Year: 2019

History

A Focus on History: November 28 through December 4

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November 28 After sailing through the dangerous straits below South America, that now bear his name, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan enters the Pacific Ocean with three ships to become the first European explorer to reach the Pacific from the Atlantic. – 1520. Frank Duryea wins the first motor-car race in...

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Government Opinion Political

Problems to prevent slide down from city upon a hill, real

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By James D. Nowlan Many of us sense our great Nation, that city upon a hill, is slipping down the slope, yet we’re not sure how to restrain the slide. Our democratic process is wonderful, yet not perfect. For example, frequent elections, combined with candidates who think the fate of...

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Community Events

Winter Lights bright for the holiday season

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The 2019 Aurora Winter Lights festivities will start the holiday season in the City of Lights this weekend.   Presented by the city government of Aurora and Aurora Downtown, the popular annual tradition will be held Friday, Nov. 22 with festivities centered on Downer Place in downtown Aurora. The parade will...

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Business

Amy Morton’s new restaurant to open in Aurora on Stolp Island

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Amy Morton’s newest eatery will bring her signature fare and passion to Aurora. On Stolp Island, in the center of the Fox River and downtown Aurora, Stolp Island Social is a seasonal kitchen and steakhouse. It will open Friday, Nov. 29. Adjacent to the Jeff Award-winning Paramount Theatre, the restaurant...

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Feature Government

Aurora Public Library tax request likely; Metra in study

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Finances cause concerns, strains, in governmental bodies. The Aurora Public Library (APL) in recent years has been subjected to scrutiny and speculation. Much of the consternation is in possible increases in taxes. The APL earlier this week was expected to seek an increase in the tax levy. Along with likely...

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Health

Newest meat alternative uses protein from CO2 for nutrients

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Adele Peters wrote the following article on FastCompany. She is a staff writer who focuses on solutions to some of the world’s largest problems, from climate change to homelessness: “Most plant-based meat, such as the Impossible Burger or the Beyond Burger, uses protein made from soy or peas. The newest...

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Events

Chorus of DuPage concert December 8

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The Chorus of DuPage will present its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, at Trinity Center Green Trails, 2701 Maple Avenue, Lisle. Everyone is invited to start the Christmas season with the Chorus of DuPage, a men’s a capella barbershop chorus, along with special musical guests, the...

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Events

Aurora Noon Rotary Lights to start November 29

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The Aurora Festival of Lights is an annual event held from Thanksgiving to after Christmas. However, it is an ongoing operation which begins as early as July when volunteers donate their time and energy to tackle unloading the semi-trailer storage units containing the equipment needed to transform Phillips Park in...

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Carousel Feature History

Eternal flame radiates for John and Jacqueline Kennedy

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It was November 22, 1963. The world as Americans knew it was about to change. It began as a Sun-filled Autumn day in Dallas, Texas. The crowds were enthusiastic in welcoming president John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy. The motorcade proceeded slowly through the Dallas streets. No one could imagine...

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Events

Neighborhood Activities: 11-21-19

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Aurora • Through December 12 Neighborhood Festival Funding Grant The city government of Aurora offers financial assistance to organizations planning neighborhood events in 2020. Funding, which is limited to $1,500 per applicant, is made available to assist groups which will be host to public events designed to educate, benefit, organize,...

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Feature International Political

Varied: Women in politics, China’s role, GOP 20’s plight

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Thinking-out-loud department: • Donna Crane’s recent column about women in government in America got me to thinking deep thoughts. Here’s one thought to explain why there are such low numbers of women in government. Sociologically, the United States is stuck in the 19th Century. Men ruled the roost, and women...

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Events

Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship in Aurora

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InterFaith Aurora will be host to its 12th annual Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Society 57, 100 S. River Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Street parking is free. A free-will collection will benefit the Neighbor Project in Aurora,...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Leftover Turkey Pot Pie

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Ingredients 2 cups frozen peas and carrots 2 cups frozen green beans 1 cup sliced celery 1.2 cup butter 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1 1/3...

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Poetry

Confession

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When I was eight, or nine, or ten… It matters not at all, back then, But there is something I still see, Most definitely Mom would agree, She’d look at me with scant belief And, in that first look, say “Good Grief!” The dirt around our neighborhood Just never acted...

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Community Veterans

Veterans can help as CASA volunteers

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Fighting to be an advocate for vulnerable children in local communities around Illinois, State representative, Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, joined a group of bipartisan State legislators, some of whom were veterans, and representatives from Illinois Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to call on Illinois veterans to consider training with their local...

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Award Government

Aurora second volunteer service award recipient of 2019 Governor’s Hometown Awards

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For the second consecutive year, Aurora was honored in the Illinois State Capitol. In a ceremony held Monday at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield, the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service presented 21 communities with 2019 Governor’s Hometown Awards. The city government of Aurora received the award for...

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