Month: April 2020

Food

Recipe of the Week: Southwestern Bake

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Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef2 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, chopped2 teaspoons chili powder2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained2 (8.75 ounce) cans corn, drained1 (16 ounce) container sour cream2 cups fresh salsa5 cups crushed plain tortilla chips3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese1 large fresh tomato, finely chopped3 green onions, chopped Directions1....

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Poetry

Inevitable

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When you-know-what has hit the fan,You have two choices—picking one;You get to work, do what you can;Or choose to panic, start to run. Some people pause, think what to do;But not to help, solution spinned;But they will sound good—(nothing new)—Essentially a bag of wind. But then, when things go bad...

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History

Growth recalled of the Aurora Public Library since 1881

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By Cailín Cullen National Library Week is April 19-25, and it is one for the history books. Many libraries, including the Aurora Public Library (APL), have closed their physical locations to help stop the spread of COVID-19.The closures have pushed libraries to re-imagine how they engage with their communities and...

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Opinion

Ask Grandpa: On relationships: Scriptures, dating, honey

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Grandpa,You say some really stupid things in your column. Maybe you should get your nose out of the Bible, the Koran, and other such fairy tales and into a dictionary of the English language. You made an asinine statement to the fellow who wrote in about the parades being held...

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Government

Lottery April 28 for ballots

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John A. Cunningham, Kane County Clerk announced earlier this week that a lottery for party ballot placement for the November 3, 2020 General Election will be held Tuesday, April 28, at 9 a.m. in the training room of the County Clerk’s office (Bldg B), Kane County Government Center, 719 S....

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Coach Rob Judson continues impressive career

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By Bobby Narang Former Northern Illinois University men’s head basketball coach, Rob Judson, continues to add to an impressive coaching career. Judson completed his third season on the Marquette University staff in Milwaukee. A member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as a player at both Zion-Benton...

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Sports

Bowl game 17 years ago revealing, including three Tolers

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By Woodrow Carroll The college football Insight Bowl Game played Dec. 26, 2003 in Phoenix, Ariz. was a classic. It provided yours truly the opportunity to meet three generations of a legendary family, the Tolers. The game was held where Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks play. The venue was called...

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Political

Requirements for third parties relaxed

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By Rebecca Anzel Illinois ballot eligibility requirements will be loosened for third-party candidates affected this election cycle by State efforts to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic. In a lawsuit filed April 2, the State’s Libertarian and Green parties said social distancing and stay-at-home orders instituted by governor JB Pritzker made...

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Money

Student loan relief: Pritzker

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By Peter Hancock Residents in Illinois who still owe money on private, nonfederal student loans can now qualify for temporary relief while the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Meanwhile, families with school-age children who receive food assistance will qualify for additional benefits. Governor JB Pritzker announced those new relief efforts Tuesday as...

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Masks: Let’s Face It donation

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State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is launching a new program in his 97th Legislative District to motivate local stores and restaurants to require employees to wear protective face coverings. Batinick’s program, Let’s Face It, will donate 50 facemasks to the first 20 stores or restaurants that agree to add this...

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Sports

Sports future plans required; on recalling the past

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With the lack of live competition we are dependent on reliving the past and thinking about the future in sports. Changes in all future professional sports are required. See the Sports Lineup below. Cancellations and postponements reign supreme. We can chafe or acknowledge the necessity. The Indycar Series, the Indianapolis...

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Community Health

Naperville Firefighters respond

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From the beginning of the global pandemic for COVID-19, Naperville Professional Firefighters L4302 have been on the front lines. We have stood up and responded to new and challenging situations while still responding to calls for heart attacks, strokes, structure fires, and all our other day to day calls for...

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Community Health

VNA Health Care offers COVID-19 tests by appointment

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VNA Health Care (VNA) offers expanded testing for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and it started Monday. These services are available by appointment to those with COVID-19 symptoms. A VNA provider will assess individuals prior to testing. Individuals without insurance will be served on a sliding fee scale based upon income, with...

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Education

DuPage County sustainable challenge a virtual format for schools

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DuPage County and SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) have made a transition of their 14th annual Sustainable Design Challenge, previously scheduled in-person for April 21, to a virtual format. The Sustainable Design Challenge encourages students to construct building and landscape models using environmental and water-friendly...

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Pet of the Week: Moon: Sweet, affectionate, feline

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Moon is a male Domestic Shorthair who was born April 20, 2019. Moon is a sweet and affectionate cat who purrs all the time. He likes to cuddle, play, and have his chins rubbed. Due to a sensitive digestive system he eats a special diet. It would be best if...

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Government Health

Illinois COVID-19 peak could come in mid-May: Pritzker

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By Jerry Nowicki Governor JB Pritzker said Tuesday the State’s COVID-19 peak could come in mid-May and he is examining the current stay-at-home order for potential changes. The governor made the comments during a Washington Post Live interview with reporter Robert Costa. Pritzker said individuals “have really been abiding by”...

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Tri-County Aurora food drive Monday a huge success with help

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By Edward Bugg The Tri-County Aurora/Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Food Drive Monday was a huge success! We filled a full-size box truck and a cargo van with delicious food and collected donations of nearly $1,100 for the Food Pantry. The volunteer team was amazing when we went from concept to...

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Government Money

Cash may become casualty of COVID-19 pandemic

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By John W. Whitehead In every age, we find ourselves wrestling with the question of how Jesus Christ, the itinerant preacher and revolutionary activist who died challenging the police state of his time, namely, the Roman Empire, would respond to the moral questions of our day. For instance, what would...

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History

A Focus on History: April 23 through April 29

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April 23 Brian Boru, the high king of Ireland, is assassinated by a group of retreating Norsemen shortly after his Irish forces defeat them. – 1014. Historians believe legendary English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-on-Avon on this day in 1564, the same day he died in...

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