Year: 2024

Sports

High school football playoffs: championship schedule; semifinal results

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ScheduleClass 8ALoyola Academy (11-2) vs. York (11-2) at Normal Hancock Stadium, Sat., Nov. 30, 7 p.m.Class 7ABatavia (12-1) vs. Chicago Mt. Carmel (10-3) at Normal Hancock Stadium, Sat., Nov. 30, 4 p.m.Class 6AGeneva (12-1) vs. East St. Louis (12-1) at Normal Hancock Stadium, Sat., Nov. 30, 1 p.m.Class 5ANazareth Academy...

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Thirteen faith communities join in celebration

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Christians, Jews, Muslims, and 10 other faith communities spanning Kane and Kendall counties came together Sunday, Nov. 24. InterFaith Aurora, an ecumenical nonprofit, sponsored its 16th annual “Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship” at New England Congregational Church in Aurora. An estimated 150 persons attended the program with the theme...

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Kiwanis Club of Aurora’s Coats for Kids provides leadership for citywide drive

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The Kiwanis Club of Aurora is proudly living its mission to “Serve the Children of the World,” helping local kids stay warm this winter through its leadership of the citywide “Coats for Kids” initiative. Partnering with the City of Aurora, Cities In Schools Aurora, and local businesses, the Kiwanis Club...

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Inaugural Lumenaura illuminated downtown Aurora

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I’m not sure that I ever pronounced it correctly, but Lumenaura sure was fun. Aurora’s inaugural light festival that branded itself as an interactive light and sound experience ran from October 4 through November 1. Lumenaura gave us another reason to explore downtown Aurora. Branded as an “illuminated art experience”...

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Community Education

Wanted: Women to help women read, write, speak English

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The Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora seeks female volunteers to tutor immigrant women in English. Alison Brzezinski, DLC tutoring coordinator, said training sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Training will take place at the center at St. Therese Church, 260 Vermont St. in...

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Aurora University student receives award

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Aurora University senior Olivia Buzzelli 2025 was named a recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, representing the university as a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Buzzelli joins top students from 49 colleges and universities across the state selected to receive the annual award in recognition...

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Pet of the Week: Grover: Tough start, ready for home

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Grover is a male boxer mix, who is two years old. In spite of a rough start, Grover loves to snuggle on the couch with his humans. He had a rough start and needed surgery on his knees. He has been doing great with recovery. He will need the same...

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Government Opinion

How it begins: Deep State wants to terminate the constitution

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By John & Nisha Whitehead This is how it begins. This is how it always begins, justified in the name of national security. Mass roundups. Raids. Indefinite detentions in concentration camps. Martial law. The erosion of habeas corpus protections. The suspension of the Constitution, at least for select segments of...

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History

A Focus on History: November 28 through December 4

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November 28 After sailing through the dangerous straits below South America, that now bear his name, Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan enters the Pacific Ocean with three ships to become the first European explorer to reach the Pacific from the Atlantic. – 1520. Frank Duryea wins the first motor-car race in...

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Illinois Democrats brace for Trump administration return

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By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com During Donald Trump’s first term as president, Illinois governor JB Pritzker and Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly spent much of their time enacting laws and policies in direct opposition to the conservative agenda they saw coming from the White House. Those included the 2019...

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State electric vehicle chargers in Joliet, many more to come

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By Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com With nearly half a million dollars of state funding, a new electric vehicle charging station opened in Joliet on Monday. It is the first of hundreds of charging stations set to be installed over the next 18 months as part of a state-funded grant program....

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Education

Marmion Academy, all boys school, to allow girls to enroll

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Marmion Academy, a college-prep high school in the Fox Valley, has announced it will implement a hybrid co-ed model after more than 93 years as single-sex, all-boys school. The announcement follows a November 16 vote by the Marmion Abbey chapter of monks to approve the planning and implementation of a...

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Distinctive November meaning of holidays

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Each month is distinctive. November is known for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day. Each day has a distinction in how and why we celebrate specific local and regional holidays. It is important we reflect on the true meanings of these holidays. Veterans Day is to honor America’s veterans for their...

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Events

Aurora Winter Lights Fest, family fun, Santa, drone show

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Aurora! It’s that holly jolly time of year to bring the family to downtown Aurora and help light up for the holiday season at the 2024 Winter Lights Fest, Friday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Aurora. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Downer Place and...

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Government

City of Aurora seeks to use survey platform among residents

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a Resolution to approve a one-year amendment to the existing agreement with Zencity Technologies US Inc. for the Zencity Pulse Survey platform in the amount of $45,000. City government of Aurora documents show Zencity is a platform for understanding individuals in...

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