Aurora Mayor’s Briefing: COVID-19 (coronavirus), food service industry
Ron Woerman of O'Malley's Pub & Eatery in Aurora reacts to the dinning-in restrictions Monday at the Mayor's Briefing in Aurora.
Restaurant restrictions: Reuland Food Service, carry-out to curb
Andy Okapal of Reuland Food in Aurora brings a carry-out to a driver Tuesday in compliance with restrictions.
Election signs in Aurora amid COVID-19 concerns
Despite COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns, Primary elections were in full swing.
State reacts to COVID-19 with special restrictions
By Peter Hancock Illinois governor JB Pritzker took an unprecedented step Sunday to stem the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic by ordering bars and restaurants in Illinois to close to the public starting Tuesday, March 17, which is both St. Patrick’s Day and Illinois’ Primary Election Day. Establishments will
Aurora declares state of emergency for implementation
Aurora mayor, Richard C. Irvin, declared a state of emergency Monday, March 16 in Aurora due to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis. Joined by health-care professionals, aldermen, public safety chiefs, utility representatives, and restaurant owners, mayor Irvin spoke to thousands of Aurorans through a livestreamed media briefing before announcing the...
Healthy steps help reduce COVID-19 spread
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 (coronavirus) as a pandemic March 10 and more cases of COVID-19 are expected in the United States. All residents should take measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. It’s important to follow simple daily steps to stop the spread of illness: • Avoid close...
A call to protect and defend on home front widespread
Herschel Luckinbill of the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club called Monday. His message was not surprising. “We will not meet Thursday (7 a.m. at the VFW Post 7452). We will wait to see when we can meet again.” The call was not surprising considering the day prior the State government...
Disagreement with JB Pritzker’s decree
March 16, 2020Dear editor; I know the coronavirus (COVID-19) is serious, and I am a senior citizen, but governor JB Pritzker is, in my opinion, way out of line. Just goes to show you how far out of touch with reality these billionaires are. He and his family are the...
Warren Buffett’s plan would end deficit spending with reforms
Mitchell Nemeth writes for the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) and gives readers some facts regarding our national debt. Warren Buffett responds by telling CNBC he could end deficit-spending in five minutes. Nemeth writes: “If there is any takeaway from these unsuccessful attempts to reduce spending, it is that federal...
Paramount Theatre cancels performances
Following a mandate by Illinois governor JB Pritzker, and State and local health officials, the Paramount Theatre in Aurora will cancel performances of The Secret of My Success as a cautionary measure to help combat the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Ticket-holders to the remaining performances of The Secret of My...
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) luncheon canceled
I just got an E-mail that our luncheon April 7 is canceled because of the latest announcement by the governor. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association’s (AARTA) Spring luncheon has been canceled. It was scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7 at Gaslite Manor, 2485...
Water Street Studios return March 29
Due to the rapidly evolving development in regard to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the newest recommendations set forth from local, state, and national health organizations, Water Street Studios in Batavia will be closed effective immediately through March 29. We are currently working on a plan to address this disruption in programming...
Flowing Forth United Methodist suspends two weeks
Reverend Derek Rogers, lead pastor at Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora, announced Sunday that in-person worship services and church-sponsored functions will be suspended for two weeks. Rev. Rogers said, “Myself and our worship leaders are getting together some time this week to prerecord the next two weeks of...
Front doors can be enticing in neighborhood settings
The morning was as silent as a butterfly’s wing. I opened the front door to the golden silence of early morning. A fog has settled in over the night so the entire scene seemed clothed in gauze. Isn’t having a front door one of the more delicious pleasures of owning...
The Venue closed through March
The Venue, the 200-seat music performance space in Aurora, owned and operated by the Fox Valley Music Foundation, is directly affected by the recent order by Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker to temporarily close bars and restaurants with a capacity of more than 100. Unfortunately, due to the rapidly evolving...
Kiwanis Club of Aurora cancellation over concerns
Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns, the Kiwanis Club of Aurora has canceled its weekly luncheon meetings at Prisco Community Center for the Tuesdays of March 17 and 31. The annual Kiwanis pancake breakfast at Aurora Central Catholic High School March 14 was canceled upon the advice of the Kane County...
Green Night at the Movies 2020 postponed
Due to the unprecedented situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) the Batavia Environmental Commission will postpone the Green Night at the Movies 2020, which was scheduled for Saturday, March 21. For more information and rescheduling visit www.bataviaec.org. —Batavia Environmental Commission...
Arcada Theatre streaming for all, no cancellations
As Ron Onesti, always has said, “The music will get us through this!” Until things return to normal, after the COVID-19 (coronavirus), the music at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles will go on and everyone will be able to enjoy it online, for free, with some of everyone’s favorite local...
On Spring in the air and combatting the COVID-19
I don’t know about you, but with the recent spate of mild weather I can feel Spring in the air. Spring. The season when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love and an old man’s fancy turns to thoughts of pushing up daises. Over in Al Demeter Park,...
DuPage resident tested positive
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and governor JB Pritzker announced Saturday, March 14, that a resident of DuPage County tested positive at the IDPH Laboratory for COVID-19 (coronavirus) disease. The resident is a female in her 60s and is in stable condition. State and public health officials have...