Month: March 2020

Government

Illinois National Guard sets up test centers, not military

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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...

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Aurora offers assistance, enacts measures because of COVID-19

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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....

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: On reporting double-dipping at a pantry

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Grandpa,I am retired and disabled. I have a health care worker who comes to my home four days per week to help me with various chores and personal hygiene issues. She takes one day a week to go to (a food pantry). My neighbor recently told me that this health...

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Commentary Health

List of tips suggested to avoid contracting the virus

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By Evelyn Essling I received an audio file in an E-mail from one of my daughters. In the recording a nurse working with Doctors Without Borders claims the doctors have discovered, from autopsies on COVID-19 victims, mucus clogs in the throats. In order for medicine to work the mucus clogs...

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Sports

Minutes away from sectional basketball IHSA ends season

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By Bobby Narang Just minutes before the tipoff of Hinsdale South High School’s boys Class 3A sectional semifinal home game against Benet Academy March 12, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) canceled the rest of the basketball season due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus epidemic). Hinsdale South senior guard Billy Durkin,...

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Sox revival, 1951-1967, started by Paul Richards

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By Woodrow Carroll In normal times, the Chicago White Sox would be opening the 2020 Major League Baseball season against the Kansas City Royals Thursday, March 26 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. Well, these are extraordinary times with the COVID-19 (coronavirus) virus knocking at the door. It remains to...

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Filling a void: Previous championships, reflections

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Will virtual sports, the video simulation catch on with the lack of competition from sixth grade through the professional ranks? NASCAR brought together drivers to give simulation a look. Somehow it may fill a void. It may be clever. It may be a one-time aspect, however, it never could be...

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NASCAR drivers in Virtual Reality 150 video game

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By John Schutt All official Nascar races have been suspended until at least May 3 due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The next scheduled Cup Race will be the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500, at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway, Va.. However, there was a new type of...

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Money

Edward Jones seeks to protect health of clients: Don Oblazney

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In today’s challenging times, Edward Jones financial advisors are thinking about the health of their clients, their families and their colleagues, what’s happening in their communities and the effect of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the markets. “Most importantly, we want everyone to know we’re taking steps to protect the health and...

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Communities pull together, helpful

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March 15 all bars and restaurants in the State were ordered to close the following day with the exception of carry-out and delivery. That same week was filled with lines of cars outside of downtown restaurants waiting for carry-out orders, and hefty tips for restaurant staff members. March 21 a...

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Events

Aurora Historical Society events, exhibits, postponed

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The Luxemburg Club get-together, March 26, and the Stolp Island Social cocktail party for Aurora Historical Society premier donors, April 6, are postponed due to COVID-19 and restaurants being closed. We will have more information about new dates soon. The exhibit galleries at the Pierce Art and History Center downtown,...

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Nine teens in three counties earn top 4-H awards

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Nine teens representing 4-H in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties earned top awards from Illinois 4-H, the State’s largest youth development program. “4-H youth from around the State have been honored with awards for their learning experiences, leadership and service,” said Amy Henschen, 4-H youth development educator, serving DuPage, Kane,...

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Food

Batavia Restaurant Availability Listing During COVID-19

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The Batavia Chamber o Commerce, City government of Batavia, and Batavia Main Street have compiled a list of restaurants which are open and serving food. The list is available at docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bMjwhlkWju0kLcOaL5qMZ7a-LfIaiBgY6XWWeCMBmlE/edit...

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Environment

Kane County status of recycling programs

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These decisions have been made to proactively help curb the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Along with the rest of the Nation and the world, we are following the rapidly-evolving situation and making programmatic decisions based on maintaining the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and community members. Electronics and...

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Aurora Restaurant Availability Listing During COVID-19

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All Illinois bars and restaurants will be closed to dine-in customers amid the COVID-19 (coronarivus) crisis. Many Aurora restaurants are still open for delivery or takeout orders. The city government of Aurora has a list of restaurants at https://airtable.com/shrdBCuAjIl7WEoZz/tblJcFw1RWoQ81oNm...

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Events

Naperville Park District to hold blood drives

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When the governor JB Pritzker’s executive order was issued last week to close businesses and organizations to help limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), many blood drives in the Fox Valley area were canceled. As a result, the Naperville Park District offered to step in and be host to several...

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Oswego suspends overnight parking ban

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Oswego Village president Troy Parlier signed an executive order Tuesday, March 24 to suspend overnight parking rules in the Village of Oswego. The overnight parking ban is lifted until April 15. In addition, the order prohibits people who are ill or who are showing symptoms of illness from attending real...

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Letter carriers can receive hand sanitizer

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An Aurora letter carrier has appealed for donations of hand sanitizer and wipes for postal employees. Tony Hutson, a City letter carrier and regional administrative assistant at National Association of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO), posted an appeal on his Facebook page. He said, “We are in desperate need. The USPS is...

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