Peculiar things happen when Homo sapiens isolate. Whether it’s referred to as social or physical distancing, being alone does unexpected things to humans. Pappion, a 1973 movie, depicts how isolation can affect human behavior. The film is about the penal system of French Guyana and the years that prisoner Henri
I’d like to thank all those whose first thought is to give;The ones who auction their own lives so others live.There is but one descriptive term–humanities!It is not done to garner praises aimed to please.There is a crisis, there is need, that’s all she wrote.There is no greater accolade we
By Cailín Cullen Now that we’re all doing our part to slow the spread of the COVID-19 by staying home, you may have some time to fill. A great way to maintain good mental health is to pick up a new hobby, or revisit a hobby you’ve put on the
By Judy Siedlecki Knowledge is power. That’s why Donald Trump is doing everything in his power to keep you in the dark about your very survival from COVID-19. He lied it existed, delayed early testing, told governors to buy their own ventilators, then bid against them, plays favorites with those
Giving Tuesday ended at Oberweis Dairy Tuesday, April 14 and 20% of fountain sales will be contributed to food pantries in Illinois, Missouri, and Michigan. Oberweis Dairy will send Hesed House in Aurora, a check for $23,983.77, which represents 20% of last Tuesday’s fountain sales plus $10,000 from Oberweis family
Grandpa,Next week would have been my 40th wedding anniversary, except that I threw that old man out (many) years ago. I just got a card from him telling me, “thank you for the good years together”. I don’t know if he is sincere or being a smart (deleted). I want
By Bobby Narang Aurora University is taking a step forward at a time when some colleges are choosing to take a step back in athletics. In late March, the Aurora University athletic department announced it would add men’s and women’s wrestling to increase the department to 24 collegiate sports. It
By Woodrow Carroll By Woodrow Carroll For more than 40 years, one of the biggest football attractions in Chicago was the All-Star team/National Football League game. The game each Summer pitted a selection of college gridiron greats against the reigning National Football League champion. Starting in 1934, the game was
Recovery is the question, even in sports. When will sports teams return to playing schedules and how? High school and college teams’ Spring sports seasons have been canceled. Schedules that never were started never will be started. Asterisks will be in those record books forever. That was last month and
By Don Oblazney For Edward Jones financial advisors, passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been a jolt of good news in an otherwise deeply unsettling time. “Obviously, our biggest concern is for the well-being of everyone in our community,” said Don Oblazney, financial advisor
How are seniors handling this new reality of the COVID-19 health crisis statewide shelter-in-place order, business closures, and ever-changing regulations? By counting their blessings and making the most of life. Most seniors continue doing what they do best: Serve others! Many seniors have lived in isolation previously, and for many,
Senior Services Associates reminds those who are experiencing a fever, a cough or shortness of breath, please seek immediate medical attention. Those who are feeling anxious about the current changes can call Senior Services Associates for guidance and advice at 630-553-5777. Those feeling lonely, can reach the Institute on Aging’s
With many individuals inside, representative Stephanie Kifowit has created a COVID-19 BINGO card to help raise awareness during this time of crisis and each completed card will generate a meal donation through Feeding the Frontline initiative through April. The BINGO card was posted on Friday to representative Kifowit’s Facebook page,
With many individuals inside, representative Stephanie Kifowit has created a COVID-19 BINGO card to help raise awareness during this time of crisis and each completed card will generate a meal donation through Feeding the Frontline initiative through April. The BINGO card was posted on Friday to representative Kifowit’s Facebook page,
Mariah is a female Pug who was born in April 2013. Mariah is a sweet little girl who was saved from horrible conditions and complete neglect. All of her teeth had to be extracted and her nails were so long they were curling underneath her feet. She was poor vision
Dr. Anu Mahajan of Hinsdale-based TinkRworks, a STEM education provider, right, leads a discussion with Aurora Fire Department personnel Tuesday at the Aurora Fire Central Station.
At a special meeting of the Aurora City Council Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, the City Council approved an ammendment to the liquor code ordinance that allows alcohol to be sold at kiosks in the Fox Valley Mall. The proposed code changes allow for the strolling concept where
The Easter Bunny tours through streets in Aurora in the back of a pickup truck bringing smiles to children and adults Sunday, April 12.
