March 2023 – Page 7

Bits and pieces punctuated as important factoids

On March 7, 2023March 4, 2023 By admin

Yes, it is almost Springtime and we have traversed another cold Winter. Here are some bits and pieces for your enjoyment. • Bits: December 15, 1836 a horrified crowd gathered outside Blodget’s Hotel where the U.S. Patent Office shared space with the U.S. Post Office. The entirety of the Nation’s...

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EventsDiabetes Club of Fox Valley Russ George

Diabetes Club of Fox Valley helping diabetic twins

On March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 By admin

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is meeting Thursday, March 9, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 North River Street, Montgomery. Meeting and dinner will be held in the Third Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is off the menu at 5:30 p.m. Meeting will begin at 6:30...

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SportsCheerleading Sports Waubonsee Community College

Waubonsee Community College cheerleaders to Chicago Nationals

On March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 By admin

Waubonsee Community College’s competitive co-ed cheerleading squad secured a bid to the Chicago Nationals Grand Finale competition April 29-30 at Elgin Community College after taking first place in the Intermediate College Division at Xtreme Spirit’s Holiday Classic at the College of Lake County. The squad’s first-place, high-energy, two-and-a-half-minute routine was...

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Carousel EventsAurora Public Library District Events World War II

African American women working in World War II at Aurora Public Library District

On March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 By admin

We all know Rosie the Riveter, whose image became a cultural icon representing the surge of women who entered the workforce during World War II. Women, whose efforts in factories and shipyards helped lead the Nation to victory and the stories we don’t know much about are from the 600,000...

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Carousel EventsBig Rock Library Boozhoo

Boozhoo welcome sign to Big Rock Library

On March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By admin

Boozhoo is “Hello, Welcome” in Ojibwe and this greeting sign welcomes visitors to Big Rock Library’s birchbark display. Big Rock Library will hold an open house Saturday, March 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate the new display of birchbark items from Native American Ojibwe culture. Ray Miller,...

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Community Events GovernmentLeague of Women Voters League of Women Voters Aurora

Bought and Paid For? March 21

On March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By admin

The League of Women Voters’ Aurora Area will present Bought and Paid For? The influence of money on representative government at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at the Aurora Santori Public Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora. The League will have Alisa Kaplan, executive director of Reform Illinois, give information...

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Events FoodBatavia Events Food

National Meatball Day Swedish style in Batavia

On March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By admin

Consumers can celebrate National Meatball Day Swedish style with a benefit dinner for the Swedish American Children’s Choir from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S Lincoln Street in Batavia. The dinner will feature Swedish meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, lingonberries, Swedish...

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Business CarouselBatavia Chamber of Commerce Ribbon-cutting

Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrates new member Guardian Radon Mitigation and Construction Services

On March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By admin

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was excited to celebrate new Batavia Chamber member Guardian Radon Mitigation and Construction Services with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, March 6. The event was held in the lobby of the Batavia Chamber’s office, 106 W. Wilson Street in Batavia. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over...

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FeatureCharles Coddington Musings

Political perspective: From old Lincoln to new T. Rump

On March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 By admin

Musings: • The Republican Party is in a state of civil war. Or, I should say, in a state of uncivil war. On the one hand, there are the moderate Republicans, espousing conservative policies like small government, lower taxes, and traditional family values. They are a species rapidly becoming extinct....

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Arts Carousel EntertainmentAurora Central Catholic

Aurora Central Catholic’s upcoming production of “Chicago”

On March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By admin

Hannah Pawlak and Caleb Reynolds, both of Geneva, rehearse for Aurora Central Catholic's upcoming production of "Chicago," the high school version.

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Carousel FundraiserAurora Feminine hygiene Fundraiser

P.O.W.E.R. Women’s Group in Aurora collecting feminine hygiene products and basic necessities

On March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By admin

Women in Aurora are seeking to help other women who are facing current challenges and difficulties.Aurora City Hall’s employee resource group has launched a monthlong Women’s History Month campaign to collect much-needed supplies for unhoused women in the community. The P.O.W.E.R. Women’s Group, an acronym for Presenting Opportunities Where Everyone...

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Carousel EventsEvents Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472

Norwegian crafts and textiles on display at Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472

On March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By admin

Amada Beck, from left, of Seneca; Linda Anderson, Ottawa; and Barb Johnson, Yorkville, model bunads, Norwegian folk dresses, Sunday at a textile fair at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery.

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Carousel Charity Events FeatureAurora Fundraiser

Aurora St. Baldrick’s fundraiser at Ballydoyle Irish Pub in Aurora

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Jim Gilbert of Aurora reacts as stylist Kathy Leasure shaves his head Sunday at the Aurora St. Baldrick's fundraiser at Ballydoyle Irish Pub and Restaurant in Aurora.

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FoodFood Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Vegetarian Korma

On March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 By admin

Ingredients1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onion, diced1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root4 cloves garlic, minced2 potatoes, cubed4 carrots, cubed1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced4 tablespoons salted cashews, ground1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce2 tablespoons curry powder1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon1 cup frozen green peas1/2 green bell pepper, chopped1/2 red...

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PoetryPoetry Richard Williams

Poem: Sign Of The Times

On March 7, 2023March 8, 2023 By admin

What causes evolution? Honestly, what does?What brings it to what is today from what it was?It’s Nature’s way–allowing species to exist;A safeguard for prolonging life—sheer death, if missed.All this is known, but…what triggers this dire change?Most all these needed changes have a narrow range,The size, strength, shape, and form essential...

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‘Lexi’ Janiak second in D-III wrestling

On March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By admin

With best wishes and a prayer, Alexis “Lexi” Janiak was sent off by Aurora University AU) students, faculty and staff members Wednesday, March 1 to the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship. The event was held March 3-4 at Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Janiak finished in second place...

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SportsHigh school basketball Playoffs Schedule

Select high school girls basketball IHSA playoff results March 2-4

On March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By admin

State Tournament Class 4AFriday, March 3SemifinalsO’Fallon 77, Hersey 60Benet Acad. 50, Geneva 48Third placeGeneva 72, Hersey 61Saturday, March 4ChampionshipO’Fallon 62, Benet Academy 57State Tournament Class 3AFriday, March 3SemifinalsNazareth Academy 48, Peoria 35Lincoln 76, Deerfield 56Third placePeoria 86, Deerfield 67Saturday, March 4ChampionshipNazareth Academy 63, Lincoln 52State Tournament Class 2AThursday, March 2SemifinalsByron...

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FoodDeer Food Hunting University of Illinois

Meat challenges met with U of I
Deer Donation Program meeting

On March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By admin

In response to rising food and meat prices and the challenges food pantries have in obtaining meat, University of Illinois Extension, along with key partners, launched the Illinois Deer Donation Program in 2022. Illinois Extension will present a live online webinar summarizing the outcomes of the inaugural program from noon...

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SportsHigh school basketball Results Schedule Sports

High school boys basketball IHSA playoff schedule March 9-11 and results Feb. 28 – March 6

On March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By admin

Thursday, March 9IHSA State Tournament Class 1ASemifinalsGibault vs. Cornerstone Christ., 10 a.m.Tuscola vs. Scales Mound, 11:45 a.m.Third Place, 7IHSA State Tournament Class 2ASemifinalsTeutopolis vs. DePaul, 2:30Rockridge vs. Bloomington Cath., 4:15Third Place, 8:45Friday, March 10IHSA State Tournament Class 3ASemifinalsSt. Ignatius vs. Simeon, 10 a.m.Metamora vs. East St. Louis, 11:45 a.m.Third Place,...

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SportsCollege wrestling Sports

Big Ten Men’s Wrestling Championship results

On March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 By admin

125 Pounds: Spencer Lee, Iowa, over Liam Cronin, Nebraska, Dec 8-2133 pounds: Roman Bravo-Young, Penn State, over Aaron Nagao, Minnesota, Dec 5-2141 Pounds: Real Woods, Iowa, over Brock Hardy, Nebraska, Dec 2-1149 Pounds: Sammy Sasso, Ohio State, over Michael Blockhus, Minnesota, SV-1 7-5157 Pounds: Levi Haines, Penn State, over Peyton...

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