COVID-19 cuts a wide swath into our daily lives and routines. The impending Fall school year is in jeopardy of several potential tragedies. If students miss a school year, or, a half-year, because of contagion of the novel virus, it would be a tragedy. Students, especially younger, more pliable children,
By Arthur R. Culver, Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, John Price, and Tony Sanders For months, we have witnessed in awe the resilience displayed by our students, families, and school staff as they navigate the COVID-19 crisis that has shuttered our campuses. Although many school buildings remain closed through the Summer, educators and
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, after the lockdown was announced, staff members at World Relief DuPage/Aurora had to quickly pivot from in-person to virtual classes and activities to continue providing many of the services they offer to local immigrants and refugees. WRDA serves more than 2,000 individuals in
July 1, 2020Dear editor; There are 546 individuals with the power to change anything in Washington D. C. and in America. The president (1) The vice-president (1) The House (435) The Senate (100) The Supreme Court (9) These 546 are all employees, or serve at the people’s pleasure. We the
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, five funding groups in west suburban Chicago, the Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation (AWEF), Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (CFFRV), Dunham Fund (DF), Fox Valley United Way (FVUW) and INC Board, joined forces to form the Fox Valley Grantmakers COVID-19 Response Fund.
Laurie Emmer assumed command of the Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars in June 2020. Due to the COVID-19 virus, a State Convention was not held. Emmer served honorably in the United States Army from 1983 to 2005 and retired as a Sergeant First Class Medic. She earned her eligibility to
Aurora has become a magnet for the technology industry, with three major tech companies relocating to the City of Lights in the past year alone. Last week, Scientel Solutions, a leading innovative telecom company, finalized the relocation of its global headquarters from Lombard to Aurora. Designed and developed by Cordogan,
For most individuals, the primary concern during the COVID-19 pandemic is keeping their families safe and healthy. So, recent predictive modeling pointing to an alarming increase in infection rates is bound to heighten anxiety. The dire predictions, and given the way that viruses work, some ask questions on the timing
Please join the Sierra Club Valley of the Fox and Elgin Green groups’ Virtual Solar Power Hour from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 20. At the virtual presentation, attendees will learn the basics of solar power and the financial implications for a household. Illinois homeowners can cover up
July had arrived. Not of a thousand Julys as the song went, but this July. Anna was playing tennis with her friend Janet. It was a hot July day and the friends had been playing tennis together for the last 10 years. The thermometer hovered at 85 degrees. The sun
Tear it down! That seems to be the rallying cry across these United States (or is it these “Untied States”?) in a loud and clear voice against white supremacy. Most of the action is taking place east of the Mississippi River where white supremacy once held sway in the Southeast.
By Peter Hancock Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan Thursday, July 9 called for removing statues and portraits of the 19th Century U.S. senator Stephen A Douglas from the Statehouse along with other known slaveholders. “While reading Sidney Blumenthal’s book ‘All the Powers of Earth’ concerning the pre-Civil War period a
This year is but half over and we have witnessed some of the greatest policing challenges of our lifetime already. The COVID-19 pandemic struck early in the year and disrupted every American at work, at home, and at play. The lockdown resulted in unique challenges to our first responders, especially
Ingredients2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened3/4 cup mayonnaise1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained1/4 cup diced hot jalapeno peppers, with juice1 cup diced mild jalapeno peppers, drained1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions1. Stir together cream cheese, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a
The liberal mentality you know is not the sameAs it is practiced in today’s world quite another game.The average voter is not capable to know or careWhat ruling nations do—like…anything they dare! This devious manipulation of the public voiceHas only one objective—minimize your choice.The leaders they will pick will rule
With a theme of “Dig Deeper and Read!” the Aurora Public Library (APL) Summer Reading Adventure this year reminds us to remain resilient in the face of adversity and of the importance of lifelong growth, learning, and self-discovery. Because 2020 continues to prove a challenge for us collectively and individually,
Grandpa,I met my daughter’s father-in-law at the wedding. I was not impressed by the man and made no overtures to develop a friendship. Apparently, neither did he. From my daughter, over the years, I have grown to dislike the man based on what she told me. Well, when my daughter
By Bobby Narang The Northern Illinois University (NIU) football team took a pair of losses before the season even reached August. The Huskies suffered a heavy financial loss and had two of their non-conference games dropped last week when the Big Ten Conference announced it was limiting all Fall sports
By Woodrow Carroll If we are fortunate an abbreviated version of the 2020 Major League Baseball season will get under way Friday, July 24. Let no civil unrest nor a nasty virus stand in the way of the Boys of Summer. Both of Chicago’s Major League Baseball teams will open
The Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) recently named the Dick Durrant Academic Athlete of the Year award winners for 2019-2020. Waubonsee Community College earned four of the five co-winners of this prestigious award, given annually to the male and female student-athletes in the ISCC who attain the highest grade point
