Month: April 2021

President Biden seeks solutions to border migration

Last of two parts Paul J. Angelo, expert on Council of Foreign Relations (CFR) reports: Why Central American Migrants Are Arriving at the U.S. Border: “What are U.S. president Joe Biden’s policies toward the region? “President Biden’s approach largely relies on reviving policies that were starting to show success late...

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National Guard assists Aurora vaccination

The State of Illinois is sending a National Guard unit to help at the Aurora COVID-19 vaccination site. Currently, seven members of the National Guard are stationed at the Aurora location. The additional 18-member Illinois National Guard unit will arrive at the Aurora location April 27. The Aurora vaccination site...

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Dates available: Geneva Viking ship

The Geneva Viking ship has announced its seven-date tour schedule for 2021. According to the ship’s website, vikingship.us, tours will be at Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive in Geneva, Saturday, May 15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Swedish Days); Saturday,...

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Dr. Robert Renteria: Humble start to youth empowering

We met on a frigid snow-filled February morning at the library. Dr. Robert Renteria was born October 13, 1960 in a barrio of Los Angeles, Calif.. It was a difficult childhood with drugs and gangs, an absent father, and abuse. He ran away from that environment and lived on the...

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Reader’s Commentary: Earth movement cycles continue

By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaAurora First in a series When politics and science mix, science always loses, as does truth. Huge money has been invested into the Climate Change movement world wide. So it is only natural big money will push for the type of industry and technology their vested interests...

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State representative Stephanie Kifowit guest at K9s for Veterans

State representative Stephanie Kifowit, left, D-Oswego, was invited by "K9s for Veterans," a not-for-profit organization that provides service dogs for veterans with PTSD, for the "You will never walk alone" Service Dog Presentation Saturday.

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Not alone in Universe? Aliens’ forms in many scenarios

As you might have guessed, dear reader, The Chas worries a lot, especially about what the future may bring. One thing he is worrying about has come to the fore when he read a recent news item concerning the exploration of the planet Mars. Sadly, humankind is taking its own...

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New commitments required this April 22 Earth Day

By Mavis Bates We are flying through space, together, on a spaceship that has everything we need to thrive: Food, water, shelter, clothing, and safety. Just like any spaceship, our needs must be met from inside this defined space. We can’t stop at the local cosmic grocery store and buy...

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Recipe of the Week: Greek-Style Bake Quinoa

Ingredients2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa1 1/4 cup fat-free feta cheese1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella or cheddar1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (in oil)1 cup chopped spinach1 cup diced cherry tomatoes1/2 cup skim milk1 teaspoon crushed or minced garlic1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon parsley1 teaspoon onion powderSea salt and course black pepper...

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Poem: Doomsday Query?

We have been given intellect, but with it, too, free will.Which means we are not locked in, isolated, mainly still.If we decide to go where physically we dare not,We build the ways and means to do that, freedom sought. With all due reverence to this, we beg to question why?And...

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Naperville Park District completes Sustainability Report

Now in its 13th year, the Naperville Park District’s Green Team recently completed its 2020 Sustainability Report, which is available online at www.napervilleparks.org/greeninitiatives. The report summarizes the District’s environmental initiatives in the following five areas: • Purchasing environmentally responsible products; • Protecting natural resources; • Conserving energy; • Reducing and...

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Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association donate to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry

Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association presents a $915 ceremonial check to Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora.

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On Mike Madigan’s legal jeopardy and on indictment

Friends ask: “Why hasn’t Mike Madigan been indicted yet? After all, he has been under investigation for what must be a couple of years now.” My answer: It’s because the federal prosecutor is not confident he can prove that the former Illinois House speaker personally did anything illegal. I define...

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Edward Jones well ranked

For the 22nd time, Edward Jones is named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine. Edward Jones took the No. 20 spot on the prestigious list. Great Place to Work, a global people analytics and consulting firm, analyzed responses...

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Aurora Public Library District Zoom program prepares us how to avoid scams

Scams abound these days and consumers need information to protect themselves. Did you know the office of the Illinois Attorney General offers help for consumers, not only to avoid scams and frauds, but to help with solving unfair billing and other issues? Find out about their services and how they...

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Naperville Jaycees announces reprise of Last Fling, Scaled-down event September 3-6

The Naperville Jaycees is happy to announce the reprise of its Naperville Last Fling annual outdoor festival! The 2021 Last Fling will take place throughout Labor Day Weekend, from Friday, September 3 to Monday, September 6, as a scaled-down, end-of-Summer block party-style community event along Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville....

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Ask Grandpa: Ridiculous: Just holding the chicken check

Grandpa,I have heard of some ridiculous things that some do when it comes to taking food home from parties. You have printed some things in your column. But nothing I have read or heard has ever topped this one! My former neighbor, with whom I have kept in contact, asked...

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