By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker announced Monday this week that Illinois taxpayers soon will start receiving rebates of their income and property taxes, either in the mail or by direct bank deposits. Speaking at a news conference in Chicago where he was flanked by other State officials and Democratic
Major League Baseball (MLB) continues to prove that teams are tied closer to .500 than in other sports and that teams go from losing streaks to winning streaks rather easily. The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-2, Tuesday afternoon this week to jump ahead of the Bucs in the
Guest speaker Nicholas Richard-Thompson, right, greets attendees at “What is Juneteenth to the Incarcerated?” at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora Sunday, June 18.
Executive director Ray McGury, who has led the Naperville Park District as its executive director for more than 13 years, has resigned from the agency’s lead role effective close of business February 1 to pursue another opportunity. Under his leadership, the District achieved a multitude of accomplishments and received a
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 November 26, 2020 column. The Voice will continue to offer previous
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Aurora Fire Department Engine 5 and Battalion 1 responded to the intersection of Montgomery Road and Mair Drive for a Level I Hazardous Material natural gas leak at 07:32 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single vehicle on top of an above-ground natural gas service valve that
Major League Baseball’s season will end soon for the teams which will not make the playoffs. Although the playoffs will consume nearly all of October for at least two teams, because they are in he World Series, there is no better time for a few comments on the game today.
The Aurora Police Department has arrested and charged 18 people with numerous illegal gun and drug related felonies as a part of Operation Kilo Kai. In the fall of 2019, the Aurora Police Department received information about narcotics dealing and illegal firearms purchases by the Latin Kings street gang in
By Bobby Narang Naperville Central High School is ready to turn the page. The Redhawks, one of the top teams in the DuPage Valley Conference on seemingly an annual basis, are coming off one of their best seasons in the Spring version. Six games. Six victories. But, that’s the Redhawks’
For many parents, the issue of preparing for college can be daunting. When you watch them toddle off to kindergarten, you may find yourself wondering, “is it too soon to think about college?” Well, kindergarten may be a little bit early, but for parents of middle-schoolers, the Aurora Public Library
The Batavia Environmental Commission (BEC) and city government of Batavia invite the public to attend a virtual event, Batavia’s 12th annual A Green Night Out at the Movies at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 10. Interested persons can go to BEC’s Facebook Page (Facebook.com/BataviaEnvironmentalCommission) to participate in the live event. This
In an effort to continue to fight COVID-19 in Aurora, Illinois’ second-largest city, mobile testing units will be dispatched to neighborhoods that have been most heavily impacted by COVID-19. “As we wait for the continued rollout of vaccines, we must continue to stay focused on mitigation efforts,” said Aurora mayor
Bales of plastic waste destined for recycling. Koron/Getty Images Susannah Scott, University of California Santa Barbara If you thought those flimsy disposable plastic grocery bags represented most of our plastic waste problem, think again. The volume of plastic the world throws away every year could rebuild the Ming Dynasty’s Great
Chautauqua was an adult and social movement that brought speakers, teachers, musicians, showmen, preachers, and specialists of the day to gather together and offer entertainment and culture to the outdoor Summer crowds. In a charming village on the shores of Lake Chautauqua, N. Y., 145 years ago, began the Summer
Montgomery Public Works Department will provide bulk brush collection during the week of October 5. To help ensure that we can continue to efficiently provide this service to Montgomery residents, the following rules have been established: Brush must be stacked neatly in the parkway by Sunday evening prior to the
By Peter Hancock More than 114,000 workers in Illinois filed first-time unemployment claims in the week ending Saturday, March 21 as the United States saw its biggest one-week spike in recorded history with 3.2 Million workers filing for benefits. The U.S. Department of Labor report the seasonally-adjusted number was due
Individuals can congratulate Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin in celebrating his 50th birthday. Irvin is in isolation due to testing positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). Irvin recorded a video message, below, to provide insight into his symptoms, struggles and the road to recovery.
By Peter Hancock Illinois governor JB Pritzker took an unprecedented step Sunday to stem the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic by ordering bars and restaurants in Illinois to close to the public starting Tuesday, March 17, which is both St. Patrick’s Day and Illinois’ Primary Election Day. Establishments will
March Madness tournament withdrawals? The college and high school tournaments’ men and boys basketball games are missed by many, to be sure, however, there are many other aspects of life to gain our focus. Spring training baseball is on hold and may not resume this year and golf and tennis
