Musings. No tribe ever gives up territory unwillingly. At the very least, there is a quid pro quo, e.g. a monetary payment or a trade agreement. If no quid pro quo is reached, there is war, the chief activity of humankind since it climbed down from the trees and walked...
By Mary Goetsch, Aurora, Ill. Tech industry leaders issued a one-sentence statement May 20 on artificial intelligence (AI) bringing a future risk of human extinction: “Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war.” It is good...
Ingredients1 (12 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta1 cup bacon bits1 cup lite mayonnaise3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 cup milk, or as needed1 large tomato, chopped1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Directions1. Bring a large pot...
I’m truly sorry, but I know that I am right;My being a black woman, you a male white.Our love may be quite real—in fact, I think, quite strong,But many social graces say that it is wrong.Oh, yes, things are much better than 50 years ago,But bigotry, in many ways, still...
Obtaining a State-issued ID card for children is an essential step towards ensuring their safety and security. Although it may not seem to be a top priority, having an ID card can prove to be crucial in a variety of situations. Normally one would have to visit the local Secretary...
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) will be host to Strike Out Hunger, bus trips to Chicago Cubs and White Sox Major League Baseball (MLB) games to benefit Aurora food pantries. Dick Schindel, AARTA president, said the public is invited. Tailgate parties are included. Attendees are asked to bring a...
A measure from State representative Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, to ensure workers receive the prevailing wage they are owed was signed into law Friday by the governor. “If your work is subject to prevailing wage, you deserve to receive the money you are rightfully owed,” Hanson said. “Unfortunately, the way the...
The Oswego Police Department is notifying the public to expect increased traffic congestion and delays in Oswego beginning Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18, due to PrairieFest activities. Motorists should expect delays while traveling on the following: Additionally, entry into the Oswego High School south lot at Route 71...
By Bobby Narang The Illinois High School 2022-2023 sports season reached the finish line following last weekend’s wild assortment of championships. The Roadrunners completed a dominant playoff run by yielding just five runs in their seven playoff games. They opened the season with 18 straight victories. “We never worried about...
By Woodrow Carroll After falling, 6-5, to the Miami Marlins Sunday, June 11 at Guaranteed Rate Field, the host Chicago White Sox record dropped to 29-38 in the American League Central. The three-game series with the Marlins, which started on a positive note, a 2-1 Sox victory, ended with two...
Illinois High School Association State tournaments, in any form, create special experiences and many memories. They are the final stops in a season in which teams play for the highest honors. Last weekend there were four classes, based on enrollments, each in softball and baseball. See Bobby Narang’s page 8...
I lost my mother to age-related dementia 12 years ago. The doctors said it wasn’t true Alzheimer’s, but what does that mean anyway? She’s gone now, and I miss her. Every June the Alzheimer’s Association tries to bring greater awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Dementia is the generic term,...
Aurora Kiwanis president, Dr. Brian Tonner, presents a $100 check to Mary Dougherty, president Rotary Club of Aurora, in celebration of Rotary's 100th anniversary at the Kiwanis June 6, meeting.
The Reverend Lisa Telomen laughs Sunday at a farewell reception celebrating her three years of ministry at United Methodist Church of Geneva.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Cross Kicks Fitness with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, June 9. The Batavia Chamber member is located at 143 S. Randall Road in Batavia, next to Jewel-Osco. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration along with Batavia club owners...
Dr. James Varney is a retired educator who spent nearly five decades working with students from preschool through master’s degree candidates. He served as principal at several Aurora schools and directed the Partnership School for fourth and fifth graders at Aurora University. Varney taught both undergraduate and graduate students at...
Retired educators from the Aurora area are giving back. At their Tuesday, June 6 luncheon meeting, Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) members donated 70 homemade blankets. After the meeting, volunteers delivered the blankets to Batavia Rehabilitation and McAuley Manor (Avantara Aurora), Pearl of Orchard Valley, The Grove of Fox
Calling all car lovers! The Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) is excited to be host to its annual Father’s Day Weekend Car Show Saturday, June 17 along Jackson Avenue, between Main and Eagle Streets. Weather permitting there will be up to 100 unique cars in all makes and models at this...
The recycling event will take place from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, June 17 in Downtown Lisle Commuter Parking Lot B, just west of the Village Hall, 925 Burlington Avenue, and across the street from Marq on Main. Accepted items include: Accepted items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other...
Anna Beth is a female Domestic Shorthair Brown Tiger who was born January 25, 2023. Sweet little Anna-Beth is the teeniest of the litter by far, but a force to be reckoned with. Even though she’s always been about a pound lighter than her siblings, Anna-Beth keeps right up and...
