Month: January 2025

Events Government

Mayor and City Council candidate forums for Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles

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The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County has announced a series of upcoming mayor and city council candidate forums in St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia. The forums will feature candidates on the April 1, 2025 Illinois Consolidated Election ballot who are in contested races in their respective communities....

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Batavia and St. Charles forums for library and school board

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The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County announced two upcoming candidate forums, featuring the candidates who are in contested races for Library Board and School Board in the cities of Batavia and Saint Charles. Candidates will appear on the April 1, 2025 Illinois Consolidated Election ballot. The forums...

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Reader’s Voice: Legalized prostitution; flawed thinking

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January 15, 2025Dear editor; Some Illinois state lawmakers plan to introduce a bill to legalize prostitution in the Land of Lincoln. This proposal would expunge past criminal arrests and conviction records. Taking advantage of the super-majority in both chambers, these Democrats want “private choices” about the use of one’s body...

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Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to hold “Do Good with CHIPOTLE Fundraiser” Feb. 1; DCFV members work together to promote diabetes awareness

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By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) held another successful “Mini Fundraiser” Jan. 16, at Paisano’s Pizza & Grill, in Sugar Grove and Elburn. The members of DCFV send a shoutout of thanks to Paisano’s, for donating 15% of their sales back to our Diabetes Club. Mark...

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Geneva historic restaurant exhibit Feb. 7

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Geneva History Museum will unveil “Eat Your Heart Out Geneva,” a new exhibit exploring Geneva’s historic restaurants, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. An opening reception for members and VIP guests at the museum, 113 S. Third Street, will feature a presentation at 6 p.m. by Izzy...

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Frosty Fest at North Aurora Jan. 25

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Fox Valley Park District’s Red Oak Nature Center, 930 N. River Road in North Aurora, will celebrate Frosty Fest from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. The family event will feature a self-guided storybook hike, illuminated snowflake trail and a cup of hot cocoa and marshmallows at a...

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Charity Events

Rep. Davis Blood Drive, Feb. 13

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State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) invites constituents to participate in a Blood Drive from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at his district office, 1925 S. Bridge Street in Yorkville. “I invite all constituents to attend our upcoming blood drive,” said Rep. Davis. “Donating blood can save lives...

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Recalling Aurora’s history: Down West Downer

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By Ricky Rieckert Last week, I finished up at W. Downer and S. River Street in Aurora’s past. This week we’ll start there and head west. On the northwest corner of Downer and River is the Old Second National Bank. I believe it’s the oldest bank in Aurora. The bank...

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League of Women Voters of Illinois, issues briefing Feb. 8

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The League of Women Voters of Illinois will hold its annual Issues Briefing Saturday, Feb. 8, welcoming expert panelists to explore critical issues for Illinois. Issues Briefing will be held both online and in person at the NIU Naperville campus, 1120 E. Diehl Road Naperville. Former Illinois governor Pat Quinn...

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Government Opinion

Trump inauguration, start of an era of regression

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By the time you read this (you are reading this, aren’t you?) the Donald Trump presidential Inauguration, or as I prefer to call it the Prelude to Armageddon, is in the history books. The ceremony was moved inside so the incoming criminal-in-chief wouldn’t be embarrassed by a small crowd size...

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Aurora Lions learn about special census in Aurora

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Respond! That was the message Thursday, Jan. 16, from Aurora deputy chief of staff Alex Voigt who told Aurora Lions Club members about the city’s upcoming special census. In an illustrated presentation at Pomegranate Cafe in Aurora, Voigt outlined the census set for Feb. 3-March 7. “I am Aurora, I...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Tater Tot Casserole

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Ingredients1 pound ground beef1 small onion, diced1 clove garlic, minced1 (4 ounce) can green chiles1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix1 (16 ounce) bag frozen corn1 (12 ounce) can black beans, drained1 (12 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots1 (12 fluid ounce) can enchilada sauce...

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Poetry

Poem: Enjoy Yourself

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With all due respect, I do not think I’m asking too much;For all I am asking is you have a positive touch.Most likely, each day is predictably one of routine;And whether it’s school, work, whatever, that’s all that is seen.So day after day after day after day it is always...

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An evening with author James McBride, Feb. 4

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In honor of Black History Month, the Aurora Public Library District is excited to present an upcoming event featuring acclaimed author James McBride Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Santori Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora, in Room 125/126. The virtual program will offer attendees an opportunity to...

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Fox Valley area

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Fox Valley United Way is pleased to announce a significant commitment to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Aurora and nearby cities in Kane County with a donation from Follett Educational Foundation. A $100,000 foundation grant has been established to ensure that every child from birth to age five in...

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Health

Free youth vision exams at Feb. 1

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Aurora Lions Club will offer free youth vision exams at Santori Aurora Public Library’s third annual early childhood resource fair Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. The public is invited to the family event for children through age...

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Sports

Outstanding performances at 35th Coach Kipp Hoopsfest

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By Bobby Narang The 35th Annual Coach Kipp Hoopsfest had several outstanding performances in the two-day shootout that concluded Monday night. The annual event is always filled with elite teams and players from throughout the state, including several teams from Indiana in past years. Waubonsie Valley High School’s Danyella Mporokoso...

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High school boys basketball schedule Jan. 23-27; results January 17-20

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Thursday, Jan. 23Southwest Prairie crossoverJoliet Central at Plainfield North, 6:30Non-conferenceWest Aurora at Ridgewood, 7 Friday, Jan. 24Catholic League WhiteAurora Central at Providence-St. Mel, 7Marmion at Montini, 7St. Francis at Providence, 7St. Laurence at IC Catholic, 7Chicagoland ChristianChrist the King at McNamara, 7:30Hope Academy at Chicago Christ., 7:30Marian Central at Timothy...

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Aurora church volunteers assemble 50 free warming kits

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An Aurora church wants to warm up the frigid weather. Attendees at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora were invited to take free winter warming kits after worship Sunday, Jan. 19. Volunteers at a Jan. 15 Wednesday Night Gathering, a free biweekly dinner and family activity, formed an assembly line...

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