July 2021 – Page 6

Native American forbidden culture dark part of history

On July 13, 2021July 19, 2021 By admin

First of three parts The United States just has celebrated another Fourth of July Independence Day. We celebrated the day with familiar songs, about the land of the free with loud and many beautiful displays of fireworks. We give thanks and recognition to the many individuals who have sacrificed their...

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CharityCASA Charity Kane County VolunteersLeave a comment

CASA needs volunteers, help children

On July 13, 2021July 12, 2021 By admin

CASA Kane County, a nonprofit based in Geneva that is an advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court, has seen a dramatic increase in cases since the pandemic. The rise has been so great that for the first time in the organization’s history, CASA does

Carousel Feature HistoryBertha Honoré Palmer Jo Fredell Higgins

Bertha Palmer successful socialite, philanthropist

On July 13, 2021July 17, 2021 By admin

It is said that we meet those we are destined to meet in life. Whether it is a chance encounter on a train to a lady seated wearing pearls, or a gentleman who asks us to dance, we are all in a cosmos that clearly defines our circumstances. We still...

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Charity Events FundraiserBack to School Bash & Color Run Fundraiser Plano Area Chamber of Commerce

Back to School Bash & Color Run August 14

On July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 By admin

The Plano Area Chamber of Commerce will be host to the first Back to School Bash & Color Run, Saturday, Aug. 14 at The Montcler Hotel, 3450 Drew Street, Sandwich. The festivities will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the Run will start at 5 p.m.. The after...

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GovernmentBela Suhayda Reader's Commentary

Reader’s Commentary: On controlling thoughts, ideas, conversations, in the U.S.

On July 13, 2021July 12, 2021 By admin

By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaSugar Grove Totalitarianism, communism, and other assorted dictatorial isms have a set of guideposts by which they maintain control over their populations. In their efforts to create their perfect world, which they want the rest of us to enjoy, they build a controlling framework into which we...

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Feature InfrastructureAurora Charles Coddington

East Side, West Side, all around Aurora street oddities

On July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 By admin

In previous essays, I highlighted some of the streets of Aurora because of their historic value. Herewith, I will concentrate on the oddities of some of the City’s streets. Get out your map of Aurora, dear reader, and follow along. (What? You don’t have a map? Shame!) First up: Some...

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Events Government HealthBack the Vax COVID-19 vaccine

Back the Vax in Aurora festival Saturday, July 31

On July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 By admin

As restrictions are lifted, the arts and culture sector in Illinois recognizes that continuing to get audiences and communities vaccinated is important for safely returning to in-person arts activities. Artists in 24 regions across Illinois are creating more than 72 pro-vaccination projects this Summer because vaccines are widely available. Aurora...

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Macaroni Salad

On July 13, 2021July 12, 2021 By admin

Ingredients1 cup mayonnaise¼ cup white vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste½ teaspoon ground black pepperPinch of cayenne pepper1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste1 cup finely diced celery1 cup diced red bell pepper½ cup grated carrot½ cup chopped green onions¼ cup diced jalapeno pepper¼...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: Being Thoughtful

On July 13, 2021January 18, 2023 By admin

Assuming that you LOVE your spouse, there’s always something more;Just how much do you LIKE that person; how would he/she score?Since you can like a person without love, turn that around;In thinking of it in that way, all the above is sound. In dealing with the human mind, there is...

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Carousel FeatureJo Fredell Higgins London

London nearly 2,000 years old; history unique

On July 13, 2021July 10, 2021 By admin

Few can know London, which is a vast city of more than nine million residents, as Samuel Johnson knew it in the 1760s when the city had 700,000 residents. James Boswell gave the advice that “If you wish to have a just notion of the magnitude of this City, it...

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GovernmentCapitol News Illinois Laws Peter Hancock

Schools large factor among 53 bills signed by governor

On July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 By admin

By Peter Hancock Public high schools in Illinois soon will be required to teach students how to gain access and evaluate various kinds of news and social media they see online and elsewhere as part of their regular curriculum. That was among the 53 bills that governor JB Pritzker signed...

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Carousel GovernmentAurora East Aurora School District 131 Ribbon-cutting

East Aurora School District 131 opens new administrative center

On July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 By admin

Close to 100 District-level employees work in one centralized location because East Aurora School District 131 recently opened a new administrative center at 310 Seminary Avenue, Aurora. July 7, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in front of the renovated building now serving as the District’s administrative center. Aurora’s mayor Richard...

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EventsAurora Public Library District Makerspace

Aurora Public Library District Makerspace transformative site of creation

On July 13, 2021July 12, 2021 By admin

Did you know that the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is the place to check out books, music, movies and more items? But did you know you can create things such as vinyls, 3D models, and posters, by using our Makerspace, too? What exactly is a Makerspace? In a literal...

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Entertainment EventsNaperville Park District

Tennis time in Naperville July 23

On July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 By admin

Tennis players of all ages are invited to participate in Naperville Park District’s Summer Slam All-City Tennis Tournament Friday, July 23 at Knoch Park tennis courts, 812 S. West Street, Naperville. Register at www.napervilleparks.org by July 15. Participants will play multiple matches against multiple players in a round-robin format over...

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OpinionAsk Grandpa Opinion

Ask Grandpa: On competitive couples; better biscuits

On July 13, 2021July 10, 2021 By admin

Grandpa,We have some friends that we have known for many years. We used to get along great. They were a wonderful couple and loads of fun to be around. That is until about three months after I got pregnant. That is when they announced that they are pregnant, too. They...

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Carousel CharityLemonade stand Savannah Crooks

Lemonade drive sets record

On July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 By admin

By Al Benson An Aurora girl’s weekend lemonade stand raised a record $2,845 for Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora. Thursday through Saturday, Savannah Crooks of Aurora, 17, served homemade lemonade from a pop-up tent in her parents’ driveway. It was the West Aurora High School senior’s 10th annual lemonade...

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Carousel Charity FoodAurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Pop Up Pantry

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry pop-up pantry in West Chicago

On July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 By admin

By Al Benson A pop-up food pantry will be held by Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 155 N. Prince Crossing Road in West Chicago. Area residents are invited to drive through to receive groceries. Admission is...

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Carousel FeatureJudson University Terrence Howard Tom Siebert

Walk of Fame’s Terrence Howard reaches for the stars

On July 13, 2021July 12, 2021 By admin

By Tom Siebert Terrence Howard has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, having appeared in 52 movies and 25 television shows. But the acclaimed actor told a Judson University audience in Elgin Friday that he would rather be known for reaching the real stars, through his newly-developed drone...

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Carousel CharityDerek Rogers Flowing Forth United Methodist

Small helpful mission, Aurora’s Flowing Forth United Methodist Church

On July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 By admin

The Reverend Derek Rogers, pastor at Aurora's Flowing Forth United Methodist Church (UMC), displays donations of household products and cash contributed by congregants for the UMC Midwest Mission Distribution Center in downstate Illinois.

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Carousel Charity MoneyFeed My Starving Children United Methodist Church of Plano

United Methodist Church donates to Feed My Starving Children

On July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 By admin

The United Methodist Church (UMC) of Plano's Gerri Henze, middle, gives a donation check to Feed My Starving Children's Alan, left, recently.

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