Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) was awarded the 2025 Legislator of the Year Award by the Illinois Association of County Veterans Assistance Commissions (IACVAC) during their board of directors meeting in Peoria. The prestigious award recognizes her unwavering dedication to advocating for Illinois Veterans as a legislator in the
September 28, 2025Dear editor; Artificial Intelligence (AI) has accelerated at a lightning pace from a niche technology to a force driving modern life. No longer science fiction; it now shapes classrooms, hospitals, companies, and homes. The question remains: Does its implementation yield more opportunities or more peril? The data suggests
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their October membership meeting Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
The annual Downtown Oswego Fox Fall Fest will be Sunday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Oswego. The annual event is free to attend and will have many activities, music, food trucks, craft market, in addition to the many stores and restaurants in downtown Oswego. This
LUMENAURA is the City of Aurora government’s unique annual experience that transforms downtown Aurora into a glowing wonderland of immersive light and sound. Attendees can start at Aurora City Hall, 44 E. Downtown Place and stroll through mesmerizing art displays, interact with artistic soundscapes, and enjoy a magical, family-friendly adventure,
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, I wanted to add some humor and a hands-on life experience to last week’s article, where I talked about The Blue Lantern Restaurant. In the summer of 1974, and soon going into my sophomore year at East Aurora High School, my brother and I were
Illinois State Representative, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and current candidate for Comptroller, Stephanie Kifowit (Oswego – D), responds to the Pentagon’s “Highest Male Standard” proposal. “As the only female Veteran in the General Assembly, I served during a time when women were not allowed to serve in combat roles. Many
The Aurora City Council approved 10-1, a six-month moratorium on new data center and warehouse development at a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 25. Alderman of the Fifth Ward, Carl Franco was the only dissenting vote. City of Aurora government information shows the moratorium is set for 180 days, and will
I hadn’t intended to devote my valuable space in The Voice to Trumpty Dumpty, because I’m very susceptible to nausea followed by projectile vomiting. But with the week of Jimmy Kimmel drama, we learned that if we band together we can get the Orange Bully to lose. Too bad that
Trunk or Treat will be at the Plano Methodist Church parking lot, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano, Sunday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Children will go from car trunk to car trunk collecting goodies from friendly ghosts, good witches, and pumpkins at each Halloween decorated trunk. Children,
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its fall rummage and bake sale Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the church Sunday, Oct. 19 from noon to 5 p.m., and Monday,
Ingredients1/4 cup butter1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons minced garlic3 tablespoons soy sauce1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 tablespoon dried parsley6 boneless chicken thighs, with skin1 teaspoon dried parsley Directions1. Preheat oven for 375F and lightly grease a baking pan. 2. In a microwave safe bowl, mix the butter, olive
To put one season of the year above the rest,Many of you think that Autumn is the best.Subjective logic likely will come into play;Though I believe it’s simply in your DNA.For this is Harvest time—the “bringing in the sheaves.”The whole year’s effort then is seen, and no one grieves.Then preparation
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is inviting local artists to be part of something extraordinary: the creation of a permanent art installation that will live at the heart of the Santori Library. This project, inspired by our Community Voices initiative, is more than just an artwork— it’s a chance
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in October. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Fort Night, Thursday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m.. Fort building after hours!Kids,
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda The “Chas,” as Charles Coddington refers to himself (in the third person is a quirkiness that defines him better than any combination of words could ever describe. I’ve only known one other person with this affliction, and he, just as Charles, was full of “it.” But
By Bobby Narang Five games into the season, Nazareth Academy football is right on track toward another prolonged playoff journey. The Roadrunners recorded an impressive 48-21 victory at Joliet Catholic September 26 to improve to 4-1 on the season and 1-0 in the CCL/ESCC Green. Despite a new starting quarterback
By Woodrow Carroll Thanks to a quirk in the scheduling, Illinois, Northwestern, and Northern Illinois all found themselves at home last Saturday facing opponents from California. And, as it turned out, there were good games in store at each venue. And, except for the Huskies of Northern Illinois, the home
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 28. Denny Hamlin dominated most of the race, but due to a bad pitstop he came in second to winner Chase Elliott. Following in third was Chris Bell, Chase Briscoe in fourth, and Bubba
Friday, Oct. 3CCL/ESCC GreenChicago St. Rita at Nazareth Acad., 7:30 p.m.IC Catholic at St. Francis, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC Orange*Niles Notre Dame at Joliet Cath. Acad., 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC PurpleSt. Viator at Chicago DePaul College Prep, 7 p.m.Chicago St. Patrick at Benet Acad., 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC Red*Marmion Acad. at Chicago Heights Marian, 7:30 p.m.CCL/ESCC
