Worry, aka anxiety, is a pervasive problem. Repeatedly worrying about numerous things is likely to cause physical illness because there is, in truth, a direct connection between mind and body. A major point of worry for several years has been Climate Change, coupled with fears about what might happen if
In columnist John Whitehead’s op-ed of the February 24 issue of The Voice, he stated that “the Joe Biden administration has likened those who share ‘false or misleading narratives and conspiracy theories, and other forms of mis- dis- and mal-information’ to terrorists.” Furthermore, “if you dare to subscribe to any
Ingredients2 teaspoons olive oil2 pounds Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces1/4 cup olive oil4 large potatoes, chopped2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped2 large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped3 large onions, diced2 cloves of garlic, minced1/2 cup white wine1/2 cup chicken stock1 tablespoon Italian seasoningsalt and pepper to
Humpty Dumpty opened his eyes;Somewhat startled, there was surprise.Taking time now, looking around,He found he was high off the ground.Horrors! Panic! Almost a scream;Surely this must be a bad dream!For he’d never sit on a wall;Too much danger that he would fall.King’s men’s talents may be quite good;But putting him
By Mike Eckburg My heart goes out to the Ukrainian people as they defend themselves from this unprovoked attack. Here are excerpts from The New York Times: • Hector served two violent tours in Iraq as a United States Marine, then got out, got a pension and a civilian job,
By Allison Erdman Gregoire Friday, March 18, natural gas utility providers across the country celebrated “Natural Gas Utility Worker’s Day” to recognize the hard work and dedication of those who work in the industry. Nicor Gas serves 2.2 million customers daily to provide the clean, safe, and reliable service they
Kiwanis members serve their communities all year long, but the excitement for service really builds in April of each year. Kiwanis members come together for Kiwanis One Day – a day of community service that is felt around the world. This year, One Day in Aurora will be from 8
Oscar Ramos, right, outlines free offerings from Aurora’s Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center at Aurora Noon Lions Club meeting on Thursday, March 17.
Aurora University’s Thomas Kovanic, 22, spikes over Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Jacob Sirny, 17 and Kalvin Fellows, 2, Saturday, March 19, at Aurora.
There will be temporary service changes at West Branch Aurora Public Library March 30-April 1 to install new carpet. The facility will be closed those dates. There will be no in-person services available in order to install carpet at the entrance. Curbside hold pickup, the digital library, Chromebook & hotspot
Written by Illinois Libraries PresentEdited by Andrea Tiberi The Aurora Public Library District is joining libraries across Illinois to host bestselling author Jenny Lawson. The award-winning humorist will discuss her most recent memoir, Broken (in the best possible way), and her brilliantly funny body of work. The event will be
By Woodrow Carroll Were it not for Purdue University’s 71-61 victory over Texas late in the day Sunday, March 20 in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) second round men’s basketball Division I game, the Big Ten Conference was looking at possibly its worst day in basketball history. Purdue came
March Madness in sports started with high school boys basketball in Illinois. It reached the college men’s basketball with the frenetic pace, close scores, final-second, game-winning shots, and excellent play. March Madness has become larger than men’s college basketball. We add women’s and girls basketball, baseball Spring training with anticipation,
Amy Morton, owner and operator of Stolp Island Social in Aurora, grew up in the industry and worked alongside her father, legendary restaurateur Arnie Morton of Morton’s Steakhouse. Morton learned the business from the ground up, working nearly every position from a server to director of recruitment and training. After
After a two-year hiatus, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County is happy to announce that our Earth Day tree-planting event is back. Volunteers are needed to help plant trees on the east side of Elburn Forest Preserve at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 23. All are welcome. We’ll plant hundreds
The City of Wheaton government, SCARCE, and DuPage County will present the recycling event from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2 in the Commuter Parking Lot at Carlton and Liberty. All DuPage County residents can drop-off items. Document shredding, limit of three boxes. Syringes, epi pens, medications, sharps,
Brothers, Channing and Tatum, are Domestic Shorthair gray and white who were born in August 2015. Channing and Tatum are so gentle and quiet. They love each other and play with toys. They love to lay in a sun-filled window and be petted. Tatum is a Polydactyl with extra toes.
An Oswego resident offers a way to aid Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Leonard R. Wass recommends Polish Humanitarian Action (PHA), a charity. PHA provides humanitarian aid including food and other forms of support to people who had to leave their homes. The charity assists people affected by conflict both internally
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead No matter how much money the government pulls in, it’s never enough, so the government has come up with a new plan to make it even easier for its agents to seize Americans’ bank accounts. Make way for the digital dollar. In an
March 24 Groundbreaking on the first section of the New York City subway system, from City Hall to the Bronx: According to The New York Times, the following was a worker’s review of the digging style of the well-dressed Subway Commissioners: “I wouldn’t give th’ Commish’ners foive cents a day
