Month: August 2021

Feature Government

On Barack Obama at Martha’s Vineyard to raise funds

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Barack Obama recently purchased a $12 million Summer place on Martha’s Vineyard and planned to be host to 600 “swells” there for his 60th birthday, until the resurgent pandemic shrunk his party numbers. I thought to myself: Come on, Barack, do you really need an over-the-top mansion on an island...

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Steve Andersson, Mike Fortner, among 11 award recipients

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By Jim Edgar and John Shaw Less than five years ago, Illinois was moving aggressively in the wrong direction, careening toward the fiscal precipice, lurching toward junk bond status. A brutal and counterproductive two-year budget stalemate had tarnished Illinois’ reputation, damaged our schools, battered our credit rating, and led to...

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History, genealogy, information available at all Aurora Public Library District sites

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The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has several new resources available related to history and genealogy. Are you getting started with your family history or searching for a local newspaper article from 2002? Look no further! Visit the Library to get started or gain access to our databases remotely with...

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Events Fundraiser

Used Book Sale in Yorkville second chance September 7-17

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If you do not participate the Friends of the Library’s annual Used Book Sale, it’s not too late to find a bargain. The Friends are having an after-the-sale sale. Gently-used books left from the weekend sale have been marked down in price to $.25 for paperbacks and $1 for hardcover...

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Ask Grandpa: Without an arrest, not guilty most likely

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Grandpa,Illinois needs to take another look at some of its laws. Because of some laws hastily passed without looking at the ramifications, I am spending a fortune on legal defense for something I never did. I was an only child of eight years when my father died. I inherited a...

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Community Government National

Census 2020: Selected communities of 5,000 and more population

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Population Census 2020 DuPage County2020 = 932,8772010 = 916,924• Bartlett2020 = 41,1052010 = 41,208• Downers Grove2020 = 50,2472010 = 47,833• Elmhurst2020 = 45,7862010 = 44,121• Hinsdale2020 = 17,3952010 = 16,816• Glendale Heights2020 = 33,1762010 = 34,208• Glen Ellyn2020 = 28,8462010 = 27,450• Lisle2020 = 24,2232010 = 22,390• Lombard2020 = 44,4762010...

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Government

State lawmakers preparing new maps; Kendall growth great

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By Peter Hancock Voting rights advocates and minority community members urged Illinois lawmakers Thursday, Aug. 26 to take more time in redrawing legislative district maps so the general public can have more time to study whatever new maps will be proposed. “We’re joining other advocates today in asking for more...

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Matching grant will assist Sugar Grove Public Library

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The Sugar Grove Public Library has been awarded a matching grant valued at $85,692 to conduct a renovation to the front area of the Library formerly knows as the Café. The Aurora-based architecture firm, Cordogan and Clark, is a partner with the Sugar Grove Library to develop the project and...

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Aurora celebrates Old Second National Bank’s 150th Anniversary

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Old Second National Bank’s senior vice president Sylvia Balogh, holds scissors, left, and Old Second employees are joined by Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin and city government officials to celebrate the Bank’s 150th Anniversary.

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History

A Focus on History: September 2 through September 8

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September 2 The Great Fire of London breaks out in the house of King Charles II’s baker on Pudding Lane near London Bridge. When the Great Fire finally was extinguished September 6, more than 80% of London was destroyed. Only 16 persons were known to have died. – 1666. Aftershocks...

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Bielema, U of I, goal: Start season with 2-0 record

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By Woodrow Carroll Believe it or not, the last University of Illinois head football coach to lose his debut game at the school was Ron Turner. He and the Illini suffered a 17-point defeat at the hands of Southern Mississippi University in Champaign to begin the 1997 season that ended...

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Events

Naperville Last Fling means street changes

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Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 1, the Jaycees’ Last Fling will require the closing of parking lots and streets at and near the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center and Park District Administration Building. The parking lots for the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center (at 305 W. Jackson Avenue) and the Park District...

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Events History

‘Boulder Hill at 65’: An Anniversary Celebration’ at Museum September 11

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In 1956, developer Don L. Dise sold the first homes in his new subdivision, on the old Bereman stock farm between Oswego and Montgomery. Naming the development Boulder Hill, the same as the Bereman farm’s name, it quickly became the largest community in Kendall County and one of the largest...

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Oswego talent competition to start September 18

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Oswego’s got tons of talent, and we’re ready to prove it, too. This Fall, the Village of Oswego will be host to Oswego’s Got Talent, a two-round competition for performing artists of all kinds, at Venue 1012, Oswego’s new amphitheater and park. The first-round competition will be held the afternoon...

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Action greets opening weekend of high school football, Aurora Christian vs. Fieldcrest, Marmion Academy vs. Bishop McNamara

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Aurora Christian High School's Cam Ajazi, 23, breaks though visiting Fieldcrest defenders Friday.

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Sports

High school football schedules Sept. 3-4 and Sept.10; results Aug. 27-28

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Friday, Sept. 3Fox ValleyJacobs at Crystal Lake Central, 7 p.m.Burlington Central at Prairie Ridge, 7 p.m.Cary-Grove at Crystal Lake South, 7 p.m.Hampshire at Dundee-Crown, 7 p.m.Huntley at McHenry, 7 p.m. Upstate EightLarkin at Fenton, 7:30 p.m.Glenbard East at Elgin, 7:30 p.m.South Elgin at East Aurora, 7:30 p.m.Streamwood at Bartlett, 7:30...

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Health

All Purpose Nipple Ointment (APNO) part of process to relieve pain and suffering

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A question came up about compounded All Purpose Nipple Ointment (aka APNO) that feigned outrage over using medicines that would be ingested by the new baby, and possibly cause some harm. Sure, too many people take too many drugs, and there always will be legitimate drug uses that relieve symptoms...

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Sports

Little revealing clues in early-season football games

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The Chicago Bears and the remainder of the National Football League (NFL) will begin the regular season the second weekend in September. The Bears will open in Los Angles against the Rams as a part of the Sunday Night Football special on NBC television. There is little to gauge the...

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Turner & Association ribbon-cutting in Batavia

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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated new Chamber member Ameriprise Financial, Turner & Associates with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 25. The financial advisory team moved to their new location in Batavia, 223 S. Batavia Avenue, Suite 202, right before the pandemic lockdown in March 2020. Batavia mayor...

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