Year: 2024

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Aurora City Council honors two-time State golf champion

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By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora pro-tem, Michael Saville, presented a proclamation to honor Marmion Academy senior, Regan Konen, for his back-to-back individual Class 2A State championships in golf. The presentation was made at the Tuesday, Nov. 12 Aurora City Council meeting. •Several Aurora residents expressed concerns for increased traffic...

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Reader’s Voice: Don’t like what he says, but like his policies

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November 11, 2024Dear editor; You say you don’t like what Donald Trump says, but you like his policies. I’ve never liked lying charlatans who are after your money for their gain, and then to give it to billionaires with another huge tax break, while increasing our costs with tariffs and...

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Reader’s Voice: Mindless politicians send our youths to war

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November 11, 2024Dear editor; Why have we allowed mindless politicians in Washington, D.C. to send thousands of our youth and innocent noncombatants to their death for senseless wars that we cannot win and are not a threat to our national security? Our so-called leaders should never have committed troops and...

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Diabetes Club to hold Portillo’s fundraiser Nov. 19

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By Russ George Help the Diabetes Club of For Valley raise funds to fight diabetes Tuesday, Nov. 19, by eating at Portillo’s, 531 N. Randall Road, in Batavia, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.. DCFV’s fundraising chairperson, Jenny McCain, has arranged for our Diabetes Club to receive 20% of an...

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Lions Club free vision exams Nov. 16

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Free vision exams by the Aurora Lions Club volunteers will be offered for children ages six months to 16 years from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Advance...

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Batavia Chamber Inspire Scholarship open for applications

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The 2025 Inspire Scholarships are now open for applications. The scholarship program, sponsored by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, will be given to Batavia Public School District 101 high school seniors, with up to four awards given. The four scholarships, worth $1,000 each, are motivated by the makeup of the...

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Reader’s Commentary: Democrats in denial, Trump to right their wrongs

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By Bela “Bill” Suhayda I’m astonished, but I shouldn’t be. I’ve been listening to post election analysis by Democrats and why they think they lost this election. They seem genuinely perplexed about the rebuke the American people have given them. They shouldn’t be. The American people, with this election, have...

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Election over; a military memory for Veterans Day

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I think we all breathed a sigh of relief now that the election is finally over, similar to the sigh of relief that escapes you when a horrible period of constipation finally passes. The relief, I’m afraid, will be short-lived when Donald Trump and his demon horde begin implementation of...

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Knoch Knolls Nature Center Amazing Owls Nov. 23, 25-27

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The Naperville Park District’s Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road Naperville, will be host to Amazing Owls Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Children and...

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Recipe of the Week: Smokey Chipotle Meatloaf

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Ingredients2 eggs1/2 cup hickory barbeque sauce2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste1 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, minced, no seeds1 teaspoon adobo sauce1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon celery salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 onion, chopped1/2 cup dry oatmeal2 pounds lean ground beef Directions1.Preheat...

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Poem: It Could Only Happen To Me

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I wish I could tell you how nice this has been,No, really…I mean it…I’m glad I was here.So nice that I wouldn’t know where to begin—I’m not that familiar with what you call cheer.I hope I’m around at this same time again,And hope they remember me, as I will them.I...

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Explore APLD’s New Book Discussion Groups

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Are you ready to dive into great reads, meet fellow book enthusiasts, and discover new perspectives? The Aurora Public Library District’s book discussion groups offer you the perfect chance to do just that! From romance and nonfiction to African American authors and open-ended discussions, APLD’s book clubs cover a wide...

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Aurora Lions induct two members

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Aurora Lions Club inducted two new members during its November 7 membership luncheon at Pomegranate Restaurant in Aurora. Welcomed to the club were Mary Arch of Aurora and Gabriela “Gabby” Gaytan, North Aurora. Randy Brown, co-president and membership chair, conducted the induction ceremony. With Arch and Gaytan, Aurora Lions total...

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Illinois school superintendent, strategy to boost math

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By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois State Board of Education recently released the 2024 School Report Card, showing a record-high proficiency rate for students in grades 3-8 in English language arts while math scores still have not fully recovered from the low point they hit during the pandemic. In...

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Nazareth vs. Woodstock North, Garrett Reese’s football family

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By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy’s Garrett Reese, is part of long and illustrious group of family members to make a mark in football. Reese, an Indiana recruit, said his family has a rich and deep history in football, especially at wide receiver. His older brother, Max, was a standout at...

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Northern Illinois still in arms reach of bowl eligibility

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By Woodrow Carroll Northern Illinois’ 42-28 victory at Western Michigan last week certainly won’t be remembered to the extent of their victory over Notre Dame, earlier in the season. Yet, the victory in Kalamazoo was ever so vital to a football program that has floundered since that meeting with the...

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NASCAR championships: Allgaier wins Xfinity, Logano Cup

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By John Schutt First, I must address the death of famous NASCAR driver, Bobby Allison, who was one of the “Alabama Gang,” Saturday Nov. 9. Next is good news: Justin Allgaier won the Xfinity Series Championship and was the first Illinois driver to ever win a NASCAR championship. NASCAR Cup...

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