Day: May 2, 2023

Lobbyists, former CEO, convicted

By Hannah Meisel A federal jury Tuesday, May 2, convicted three ex-lobbyists and the former CEO of electric utility Commonwealth Edison for their involvement in an alleged bribery scheme aimed at longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Prosecutors alleged the foursome gave Madigan allies jobs and contracts at the utility...

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Sustainable Design Challenge awards presented to students

During its meeting Tuesday, May 2, the DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee presented awards to winning student groups chosen from this year’s 17th annual Sustainable Design Challenge. Awards went to students from Wheaton Academy (West Chicago), Glenbard East High School (Lombard), and two teams from Hinsdale South High School (Darien),...

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East Aurora NJROTC achieves more excellence

The East Aurora School District 131 NJROTC unit once again has achieved excellence at the John Wargo Hubbard Drill Meet recently. The Meet is the premier Spring Meet held in Chicago. East Aurora’s teams competed against an all-Army field. All cadets and coaches did a good job. They received congratulations...

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Motorcycle Awareness Month in Oswego, Open Roads ABATE

Troy Parlier, Oswego Village president, Kevin Smith, Open Roads ABATE activities coordinator, and Cliff Oleson, Open Roads ABATE president, with a signed proclamation proclaiming that May is Motorcycle Awareness Month at the April 18 Village of Oswego meeting

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Civic developments wind up on murals in Aurora

The world around us is an interesting place. We can pay as little attention, or as much attention, as we want. There is always something going on of interest. We can take sides, or, we can just watch with interest and think we can be merely a neutral observer. Nonetheless,...

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Aurora mayor proclamation to Rotary Club of Aurora

By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented a proclamation to the Rotary Club of Aurora in honor of its 100th Anniversary at the Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, May 2. A video of the presentation can be viewed after the 13 minute mark...

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Reader’s Voice: Be wary of gaslighting

April 27, 2023Dear editor; I think that gaslighting in the City of Lights (Aurora) needs to be addressed. Gaslighting is a way of twisting truth with a finesse about it. It uses hyperbole to get you to believe what is not exactly true. In America, the big one is that...

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Dole Packaged Foods: Boost nutrition, end food deserts

Reprinted from May 13, 2021 First of three parts The pandemic inspired Dole Packaged Foods to launch an ambitious new program to bring nutritious sustenance to one billion persons by 2025. Here is how innovation is helping to close the gap on food inequality: Fastco Works, FastCompany, writes: “It’s peak...

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Wine on the Fox in Oswego May 6-7

Oswego’s traditional Wine on the Fox event, presented by John Greene Realtor, will return for its 17th year in picturesque Hudson Crossing Park along the Fox River! All ages are welcome, and the event is free and open to the public. Live entertainment on the Main Stage will begin at...

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REAL ID required to enter Fermilab

Since May 3, all public visitors 18 years and older coming to Fermilab’s public areas in Batavia are required to present a REAL ID-compliant ID upon entry. Fermilab is required to comply with Department of Energy’s (DOE) security requirements applicable to DOE federal facilities and includes visitors entering by car, on...

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Alice enjoys lingering for hot tea, timely opulence

Alice was visiting the ancient home and fortress of the Earls and Dukes of Atholl which was situated in the wide Strath of Garry on the main route through the Scottish central Highlands. The Banvie burn runs in front of the castle and tumbles through its narrow glen among the...

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Comments reflect the GOP focus on two fronts

Hoorah! The ineluctable Bela Suhuyda finally has gotten around to castigating me. I had been worried sick that he would not stoop to put me in my place, even as he castigated my colleague, Wayne Johnson, up one side and down the other. I didn’t know whether to be joyful...

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Reader’s Commentary: Democrats: Men can become pregnant; will eat insects

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Democratic Party members can’t define what a woman is. They believe men can become pregnant and the Earth is being destroyed by Climate Change caused by CO2 and cow farts! And, so it is, we will be eating insects rather than New York Strip at our...

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Recipe of the Week: Smokey Burgers

Ingredients2 pounds ground beef1/4 pound of bacon (about 5 slices)1/2 onion, grated1 egg1 tablespoon grill seasoning (equal parts ground black pepper, kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder)1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons minced garlic1 1/4 tablespoons adobo sauce and chipotle chili pureesalt and pepper...

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Poem: That Ladder Of Success

As an adult, of any age, how young are you?By that I mean, how closely do you think things through?Like, on the ladder of success, which you have tried,What rung did you achieve, completely satisfied?That is my point. At what point do you know success?If you are in the right...

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Aurora Public Library District Community Voices: Sharing residents’ heritage

Your story is written in part by your heritage and your identity. Heritage is the cultural legacy we receive from the past that influences our daily lives in the present such as art, food, music, and values. Identity refers to our sense of who we are as individuals and as...

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Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department for May

The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events this month. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354, or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. Will be available this month. Use the clues to unlock the...

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Retirement salute: George Scheetz

The Batavia Public Library is pleased to invite the public to a retirement reception this month for Library executive director, George H. Scheetz. Please join us in wishing Scheetz a wonderful retirement by gathering for his reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the Library, 10...

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