Celebration returns for Oswego Wine on The Fox
The annual Oswego Wine on The Fox at Hudson Crossing Park Saturday provides a casual and enjoyable Spring day for participants.
State economy hit confirmed
By Peter Hancock The Illinois economy shrank by four percent in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on many of its sectors, although there were signs of a recovery taking place late in the year. Those preliminary numbers, released last week by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of...
Aurora diversity 14th in U.S.
In a national study of the diversity in America’s largest cities, Aurora ranks as one of the most diverse places in the country. Personal finance website, WalletHub, published its comprehensive report comparing the demographic profiles of more than 500 of the largest cities. The second-largest city in Illinois ranks as...
Parade for legalization and respect for immigrants in Aurora
A parade down Broadway Saturday in Aurora brings a focus to legalization and respect for immigrants.
Nearly half of state’s working moms lost jobs, work fewer hours amid pandemic
By Grace Barbic New research shows pandemic-related child care burdens have magnified economic inequalities for women in the workforce in Illinois. That research was included in The Child Care Crisis in Illinois: A Survey of Working Mothers During the COVID-19 Pandemic, conducted by the Project for Middle Class Renewal at...
Salutes to and help for veterans begin their formulation
The veterans and community members in St. Charles had clear weather Tuesday, even if a bit chilly, to offer congratulations to World War II veteran Bob Pennington on his 96th birthday. He served the country during World War II in Italy in the infantry. The celebration was planned for noon...
Building concern for sale of pets: Aurora City Council
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council listened to several speakers for and against the proposed ordinance amending Chapters 2 and 9 of the city of Aurora Code of Ordinances pertaining to the sale...
Reader’s Voice: On following rules and bad behavior
May 1, 2021Dear editor; Here we go again with the Monday Morning Quarter Backs (M.M.QBs). This 13- year old so-called “angel boy” was registered as a runaway by his mother. Then he returned home. Why is the media refraining from talking about what he was doing at 2:30 in the...
Continuing unity: Deported parents, children in the U.S.
Migrants separated from their children will be allowed into the United States. A handful of parents from Mexico and Central America who were deported under the Donald Trump administration’s family separation policy will be reunited this week with their children. Miriam Jordan, The New York Times writes: “Four parents from...
Mother’s Day breakfast at Post Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395
The Sons of the American Legion of Plano Post 395 will be host to an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet Mother’s Day, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, May 9. Menu items include scrambled eggs, egg casserole, potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and made-to-order omelets. The breakfast will...
A romantic affair in Pisa, Italy, in the beginning
We search their eyes for all the secrets they can’t give us. The truth of ourselves. Their love affair began as they always do with moonlight and roses. Steven had noticed her earlier at the Pasticceria Salza’s Tea Room on the via Borgo Stretto 46 street in Pisa, Italy. She...
11th annual Spring baseball training session for boys and girls in Aurora
Aurora resident Jackson White, 6, hits a tennis ball off the T.
Mexican culture: Love, happiness
Cinco de Mayo, May 5, is a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture. Here are two relevant comments: • Nicole Fuentes, author, life coach, professor at Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico:“Mexicans are overachievers in the production of happiness. The Mexican recipe to happiness includes a large dose of social contact. Lots...
State House bill would impose term limits
The Illinois House of Representatives voted last week to pass legislation co-sponsored by assistant minority leader, representative Keith Wheeler, R-Oswego, to impose a 10-year term limit on legislative leaders. The legislation is House Bill 642 and applies to the positions of speaker of the House, president of the Senate, and...
Reader’s Voice: ‘Growing for Kane’ topic at Sierra Club, Valley of the Fox meeting
By Mavis BatesAurora The Sierra Club, Valley of the Fox, will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 10, on Zoom,. This month’s program is on the benefits of organic farms in Kane County. Our speaker will be Matt Tansley from the Kane County Development and Community Services...
Just a thought: Amending police behavior includes a civilian review board (CRB)
The trial of Derek Chauvin, accused murderer of George Floyd is over, and justice has been served. One observer had noted that the crime scene was egregious and that the evidence against the accused was overwhelming. Had the jury voted to acquit, the response by the African-American community, not only...
First Fridays in Aurora will find emphasis on kids, teens
First Fridays will feature nearly two dozen venues open with art, music, and more activities Friday, May 7. The monthly event returned in April after going virtual for various dates last year. May’s event will have something for everyone, and includes more than a handful of activities geared towards kids...
Recipe of the Week: Tilapia Pitas
Ingredients1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup Italian salad dressing1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese2 anchovy fillets, drained and minced1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper3 tablespoons olive oil1 pound tilapia fillets1/8 teaspoon of lemon juicesalt and cayenne pepper to taste4 cups lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces1 small red onion,...
Poem: A Factual Discussion
We’ve had two hundred thirty years of libertyWhere common citizens could revel being free.The Bill of Rights names freedoms, but mainly gives us voice,Because, when everything is said and done, it gives us choice.We’ve had hard-fought elections but we’ve kept the peace;By doing that we prospered, saw our strength increase.But...
Back on the bike to ride Aurora Public library District Zoom event May 13
As the weather is warming up in Aurora, it’s the perfect time to Get Back on Your Bike! The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 13 will hold a virtual bicycling tip and information session with Ride Illinois. The program will address subjects such as the...