Month: June 2023

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Pompeii, Italy, frozen in time, A.D. 79, reveals volcano

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Imagine enjoying a light lunch al fresco when a shattering boom roars through the marketplace of Pompeii. The ground around you shakes so violently that your meal of fresh fish and red tomatoes ends up in the street. Inhabitants look to Mount Vesuvius, a massive volcano that rises above the...

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Feature Humor

From No. 45 doings to former Superman imitations

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So much has been written and broadcast about fat, orange-faced, Donny Dum-Dum’s indictment and arraignment, I planned to avoid adding to it. But I just couldn’t help myself. Even as Trump’s attorneys are dropping like flies, caught in a mist of a Raid® fog, leaving No. 45 scrambling to find...

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Commentary Community

Reader’s Commentary: Note to Lakewood Springs Club members from director

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By Danny Fuentes Lakewood Springs Club members, I thank you for your vote to put me on the Board to represent you two weeks ago for the next two years. I’ve been trying in touch to get in touch with the RealManage manager that’s supposed to handle all our business...

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Business Events

Bardwell Residences in Aurora focus of Chamber June 27

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Everyone can join Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce at the Business After Hours from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, at Bardwell Residences, 301 Weston Avenue, Aurora. Members and business professionals will have drinks and appetizers at Bardwell Residences and an evening of impactful community connections As a...

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Food Uncategorized

Recipe of the Week: Grilled Salmon

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Ingredients1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon lemon juice1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup brown sugar1/3 cup water1/4 cup vegetable oil Directions1. Season salmon fillets with pepper and garlic powder. 2. In a small bowl add lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil and...

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Poetry

Poem: How Would You Describe Your Faith?

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You live your life as a religious person, scant or much;Quite comfortable with what it teaches, and its loving touch.Let’s say you also read your Bible, bolstering belief—Where almost always, in some measure, you will find relief.But dictates of your daily life, your everyday routines,May well dispel religion, and the...

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Events

Book clubs at Aurora Public Library District stimulate a variety of reading

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For many years the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has been trying to convince the general public that we are more than just books. We are a place to learn, to connect with others, and to explore new ideas. But let’s be honest, we still do have a lot of...

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Aurora Noon Lions Club donates to Diabetes Club of Fox Valley and East Aurora’s NJROTC program

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Aurora Noon Lions Club recently awarded grants totaling $1,500 to two worthy community groups. At the Club’s June 15 meeting, Noon Lions president Susan Koepke presented ceremonial checks to Diabetes Club of Fox Valley and East Aurora High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit. Koepke said, “The Aurora...

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Sports

Naperville Central catcher Colin Barczi future bright

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By Bobby Narang Naperville Central High School’s Colin Barczi is ready to start another journey in his prospective baseball career. The senior catcher closed out his illustrious career by becoming the first player to earn the DuPage Valley Conference Player of the Year for three straight seasons. Despite missing three...

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Sports

Lance Lynn ties Harshman for Sox game strikeouts

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By Woodrow Carroll Chicago White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn struck out 16 Seattle Mariners batters in the White Sox-Mariners’ game Sunday, June 18. Seattle still won, 5-1. Lynn’s production tied a franchise record for most strikeouts in a game by a White Sox pitcher, held by Sox southpaw Jack Harshman...

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Sports

Cubs-Cardinals will snare spotlight in London

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Special sports events capture attention of the public, whether high school State tournament games, Super Bowl, World Series, or, significant international competition. The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals later this week will break into international mode with two games in London, England. Automatically, the natural rivals will capture the...

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Events

Plano fireworks will be June 30

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The City of Plano government will present a safe, family-friendly, Independence Day fireworks event Friday, June 30 at the Plano High School Reaper Stadium. Concessions by Plano Sports Boosters, similar to Friday night football games. Gates will open at 7:30 p.m., with fireworks at dusk. Please note that alcohol, tobacco,...

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Summer activities plentiful in Aurora downtown

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Summer is here. Officially. It’s time to get serious about getting out in the community and enjoying Summer events. Sunday, June 25, Aurora Public Art will be host to Asphalt Mural Fest from noon to 6 p.m. at Downer Place and Stolp Avenue in downtown Aurora. It’s a free event...

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Religion

Eight churches seek disaffiliation with UMC convention

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The disaffiliation of eight churches was approved by lay and clergy members of Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church (UMC) in its 184th annual session June 6 at Schaumburg Convention Center. These churches had signed disaffiliating agreements with the conference and were eligible for consideration: Calvary UMC and...

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Government

Bill Foster: Dreamers should be in service

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Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) led eight of his Democratic colleagues in introducing a resolution June 15 that calls on the Secretary of Defense to authorize Dreamers to serve in the armed services. “For many Dreamers, the United States is the only home they have ever known. Every American deserves the...

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Environment Events

Downers Grove Garden Walk July 15

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The 17th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk will be Saturday July 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The Garden Walk is a fund raiser benefitting the Bridge Board of the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove (DGFUMC) which is a program partner with Bridge Communities, a 501(c)(3) non-profit...

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Summer language immersion for students

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Aurora University students have returned from a Summer Spanish-language immersion class that included living with resident families. Aurora University Spanish professor Denise Hatcher led 16 advanced-level students to Salamanca, Spain, for the two-week immersion experience in May, Students attended classes at Colegio Delibes in Salamanca. Classmates included students from Italy,...

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Events

Garage sale at Plano Methodist

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A garage sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 23, and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 24, in the downstairs dining hall at the Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano. Check out all the glassware, clothing, collectibles, linens, children’s items,...

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