit World Relief DuPage/Aurora from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at Gillerson’s Grubbery, 33 W. New York Street, and Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York Street, each in downtown Aurora. For $15 per person,...

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Meat Pie

On January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 By admin

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 1 large baking potato 1 large onion, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 cup water 1 9 inch double crust deep dish pie 1 pastry, large enough to...

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Double Yolk Restaurant who created a wonderful day. She fed 500 people in need, and also gave each child a present! There was also a Santa picture opportunity for those who chose to partake. And Maddie's Mitten March was there to give out warm clothing.

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Restaurant owner helps those in need on Christmas Day

On December 28, 2018December 28, 2018 By admin

Tammy McCarthy, right, owner of Double Yolk Restaurant in Aurora, in a blue jacket standing next to a man with crutches, created a wonderful day for approximately 400 individuals in need of assistance. A meal was provided and each child at the event was given a present. There was an...

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Irish Cream Truffle Fudge

On December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 3/4 cups white chocolate chips 1/3 cup butter 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 1/4 cups Irish cream liqueur 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts Directions 1. Butter a 8×8 inch pan. 2. In a microwave safe bowl add 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips, 1...

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Gina Salamone waves, along with Derek Conley, on an Aurora Downtown float in last year's Winter Lights parade. Salamone is a volunteer board member for Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit of business and property owners in SSA #One in Aurora. Jason Arthur photo

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Fun times in Aurora downtown this year, in community

On December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 By admin

By Marissa Amoni – As the year comes to an end, I am looking back with gratitude on all of the fun times in downtown Aurora, thanks to an incredible downtown community. We are lucky to have the most amazing and supportive family in downtown, from business owners to museum...

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Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) recently donated $250 to the Interfaith Food Pantry of Aurora. Left are Dick Schindel, AARTA president; Meg Safarik, AARTA treasurer; and Brissa Barraza, pantry operations director. According to Schindel, the donation will buy $1,575 in food from the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Al Benson/The Voice

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Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) $250 donation to Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry

On December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 By admin

Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) recently donated $250 to the Interfaith Food Pantry of Aurora. Left are Dick Schindel, AARTA president; Meg Safarik, AARTA treasurer; and Brissa Barraza, pantry operations director. According to Schindel, the donation will buy $1,575 in food from the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Al Benson/The...

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Restaurateur Steve Kapas and his mother, Pauline (Momma P.), describe their plans for a proposed restaurant, Monte Carlo Steakhouse and Bar, to the Plano City Council Monday. It is set to open in Plano in approximately six weeks. The Kapas family owned the Town and Country restaurant in Plano from 1947 to 2005. The property on U. S. Route 34 and West Street was given up to the State by eminent domain so it could be used to widen the highway. The Plano City Council met Monday at a special meeting and unanimously approved an additional Class E liquor license. The license is available for the proposed restaurant to go in the building at 209 West U. S. Route 34. The Kapas family purchased the building in 2005 which has remained vacant since then. Steve Kapas said they have tried hard to bring development to the Plano area with assistance from the City, but the development money hasn’t been flowing down Route 34 that far west, yet. He said restaurants have found difficulty in acquiring financing. The entire project, which will cost a little more than $1 Million, has been financed by the Kapas family. Jason Crane/The Voice

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Mediterranean restaurant plans in Plano

On December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 By admin

Restaurateur Steve Kapas and his mother, Pauline (Momma P.), describe their plans for a proposed restaurant, Monte Carlo Steakhouse and Bar, to the Plano City Council Monday. It is set to open in Plano in approximately six weeks. The Kapas family owned the Town and Country restaurant in Plano from...

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Peppermint Brittle

On December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 2 pounds white chocolate 30 small peppermint candy canes Directions 1. Line a large jellyroll pan with foil. 2. Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. 3. Place candy canes...

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Aurora’s inaugural Cocoa Crawl:

On December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 By admin

Downtown Aurora’s inaugural Cocoa Crawl Friday, Dec. 7 was a hot treat for those participating in the First Fridays event led by Aurora Downtown. At the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, Meredith Kober, left, from Aurora, and Heidi Semenek, from Oswego, receive candy canes in addition to their cocoa. Hot cocoa...

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Pork Chops in Sherry- Mushroom Gravy

On December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 (1-inch thick) boneless pork chops 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup dry cooking sherry (or apple cider vinegar) Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 350F. 2....

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Sweet Potato Casserole

On December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 4 1/2 cups 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup milk 1 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter 1 cup chopped pecans Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish....

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Inaugural Coca Crawl, mugs, warming trend at First Fridays

On December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 By admin

First Fridays will stay warm with hot cocoa Friday, Dec. 7 when the Aurora Downtown is host to the inaugural Cocoa Crawl. It is part of the monthly event, and mugs are proving to be a hot commodity. Three-hundred Cocoa Crawl mugs will be sold at event starting at 5...

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Children’s fundraiser in Yorkville Nov. 30

On November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 By admin

The second annual toy drive/fundraiser for Ann & Robert H. Lurie’s Children’s Hospital of Chicago will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at Rosati’s Pizza Pub of Yorkville, 1985 Marketview Drive, Yorkville. Everyone is encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy, to donate to a child...

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Cottage Pie

On November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered 6 tablespoons butter, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence 1 teaspoon Worcester sauce 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 cups frozen peas Directions 1. Preheat oven...

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Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

On November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 2 cups frozen peas and carrots 2 cups frozen green beans 1 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup butter 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1 1/3...

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Candy girls do sweet work on the eve of Thanksgiving Day

On November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 By admin

It was almost Thanksgiving Day and the candy girls working at the J.D. Russell Candy Co. in Peoria were busy. Irene Bartram was in charge of the hand-dipped candy operations in 1945. The boys were coming home from World War II and would request candy boxes for their sweethearts. The...

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Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

On November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 By admin

Ingredients 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 egg 1 cup molasses 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 cup applesauce 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup hot water Directions 1. Preheat oven to...

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Thanksgiving Celebration of Music, Friendship, in Aurora

On November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 By admin

InterFaith Aurora will be host to its 11th annual “Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship” from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. There will be songs and religious praise from diverse congregations throughout the Aurora area and...

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