Dramatic changes, empty parking lots, sanitary actions
Dramatic changes because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) include a nearly empty parking lot at the Aurora Transportation Center.
State seeks to expand hospital capacity
By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker said Tuesday the State is stockpiling medical supplies and working to expand its hospital capacity, even by converting some closed hotels into isolation facilities, as it braces for a sharp increase in demand due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19 (coronavirus)....
Death due to COVID-19 in Aurora; other cases confirmed
The city government of Aurora has confirmed, through the Kane County Health Department, the unfortunate first death due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus). A male in his 90s succumbed to COVID-19 complications Monday, March 24 after being diagnosed just two days prior. “This is heartbreaking news for the family and for...
Our call: Change, continuity, clearly, can-do, constant
Changing times call for changes, and yet, persistence, continuation, determination, and with it all, more than an element of joy. In spite of a few setbacks with the virus which crept into our vocabulary and mindset, each day we can find a way to do just a little better than...
Home ozone generators vs. COVID-19
March 18, 2020Dear editor; The Shell Oil Company came to Aurora after the great flood of 1996 in Aurora and brought a diesel-driven ozone generator that was on wheels. Six homes were treated simultaneously by pumping high levels of ozone into each house for four hours by using small plastic...
On phone calls, shutdown, cheerfulness
March 18, 2020Dear editor; In these trying times, candidates for office, service companies, using phone solicitation, charities for police and fire, publishers, insurance companies seeking business for new Medicare seniors, all should cease their phone calls. Since March 12, I have not had any of those annoying sales phone calls,...
Planning for the future: Children need improved schools
We’ve been told that there are two things we cannot avoid: Death and taxes! I guess that is still true. But now we are facing another challenge: COVID-19 (coronavirus). And we’re not sure how to avoid it. This virus can affect our entire planet and cause health issues and even...
If These Walls Could Talk aim: April 7
As much as we tell ourselves that we are an essential business, we know deep down inside that’s just not the case. That said, as of March 21, per governor JB Pritzker’s order, If These Walls Could Talk Custom Framing & Gallery was closed to the public. We will open...
Naperville Park District Board meets remotely
In accordance with the executive orders and advice issued by governor JB Pritzker and the State of Illinois Department of Public Health, Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners will meet remotely by conference call at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26. The conference call will originate from the Park District Administration...
Batavia American Legion Post 504 coffee postponed
The Batavia American Legion Post 504 first Saturday of the month coffee get together scheduled for Saturday, April 4 will not be held due to the COVID-19 virus situation. For more information, please visit the Post’s website at bataviapost504.org. — Batavia American Legion Post 504...
Bits and Pieces: Champagne creation to 3rd Century elevator
The Spring edition of Bits and Pieces contains interesting information and observations. Enjoy! And let us rejoice that we have traversed another Winter in good spirits. Pieces: The pinnacle of styling in 1936 included high neck blouses for the lady with rows of tiny buttons, a “Cravenette” men’s hat and...
Kane County Clerk’s office to work on appointments only
Kane County clerk John A. Cunningham announced that the County Clerk’s Office will operate by appointment only at the Clerk’s Geneva location, 719 S. Batavia Avenue, Building B, until further notice. The Aurora location was closed temporarily March 24. Residents who wish to make appointment should call the Clerk’s Office...
State seeks biotech PPEs
By Jerry Nowicki Governor JB Pritzker gave details of the State’s efforts to stock up on personal protective equipment (PPE)and said president Donald Trump was “responsive” to the State’s needs in a phone call Monday, one day after the pair feuded on Twitter. During his daily COVID-19 briefing in Chicago,...
Just a thought on the basis of property taxes
“Illinois’ convoluted and broken property tax system has been driving the high cost of living that’s pushing families and businesses out of our State. Despite the fact that homeowners have been crying desperately for relief, Democrats last year failed to produce any significant action,” said Republican State representative Deanne Mazzochi...
Recipe of the Week: Chicken with Mushrooms and Prosciutto
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 6 chicken thighs salt and pepper to taste 6 slices prosciutto (thin sliced) 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup sour cream Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Drizzle butter into a...
Having Your Mind Read
This human life has factions far beyond the norm; Like where two people meet, a bonding starts to form. And, if that bonding’s meant to be, you’ll often find That each one will, quite often, read the other’s mind. To one, the other’s comment came out of the blue; So...
Objective: Not to let fear turn us into cowering children
It’s not the first time I’ve felt out of step with society. In the past week, I’ve seen many individuals anxious, and others outright panicked due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). Some have tried to explain the hoarding of toilet paper, or water, to me, but I still don’t get it. My...
Kendall County PADS forced to shut down shelter season
By Tom Siebert The rapidly-spreading coronavirus pandemic forced Kendall County PADS to abruptly cut short its tenth shelter season by about one month, but not until volunteers sought help for their homeless guests in securing alternative temporary housing. Earlier this month, the PADS board of directors decided to defer to...
Illinois National Guard sets up test centers, not military
By Ben Orner The Illinois National Guard is assisting the State’s COVID-19 (coronavirus) response by setting up testing centers and other civil action, not preparing for military action which has been rumored on social media, its adjutant general said during a news briefing on the virus Monday. Brigadier General Richard...
Aurora offers assistance, enacts measures because of COVID-19
In the ongoing effort to provide guidance, support, relief and preventative compliance during the constantly-evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin has enacted a number of additional measures for Aurora. Mayor Irvin held a media briefing on at noon March 20, prior to governor JB Pritzker’s 3 p.m....