By John W. Whitehead What do zombies have to do with the U.S. government’s plans for dealing with a coronavirus outbreak? Read on, and I’ll tell you. The zombie narrative was popularized by the hit television series The Walking Dead, in which a small group of Americans attempt to survive...
March 26 In a ceremony at the White House, Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin sign an historic peace agreement to end three decades of hostilities between Egypt and Israel. – 1979. Police enter a mansion in San Diego, Calif., and discover 39 victims of a...
Following the advice of leading public health experts around the globe, governor JB Pritzker announced today has signed a statewide stay at home order, aiming to keep new cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) from rapidly increasing and ensure the state’s health care system remains fully operational to treat patients in need...
By Richard Irvin, Aurora mayor Difficult times call for difficult decisions. I have spoken with governor JB Pritzker during this challenging period, and I know his decision to mandate all Illinoisans to shelter in place was not an easy one. But based on the science and the experts, it certainly...
Ron Woerman of O'Malley's Pub & Eatery in Aurora reacts to the dinning-in restrictions Monday at the Mayor's Briefing in Aurora.
Andy Okapal of Reuland Food in Aurora brings a carry-out to a driver Tuesday in compliance with restrictions.
Despite COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns, Primary elections were in full swing.
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
