Recovery was under way in communities last week which suffered from lawless, mindless, and opportunistic individuals who seized the occasion to cause chaos with looting and property damage. The fabric of society requires we must be at our best to support each other, have faith and confidence in the goodness...
Artists with written themes reflect the mindset in Aurora following looting Sunday, May 31 after a protest rally against heavy-handed police reaction.
A protest rally of approximately 200 walk on Eagle Street in Naperville near City Hall Friday, June 5.
June 2, 2020Dear editor; I woke up this morning and said, “This is wrong.” I am white. It was wrong of us to come to this Country and take land and lives from Native Americans even in the name of God. I think of the 500 who lived in peace...
Marmion Academy is pleased to announce that seniors Benjamin Riner, son of Daniel and Teresa Riner of Geneva; Charles Rogers, son of Eric and Deanne Rogers of Montgomery; and Alexander Yakisan, son of Hasan and Elise Yakisan of North Aurora; have all been named 2020 National Merit Scholars by the...
Although the Naperville Park District is pursuing legal action seeking to confirm its own jurisdiction over its statutory duties regarding recreation, the District is currently operating and will continue to operate within the applicable parameters of the Governor’s Executive Order. “Recently a post by Naperville Community Television (NCTV) on Facebook...
Oswego resident Janet McCarty is delivering books from her church’s library to quarantined readers. McCarty, president of United Methodist Women (UMW) at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego, supplies books each week from the UMW Library at the Church. When she drops off books, McCarty picks up...
“May the breezes of Summer that breathe of perfume, waft their balmiest dews to so hallowed a shrine.” — Shelley Beulah O’Brien was a 24-year old bank cashier at the Metropolitan Trust in New York City. The year was 1939. Beulah was fond of wearing the latest fashions, her brown...
Cantigny Park in Wheaton will reopen to the general public Monday, June 15. It follows a period of members-only admission that began June 1. Park access will continue to be grounds only, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, with daily visitation capped at appropriate levels. Cantigny’s regular...
The DuPage County Health Department informed the Naperville Park District June 8 that it will not issue a permit for Centennial Beach operations during Phase 3 of the Governor’s Restore Illinois Plan. Swimming facility guidance has not been issued by public health officials for Phase 4. Therefore, the Park District...
Quite a turn life has taken since my last column. Poor Mr. George Floyd was murdered by police, which set off worldwide protests, COVID-19 deaths continue to mount, and our favorite cat ran off but was fortunately found by a nice family a half-mile away the next day. But to...
Governor JB Pritzker signed a bipartisan bill into law Friday negotiated on behalf of Republicans by assistant house minority leader Keith Wheeler, R-Oswego, during the recent emergency special session in Springfield as the General Assembly reached agreement on COVID-related workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance changes specifically aimed at protecting essential...
Ingredients1 ripe avocado, sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon butter1 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper to taste4 hamburger buns4 tablespoons mayonnaise4 slices provolone cheese Directions1. In a small bowl, combine sliced avocado, lemon juice, and mayonnaise and blend until smooth. Preheat an outdoor...
In this historic and unprecedented time, the country is facing the twin crises of a public health emergency and an economic recession. It is a difficult time for many, whether navigating the unemployment system, experiencing food insecurity, or, financial uncertainty, or any number of other new realities. It is always...
In accordance with governor JB Pritzker’s Restore Illinois approach to safely reopen the State, the Fox Valley Park District began offering in-person Fox Fitness programs, albeit with a new look and feel. Outdoor Workouts” started Monday, June 8 and will be held daily, weather permiting, at each of the District’s...
Staff members are back in the building and the Plano Community Library is offering curbside pickup. Curbside service for printing, faxing, and photocopying are available. You can call in to ask a question and get book recommendations. Basically, if we can help you over the phone and from your car,...
Dear friends of the Aurora GreenFest: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aurora GreenFest Committee has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Aurora GreenFest. Because of the crowds of visitors who come to the GreenFest, social distancing would not be possible, and the health of our guests,...
Grandpa,Did you ever notice that when a black lawman kills a white man, nobody riots? (The rest of this letter was deleted by Grandpa because of the antagonistic undertones.) Grandpa says: The riots year over the shooting of a teenager by a police officer were a scar the Nation did...
By Bobby Narang The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) revealed last week the Stage 1 plan to restart sports in the Summer. Since the coronavirus pandemic led to the immediate stoppage of all high school sports in early March, right before the opening of the Class 1A and 2A state...
By Woodrow Carroll Former NBA (National Basketball Association star Wes Unseld passed away last week at the age of 74 after battling medical issues in recent years. He was no at the level of Michael Jordan and some other NBA greats, however, he still deserves to be appreciated. Unseld stayed...
