Aurora Noon Lions Club 100th anniversary celebration
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, third from right, presents Aurora Noon Lions Club members with recognition certificates for work on the Club’s 100th anniversary celebration.
Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit receives Friend of Agriculture award
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit has received the “Friend of Agriculture” award from the DuPage County Farm Bureau. Kifowit received the award at the farm bureau’s annual membership dinner at St. Andrew’s Golf Club in West Chicago on September 14. I am honored to receive this award from the DuPage
Ribbon-cutting for Louie Angelo’s Pizza & Italian in Batavia
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrates the opening of Louie Angelo’s Pizza & Italian with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Reverend John Bell plays the drums
The Reverend John Bell, pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, plays a drum during a community hymn sing at the Church Sunday, Sept. 18.
VFW Post 1486 breakfast Sept. 25
The Sandwich VFW Post #1486 will sponsor a breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Donations for the breakfast are $8. for pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, and orange juice. This breakfast is dine in with funds raised for our
U.S. Constitution important, must be understood
By John & Nisha Whitehead “We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.” — Abraham Lincoln In the United States today, the government does whatever it wants, freedom be damned. “We
Aurora City Council cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Weston Bridges
Aurora City Council members and other dignitaries cut a ribbon Tuesday, Sept. 13, for the grand opening of Weston Bridges, an independent apartment community for adults with disabilities.
Illinois state tax rebates ready
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
Amy Phillips approved for DuPage County Board
The DuPage County Board Tuesday, Sept. 13 approved chairman Dan Cronin’s appointment of Amy Phillips of Naperville to serve on the Board to fill a vacant seat in District 5. In nominating Phillips, Cronin highlighted her passion for helping people and accomplishing common goals. “Ms Phillips desires to work collaboratively,
Wesley United Methodist Church director Elliott performs
Thew Elliott, traditional music director at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, sings at worship on Sunday, Sept. 11.
Importance underscored: The U.S. Constitution
In our world of events and commemorations, we would do well to enjoy a greater regard for the U.S. Constitution Day, which is celebrated each September 17. It often is overlooked and in the shadow of important Independence Day, started July 4, 1776. The latter has a nice ring to
Aurora City Council honors Emergency Management Agency (EMA) volunteers
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored volunteers of Aurora’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Aurora City Council meeting as part of September’s National Preparedness Month. The event each September was created to raise awareness of the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that
Reader’s Voice: On theft at airport security
July 30, 2022Dear editor; Don’t know how to contact the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) management, but I have to tell you that they should check for thieves! I flew from Rockford to Mesa/Tempe, Ariz. and back to Illinois in February this year, and had no problems, either way. In April,
Hospital at Home real challenge: Medical reimbursement
Last of three parts The second part is at thevoice.us/hospitals-at-home-save-lives-save-money-efficient Hospitals in the United States consider a concept known as “hospital at home.” Writer Nate Berg had a piece published in FastCompany, a magazine and on online journal. “But the hospital-at-home model still has one main hurdle: Reimbursement from Medicare
Reader’s Commentary: Climate change alarmists wrong?
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaSugar Grove, Ill. “Ten years ago today Al Gore said the world would come to an end because of Climate Change.” The above headline of an article was written by Andre Walker and published January 27, 2016. To my knowledge, the world didn’t come to an end
Batavia Peace Day Wednesday, Sept. 21
Batavia Peace Day will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Batavia PEACE Bridge and Batavia Riverwalk S. Plaza. Batavia’s Peace Day is presented by Batavia Parks Foundation volunteers and sponsored by Drendel & Jansons Law Group. Peace Day will feature performing artists beginning
Dam Nite Out in Batavia for natural, cultural, history
Participants can learn more about the Fox River, the dam, and the impact of dam removal at Dam Nite Out Batavia at Pal Joey’s in Batavia Thursday, Sept. 22. The program will begin near the Batavia Dam on the Fox River at 6 p.m.. Kate Garrett, director of Batavia Depot
League of Women Voters September 20
League of Women Voters Aurora Area and Aurora Public Library will present Redistricting How Can We Do It Better from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Aurora Santori Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora. Many of us prefer to leave politics to the politicians, but we
Vanderbilts interwoven into fabric of New York City, U.S.
“In the hidden reaches where memory probes, lie sorrows too deep to fathom.” —Consuelo Vanderbilt Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt had course manners, and he chewed tobacco. He could barely read. He was proud of his lack of refinement. He was a rascal, combative, and cunning. He was a builder, shrewd and
Happening: From the Queen to MAGA to Apophis
There seems to be a lot happening recently. Very little of it in my head, unfortunately, but out in the real world, the one that a sizable portion of we human-types inhabit. I was sorry to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, although I did witness her passing