Month: August 2023

Vincent Van Gogh: Treasured art, no robust sales

For a while artists well-established 19th Century artists, Paul Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh lived at 23 Place Lamartine, the Yellow House, in Arles, in southern France. One thing they had in common was an intense fantasy life in which their own real lives merged with their reading. Van Gogh...

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Philosophical positions prevail on current conditions

Hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s off to jail you go. Trump. What can I say that already hasn’t been said more eloquently by others, such as Robert De Niro, “(bleep) Trump,” or one of Donny Boy’s former Wharton professors who stated, “Donald Trump was the dumbest (bleep) student I ever had.” Ever...

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Reader’s Commentary: Hunter Biden problems include no registration

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda What was Hunter Biden’s business? What products did his LLC’s produce?? And if he didn’t produce a product, what services did Hunter provide to foreign corporations and governments to bring tens of millions of dollars to the Biden family? Being a lobbyist for another government is...

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Recipe of the Week: Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients16 large lettuce leaves1 pound lean ground beef1 tablespoon cooking oil1 large onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar1 teaspoon sesame oil2 teaspoons ginger, minced1 teaspoon Asian chile pepper sauce1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and minced1 bunch green onions, chopped2 large carrots, shredded...

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Poem: A Non-Scientist Muses

I’m tired of having Science attempt to push asideThose things it can’t explain, and even seek to hide.Plus this, on many things it’s forced to recognizeIt gives a learned explanation not too wise,But one we have to stomach, for it so insistsOur thoughts mean nothing for we are not scientists.“Because...

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Aurora Public Library District Board vacancy an opportunity to contribute

Are you passionate about Aurora and community service? Do you want to make a difference through your local library? Then you might be interested in joining the Aurora Public Library District’s Board of Trustees! The Library has one Board vacancy, and we are actively looking for a qualified candidate to...

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Loaves & Fishes receives honor for The Promise Pantry

Loaves & Fishes was recently honored to receive an award and be recognized as a RUSH Copley Medical Center Community Health Equity Partner. Since May 2022, Loaves & Fishes has collaborated with RUSH Copley Medical Center to help support their Promise Pantry. The Promise Pantry is an initiative led by...

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Keep rolling York High School football approach

By Bobby Narang York High School’s football program is looking to keep on rolling. York head football coach Mike Fitzgerald said the vibe around the program at the Elmhurst school remains upbeat and positive. “The expectations and approach hasn’t changed too much this year compared to last year,” he said....

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Rangers’ Bruce Bochy deserves AL manager honors

By Woodrow Carroll A Manager of the Year candidate in the American League would have to strong consideration go to the Texas Rangers’ Bruce Bochy. Entering Monday’s game at home against the L. A. Angels, the Rangers were 70-48 and locked in a heated battle with the defending World Series...

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Major League Baseball standings through August 14

American League Central W L PCT GB Minnesota 62 58 .517 – Cleveland 57 62 .479 4.5 Detroit 53 65 .449 8.0 Chi White Sox 47 72 .395 14.5 Kansas City 39 81 .325 23.0 American League East W L PCT GB Baltimore 74 45 .622 – Tampa Bay 72...

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Frontier League baseball standings through August 14

West Division W L PCT GB Gateway 48 29 .623 – Schaumburg 45 32 .584 3.0 Evansville 42 35 .545 6.0 Joliet 36 42 .462 12.5 Washington 36 42 .462 12.5 Florence 33 45 .423 15.5 Windy City 32 45 .416 16.0 Lake Erie 31 47 .397 17.5 East Division...

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American Association League baseball standings through August 14

East Division W L PCT GB Milwaukee 46 35 .568 – Chicago 41 38 .519 4.0 Lake Country 40 40 .500 5.5 Cleburne 40 41 .494 6.0 Kane County 39 42 .481 7.0 Gary 35 45 .438 10.5 West Division W L PCT GB Kansas City 46 33 .582 –...

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Joliet Slammers Schedule/results through August 14

Sat, Aug. 5vs. Lake Erie, W, 5-0Sun, Aug. 6vs. Lake Erie, W 6-5Tue, Aug. 8at Schaumburg, W 8-0Wed, Aug. 9at Schaumburg, W 7-0Thu, Aug. 10at Schaumburg, W 6-5Fri, Aug. 11at Gateway, L 8-3Sat, Aug. 12at Gateway, W 9-6Sun, Aug. 13at Gateway, L 9-4Tue, Aug. 15, 6:35 p.m.vs. Windy CityWed, Aug....

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High school football week one games: Clashes

This week is a highlight of the Chicago White Sox at the Chicago Cubs. Cubs-Sox is always a good rivalry and important both for the partisans and for the Chicago area. The Cubs won the first two games this year in July. Nonetheless, the Sox began the series 25 games...

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Seniors’ Big Band & BBQ fundraiser in Yorkville

We can enjoy the traditional end of Summer celebration in Yorkville by celebrating seniors with Senior Services Associates, Inc. at its annual Big Band & BBQ under the big top Thursday, Aug. 31! The Big Band & BBQ fundraiser has become a tradition for the Yorkville office of Senior Services....

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Aurora officials help senior veteran John Krebs with chair

The Aurora Police Department recognizes Officer. J. Sullivan for his efforts in helping a Aurora Marine veteran in need. Sullivan is assigned the Bureau of Neighborhood Policing in the Aurora downtown district. He connected with John Krebs, a former Marine tank operator during the Vietnam War. Krebs, 80 years of...

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