Year: 2019

Events Government

‘Coffee with Kifowit’ in October

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Continuing her efforts to be accessible to the residents she serves, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego (84th District), announced her schedule of remaining “Coffee with Kifowit” events in the month of October. “As an elected official, it is my responsibility to be proactive and accessible to the residents of my...

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Ask Grandpa: Maximum-security prison problems need reform

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Grandpa,I have been incarcerated for almost 30 years. During my early years when I was in a maximum-security prison, I noticed how badly homosexuals and transgender individuals were treated. Either they were forced to cell with one other man and considered to be his property, sex slave, or wife, as...

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Poetry

Witches Woes

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No matter how you came to see them, brooding round their pot, Their stark black garbs identical, down to the common stitch, You realize that this Halloween is different, like as not, And tremble knowing that you cannot tell which witch is which. But you don’t have to worry, and...

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Increases in new minimum-wage law will change non-profits

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Be alert, support, and be an advocate for community non-profit agencies. The new minimum-wage law will create substantial challenges for those offering aid to families, the disabled, and the elderly. Many do not realize the impact of the new minimum wage law will have on various non-profit agencies that help...

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Proposed establishment in Montgomery could offer a barber shop, bar, cafe, yoga studio, and video gaming machines

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Derek Drew explains his vision of a new kind of business to the Montgomery Village Board Monday. Drew recently contacted the Village to request a liquor license for a restaurant/entertainment establishment to be located in a 1,248 square foot space at 2086 Orchard Road. Drew desires to create a space...

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Spooktacular month continues at Aurora Public Library

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It’s been a spooktacular month at the Aurora Public Library (APL) and the spookiness will continue. Do you wonder what chilling programs and exhibits the APL will have this month? How about a walk through our Dearly Departed: Tombstone Portraiture Photo exhibit? This will be on display at all Library...

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‘Studio D’ fitness in Naperville

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Construction is complete on the expansion project at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive in Naperville, and opened up approximately 4,000 square feet of space for group exercise classes. Dubbed “Studio D,” this new fitness space will make its official debut at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25. The...

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Aurora Committee of the Whole speakers voice opinions on recreation cannabis

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Six speakers voiced opinions either for or against recreational cannabis dispensaries Tuesday at the Aurora Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting in City Hall. Anthony Marsico, left, spoke on behalf of the Zen Leaf dispensary brand that holds cannabis licenses in Illinois and nationally. He said in Aurora and other...

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Masonic Temple building demolition begins

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The demolition process of the near century-old historic former Masonic Temple in Aurora began Friday. The city government of Aurora has contracted with Alpine Demolition of St. Charles and Aurora to complete the full removal of the building and restoration of the site and rights of way. Destroyed by a...

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Sports

Northern Illinois University escapes in football, not Illini; Fleck fine at 6-0

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By Woodrow Carroll When a team falls behind 28-0, which is what the University of Illinois football team did against Michigan Saturday in Champaign, a comeback victory is asking a great deal. The Fighting Illini did stage a spirited rally to close to within three points, but Michigan settled down...

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Hinsdale Central vs. Glenbard West showdown: Undefeated in West Suburban

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By Bobby Narang Hinsdale Central High School will enter Saturday’s football game at Glenbard West as an underdog. That’s not a big surprise for the host Hilltoppers who are annually one of the top teams in the Chicagoland area. A victory for visitors at Duchon Field in Glen Ellyn is...

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Earlville repeats in soccer

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By Woodrow Carroll In the 38th Annual Little Ten Conference boys soccer tournament, Earlville repeated as champion with a 5-1 victory over Newark/Seneca in the championship match last week at Hinckley-Big Rock High School. It was a rematch of last season’s finalists when Earlville, then Earlville/Leland/Paw Paw, beat Newark/Seneca, 3-1....

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Proposal in IHSA playoffs picks up steam

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By Carter Crane Change is all around us in high school sports. Some football teams in the lead have important showdown games coming up and more than a few teams have two weeks to earn playoff berths. Golf, tennis, and soccer teams are starting their postseason tournament treks, with boys...

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Events Seniors

November busy for Oswego Senior Center

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The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors in November. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center unless otherwise noted. • Oswego Senior Center Cocktail Party Fundraiser, Friday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m..Tickets are available for...

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Fox Valley Marine Corps League Golf Classic helps food pantries

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By Amy Roth The Fox Valley Marine Corps League donated a total of $13,000, the proceeds from the 12th annual Golf Classic at Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar Grove, to Aurora’s two food pantries. The outing took place Wednesday, Aug. 14. Beneficiaries of the outing are the Aurora Area...

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