By Jerry Nowicki The U.S. Department of Labor released statistics Thursday showing 705,878 Illinoisans received unemployment insurance for the week ending June 20. While that was a decrease of 4,401 continued unemployment claims overall from the previous week, according to the data, the State still saw 46,005 new initial claims
By Rebecca Anzel State regulation of the number of persons allowed at gatherings does not violate Illinoisans’ First Amendment rights, the attorney general’s office argued in a court document. A lawsuit filed June 15 by the State’s Republican Party alleged governor JB Pritzker’s executive order limiting gatherings to 10 residents
Geneva-based Northern Illinois Food Bank will distribute free food to the public at a pop-up market from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 29, at Phillips Park in Aurora. Anyone in need is welcome. Monday, the food bank will hold a pop-up market from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at
By Jerry Nowicki Restaurants across the State are set to open for indoor dining Friday, June 26 among other additions to allowable activities under the State’s Restore Illinois plan. The State released new guidance for reopening businesses Monday. Restaurants must arrange their seating facilities so that tables are six feet
Colorful bubbles fill the air in the Sci-Tech unit in the Independence Day parade in Aurora, the Fourth of July 2017.
By Peter Hancock The State has released new guidelines for schools, colleges, and universities to return to in-person learning in the Fall as the State prepares to enter Phase 4 of governor JB Pritzker’s reopening plan Friday, June 26. During a news conference Tuesday in Chicago, Pritzker said every school,
Call it Plan B. Call it going right when things go wrong. Call it making lemonade when issued lemons. Much of redirecting energies to an improved state or a positive ending is what many do in the situation altered by COVID-19. The 2020 school graduates, at any level, have been
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement Thursday, June 18 after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Donald Trump administration’s challenge to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “Today is a victory for hundreds of thousands of Dreamers across the country, including many in Joliet,
June 18, 2020Dear editor; Because I will be 77 in September, I will need to take the driver’s test to renew my license. I have been so very careful to keep myself safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by staying at home, staying at a distance and wearing a mask when
We share some prophecy from the Hopi Nation: Hopis’ ancient knowledge and prophecies are warning through many signs, that we have entered a dangerous period in our lives. Mankind must return to peaceful ways, and halt the destruction of Mother Earth, or we are going to destroy ourselves. Joseph White
Geneva Chamber of Commerce is planning a virtual Swedish Days for this year. “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,
The year was 1787 when the idea for the presidency was born at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Taking notes was James Madison which then thrust the room full of delegates into a sudden silence. All knew it was a moment of fateful significance. After days of heated argument and
“In light of the recent events in the community within the last few months, BBA (Boys Baseball of Aurora) has decided to have a baseball season to offer a positive activity for our youth,” said Alan Kennebrew, president, Board of directors, Boys Baseball of Aurora. “This organization has been a
As the State continues its process to safely reopen its private and public sectors, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has been appointed to the Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission to provide insight on how to further reopen local and regional economies. “I am excited to work with my colleagues on both
Poor Donny. The stadium wasn’t quite full, not even one-third full, actually, for his self-congratulatory weekend rally in Tulsa. Because The Donald doesn’t believe in reading, he had to go by visuals and even he could see that 6,200 in attendance is a few less than the million red hats
In a recent column, I averred that the George Floyd death and protests-in-reaction represented a classic case of the powerful “us versus them” syndrome that is baked into the human brain. Racism is a subset of this syndrome. Floyd’s brother gave recent testimony to Congress that was in effect a
Ingredients2 pounds ground beef1/4 pound of bacon (about 5 slices)1/2 onion, grated1 egg1 tablespoon grill seasoning1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons minced garlic1 1/4 tablespoons adobo sauce and chipotle chile pureesalt and pepper to taste8 slices smoked Gouda8 hamburger buns Directions1. Preheat an outdoor grill for
This is the best imperative directive of today—In fact, it is OUR day, our very own, in every way.Despite our age, we know enough about it to be proud;To bask in the traditions of it, be it long and loud. It’s the 4th of July, a singular event when said;Responsible,
Dig Deeper with the Aurora Public Library (APL)! Dig Deeper, this year’s Summer Reading Adventure theme, is an online-only adventure full of activities, prizes, and special events, available for all ages. For the self-paced program, participants complete 10 activities during July to win a prizes. Want to win bigger? Complete
