Day: January 14, 2025

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Karina’s Bill to remove guns from domestic violence situations

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By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com It’s been 18 months since Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband. Gonzalez had filed for an order of protection from her husband just two weeks before her...

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Illinois invests to prevent homelessness

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By Atmika IyerFor Capitol News Illinoisand Medill Illinois News Bureauatmikaiyer2025@u.northwestern.edu With homelessness increasing in Illinois, a coalition of shelter providers and advocates is calling for a $100 million increase in state funding to prevent homelessness and provide shelter to people without homes. That would come on top of the $290...

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Voting open for new Illinois flag

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By Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted through Feb. 14. Voters can choose from 10 designs for a new flag, the current...

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Aurora Board and Commission appointees approved

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved many mayoral appointments at the Tuesday, Jan. 14 City Council meeting. The approved appointees are: City government of Aurora documents show the Music, Events, and Entertainment (MEE) Commission was created to support and amplify live performers in the city of Aurora. This...

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Aurora’s Special Census to begin February 3

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The City of Aurora government is set to undergo a Special Census set to begin February 3. This initiative, which serves as a count of the City’s population held outside of the normal Census, is critical to restoring key City funding. Census funds assist the City in providing road maintenance,...

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Reader’s Voice: Presidents not all the same

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January 11, 2025Dear editor; Trump says: I didn’t do anything wrong; It was a perfect phone call; It’s a hoax, witch hunt; Fake news; It’s not Russia; I’m going to build a great wall and have Mexico pay for it; I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and...

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Guest speaker, Marianne Renner shares lessons learned at Jan. 8 meeting; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley ‘Mini Fundraiser’ Jan. 16

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By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) held their January membership meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. DCFV vice president, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Marianne Renner, a life long Aurora resident, who attended and graduated from Waubonsee Community...

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Events

Aurora Navy League Jan. 21 dinner

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The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, Jan. 21, dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery. You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting, the general...

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Scholarships available for high school seniors

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Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has scholarships for graduating high school seniors, students in undergrad and graduate programs, students entering a trade program, and nontraditional students who are returning to school. Scholarship application for the 2025-2026 academic year will close at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Students can...

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Community History

Happy b-day to Evelyn; down Fox Street to new Waubonsee

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By Ricky Rieckert To start with this week in an historical look back at Aurora, I forgot to add the addresses of both Fox Theaters. The Original, on Fox Street, was 24-28 Fox Street (three units). The New Fox Theater on Main Street, was 54 E. Main Street. Just west...

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Community Events Religion

MLK Prayer Breakfast Jan. 20

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The Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance is inviting the public to its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m Monday, Jan. 20, at Gayles Memorial Baptist Church, 730 Gillette Avenue, Aurora. The morning event will feature dedicated prayer segments followed by a complimentary breakfast....

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MLK program January 19

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United Methodists of the Northern Illinois Conference will honor the memory of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with a program at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Avenue in Downers Grove. The public is invited to the event and admission and parking are...

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Chas and Trump agree on DST; Fox News fumbles

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Musings: •Would you believe, dear reader, that T. Rump and The Chas are on the same page on something? The “something” is Daylight Savings Time (DST). The man who would be king thinks that DST is “inconvenient,” while the man who is smarter than he is thinks it is ”unnecessary,”...

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Registration Open for Oswego Police Citizen’s Police Academy

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The Oswego Police Department is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Citizen’s Police Academy. The upcoming session will begin Wednesday, Feb. 19. Classes will be held every Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. and will run for 13 weeks in the Community...

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Pool Tournament and Chili Cook-Off in Plano Feb. 15

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Tired of the same old routine? Stuck in-doors and want to do something different? Then make plans to visit Open Roads ABATE Chapter Pool Tournament and Chili Cook Off Saturday, Feb. 15 at Plano Hometown Lanes, 209 W. Main Street. Registration for Pool Tournament is from 11:30 a.m. to noon...

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Recipe of the Week: Chicken Florentine Casserole

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Ingredients4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1/4 cup butter3 teaspoons minced garlic1 tablespoon lemon juice1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1/2 cup half-and-half1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 (13.5 ounce) cans spinach, drained4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced2/3 cup bacon bits2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 egg1/4 teaspoon paprika...

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Poem: Accentuate The Positive

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I am sorry you missed the Depression back whenWe supposedly were Oh, so desperate then.I agree that it was a realistic bad time—Where you could have heard daily “Can you spare a dime?”But what you would have seen was the national mood;It was anything but one that cowered and brewed.We...

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Weather & Storm Chasing 101 at Aurora Library

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Are you fascinated by storms, curious about climate change, or just love talking about the weather? Then the upcoming Weather & Storm Chasing 101 program at the Aurora Public Library District is sure to blow you away! The event will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the...

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Rep. Barbara Hernandez lays out goals for new term

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State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued this statement following her inauguration to another term representing her community in Springfield: “I’m eager to continue the work of building a stronger future for Aurorans during my coming time in Springfield. This wonderful community, which gave me so much growing up, deserves someone...

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State rep. Jed Davis, second term

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State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) was inaugurated for his second term serving the people of Illinois’ 75th Legislative District. “It’s an incredible honor serving the people of the 75th District for another term,” said Rep. Davis. “I’m deeply grateful for the trust my constituents have placed in me to represent...

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