The COVID-19 pandemic has altered all of our lives. Some are financially equipped to weather the storm. Others are not so fortunate. This request is for voluntary donations which would be made to our loyal server, Denise, who serves the Aurora Navy League so well each month at Grandma’s Table
An extraordinary life lived with energy and determination was the life of Svetlana Alliluyeva who was known as Stalin’s daughter. When I finished reading author Rosemary Sullivan’s outstanding book on Svetlana, it occurred to me that Svetlana was caught in the crossfire of history, but managed to live her life.
The Venue, the 200-currently-empty-seat music performance space in Aurora, will deliver Livestream performances of two amazing guitar players on consecutive Mondays. Guitarist extraordinary and Heartsfield member, Dave Nelson, will play a great blend of songs Monday, April 27 at 8 p.m.. Another incredible guitarist, Scott Tipping, will play brilliant songs
A progressive report: • December 2019: The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a hoax, said by our accidental president, fostered by the Democratic Party to sabotage his re-election bid. • January 2020: The coronavirus will pass quickly, said our accidental president, and everyone can maintain a normal routine. • February 2020: The
Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef2 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, chopped2 teaspoons chili powder2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained2 (8.75 ounce) cans corn, drained1 (16 ounce) container sour cream2 cups fresh salsa5 cups crushed plain tortilla chips3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese1 large fresh tomato, finely chopped3 green onions, chopped Directions1.
When you-know-what has hit the fan,You have two choices—picking one;You get to work, do what you can;Or choose to panic, start to run. Some people pause, think what to do;But not to help, solution spinned;But they will sound good—(nothing new)—Essentially a bag of wind. But then, when things go bad
By Cailín Cullen National Library Week is April 19-25, and it is one for the history books. Many libraries, including the Aurora Public Library (APL), have closed their physical locations to help stop the spread of COVID-19.The closures have pushed libraries to re-imagine how they engage with their communities and
Grandpa,You say some really stupid things in your column. Maybe you should get your nose out of the Bible, the Koran, and other such fairy tales and into a dictionary of the English language. You made an asinine statement to the fellow who wrote in about the parades being held
John A. Cunningham, Kane County Clerk announced earlier this week that a lottery for party ballot placement for the November 3, 2020 General Election will be held Tuesday, April 28, at 9 a.m. in the training room of the County Clerk’s office (Bldg B), Kane County Government Center, 719 S.
By Bobby Narang Former Northern Illinois University men’s head basketball coach, Rob Judson, continues to add to an impressive coaching career. Judson completed his third season on the Marquette University staff in Milwaukee. A member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame as a player at both Zion-Benton
By Woodrow Carroll The college football Insight Bowl Game played Dec. 26, 2003 in Phoenix, Ariz. was a classic. It provided yours truly the opportunity to meet three generations of a legendary family, the Tolers. The game was held where Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks play. The venue was called
By Rebecca Anzel Illinois ballot eligibility requirements will be loosened for third-party candidates affected this election cycle by State efforts to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic. In a lawsuit filed April 2, the State’s Libertarian and Green parties said social distancing and stay-at-home orders instituted by governor JB Pritzker made
By Peter Hancock Residents in Illinois who still owe money on private, nonfederal student loans can now qualify for temporary relief while the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Meanwhile, families with school-age children who receive food assistance will qualify for additional benefits. Governor JB Pritzker announced those new relief efforts Tuesday as
State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is launching a new program in his 97th Legislative District to motivate local stores and restaurants to require employees to wear protective face coverings. Batinick’s program, Let’s Face It, will donate 50 facemasks to the first 20 stores or restaurants that agree to add this
With the lack of live competition we are dependent on reliving the past and thinking about the future in sports. Changes in all future professional sports are required. See the Sports Lineup below. Cancellations and postponements reign supreme. We can chafe or acknowledge the necessity. The Indycar Series, the Indianapolis
From the beginning of the global pandemic for COVID-19, Naperville Professional Firefighters L4302 have been on the front lines. We have stood up and responded to new and challenging situations while still responding to calls for heart attacks, strokes, structure fires, and all our other day to day calls for
VNA Health Care (VNA) offers expanded testing for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and it started Monday. These services are available by appointment to those with COVID-19 symptoms. A VNA provider will assess individuals prior to testing. Individuals without insurance will be served on a sliding fee scale based upon income, with
DuPage County and SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) have made a transition of their 14th annual Sustainable Design Challenge, previously scheduled in-person for April 21, to a virtual format. The Sustainable Design Challenge encourages students to construct building and landscape models using environmental and water-friendly
Moon is a male Domestic Shorthair who was born April 20, 2019. Moon is a sweet and affectionate cat who purrs all the time. He likes to cuddle, play, and have his chins rubbed. Due to a sensitive digestive system he eats a special diet. It would be best if
A sign in Winfield offers a constant reminder for the situation our society finds itself. The overhead sign on Winfield Road at Beecher Avenue reads
