Month: July 2021

Entertainment Events

The Venue will present Roots Festival in Mundy Park

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The Venue will present Roots Festival, a Music in Mundy Park outdoor festival event to feature the bands Good Morning Bedlam, at 5 p.m.; Dawson Hollow, 6:15 p.m.; The Accidentals, 7:30 p.m.; and The Arcadian Wild, 9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 28 at The Venue, Mundy Park, 21-23 South Broadway, Aurora....

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REO Speedwagon commands joy, return of rock

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By Tom Siebert After riding out the storm of COVID-19, more than 6,000 REO Speedwagon fans could not fight the feeling of unabashed joy Thursday, July 1, as the venerable rock band staged the first major concert in the Chicago area since the day the music died nearly 16 months...

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Minor league baseball teams: Pride, financial woes

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By Woodrow Carroll Minor league baseball operations always have been a bit tricky. With the headaches related to COVID-19 situations clearly became worse. Many communities across the Nation, and on both sides of the border, have rolled out the red carpet for minor league franchises only to see things go...

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West Aurora High School will be host to Big Butts event July 15

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West Aurora High School’s Battle of the Big Butts, eight contests for 300 linemen from 20-plus Chicago-area high schools, is back. The 21st annual event will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at West High stadium, 1201 W. New York Street in Aurora. Michael Runge, Blackhawk assistant football...

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Catcher Jake Dunham, Plainfield, Huskies, ready for draft

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After leaving a lasting impact on the Northern Illinois University baseball record book in his career, catcher Jake Dunham, graduate of Plainfield North High School is preparing for what he hopes is the next step in his baseball career with the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft which will begin July...

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York, Wheaton Warrenville South, football teams hopeful

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By Bobby Narang York High School head football coach, Mike Fitzgerald, is hoping to keep to keep his program’s momentum continuing into the Fall. Under Fitzgerald, the Dukes slowly have been piling up signature victories in hopes of building sustained success, which is important element to be a contender in...

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Pivotal point reached in Summer, baseball to football

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Following Independence Day observances, traditions, and festivities, two things happen in sports, more than the old adage of corn will be knee high by the Fourth of July: There is clarity in status and paths in Major League Baseball (MLB); and football becomes a relevant point of conversation. • In...

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Paul Issak recovers from crash to lead productive life

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By John Montesano The Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club’s July 2021 Veteran of the Month is Paul Issak. He was born October 17, 1940 in Chicago, was graduated from Sullivan High School in 1958, and briefly attended Wright Junior College in Chicago. He joined the Air Force January 1, 1960....

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20th annual benefit golf outing July 15

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The 20th Annual Aurora East Education Foundation (AEEF) benefit golf outing, a fundraiser for scholarships and education projects by teachers, will be held Thursday, July 15, at Phillips Park Golf Course, 1001 Hill Avenue in Aurora.The public is invited. The schedule is: 11 a.m., registration; noon, box lunch; 12:30 p.m.,...

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Pet of the Week: Otis: Clever kitten, loves to explore

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Otis is a male Domestic Shorthair who was born in April 2021. Otis is a very clever and curious black and white kitten. He was rescued from Kentucky with his three siblings in late April. Otis is always the first to explore a new toy or find a new hiding...

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History

A Focus on History: July 8 through July 14

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July 8 Paris, the capital city of France, officially celebrates turning 2,000 years old. In fact, a few more candles technically would have been required on the birthday cake, because the City of Lights was most likely founded around 250 B.C.E.. – 1951. In Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell rings out...

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The Erik Blair Diaries a follow-up to Orwell’s 1984 book

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By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead “If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face—for ever.” — George Orwell, 1984 Tread cautiously: The fiction of George Orwell (June 25, 1903-January. 21, 1950) has become an operation manual for the omnipresent, modern-day, surveillance...

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Recipe of the Week: Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

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Ingredients2 cups beef broth1 cup beer1 green pepper, diced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon garlic powder1 bay leaf2 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix1 (4 pound) chuck roast1 jar of giardiniere Directions1. Combine beef...

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Veterans Virtual Hiring Event

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There will be a virtual hiring event for connections to current opportunities in information technology, healthcare, finance, and other growing industries Monday, July 12 at 10 a.m. for veterans. Visit www.veteransforward.org/hiringevent to register by July 8....

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