Month: September 2020

Events

Hero Day at Aurora Regional Fire Museum Saturday special

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The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will be host to its Third Annual Community Hero Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Community Hero Day is a free, community event. The event will feature a social-distanced viewing of vehicles from eight community organizations spanning from safety to community...

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Ask Grandpa: Scammer alert real for those on probation

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Grandpa says: In cooperation with local and State law enforcement, Grandpa is publishing this special notice to those on parole or probation, albeit anyone easily might become a victim to this type of scam. If you or your loved ones receive a phone call from anyone indicating that you have...

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‘Health and safety’ paramount in MAC return to football

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By Bobby Narang In many ways, the saying fits perfectly: The Return of the MAC. In this case, it’s in regards to football in the Mid-American Conference. September 25, the Mid-American Conference Council of Presidents voted to resume the Fall football season. A six-game schedule will start November 4, plus...

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Full, revamped, college football schedule diminishes UTEP

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By Woodrow Carroll The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) football team Saturday defeated Louisiana-Monroe, 31-6. Only those close to the UTEP Miners football program paid attention, however, the UTEP program merits a close look. We are aware of college football’s shaky and uncertain future with a nasty virus...

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Pitching postseason priority; IHSA expands playoffs

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Playoff baseball for both Chicago Major League baseball teams, White Sox and Cubs, offer delight, especially with a good start. The White Sox interrupted their slide of recent defeats in game one of the playoffs Tuesday on the West Coast. The Sox, seeded No. 7 after falling from a top...

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Kurt Busch’s victory: Hometown Las Vegas

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By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nev., Sunday, Sept. 27. Kurt Busch scored his first career Cup victory at his hometown track, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, won his first race of the season, and was the first driver to advance to third round of...

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Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity’s west Aurora ReSale store grand opening September 25

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Naperville resident Reverend Duane Mevis (ret.), standing left, and Reverend Jeff Barrett, Aurora, celebrate Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity's west Aurora ReSale store grand opening Friday, Sept. 25.

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Discussion on the healthful, beneficial, uses of tonic water

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I read an article in a local newspaper that seemed to suggest that drinking tonic water helps relieve leg cramps. I did a little research and found two things, each the opposite of the other. One side claims that daily small doses of tonic water can help relieve pain and...

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Kane County Health Department Reminds Residents to Get Their Flu Shots

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The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) reminds residents to schedule their flu shots as soon as possible this season. The need for a flu shot is even more important this year due to the presence of coronavirus. The health department warns that flu and COVID-19 each can cause serious respiratory...

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Managing health, Kane County Health Department webinar on Zoom

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The Kane County Health Department’s (KCHD) Kane Health Counts Chronic Disease Action Team will present a free Zoom online webinar “Maintaining Your Health During a Pandemic” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Dr. Omar Z. Aiyash, family medicine physician, Rush Copley Medical Group, will present on how to manage your...

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North Aurora Police Department pilot program begins

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The North Aurora Police Department is excited to announce a new pilot program to provide a social worker as a resource to our community to help address issues that are not always criminal in nature. This is an expansion of a longstanding partnership between our Department and the Association for...

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State House Republicans in committee seek probe of Madigan

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By Sarah Mansur Illinois House Republicans on a special committee investigating House speaker, Michael Madigan, in his role in a bribery scheme involving Commonwealth Edison sought to tie the longtime leader directly to the $1.3 Million in payments over nearly a decade made by the utility giant to his associates....

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North Aurora suggests cautious Halloween hours

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The Village of North Aurora has received several inquiries about Halloween trick-or-treating. At this time, the Village still has suggested Halloween trick-or-treat hours from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct.31. As always, whether to participate or not in trick-or-treating activities is at the resident’s discretion. Given the current COVID-19...

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Listening session in Aurora with Dr. Robert Renteria

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Host and author Dr. Robert Renteria, standing, and panel members, above, listen to those in attendance, approximately 60, at Saturday's listening session at the One E. Benton Street, the former Aurora Public Library building.

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Pet of the Week: Peanut: Active kitten, loves to be loved

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Peanut is a male Domestic Shorthair Orange Tiger who was born June 4, 2020. Peanut is an active, yet cuddly boy. He loves to be loved and purrs a lot crazy. He has grown up with children and lots of cats. He loves to run and play with his siblings....

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North Aurora Board approves $1.8 Million request

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By Jason Crane The North Aurora Village Board approved an incentive request from the owners of the Gerald Ford dealership near I-88 and Orchard Road at the Village Board meeting Monday, Sept. 21. The Gerald Group plans to undergo a $1.8 Million remodeling project at its Gerald Ford dealership to...

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U.S. Supreme Court subservient to police state order

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By John W. Whitehead The U.S. Supreme Court will not save us. It doesn’t matter which party gets to pick the replacement to fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. The battle that is gearing up right now is yet more distraction and spin to keep...

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A Focus on History: October 1 through October 7

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October 1 An act of Congress creates Yosemite National Park. U.S. president Benjamin Harrison paved the way for generations of hikers, campers, and nature lovers, along with countless “Don’t Feed the Bears” signs. – 1890. T.E. Lawrence, a legendary British soldier known as Lawrence of Arabia and instrumental commander in...

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Montgomery Board discusses tax rebate

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By Jason Crane The Montgomery Village Board discussed continuing the rebate of residential property taxes at the Village Board meeting Monday. The ordinance extends the property tax rebate that was put into place in 2014, following the passage of the non-home rule sales tax referendum. The original program was established...

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