The American Cancer Society (ACS) and National Football League (NFL) have awarded a grant to VNA Health Care in Aurora and Bolingbrook to safely increase cancer screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant funding was made possible through ACS’s partnership with the NFL and the League’s Crucial Catch campaign. This
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, was born September 15, 1890 and wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections. Her fictional detectives, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, have been read across the globe. In 1971 she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British
By Bela (Bill) SuhaydaAurora A woman, waiting patiently to hear the results of what kind of government our founders hammered out in the “Federalist Debates” asked Benjamin Franklin: “What kind of government have you given us.” Franklin’s response: “A Republic madam….if you can hold on to it.” It’s been a
Did you ever wonder what would happen if your right hand was on your left arm instead of your right? Neither did I. By the time you read this, I hope things will have settled down and we can get back to focusing on what truly matters in our lives.
Ingredients1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef1 bunch green onions, finely chopped1 diced fresh jalapeno pepper1/4 cup water1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning1 cup plain yogurt1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup black olives6 (6 inch) corn tortillas Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
There is one thing we dare not contemplate quite honestly;Inside coffin lids, how many scratches would we see?Or in the case of those who never slept upon their backs,Would we find them upon their sides, the way they could relax? One duly cautionary note; we ask you not to laugh.For
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be host to Kane County Board members Mavis Bates and Myrna Molina alongside Kendall County Board members Robyn Vickers and Amy Cesich at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21. The group will discuss live on Zoom the misunderstandings and misconceptions centered around the ways
Yorkville Public Library is challenging the community to read a total of 20,000 minutes through February 26. This program is for readers of all ages. If the goal is met, a $100 donation from the Friends of the Library will be given to the Kendall County Food Pantry. Monetary donations
Grandpa,My doctor does not understand how difficult it is for a woman of my age to lose weight. She keeps on my case about I need to lose at least one pound a week. She is young and athletic and does not have a weight problem. I don’t need any
Bold and beautiful in the illumination of holiday colors in Aurora downtown is the description of the bridge across the Fox River.
As the director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, I don’t pay an undue amount of attention to the weather. However, Monday, January 28, 2019, was different. I woke up to a heavy snowstorm barreling across Illinois and was concerned because the Institute
By Stephanie Kifowit, State representative, 84th District “I’m okay being a footnote in history.” That is what I told one of my colleagues while watching the first day of session in the new 102nd General Assembly. I watched in a bit of disbelief as a new Speaker of the House
By Bobby Narang While sports rages on in neighboring states, the high school athletes Illinois continue to remain in limbo. At least, after several months of back-and-forth discussions and delays, there was a small dose of positive news in the middle of this month. Since November 17, 2020 high school
By Woodrow Carroll Weeb Ewbank! First, he preceded Vince Lombardi. Then he followed Lombardi. Could be a Greek oracle narrative. But, there is truth to the statement. With the National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl LV on the horizon (Sunday, Feb. 7 in Tampa), we take a look at the
Balance beam in gymnastics is precarious. College sports have endured the last five months precariously in a balance position between the health of its student-athletes and seeking a level of competition. With intermittent stops and start, the premier top division teams have found a way to compete, albeit not in
Betty Landorf, Naperville, shows a Norwegian fyrstekake, “royal cake”, she made January 9 in a virtual Norwegian baking class, led by Yorkville’s Barb Johnson, cultural director of Sons of Norway (SON) Polar Star Lodge 5-472.
This year is year of adapting. We have lived through more than 10 months of uncertainty, confusion, fear, isolation, and social malaise. We anticipated the beginning of a new year with bated breath. Then in a whirlwind, it was upon us, the New Year. Nothing has changed, COVID-19 is still
Kane County veterans assistance commission superintendent Jacob Zimmerman is encouraging Kane County veterans enrolled in the health-care system through Hines VA Hospital to schedule an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine. “I want to emphasize that all enrolled-veterans, age 65 and older, are eligible now,” Zimmerman said. “This is huge
Residents of Covenant Living at the Holmstad, 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, a retirement and assisted living facility, recently handcrafted 20 wooden desks to help students challenged by remote learning. Volunteers worked with Batavia United Way to find homes for the desks and provide a designated space where kids can
By Jason Crane Twenty Civilian Review Board semifinalists were announced at the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented the update about the Civilian Review Board (CRB). The establishment of the City of Aurora’s Civilian Review
