Reader’s Voice: Helpful CASAs need volunteers

April 15, 2024Dear editor; I am a Kane County CASA/GAL (Court-Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem) for children in foster care. CASAs advocate for these children, gathering information and reporting to the court so it can make an informed decision in their best interest. The work can be challenging but also...

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Spring rummage, bake, sale in Yorkville

Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will be host to its Spring rummage and bake sale Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. Donations for the sale will be accepted noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 22...

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Aurora Spring yard waste extended

The 2024 Free Spring Yard Waste Collection in Aurora has been extended by one week, through to April 19. During this time, residents do not have to use waste stickers to dispose of yard waste. Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon recyclable paper bag and must not exceed...

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Supervisor Bill Catching presentation at Diabetes Club of Fox Valley

By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) were given a very informative presentation Wednesday, April 10, by Bill Catching, Aurora Township supervisor, regarding history of township government in Illinois, and current services provided by the Aurora Township for seniors. DCFV vice president of program, Chuck...

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On eclipse, shades, taxing taxes, and stuff

Did all of you readers of The Voice get a good look at the eclipse without going blind? Hopefully, you all had your eclipse shades on when you watched and didn’t try to drive anywhere while wearing them…as if you could. The only thing you can see through them is...

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Nine focus areas in Sustainability Plan

How can we help the environment, help preserve our biodiversity, protect our clean air and water, and stop climate change? For these answers, we don’t need to look any further than our own Aurora Sustainability Plan. Our plan was written in 2019 by the Sustainable Aurora Mayor’s Advisory Board. The...

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Reader’s Commentary: A debate of freedom vs. socialism in the U.S.

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda The demonstrations in Michigan last week again called for “Death to Israel” and “Death to America.” Even more disturbing, leftist Democrat congresswomen Illan Omar and Rashid Tlaib support these traitors to our Nation. And going by what Wayne Johnon and “The Chas” have written in this...

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Egg salad with a kick

Ingredients12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped1/2 cup light mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1/2 teaspoon paprika3 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish2 tablespoons chopped green onion1/4 cup real bacon bits Directions1. In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs, mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, mustard, horseradish, red onion and bacon bits. Season...

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Poem: Power At The Plate

This guy can hit the ball, I know;Hit anything you care to throw.He hits to any field, and long;And if you shade him, you’ll be wrong.When he’s at bat, your nerves are frayed,And, if the score is tight, afraid.He is one dude who makes you tense,Because there’s pressure you can...

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Aurora Public Library District teen appeal: Growth, fun

It is hard to be a teenager in today’s world. They’re juggling school, home, and friends while facing the pressures of social media, planning their futures, and figuring themselves out! Luckily, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) can be a great support system during this exciting and overwhelming time. We...

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‘Lost Oswego’ to trace community landmarks

Oswego’s Little White School Museum and the Oswegoland Heritage Association will start their observance of National Historic Preservation Month at noon Saturday, May 4, with “Lost Oswego,” a chronicle of the loss of some of the Community’s landmarks during the last century- and-a-half. The Museum is at 72 Polk Street,...

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Plainfield North captures Classic in soccer

By Bobby Narang One year later, the Plainfield North High School girls soccer team got some revenge. For the third straight season, Plainfield North and Geneva played in the Plainfield Classic championship game Saturday (April 13) afternoon. The two teams had split the title game battles, with Geneva winning last...

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White Sox sink to a major struggle

By Woodrow Carroll The Chicago White Sox schedule looked pretty good prior to the start of this season. At least on paper! Three home games with the Detroit Tigers to start the campaign presented the White Sox with the opportunity of a good, if not overpowering, start. Of course that...

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PGA Master’s Golf Champions

2024 Scottie Scheffler2023 Jon Rahm2022 Justin Thomas2021 Hideki Matsuyama2020 Dustin Johnson2019 Tiger Woods2018 Patrick Reed2017 Sergio García]2016 Danny Willett2015 Jordan Spieth2014 Bubba Watson2013 Adam Scott2012 Bubba Watson2011 Charl Schwartzel2010 Phil Mickelson2009 Ángel Cabrera2008 Trevor Immelman2007 Zach Johnson2006 Phil Mickelson2005 Tiger Woods2004 Phil Mickelson2003 Mike Weir2002 Tiger Woods2001 Tiger Woods2000 Vijay...

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Rotarians make a difference for seniors

Isolation is a chronic condition for most elderly in nursing homes, especially in cold weather months when contact with the outside world is limited to protect residents from illness. Meanwhile, Rotarians throughout Illinois and Wisconsin are trying to make a difference, thanks to the efforts of Rachel Ossyra of the...

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Marie Wilkinson basketball a bonanza game

The aim in our sports world is greater than entertainment, although it is a sincere part of sports. Offering help is an objective part of the East Aurora-West Aurora alumni doubleheader basketball games at East Aurora Friday, April 19. Ticket sales from the games, which start at 6 p.m., will...

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Request: Bring back Main Street in Aurora

By Ricky Rieckert My condolences for the passing of Donna Crane. I know she’ll be missed by many, especially Carter Crane and Jason Crane. I sent an E-mail to Aurora mayor Richard Irvin, a couple of weeks ago, about bringing back, Main Street. No reply, yet. We haven’t had a...

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Naperville Park District Board honors ‘Zook’ Williams

During the April 11, Naperville Park District Board meeting, police officer Arzania Williams, known as “Zook”, was honored for his service to the community when he officially retired. Officer Williams began his career in law enforcement with the City government of Naperville in the mid-1980s. For the last decade, he...

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