Day: August 29, 2023

Government Money

Loans for Oakbrook Terrace fire victims

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that residents and businesses impacted by the fire at the Arden of Oakbrook apartment complex in Oakbrook Terrace July 28 may be eligible for low-interest loans to assist with recovery efforts. An SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be established in DuPage County...

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Late Aurora Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns’ legacy through new foundation

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The legacy and impact of the late Aurora Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns will continue through a new foundation established in her memory. Managed by the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, the Scheketa Hart-Burns Memorial Foundation was set-up by her widower, William Burns, and children to honor Scheketa Hart-Burns’ legacy...

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Down to three in Aurora

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And then there were three. Fourteen aspirants applied to fill the Aurora Ward 7 aldermanic seat left vacant due to the unexpected death of longtime alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns. City ordinance calls for mayor Richard Irvin to appoint the person who will complete the remaining term until the next general election...

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Politics important to U.S. today and in the future

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Politics! The age-old art form draws a great deal of attention today and has drawn attention for centuries. It will not fade away as long groups of individuals will draw into governance each day and each year. According to the Oxford dictionary: “The activities associated with the governance of a...

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Health

Vaccine passports could create second-class citizens

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Reprinted from April 29, 2021 The GreenMedInfo Daily Newsletter reports: “Imagine being denied access to the community where you live or not being able to frequent the businesses there because you don’t have proper documentation showing that you’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine. This is precisely what’s happening in various parts...

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Illinois veterans discuss issues

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Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, a United States Marine Corps veteran, was honored to be host to a roundtable discussion Monday, Aug. 21 with United States senator Dick Durbin to reaffirm their unwavering support and commitment to our veterans. Numerous critical topics were discussed by the veterans who were...

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Arts Entertainment Events

Little Shop of Horrors in Aurora

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Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, the Nation’s largest musical theater subscription house, will present the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors, August 30-October 15. Opening night will be Friday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m.. For tickets and information, visit paramountaurora.com, or call (630) 896-6666. Little Shop of Horrors is written...

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Events

Plano Sunday School to start Sept. 17

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The Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano, will provide Sunday School for children from preschool through 8th grade beginning Sunday, Sept. 17, at 9 a.m.. Sunday School program will offer lessons from the New Testament with a “Twist and Turn” curriculum. For more information, please contact Linda...

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Camille Pissarro famous 19th Century artist

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Camille Pissarro was born in the West Indies in 1830 coming from a Jewish family of Danish citizenship. The Pissarros were middle-class business people working the colonial trade. Camille was sent to school in Paris. In 1852 he threw up a commercial career and left for Venezuela with a Danish...

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Charity Events

7th annual CUPS in collection drive

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The office of Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will continue to be a partner as a collection site for the seventh annual CUPS (Commitment to Uplift with Purpose and Service) Bra Drive. Building upon the success of previous years, donations for this significant cause will be accepted at her...

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Events

Naperville Jaycees Last Fling through Sept. 4

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Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 30, the Jaycees’ Last Fling in Naperville requires the closing of parking lots and streets at and near the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center and Park District Administration building in Naperville. The parking lots for the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Avenue, and the...

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Community

‘Tina’ de Chaud new to Aurora Downtown

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Aurora Downtown is excited to announce the hiring of its new executive director, Christina “Tina” de Chaud. Tina brings more than 20 years of business experience with her most recent positions being associate director, Client Operations at Baker McKenzie and previously SVP, manager of Worldwide Marketing and Resource Services at...

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Political positions’ poised process offer variations

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Oh, Donny Boy, the courts, the courts, are calling. Prosecutor Fani Willis took the step that those before her in New York and D.C. had avoided: Taking a mug shot of Trump. Did you happen to notice that the protestors Trump asked to show up and raise hell and make...

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Commentary Government Opinion

Reader’s Commentary: Freedom, U.S. Constitution, now at risk of departure

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By Bela “Bill” Suhayda How could Donald Trump have overturned the presidential election of 2020 in Georgia? By what method or process could this have been possible? Trump and his coconspirators (attorneys) would have had to use the courts, judges, and state legislature just to get a recount. Trump would...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Ingredients4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce1/2 cup ketchup1/3 cup honey3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon dried basil Directions1. Lay chicken thighs into the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker. 2. Whisk soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, and basil together in a bowl; pour over the chicken. 3. Cook...

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Poetry

Poem: Human Tragedy

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Hey, when I ask you “What’s the matter?” I expectA decent answer, and a measure of respect.A muttered “Nothing!” doesn’t cut it, not a bit,So now, whatever’s bugging you come out with it,Whatever got your dander up, cut me some slack,So that I don’t get in your mood, and give...

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Jordan Lesniak new Aurora Public Library District Foundation manager

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The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan Lesniak as its new Foundation manager. Lesniak will be responsible for leading the Foundation’s fundraising efforts, as well as developing and implementing events and initiatives that support the Library’s mission. I asked Jordan about where he...

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Events

75th Anniversary for Community Foundation October 7

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This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. Back in 1948, a small group of philanthropists had the vision to start the Aurora Foundation, later becoming the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley. It’s proof that a small group of people can...

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Sports

College football schedules, results

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University of IllinoisSat, Sept. 2, vs. Toledo, 6:30 p.m., BTNFri, Sept. 8, at Kansas, 6:30 p.m., ESPN2Sat, Sept. 16, vs. Penn State11 a.m., FOXSat, Sept. 23, vs. Florida Atlantic, TBD, TBDSat, Sept. 30, at Purdue, TBD, TBDFri, Oct. 6, vs. Nebraska, 7 p.m., FS1Sat, Oct. 14, at Maryland, TBD, TBDSat,...

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