Month: January 2024

Community Events

MLK ceremony Monday, Jan. 15

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Aurora’s 39th annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Ceremony as we answer that question at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Calvary Church, 9S200 Illinois Route 59. The ceremony will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with youth performances, community awards, and special guest speakers, 17-year-old Ph.D. graduate...

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Diabetes test important

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By Russ George Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley stress that the most important resolution you could make, is to be tested at least once a year, to see if you’re diabetic or pre-diabetic. Uncontrolled blood sugar can cause vision problems,...

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Wonderful memories of Granada, the Spanish night

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From AD 711 until 1492, Iberia was in Islamic hands. There was a peaceful intermingling of Muslim, Christian, and Jew under the tolerant caliphs. This was the tenth-century Cordoba. Power and wealth created a civilization of affluence. The Alhambra shows the glories of Cordoba when it was Christian ruled. It...

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New Year’s resolutions varied: Medical to monkeys

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Well? Have you made them? Have you broken them, yet? It’s already been three days. What are you waiting for? In case you’re more confused than I am, which hardly seems possible, I’m referring to New Year’s resolutions. It’s out with the old, in with the new, although it has...

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Reader’s Commentary: Review of U.S. ballot process and those eligible

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By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Not only hasn’t Donald Trump been convicted of insurrection, he hasn’t been charged with the crime. Special prosecutor Jack Smith, the henchman of the DOJ (Department of Justice) and Democrats, could have charged Trump with the crime, but realized he didn’t have a case. Perhaps Trump’s...

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Events Religion

Churches will bless Fox River Jan. 6

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Aurora Greek orthodox churches will bless the Fox River at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at RiverEdge Park pedestrian bridge, 360 N. Broadway in Aurora. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church and St. Athanasius Romanian Orthodox Church both in Aurora, will be partners in a Feast of Theophany service. Theophany, in western...

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Recipe of the Week: Ham and Potato Soup

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Ingredients3 1/2 cups potatoes, diced1/3 cup celery, minced1 small onion, diced1 cup cooked ham, diced3 1/4 cups water3 chicken bouillon cubes1 teaspoon ground pepper3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded2 cups milk Directions1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham, and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil,...

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Poetry

Poem: Pursuing Perfection

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Since this does not require it done with some affection,Nor do we have to look at it with some reflection,I guess it’s all right if we try to seek perfection.The trouble is, all efforts will require inspectionMost likely always seeing changes in direction.Most likely, also, we’ll have trouble in selection;Each...

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Senior self-defense artist, Peter Honingmann at Aurora Public Library District

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In response to the growing demand for programs tailored to seniors, the Aurora Public Library District is excited to announce an empowering upcoming event entitled Senior Self-Defense: Confidence & Safety with martial artist Peter Honingmann. Scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Eola Road Branch, this unique program aims to...

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Batavia girls, 14-3, seek to learn from defeat

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By Bobby Narang The Batavia High School girls basketball team entered the holiday tournament season with a goal of making some noise. The Bulldogs opened the season with a signature blowout road win against Benet Academy, but suffered tough losses to Kenwood and Geneva. Set to play four games at...

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Michigan saves Big Ten; Bears in rally season

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By Woodrow Carroll Positive news includes the University of Michigan football team and the Chicago Bears football. •Has anyone taken notice of the Bears lately? The National Football League (NFL) team came into the 2023 season with a 10-game losing streak going back to last season. The franchise tacked on...

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Notre Dame College Bowl games

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2023 Sun Bowl2022 Gator Bowl2022 Fiesta Bowl2021 Rose Bowl2019 Camping World Bowl2018 Cotton Bowl Classic2018 Citrus Bowl2016 Fiesta Bowl2014 Music City Bowl2013 Pinstripe Bowl2013 BCS National Championship Game2011 Champs Sports Bowl2010 Sun Bowl2008 Hawaii Bowl2007 Sugar Bowl2006 Fiesta Bowl2004 Insight Bowl2003 Gator Bowl2001 Fiesta Bowl1999 Gator Bowl1997 Independence Bowl1996 Orange...

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Recent Rose Bowl College Bowl games

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2024 Michigan 27, Alabama 20, ot2023 Penn State 35, Utah 212022 Ohio State 48, Utah 452021 Alabama 31, Notre Dame 142020 Oregon 28, Wisconsin 272019 Ohio State 28, Washington 232018 Georgia 54, Oklahoma 48, 2 ot2017 USC 52, Penn State 492016 Stanford 45, Iowa 162015 Oregon 59, Florida State 202014...

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University of Illinois Men’s College Basketball

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Sun, Nov. 19, 2023vs. Southern, W 88-60Fri, Nov. 24, 2023vs. Western Illinois, W 84-52Sat, Dec. 2, 2023at Rutgers, W 76-58Tue, Dec. 5, 2023vs. Florida Atlantic, W 98-89Sat, Dec. 9, 2023at Tennessee, L 86-79Sun, Dec. 17, 2023vs. Colgate, W 74-57Fri, Dec. 22, 2023vs. Missouri, W 97-73Fri, Dec. 29, 2023vs. Fairleigh Dickinson,...

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Northwestern Men’s College Basketball

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Sat, Nov. 18, 2023vs. Rhode Island, W 72-61Sun, Nov. 19, 2023vs. Mississippi State, L 66-57Mon, Nov. 27, 2023vs. Northern Illinois, W 89-67Fri, Dec. 1, 2023vs. Purdue, W 92-88Sun, Dec. 10, 2023vs. Detroit Mercy, W 91-59Wed, Dec. 13, 2023vs. Chicago State, L 75-73Sat, Dec. 16, 2023at DePaul, W 56-46Wed, Dec. 20,...

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Northern Illinois Men’s College Basketball

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Sat, Nov. 18, 2023vs. Little Rock, W 98-93Sat, Nov. 25, 2023at DePaul, W 89-79Mon, Nov. 27, 2023at Northwestern, L 89-67Tue, Dec. 5, 2023vs. Indiana State, L 90-67Sat, Dec. 9, 2023at Monmouth, L 74-71Mon, Dec. 18, 2023vs. Calumet College, W 92-48Thu, Dec. 21, 2023vs. Northern Iowa, L 76-63Fri, Dec. 29, 2023at...

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Big Ten Conference prestige preserved by Michigan

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Even though the professional ranks in major football positions, promote the highest level of accomplishment, the college game offers the more fun, more comparisons, less stale attitudes, and unbridled enthusiasm. The college bowl season, just completed, reflects college football’s best foot forward. In high school basketball, diminished in recent decades...

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