Year: 2023

Government

Snitch State surveillance more than security

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By John & Nisha Whitehead Are you among the 41% of Americans who regularly attend church or some other religious service? Do you believe the economy is about to collapse and the government will soon declare martial law? Do you display an unusual number of political and/or ideological bumper stickers...

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History

A Focus on History: September 28 through October 4

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September 28 Claiming his right to the English throne, William, duke of Normandy, invades England at Pevensey on Britain’s southeast coast. His subsequent defeat of King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings marked the beginning of a new era in British history. – 1066. In one of the worst...

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New learning center in the Illinois Supreme Court building in Springfield
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State’s high court opens new interactive learning center

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Displays offer insight into role of judicial branch By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com In 1946, the Illinois Supreme Court heard a case that would eventually become a landmark in American legal history. The public school district in Champaign, like many other districts in Illinois at the time, allowed a group...

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As state Supreme Court weighs another BIPA lawsuit, lawmakers mull child data privacy framework

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Health care industry argues it is exempt from biometric privacy liability By Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com In Springfield on Thursday, the medical industry went to court. The Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a pair of class action suits brought by two suburban nurses, Lucille Mosby and Yana Mazya,...

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Biden administration responds to calls from Pritzker, other leaders, for help in migrant crisis

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Homeland Security will expedite work authorizations among other actions By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The Department of Homeland Security will speed up the processing of work authorizations for asylum seekers and extend Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelan migrants, actions that could help thousands of migrants who have arrived in Illinois...

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New Aurora Ward 7 alderman Brandon Tolliver, 34, is flanked by family members as he speaks to a crowd of more than 250 people in attendance tonight as his swearing in ceremony. City of Aurora government photo
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Aurora’s youngest City Council member sworn in Tuesday, Sept. 19

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Aurora has a new alderman, and he’s the youngest on the Aurora City Council. New Ward 7 alderman Brandon Tolliver, 34, was sworn in before a cheering crowd of more than 250 family, friends, colleagues, and supporters. A bittersweet night was mixed with emotions of joy for the new alderman...

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Crime Government

As SAFE-T Act goes live, murder suspects previously eligible to post bond are held in jail

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By Beth Hundsdorfer & Hannah Meisel In courtrooms around the state early this week, judges conducted the first hearings under a new system that determines whether a defendant will be jailed while awaiting trial based on dangerousness and risk of fleeing prosecution, rather than their ability to post bail. The...

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Aurora Catholic Education Foundation (ACEF) celebrates 50th anniversary

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With an early-evening mass and awards banquet, Aurora Catholic Education Foundation (ACEF) celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday, Sept. 18. Activities opened when Rev. David J. Malloy, bishop of Rockford diocese, led a 5:30 p.m. mass at St. Peter Church in Aurora. After the mass, more than 100 people attended an...

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Educational Kids Expo held Sept. 16 in Aurora

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State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) held her annual Kids Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Aurora Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center. Free fun, educational activities and refreshments for families were offered. Highlights included an Aurora Fire Department engine, IDOT cherry picker, helicopter from Superior Air-Ground...

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The U.S. population reflects continual changes

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In spite of what a few still may think, space is a premium in newspapers. We want to reflect our Counties’ populations and be focused on our readers. This space is happily providing photos of Mexican Independence and the celebration of Jewish New Year 5784, both in Aurora. We provide...

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Government

Aurora Council considers makeover of Millennium Plaza

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a Resolution authorizing the director of the Purchasing Department to execute a contract with Hitchcock Design Group for preliminary design services for Millennium Plaza in the amount of $70,000.00. Information was provided at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday,...

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Health

Hospitals at home save lives, save money, efficient

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Reprint from September 24, 2020Third of four parts Hospitals in the United States are considering a concept known as “hospital at home.” It is according to an article by Nate Berg, published in FastCompany, magazine and online journal. “That’s the basis of another hospital-at-home startup, Dispatch Health. Based in Denver,...

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Diabetes Club of Fox Valley host to health speaker

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By Russ George Guest speaker for the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s September 14 membership meeting, was Maricela (Mari) Perez-Renteria, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, a nurse practitioner and owner of Santa Maria Health, in Aurora. Mari worked for Aunt Martha’s for 17 years prior to the opening of Santa Maria Health....

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Events

Faith in Place program Sept. 21

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Join Faith In Place for its September Monthly Call where they will unveil the revamped Faith in Place Energy Program for Houses of Worship at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and collaborate, on making our sacred spaces and community hubs more environmentally...

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Feature

Lifetime of solid friendships important memories

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“Be slow to fall into friendship. But when thou art in, continue firm and constant.” —Socrates What a precious gift is friendship. To give and receive. Another person thinks friendship with you has value and merit. They trust you with their secrets and know your most intimate life details. They...

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Environment Events

Bliss Woods work day September 23

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A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 23. Collecting seeds and cutting and stacking invasive brush will be on the agenda. Tools are provided but feel free to bring your favorite loppers and hand cutters. Bliss Woods...

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Feature Opinion

Clarity on: Chimneys, bullstuff, T. Rump, Uncle Joe

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The Chas must confess that he has not been very observant where chimneys are concerned. Contrary to what he wrote in his previous essay, there are chimneys facing the street; moreover, there are chimneys in the front of some houses. Sorry for the confusion. Speaking of confusion, our resident UFO...

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Commentary

Reader’s Commentary: Problem of EV costly manufacture of batteries

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By Mary GoetschAurora, Ill. I think the real problem on the shift to electric vehicles (EV) is the costly manufacture of their batteries. I admit to electric-car anxiety. My fear warrants trying to rely on the car I have, a 2016 Chevy Spark with 25,000 miles, for the rest of...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Sopapilla Cheesecake Pie

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Ingredients2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup butter, room temperature1/4 cup honey Directions1. Preheat an oven to 350 F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2. Beat the...

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