March 2021 – Page 2

EventsAurora Public Library District Miriam Meza-Gotto

Aurora Public Library District importance demonstrated in Library Week

On March 30, 2021March 29, 2021 By admin

Now more than ever, libraries are an essential part of every community, from providing early literacy to your little one through home-bound programs for those with mobility constraints. In the past year, libraries shifted their services to respond to community needs during the pandemic and it’s time to celebrate libraries...

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Charity Events FundraiserCharity United Methodist Church of Plano

United Methodist Church of Plano collecting care items

On March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 By admin

The United Methodist Church of Plano is collecting items for college care packages for Church family members who are away at college. Items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Church, 219 N Hale Street, Plano. The packages are designed to give...

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OpinionAsk Grandpa Opinion

Ask Grandpa: No foolin’; Spring brings out the child in us

On March 30, 2021March 27, 2021 By admin

Grandpa says: Happy April Fool’s Day. May you have a lovely Spring! Spring brings out the child in all of us and has for as long as man has been on this planet. As far back as ancient Egyptian legends of Isis, Osiris, and Seth, people have used the advent...

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Carousel SportsBBlake Kersting High school football Lucas Fisher Sports West Aurora High School Yorkville High School

High School Football: West Aurora vs. Yorkville

On March 30, 2021March 31, 2021 By admin

Wide receiver Lucas Fisher is under a pass on his way to a touchdown for a touchdown in front of a host West Aurora defender Friday.

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Carousel SportsAurora Central Catholic High school football Jack Westrom Joe Sacco Sports St. Edward Tommy Fowler ty hopp

High School Football: Aurora Central vs. St. Edward

On March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 By admin

Aurora Central Catholic's Ty Hopp, on the ground, Tommy Fowler, and Jack Westrom, 72, tackle St. Edward ball carrier, Joe Sacco, 23, Friday.

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Carousel SportsAurora University College football Concordia Gavin Zimbelman Sports

College football: Aurora University vs. Concordia

On March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 By admin

Aurora University senior quarterback, Gavin Zimbelman, 10, eludes a visiting Concordia University Chicago defender Saturday.

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SportsCollege basketball Sports Woodrow Carroll

Elite Eight teams in men’s NCAA: Tournament success

On March 30, 2021April 2, 2021 By admin

By Woodrow Carroll We love the underdog. The sports public long has been fascinated by an athlete or team overcoming odds, even if the perception is far from reality. At the start of the 2021 NCAA men’s Division I basketball tournament, we were introduced to a host of surprise teams....

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SportsJohn Schutt NASCAR Sports

Joe Logano, in spite of special dirt, prevails in Bristol race

On March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 By admin

By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, Food City Dirt Race, Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt, Bristol Tenn., Monday, March 29. The half-mile mile asphalt track nick-named the Colosseum of NASCAR racing, was converted to a dirt track. More than 2,000 truck-loads of special dirt was brought in to lay a perfect...

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SportsCarter Crane Sports

Varied sports in crossovers with joy and disappointment

On March 30, 2021March 31, 2021 By admin

Sports treats: • Major League Baseball opening day, Thursday, April 1. Will it be a full season of games following last season’s delayed start and abbreviated season? It would be great. Hope springs eternal: Can both Chicago teams be successful this season? Injuries may be factors. • Minor League baseball...

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InfrastructureAurora Illinois Department of Transportation

Resurfacing Lake Street in Aurora starts

On March 30, 2021March 31, 2021 By admin

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a resurfacing of Lake Street (Illinois 31) from Rathbone Avenue to the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88), in Aurora, will require daily, intermittent lane closures to start, weather permitting, April 1. The project, which consists of resurfacing the four-mile stretch of Lake Street and...

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CarouselAurora Advent Christian Church Easter Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Scramble

Aurora Advent Christian Church’s annual Easter Egg Scramble

On March 30, 2021March 31, 2021 By admin

Kids run to find and collect a record 3,500 eggs Saturday at the Aurora Advent Christian Church's annual Easter Egg Scramble. Approximately 100 children through fifth grade participated in the hour-long, free, event on the Church's north lawn in Aurora.

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EventsExchange Club of Naperville Ribfest

Exchange Club’s Ribfest on course, in Romeoville

On March 30, 2021March 31, 2021 By admin

Organizers for the Exchange Club of Naperville’s 33rd Annual Ribfest are optimistic while planning the best- and safest-possible festival experience in Romeoville’s Deer Crossing Park, 1050 W. Romeo Road, for the days and evenings of July 1 through July 4. The planning committee has taken a close look at circumstances...

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GovernmentKane County Kane County Treasurer Michael Kilbourne

Kane County appoints new treasurer, Michael Kilbourne

On March 30, 2021March 31, 2021 By admin

After a comprehensive search, the Kane County Treasurer Committee announced the appointment of Michael J. Kilbourne as Kane County treasurer. Kilbourne will begin his service as the Kane County Treasurer April 5 after being sworn in; and will serve the remainder of the term, through December 1, 2022. Kilbourne relieves...

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GovernmentNaperville Fire Department

Naperville Fire Department completes course

On March 30, 2021March 31, 2021 By admin

Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis constantly states, “be a model of continuous improvement.” With that in mind, in 2018, the Naperville Fire Department embarked on a two-year mission to improve the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and ultimately survivability of cardiac arrests. Under the direction of Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis, the...

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HealthHealth Larry Frieders Salt

Salt has its place: On the table, on both good and bad lists

On March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 By admin

Salt, table salt, sodium chloride, NaCl, has a history that stretches back millennia. It’s mentioned several times in old texts, including the Bible, and it would be rare to find anyone who doesn’t know what it is and what it’s used for. Until recently salt has been on the good...

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HealthCOVID-19 vaccine Keith Wheeler

Vaccine doses, with assistance

On March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 By admin

State representative Keith Wheeler, R-Oswego, was a partner with other State and federal legislators along with VNA Aurora and East Aurora High School to provide 750 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to residents Monday, March 29. “I am glad to be among our State and federal legislators who worked together...

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Environment EventsClean up Montgomery Rotary Club

Montgomery Rotary Club project: Clean-up

On March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 By admin

The Montgomery Rotary Club is excited to announce its April in-person service projects. Club members will spend the morning, starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 17, cleaning up the Douglas Road Corridor just north of U.S. Route 30. The following Saturday, April 24, at 8 a.m., the Club will be...

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Entertainment Events Kids/YouthEaster Easter Bunny

Easter Bunny photos Saturday, April 3

On March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 By admin

Humane Society of Aurora will sponsor pet and family photos with the Easter Bunny from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at Premium Outlet Mall, 1650 Premium Outlet Boulevard in Aurora. Proceeds will benefit homeless dogs and cats. HSA will provide information about its rescue programs. Cost is $8...

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Kane County’s Recycling collection event, April 10

On March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 By admin

The next one-day event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 10 at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Electronics, and books will be accepted at this event. There is a fee for TVs and computer monitors, both tube and flat screen, of $25 for screens under 21...

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Pet of the Week: Luke loves cuddles, good with dogs, cats

On March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 By admin

Luke is a male Domestic Shorthair, Brown and White Tiger who was born in April 2019. Luke has lots of love to give. Once he gets to know and trust a human he will flop down on a lap for a snuggle and a belly rub. He is great with...

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