Month: August 2021

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Goosehead Insurance ribbon-cutting in Batavia

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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated Goosehead Insurance Joe Kosner Agency with a joint ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 25 along with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Owner Joe Kosner is a longtime insurance professional and Batavia Chamber member. COVID-19 and construction prevented our holding this celebration when Joe changed...

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Freezing food lasting, healthful, approach

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Are you interested in saving money on groceries and prolonging the life of your food? Fox Valley residents John and Char Johnson-Dunlop will make a presentation at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Gail Borden Public Library, 751 W. Bowes Road, Elgin, for the program “I’m Freezing! Hope You...

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Pet of the Week: Spooky: Loves cats and dogs, needs companions

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Spooky is a male Domestic Shorthair Black who was born in September 2020. Spooky is a wonderful cat who loves all other cats and dogs. He is very playful and will jump on your toes when you’re trying to sleep. He thinks it’s a game when you go to pick...

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Arts Events

DuPage County Board postpones Fine Arts Festival

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Because of continuing concerns over COVID-19, the DuPage County Board Ad Hoc Committee on the Fine Arts voted Tuesday, Aug. 31 to postpone the planned Fine Arts Festival that was to take place September 24-26 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Committee chair Lynn LaPlante said, “While I am disappointed that...

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Government Kids/Youth

Students should be treated as citizens, not as prisoners

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By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead Once upon a time in the United States, parents breathed a sigh of relief when their kids went back to school after a Summer’s hiatus, content in the knowledge that for a good portion of the day their kids would be gainfully occupied,...

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Grants available up to $150,00 for small businesses hurt by COVID-19

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Suzanne Stegeman was a guest speaker Tuesday, Aug. 17 at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora regarding the State’s Back to Business (B2B) Grant Program and its web portal, www.illinois.gov/dceo . Stegeman is a community navigator for the program. The program will provide grants of up to $150,000 to small businesses...

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Culture Stock close to top 40 for lucrative grant; public voting helpful through Friday, Aug. 27

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L.I.F.T. (Live. Improve. Flourish. Thrive.) Aurora (aka Culture Stock) needs help to win a $25,000 grant to enhance its reading and arts program.  It is close to the Top 40 and needs help getting the word out to acquire more votes.  Click here for more information https://www.neighborhoodassist.com/entry/2039862Help a Cause in...

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100+ Women Who Care of Will County

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The September meeting of 100+ Women Who Care of Will County will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 at P.B. Mulligan’s Restaurant & Bar 19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill, inside Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club. We gather together. We nominate. We present. We vote. We...

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Recovery Centers of America process: Purple candles

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Recovery Centers of America (RCA) at St. Charles, Chicagoland’s newest premier Midwest treatment facility whose mission is to help one million patients achieve a life of recovery, is proud to join the Kane County Sheriff and Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. Community...

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Artists’ murals unveiling in Aurora’s Alley Art Fest

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Murals take center stage. Artists with dedication, persistence, and talent, will return to the Alley Art Fest in downtown Aurora Saturday, Aug. 28. The 11th year of the festival, promoted by Aurora Downtown, led by Marissa Amoni, will be front and center from noon to 5 p.m. and a feature...

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Environment Government Police

Aurora City Council: Civilian Review Board (CRB) to native plants along Fox River

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By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, Council members listened to an update on the Civilian Review Board (CRB). Communications director for the city of Aurora government, Clayton Muhammad, said the nine- member Board was sworn in Thursday, Aug. 19 and will review complaints against...

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Health

Reader’s Voice: Decrease COVID, Medical plea

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August 20, 2021Dear editor; An open letter to the Community: The physicians of the Kane County Medical Society call on each and every citizen in Kane County to do all things possible to decrease the spread of COVID-19 in our community. Along with the Kane County Health Department, we urge...

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Watermelon one of the most beloved fruits in the world

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First of three parts Ocean Robbins of Food Revolution Network writes about one of Summer’s favorite foods: Watermelons. “Watermelons are among the largest and heaviest fruits available at most grocery stores, but is lugging them home worth the effort? Are they nutritious, or just a bunch of water and sugar?...

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Kane County COVID vaccinations planned

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The Kane County Health Department (KCHD), in partnership with Illinois Department of Public Health, will provide COVID vaccines at upcoming community COVID vaccination clinics. • Saturday, Aug. 28, 8 a.m. to noon at Batavia Farmer’s Market 111 N. River Street, Batavia• Saturday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at...

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Brave John: From Europe to a Ritchie Boy in WWII

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John was placed on a ship bound for the United States. The year was 1939. John was 16 years old. He spoke German, Russian, and English. He knew some Yiddish, but only enough to converse with his parents and grandparents. He was travelling alone because his Jewish parents could not...

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Government Military Veterans

No glory in war; just stimulates our darker impulse

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From the vault – 22 September 2011 (revised): A nation at war, defending itself against a cruel enemy. Hundreds and thousands of brave soldiers, laying down their lives to protect their country. Millions on the home front, remembering them, honoring their sacrifices, and erecting monuments to their glory. This is...

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