Month: April 2023

Education

Faculties at 3 State schools strike

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By Andrew Adams Faculty at Chicago State University, a small public university on Chicago’s South Side, went on strike Monday, April 3 after months of stalled negotiations with University administrators. Faculty at Eastern Illinois University and Governors State University have filed paperwork declaring their intent to strike, with strikes possible...

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Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame induction

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With torrential rain and howling wind as a backdrop, the classes of 2020 and 2022 were inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame Friday, March 31 at Villa Olivia in Bartlett. The weather did not deter attendees, who came to celebrate the 10 influential and talented artists all...

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Tears, hugs, Church’s final service

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With tears, hugs and bittersweet memories, Aurora Advent Christian Church held its final worship service Sunday, April 2, after 163 years of ministry. The Rev. Matt Mull, senior pastor, presided at the emotional two-hour service attended by about 75 congregants and former members. On Easter Sunday, April 9, Advent will...

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Politics necessary function of life to be respected

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Politics is a necessary function of life. Messy, controversial, disputes arise, differences of opinions offer singed relationships. Nonetheless, politics exists. It remains a better method of settling differences, conducting government business, finding peace, than hostilities. Politics is everything from contests at the ballot box which we have undergone this week...

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Aurora COW focus on Aurora STEAM Academy

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed a presentation on the Aurora STEAM Academy at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, April 4. The presentation shared with the Council and community was on the Aurora STEAM Academy (ASA) public-private partnership (P3) to deliver science, technology, engineering, arts,...

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Beautiful mourning dove will stay north: Fill feeders

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Reprinted from May 5, 2022First of three parts Teri Dunn contributed the following article in the Birds&Blooms magazine: “Mournings doves are beloved in backyards across the United States. Here are interesting facts you should know about the beautiful mourning dove: “I already knew that mourning doves sometimes will hang around...

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Community Events

Diabetes Club will meet April 13

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By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its April membership meeting Thursday, April 13, at the historic Gray’s Mill Estate, 211 N. River Street, Montgomery. Meetings are held in the Third Floor Banquet Room. Dinner is on members’ own from the menu at 5:30 p.m. and...

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Environment

Free shredding service in Oswego

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To assist in the prevention of identity theft, the Oswego Police Department is again a partner with up with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) to offer a free shredding service to the community. The shred event is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, at the Oswego Public Works Facility, 100...

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Elgin Symphony Orchestra: Two April concerts

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The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) has announced two April concerts that feature music familiar across genres and for all ages. Friday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m., the ESO will present Friday Favorites: Music You Know – Spring Edition, at Second Baptist Church of Elgin, 1280 Summit St. The concert will...

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Disaster proclamation in DuPage

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DuPage County Board chair person, Deborah Conroy, issued a disaster proclamation for DuPage County on Monday, April 3 in response to damage that occurred during a tornado in Addison Friday, March 31. “Issuing a disaster declaration allows County residents impacted by the storm to seek any State or federal resources...

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Legendary Train Run Saturday, April 8

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The Legendary Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Train Fun Run will be Saturday, April 8. Sign-up will begin at 9:45 a.m. at the Aurora Train Station, 233 N. Broadway in Aurora. The train will leave promptly at 10:20 a.m.. To participate, be there on time to purchase your...

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April alluring, including full Nature on display

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“The Earth was the most glorious instrument and I was audience to its strains.” — Henry David Thoreau April arrives. Glorious, sunny rain-filled, early Spring is April. Time for black umbrellas bouncing down the street and for windy days blowing the green garden shoots this way and that. There are...

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‘Logorrhea’ pathology pokes at key U.S. issues

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There is a horrible disease gripping the United States. It affects mostly right-wing politicians and radio-talk-show hosts. It is called “logorrhea,” a pathological inability to stop talking. The victims talk and talk and talk because they need to speak in order to feel safe and be in control. Too often,...

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Reader’s Commentary: Frothing at the mouth again: Trump derangement crowd

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By Bela “Bill” Suhayda The Donald Trump derangement crowd is frothing at the mouth again. “Wayne’s world Johnson” has spittle on his nose! Johnson and the Left don’t bother looking at the millions Biden has gotten from China or at Hunter’s criminality or Biden family corruption. The FBI still guards...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Banana Sour Cream Bread

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Ingredients1/4 cup white sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 cup butter3 cups white sugar3 eggs6 very ripe bananas, mashed1 (16 ounce) container sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt3 teaspoons baking soda4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup chopped walnuts Directions1. Preheat oven to 300 F. Grease four 7×3 inch...

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Poetry

Poem: Palm Sunday Revisited

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Palm Sunday is the open door to what you should discern;It is the open expose designed for you to learn.It shows in succinct detail in a telescopic rangeThe sorry fact that human nature has not seen much change.The wheel that squeaks the loudest is the first to get the grease.And...

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Teen volunteers at the Libraries learning, essential

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Volunteering at the Aurora Public Library facilities provides numerous benefits for teenagers. It allows them to give back to their community by helping others and promoting literacy through our Summer Reading Adventure. It provides an opportunity for them to gain work experience and develop skills such as communication, organization, and...

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Spring, poetry, focus at First Fridays in Aurora

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First Fridays in Aurora will celebrate the start of Spring along with National Poetry Month, Friday, April 7. Here are sites in downtown Aurora which will be in action with events and items to see: The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River Street, will have a Spring sale plus...

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Spring rummage and bake sale at Yorkville Congregational United Church

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June Davis is sorting donations of jewelry and collectibles for the spring rummage and bake sale at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ.

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