By Peter Hancock Republicans in the Illinois House Tuesday, July 21 called on Democratic governor JB Pritzker to convene a special session of the General Assembly to focus on ethics reform. During a video news conference, repsentatives Grant Wehrli, Deanne Mazzochi, and Dan Ugaste said there is an urgent need
School districts around the country are developing plans and preparing to make decisions whether to hold classes, in-building, virtual, or, even not at all. There will be national impacts, of course, however, school boards, communities, and districts, will make the final decisions. • The U-46 Board of Education, in the
July 15, 2020Dear editor; Governor JB Pritzker’s graduated tax proposal on the November 3 ballot is in the news. I worry about giving carte blanche to the spendthrifts who put our State into such a financial crisis. Without detail for specific tax rates for various levels, the end result could
First of three parts Mary Rinaldi and Ashish Prashar posted the following article in Fast Company, a business magazine in print and online. “Imagine a world without prisons. It may sound radical, but for millions of black and brown Americans, this fantasy is urgent and necessary. Prison has been a
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement Monday, July 20 on reports that the Donald Trump administration is preparing to deploy 150 federal agents to Illinois, without sharing information about their mission or scope of duty: “Once again, the Trump administration demonstrates its disdain for the protections of the
Marmion Academy and Rosary High School will be host to a drive-in/drop-off Crayons for Kids (CFK) School Supply Drive Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 to benefit school and children in need. Families, alumni, friends, and community members are encouraged to purchase supplies and drop them off at either
By Russ George, president, Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora, The Club That Fights Diabetes, held its annual installation of officers and Board members (see photo, page 10), at its regularly scheduled membership meeting, Thursday, July 16, at the Oak Street Restaurant, in North Aurora. The annual
“A short introduction to learne to swimme.” -C. Middleton circa 1595 The year was 1909. The Messina earthquake of 1908 struck the Straits of Messina in southern Italy and destroyed cities and caused up to 150,000 deaths. Compare that to 636 Italian deaths from COVID-19 as of April 7, 2020,
By Marjorie Logman I am writing to a select group: Far right Donald Trump followers, and far right Evangelicals, those who have a steady diet of Fox News television and Republicans who have made the party something my father would not recognize. To give some background, I grew up with
It’s hard for me to crack the writer’s block this week, because I’m constantly bombarded with the latest Trump idiocy and inanities. Let’s see if I can change the subject slightly. I can focus on face masks. It’s now confirmed by doctors and other science professionals, that wearing a face
Remaining accessible to the community, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will be host to a virtual town hall discussion at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 on Zoom in addition to streaming it on her Facebook page ILDistrict84. “I believe that there are a lot of individuals that do not realize
Ingredients1 (16 ounce) can refried beans1 pound ground beef1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mixolive oil4 (6 inch) corn tortillas8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese8 tablespoons sour cream2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped2 green onion, chopped1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained1/2 avocado, diced1 tablespoon black olives, sliced Directions1. Heat the
As human, we may never grasp the strength of God;To fully grasp an understanding of how broadHis powers are, perhaps to even recognizeAt least a pittance where we’re standing in His eyes.Another thing, why are we shaped the way we are?To see what we would do with intellect? How far,In
First of two parts To celebrate comics and graphic novels, the Aurora Public Library (APL) will introduce CAPE Con (City of Aurora Pop Culture and Entertainment Convention), a virtual all-ages event dedicated entirely to comics, fandoms, and graphic novels! Comics and graphic novels are valid and valuable mediums through which
Grandpa,Here is a scam I just encountered. I got an E-mail from an address claiming to be from the government. It said that I need to verify my unemployment in order to begin receiving checks to help me through these hard-economic times. Because I am still working and have not
By Bobby Narang Mike Dunn is in the next chapter in his coaching career. His next stop won’t require an introduction. Dunn stepped down from his position as Yorkville High School’s boys basketball coach July 14 to accept the head boys basketball coaching job at York High School in Elmhurst.
By Woodrow Carroll In 1959, the Chicago White Sox ended a 40-year drought by winning the American League pennant. Prior to 1959, the last postseason appearance by the White Sox was 1919. Sadly, the 1919 White Sox are best remembered for the Black Sox scandal that saw eight players on
Empty stadiums may not be the first choice, and not even a good option, however, just knowing that there are games being played is a bit of comfort in this COVID-19 times. We all may ask where do we go from here? Major League Baseball, following a handful of preseason
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts 600, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, July 19. A wreck occurred in the last 10 laps of the race which allowed Austin Dillion to get up front for the first time in the race. He led the final restart
Shops in downtown Aurora are reopened, so it’s time to grab a face mask and spend an afternoon visiting these one-of-a-kind gems. Walk inside Branch Gardens, 77 S. Lake Street, and it’s a paradise of overflowing greenery that will delight the senses or perk up any staycation. Owners Kori and
