Month: July 2021

Business Government Health

Virus surge in Illinois brings stricter mask mandates

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By Jerry Nowicki Illinois will have new COVID-19 guidance on face coverings after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance Tuesday to reflect that even individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 should wear masks while indoors in areas of the country where the virus is surging. CDC...

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The National Night Out part of many important events

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National Night Out will be Tuesday, Aug. 3 with participation by many communities. It is a break from the heat of the Summer and a link to a back-to-school mentality. From previous years an impression is that young children enjoy the variation from a usual Summer routine. It is an...

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Aurora City Council standing ovation for retiring chief

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By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, City Council members gave a standing ovation to retiring Police Chief Kristen Ziman. She started her law enforcement career in 1991 as a cadet and in 1994 was sworn in as an officer and in 2003 as sergeant....

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Charity Events

‘Race to Fight Diabetes’ will be August 7

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Hello Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora members, and friends of Cosmos, Saturday, Aug. 7, the Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora will be host to the “Race to Fight Diabetes” Awareness Night at Sycamore Speedway, Route 64, Maple Park. We invite you to join us for an exciting evening of competitive dirt track...

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Loaves & Fishes campaign for new warehouse

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Earlier this year, Loaves & Fishes Community Services, based in Naperville, announced the acquisition of a warehouse distribution building to serve as its new hub, at 580 Exchange Court in Aurora. The project will substantially increase the number of families served, expand the geographic service area, and provide omni-channel distribution...

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Events

Bug Fest back August 21

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Bug Fest will be back and bigger than previously from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 at Red Oak Nature Center, 1385 N. River Road, North Aurora. Tickets must be purchased this year to enter Bug Fest which will include games, activities, and inflatables. Participating agencies will have...

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Greater access to mental health services will start next year

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By Peter Hancock Illinois residents will soon have greater access to mental health services under measures Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Friday. Starting January 1, most insurance companies doing business in Illinois will be required to provide their beneficiaries with timely and proximate access to treatment for mental, emotional,...

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Colette creative, well-known, French author

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Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette was born January 28, 1873 in the Village of Saint-Sauvenur-en-Puisaye, Burgandy, France. Her father was a war hero and tax collector. “When I was 12, I was queen of the earth.” She ran free through the woods under the careful eye of her much-loved mother. This feeling of...

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Arts Events

Aurora Public Art’s gallery at Pierce Center to open August 6

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Aurora Public Art’s gallery at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center will reopen August 6, with three 2021 exhibitions planned. After 15 months of being closed due to COVID-19, the 3rd floor gallery will reopen August 6 with a reception for Accelerating Inspiration: Art from Fermilab. Two additional...

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Reader’s Commentary: Rachel Ventura deserves our support in Illinois State Senate, 43rd District

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By John LaeschAurora We need Rachel Ventura’s voice in our political system. It is rare to find hard-working, trusted elected officials who are willing to go to the mat for working families and those who do not have a voice in our political system. As long as I have known...

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Rusty Rodeo stops little bullies’ reign

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A curious visitor asked a naturalist to describe the appearance of a rusty crayfish. When she said, “It looks like they’ve been pinched with Cheetos fingers,” the mind wanders to something kinda cute, maybe even a bit cuddly. “But,” continued Christy Graser, environmental education supervisor at Red Oak Nature Center...

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International Military

Bailing out of Afghanistan overdue; new curse required

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The United States is finally bailing out of Afghanistan (maybe) after 19 years of pursuing an exercise in futility, i.e. creating a stable government. It is is a move which is not only long overdue but one which never should have been necessary. President Joe Biden has done the right...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Goat Cheese and Arugula over Penne

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Ingredients5 1/2 ounces goat cheese2 cups coarsely chopped arugula, stems included1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes1/3 cup olive oil3 cloves of garlic, minced1/4 cup pine nuts1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt8 ounces penne pasta Directions1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. While the...

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Poetry

Poem: Learning To Live

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As long as there’s been language, to speak and be understood,There have been philosophic words meant for the common good.So here I am, advising you, assuming you can read;Assuming that the subject matter has a common need.Of course, it is quite proper that I ascertain that first,And, once again, I...

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Lieutenant Commander Ryan Hall at the Aurora Council Navy League

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By Len Wass Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Ryan Hall, USN (United States Navy), a student at the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, addressed the Aurora Council Navy League. His topic covered the complex organization and intense training of the U.S. Navy’s various expeditionary commands. Units of these expeditionary commands...

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Kane County Health Department volunteers receive recognition

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The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) recognized its active volunteers of the Kane County Medical Reserve Corps (KCMRC) at a special event in East Dundee Saturday evening, July 24. “Our volunteers have always demonstrated a high level of commitment since the inception of the KCMRC,” said Claudia Reginato, former coordinator...

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On the road again and great help from the franchises

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It’s 6 a.m. in Princeton, Ill.. I have a six-hour drive to Rochester, Minn., where the Mayo Brothers will take a look-see at my 80-year-old ticker. Some reason for stress. I stop at the drive-thru window at McDonald’s, a mile up the road at the Interstate. My car won’t function...

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Events

Yorkville Public Library draws up many youth events in August

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The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in August. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. • Virtual 3-D Printing Leah English provides a step by step...

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