Day: February 18, 2025

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Aurora University students craft 155 blankets for needy kids

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Aurora University student-athletes took a break from workouts Tuesday, Feb. 18, to help warm needy kids. In a 22nd annual Project Linus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., athletes from AU’s 24 intercollegiate teams crafted a record 155 fleece fabric blankets. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee sponsored the effort in Lancaster...

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Government

Bill to ban vehicle searches based on smell of cannabis

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By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com An Illinois Senate committee advanced a bill Tuesday, Feb. 18 that would strictly limit police’s ability to search a vehicle after smelling cannabis. The Senate Criminal Law Committee voted 7-3 to advance Senate Bill 42, which would eliminate the requirement that cannabis be transported in...

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Community Crime

Aurora remembers losses from Henry Pratt shooting

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Below is a statement from the city government of Aurora: “Saturday, Feb. 15, we came together as one community, one family, One Aurora, to mark the sixth anniversary of the Henry Pratt Tragedy. “With heavy hearts but unwavering resolve, we gathered to honor the lives that were taken too soon,...

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Aurora City Council: Aurora Animal Care and Control accepting volunteers

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed a presentation about the new Aurora Animal Care and Control Volunteer Program at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 18. The revised program will begin accepting applications Thursday, Feb. 20. Aurora Animal Care & Control (AACC) welcomes volunteers who support...

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Events Political

League of Women voters forum Feb. 24

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The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County, will host a five-part candidate forum in Sugar Grove, featuring candidates running in contested races for the offices of Sugar Grove Fire Protection District Trustee, Waubonsee Community College Trustee, Village of Sugar Grove Trustee, Village of Sugar Grove President, and Kaneland...

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Reader’s Voice: Kane Public Safety Sales Tax Referendum

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February 15, 2025Dear editor; More than half a million people call Kane County home. We live here because we know that Kane County is a safe, healthy, and prosperous place to live. We want to have a sense of safety and security in our daily lives. Public Safety is a...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Scams: Telemarketing, AI, social media

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February 11, 2025Dear editor; It has been on my mind to write about my concern online technology is taking our resources of personal time, taking resources of electricity, and is re-allocating capital and private investments into computers instead of humans. I have never felt accepting of telemarketing calls. Advertising can...

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137 year old building comes back to life, as Atrevete Cafe 1888; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley continues to grow membership

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By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their February membership meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club members welcomed our newest member Kari Mathieu, into our group, held a short business meeting, then began to celebrate Valentines...

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Events Health

‘Age is Only a Number’ fitness series

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The Fort Hill Wellness Series continues into 2025 with its next topic, “Age is Only a Number” Monday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive. Joanne Whiteside, MS, RN, NC-BC, a holistic and wellness nurse coach will lead an hour-long discussion on key...

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FREE Food Pantry is February 21

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There will be a FREE Plano Food Pantry Friday, Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Attendees can pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs. All in need are welcome...

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Events Veterans

Women Veterans Event March 1

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Hines VA and the Aurora Mayor’s Office will host a special Women Veterans Event to launch Women’s History Month. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. The event will focus on connecting women Veterans...

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Crime

Arrest of 12-year-old with a gun at Plank Junior High School, Oswego.

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On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Oswego Police arrested a 12-year-old female juvenile for possession of an unloaded firearm at Plank Junior High School, 510 Secretariat Lane, Oswego. At approximately 1:13 p.m., Oswego Police were notified by school staff that a student had been observed with a firearm. Police immediately responded...

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Valentine’s Day celebrated; unconventional repair

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By Ricky Rieckert Dear subscribers, patrons and readers: Hope everyone had a special time, with their special someone, on Valentine’s Day. I didn’t let that opportunity slip away from me, this year, no way, no how. I went on a date with a blonde, female nurse with tattoos, who I...

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Egg prices up, Trump and cronies richer every day

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Hasn’t it been a wonderful three weeks (only three?) since Donny Dimwit took over technically as president, or actually co-president? The price of eggs and other grocery items are up, gas prices are up, inflation is up. How’s that workin’ for ya? Thousands of our fellow workers are out of...

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Events History

Impact of African American service people at G.A.R.

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The City of Aurora’s Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Military Museum, 23 East Downer Place, Aurora, will highlight the contributions, struggles, and lasting impact of African American service people in the 19th and 20th Century. The G.A.R. Museum is open Wednesday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon dry mustard2 cups milk6 ounces shredded white Cheddar cheese6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese1 tablespoon onion powder1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs Directions1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2. Place butternut squash, cut-side down,...

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Poetry

Poem: The Modern Grandmother

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Beyond the biological dictates one knows,There’s more to being grandma than one might suppose.Just like each stage of life, she’s given ways to live,Which comes down to precisely how she wants to give.To give, most people think you first determine what,Which well may be determined by just what you’ve got.But...

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Preserving Aurora’s Past: Inside Community History Center

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The Aurora Public Library District wears many different hats for our community. For those interested in local history, it’s a living archive that ensures the stories, struggles, and achievements of the community are not forgotten. These stories are held in our Community History Center, on the second floor of the...

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Events

Yorkville Public Library February youth events

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The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in February. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Read with Paws, Saturday, Feb. 22, 10:30 a.m.. Children can come...

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