June 2020 – Page 4

Naperville moves fireworks display to Frontier complex

On June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 By admin

The city government of Naperville, Naperville Park District, and The Salute event organizers Naperville Responds For Veterans issued the following statement regarding the 2020 July 4 fireworks display: “Due to the ongoing situation surrounding COVID-19, representatives from the City of Naperville, Naperville Park District, and Naperville Responds For Veterans together...

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EventsBarbara Hernandez Meeting

Barbara Hernandez: Virtual social justice meeting

On June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 By admin

As an effort to provide a space where all community voices can be heard, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently held a virtual social justice advisory committee meeting on her Facebook page where she discussed issues surrounding police brutality, police reform, and systemic racism. “After the horrific murders of George...

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Arts EventsChris Green Quartet Water Street Studios

Chris Green Quartet Water Street virtual

On June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 By admin

Soothe into the sweet sounds of the Chris Green Quartet from the comfort of your home from 7p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Friday, June 26, presented by Water Street Studios. Cost is $12 per ticket and available at Eventbrite.com. “…a hearty tone and sharp wit…a proud descendant of such 1960s soul-jazz...

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Business CarouselLinnea Forney Rich Forney Salvation Army

Change in Aurora at Salvation Army

On June 23, 2020June 24, 2020 By admin

Captains Linnea Forney and Rich Forney, middle, pose during the ground-breaking ceremony of the new building on Redwood Drive on the West Side of Aurora October 23, 2019.

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FundraiserFundraiser Loaves & Fishes Community Services

Loaves & Fishes in One Night, Aug. 29

On June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 By admin

Although we can not be together this year, we are looking forward to coming together as a community virtually for United as One for a Night to End Hunger at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Together as one, we can make a difference by helping thousands of individuals and families...

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EnvironmentKane County Recycling

Kane County’s Recycling collection event July 11

On June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 By admin

The next one-day event will be Saturday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Electronics, books, clothes, and textiles will be accepted at this event. There is a fee for TVs and computer monitors, both tube and flat screen, of $25 for screens...

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GovernmentPlano Community Library

Plano Library offers a welcome with new requirements

On June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 By admin

Plano Community Library representatives are excited to welcome everyone back into the building! Because COVID-19 is still impacting our daily lives, and we must follow standards from the State of Illinois for our reopening, the Library is going to look a little different. Here’s what you can expect. Please note...

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GovernmentJohn W. Whitehead Rutherford Institute

Advice: Be fair, nonviolent, relentless, to fix police privilege

On June 23, 2020June 22, 2020 By admin

By John W. Whitehead The system is rigged. The system is rigged, the government is corrupt, and “we the people” continue to waste our strength by fighting each other, rather than standing against the tyrant in our midst. Because the system is rigged, because the government is corrupt, and because...

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HistoryHistory

A Focus on History: June 25 through July 1

On June 23, 2020June 22, 2020 By admin

June 25 Native American forces, led by Chiefs Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, defeat the U.S. Army troops of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer in a bloody battle near southern Montana’s Little Bighorn River. – 1876. Fair Labor Standards Act passes Congress which bans child labor and sets the 40-hour...

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Arts EventsSteve Dawson & Diane Christiansen The Venue

Steve Dawson & Diane Christiansen to Perform Livestream at The Venue Monday, June 22

On June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 By admin

The Venue, the 200-currently-empty-seat music performance space in Aurora, will deliver a Livestream performance by Steve Dawson & Diane Christiansen at 8 p.m. Monday, June 22. Direct donations can be made at themusicvenue.org. Direct donations can be made at themusicvenue.org. The event will be livestreamed from the Venue’s Facebook page...

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GovernmentCapitol News Illinois DACA Peter Hancock

High court ruling leaves Obama-era immigration policy in place, for now

On June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 By admin

By Peter Hancock State officials in Illinois reacted with cautious relief Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Donald Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle an Obama-era policy known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. That program, known as DACA, allows some undocumented immigrants to remain in...

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EventsGeneva Swedish Days

Swedish Days 2020 an online experience

On June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 By admin

Geneva Chamber of Commerce is planning a virtual Swedish Days for 2020. “While the actual event has been canceled due to COVID-19, we still wanted to recognize Swedish Days this year,” said Laura Rush, Geneva Chamber of Commerce Communications manager. Assorted events, that can be done virtually June 25-28, will...

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Arts Events GovernmentAurora Public Art Events

Aurora Public Art announces third week of free virtual programs for youth

On June 20, 2020June 20, 2020 By admin

Aurora Public Art released the session listing of the third week of virtual youth programming for students who are sheltering in place amid COVID-19 cancellations. All sessions are free and open to the public. Summer programming includes sessions across many artistic media. Drawing, painting, music, dance, drama, and culinary arts...

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Carousel Government HealthCapitol News Illinois COVID-19 Jerry Nowicki Kwame Raoul

Kwame Raoul COVID-19 positive

On June 16, 2020June 17, 2020 By admin

By Jerry Nowicki Attorney general Kwame Raoul has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced in a news release Tuesday. “After experiencing minor symptoms over the weekend, I consulted with my health care provider using telehealth services. Upon the advice of my doctor, I was tested yesterday and informed today...

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Community FundraiserAurora Pride Parade

Aurora Pride Drive Parade 2020

On June 16, 2020June 17, 2020 By admin

A house in the 400 block on West Park Avenue in Aurora greets Sunday's Pride Drive with chalk colors.

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Carousel FundraiserMooove the Milk

Mooove the Milk drive-thru in Oswego

On June 16, 2020June 17, 2020 By admin

Sarah Dunnigan, left, and Becky Dunnigan, Oswego residents and daughter-mother duo, unload milk and other dairy products Sunday from an Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry van for a free drive-thru milk pantry at Jaycee Park in Oswego.

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FeatureCarter Crane

Wide-ranging thoughts include clarity out-of-chaos calls

On June 16, 2020June 17, 2020 By admin

Wide-ranging thoughts and observances offer the following statements: • Clarity can evolve out of chaos of any kind. Those who make better efforts find more peace. • Chaos between police and protesters can evolve into understanding, if given an opportunity. • Each must seek understanding and not be rigid in...

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OpinionLetter to the Editor Mathew Redmon Prison problems

Mentally ill can receive whammy

On June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 By admin

June 13, 2020Dear editor; The mentally ill are being sentenced to prison for breaking the law. Usually for random crimes with no real motive. I know, because I am in prison with them. My name is Matthew Redmon I.D.O.C. #y36093. So, the what of what has happened is not the...

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EventsCOVID-19 St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas reunion canceled

On June 16, 2020June 15, 2020 By admin

The St. Nicholas Catholic School, Aurora, “Second All-Class Reunion”, previously scheduled, for Saturday June 27, is canceled, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and social distancing, and the limited number of individuals allowed in one place. This cancellation is in compliance with the Illinois governor’s restrictions during this COVID-19 pandemic. Please...

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Arts BusinessWater Street Studios

Water Street Studios names executive director

On June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 By admin

Water Street Studios in Bataviais thrilled to announce the selection of its next executive director. After a four-month search, the organization’s Board of Directors chose Taylor Egan to lead its organization. Mrs. Egan joins Water Street Studios with a background in the arts and a strong commitment to community building...

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