Month: July 2024

Food

Recipe of the Week: Zucchini Lasagna

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Ingredients1 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper1/4 cup finely chopped carrots2 cloves garlic, minced1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried basil5 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.1 cup cottage cheese1 egg, beaten3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan...

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Poetry

Poem: The Path To Independence

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Just recently we passed another birthday date,Our cry for Independence, which helped decide our fate.But we must recollect…we had a war to winBefore the USA could venture to begin.We also must remember how that started out;For at the very first, the outcome was in doubt.Remember too it was as much...

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Aurora Public Library District’s Emotions Storytimes: Four programs

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A person’s mental health is an important part of his or her overall well-being, especially for children. By addressing mental and emotional wellness early on, we can equip children with tools to manage their feelings and build resilience, setting them up for success later in life. To help with this,...

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Memories in Aurora: Rivoli, glass company

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By Ricky Rieckert Hi everyone. I left off at Lincoln Avenue and East New York Street, last week in the recapture of Aurora businesses in years past. I know a woman who used to live in the brick three-story apartment building, on the southeast corner. When they were kids, she...

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Sports

U.S. 1930s sprinters Olympic Games elite

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By Woodrow Carroll Occasionally, when surfing the web, one comes across an interesting bit of reading. One interesting article was on Olympic Games athletes who died before their time. All too often it was a war or military conflict that brought about death. The individuals were in the modern Olympic...

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Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for 74th Aurora-area home

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Dirt flew Sunday as Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity broke ground for its 74th Aurora-area home. Rick Loufek, Habitat board chair, emceed an afternoon ceremony in front of lot nine at 1921 Jericho Road in Aurora, site of its Green Freedom subdivision, a 17-home development. Other speakers were Pastor Sarah...

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Events

Naperville Park District offers classes

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This July, National Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), recognizes the important role park districts have in their communities. The Naperville Park District’s mission “to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community” influences the...

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24th annual Battle of the Big Butts

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West Aurora High School’s football program held its 24th annual Battle of the Big Butts challenge Thursday. A record 520 athletes in 27 five-man teams, varsity and junior varsity linemen, schools competed in running, throwing and strength contests. Points are awarded to all teams who finish is the top ten...

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Recent Wimbledon tennis champions

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Men’s singles champions2023 Carlos Alcaraz2023 Carlos Alcaraz2022 Novak Djokovic2021 Novak Djokovic2020 No competition due to COVID2019 Novak Djokovic2018 Novak Djokovic2017 Roger Federer2016 Andy Murray2015 Novak Djokovic2014 Novak Djokovic2013 Andy Murray2012 Roger Federer2011 Novak Djokovic2010 Rafael Nadal2009 Roger Federer2008 Rafael Nadal2007 Roger Federer2006 Roger Federer2005 Roger Federer2004 Roger Federer2003 Roger Federer2002...

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NASCAR Cup Series Standings through July 15

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1. Chase Elliott 7032. Kyle Larson 7003. Tyler Reddick 6884. Denny Hamlin 6835. William Byron 6466. Martin Truex Jr. 6407. Ryan Blaney 6278. Christopher Bell 6169. Brad Keselowski 59910. Alex Bowman 59611. Ty Gibbs 57012. Chris Buescher 54713. Ross Chastain 53014. Joey Logano 52215. Bubba Wallace 50316. Chase Briscoe 455***...

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Summer break for Olympic Games magnitude

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The Summer Olympic Games takes center stage every four years, both in sports and world news. It is a welcome site both because of the nature of competition and the sheer magnitude of the spectacle. The games will be Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, Aug. 11. The Games will be...

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La Salle Manor in Plano seeks human growth

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Hidden in the Fox Valley is a special place that thousands have visited and experienced at a deeply personal level. It is a place and a time that most of us have only experienced once in our lives, but we will never forget. It is a place that others cruise...

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Environment Events

Elmhurst Electronics & Textile/Clothing Recycling July 27

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Elmhurst will be host to the event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27 at the Public Works Facility, 985 S Riverside Drive, Elmhurst. Acceptable electronic items include: Computers, printers, scanners, VCR and DVD players, video game consoles, cable and converter boxes, satellite receivers, keyboards, mice, holiday string lights,...

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Events History

Burlington Railroad celebrates 175th anniversary

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The Aurora Historical Society is celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Burlington Railroad with a special exhibit at its downtown museum and a banquet at the roundhouse. The exhibit is currently at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 E. Downer in downtown Aurora. It features dozens of...

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Opinion

U.S. government seeks to re-shape totalitarian image

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By John & Nisha Whitehead The U.S. government is working to re-shape the country in the image of a totalitarian state. It has remained true over the past 50-plus years no matter which political party held office. It will remain true no matter who wins the 2024 presidential election. In...

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History

A Focus on History: July 18 through July 24

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July 18 A fire erupts in Rome and spreads rapidly throughout the market area in the center of the city. When the flames finally die out more than a week later, nearly two-thirds of Rome is destroyed. Emperor Nero used the fire as an opportunity to rebuild Rome in a...

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Governor Pritzker: ‘All in’ for Joe Biden

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By Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker said Tuesday, July 9 he is “all in” for president Joe Biden after visiting the White House last week with other Democratic Party governors. He went to Washington, D.C., to meet with the president and members of the Democratic Governors Association Wednesday,...

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Summer: Select presidential candidates

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Politics! To some of us it is a nasty word. To others, politics is an ongoing process, especially national politics involving political parties and partisans. This year there is a focus on the national parties and political groups. As long as there are groups of individuals gathering, we will have...

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Aurora City Council makes appointments, seeks Special Census

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved the following mayoral appointments at the Tuesday, July 9 City Council meeting: •Approved was a Resolution appointing Carlos Anaya to the Innovation and Technology Advisory Commission. •Approved was a Resolution appointing Gloria Ramos, Keshav Varma, and Delainey Baran to the Aurora Youth...

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