Month: August 2019

History

A Focus on History: August 15 through August 21

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August 15 The American-built waterway across the Isthmus of Panama, to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is inaugurated with the passage of the U.S. vessel Ancon, a cargo and passenger ship. – 1914. Emperor Hirohito broadcasts the news of Japan’s surrender to the Japanese people. In Japan’s Shinto religious...

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Commentary Government History

Mass shootings can lead to government tyranny guise

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By John W. Whitehead We’ve been down this road many times. If the government is consistent about any one thing, it is: It has an unnerving tendency to exploit crises and use them as opportunities for power grabs under the guise of national security. Cue the Emergency State, the government’s...

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Commentary Opinion

Challenge to division, hate, a first step

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August 4, 2019 Dear editor; The recent shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio emphasize the need for the U.S. Congress to move beyond thoughts and prayers. These two shootings, along with the 2,128 other mass shootings we have had, depict a crumbling society rooted in a moral crisis....

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Community Entertainment Events

Roots Aurora seeks cultural champions

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Roots Aurora, the annual festival of ethnic cultures, is seeking individuals to be honored as Cultural Champions at the September 6 event in Aurora. Nominees should have demonstrated effectiveness in preserving the history and traditions of their ethnic groups, passing them along to younger generations, and sharing them with all...

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Education Events

Dickson-Murst Day in Montgomery Aug. 18

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Visitors can experience a bit of farm life from the past and today and enjoy a little family time when Summer comes to a close at The Conservation Foundation’s Dickson-Murst Day at the Farm from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 in Montgomery. Admission and parking are free!...

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Arts Education Seniors

First Call: Retirement workshop Sept. 11, Ruth Van Sickle Ford book

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Retirement workshop Sept. 11 in Aurora A retirement workshop will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce office, 43 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. Jerry Knudtson of Konen Insurance Agency, Inc. and Connie Renzi of Elder Law Center, P.C. / Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi, Lenert, &...

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Government National Opinion Political

Xenophobia, children migrant camps, racism, issues: NAACP

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Last of two parts The NAACP (National Association of Colored People) gathered two weeks ago in Detroit for its annual convention. Lauren Gambino, based in Washington, D.C., wrote a piece for The Guardian Weekly. She wrote how the NAACP convention urged presidential hopefuls not to shy away from being against...

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Community History

Gratitude for special 10 whose love changed a world

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“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” —Pablo Picasso My Top Ten list this year will be 10 individuals I have been fortunate to know and to love and who made a difference in my life. My gratitude is...

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Community History

Recollections of a paperboy’s reactions to bird droppings

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Really? Did you ever wonder why bird poop is mainly white with a black spot in the middle?…Neither did I. But before I go on to something even more educational and entertaining, as if anything could be, I suppose there possibly might be a few readers who have pondered that...

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Government Opinion Policy

Strong gun laws needed: Pritzker

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By Peter Hancock Democratic Party governor J.B. Pritzker Monday called on congressional leaders, particularly Republican Party members, to push for strong federal gun control laws, including universal background checks and a ban on high-capacity magazines. “Remember, it takes leadership in Congress,” Pritzker said. “It is usually the Republican leaders who...

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Festival of Lights seeks help

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Aurora mayor Richard Irvin made an appeal Monday along with the Aurora Noon Rotary Club for 100 volunteers to help prepare exhibits for the 13th annual Festival of Lights. The annual Festival of Lights is an interactive drive-through light display at Phillips Park in operation from the day after Thanksgiving...

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Poetry

Succinct Observation

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Describing it in any other way, there’s none; No matter what way you may try, there’s only one. In having favorites, many tales are spun, Especially of a competition you have won. Of all our human acts, when all is said and done, This one activity has had the longest...

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Commentary Crime Government Opinion Political

Rep. Batinick gives comments on Tom Cullerton indictment

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Friday, it was announced that State senator Tom Cullerton is being indicted by federal authorities on 41 counts of embezzlement charges. The Villa Park Democratic Party member is accused of receiving a salary and benefits for more than three years from the Teamsters Union without doing any actual work. Upon...

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Commentary Education Events

25th Aurora Back to School Saturday

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As Summer winds down, preparations are gearing up to send students back to school prepared and ready to learn. In an effort to equip students and families for a successful school year, community back-to-school fairs will be held next weekend. The 25th Annual Aurora Back to School Fair, co-sponsored by...

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Naperville firefighters aid children in need

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Working in partnership with the national nonprofit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the Naperville Professional Firefighters for a Cause (NPFFC) and the Naperville Fire Department are helping to provide children in need a comfortable place to rest. NPFFC and the Naperville Fire Department aim to bring SHP’s motto, “No...

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Education Entertainment Events

Drop-In Job Search, Resume Help Aug. 15 at Plano Library

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The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and...

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Commentary Opinion

Ask Grandpa: Green, blue, honey in France; Sacre Bleu

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Grandpa, My brother and his family are touring Europe on vacation. He has always been one to “decorate” the truth about things so I find it hard to believe what he told me about multi-colored honey in France. In college, I spent a year as a foreign exchange student in...

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Education

Teacher preparation can include APL resources, services

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The Summer is quickly coming to an end and the Aurora Public Library (APL) wants to make sure all our educators are prepared for a successful school year. Whether you’re the hero in a classroom at a public school, homeschool, or private school, we have helpful services and resources for...

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