Day: March 25, 2025

Government

Raoul joins to block dismantling of Dept. of Education

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By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois attorney general Kwame Raoul and 20 other State attorneys general are asking a federal judge to immediately halt president Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. In a motion filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, the coalition of Democratic...

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Potawatomi to reclaim tribal land in DeKalb County

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By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com More than 175 years after their reservation in Illinois was illegally sold at auction, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is now in line to get their land back. Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Friday, March 21 authorizing the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to...

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USPS protest rally against possible takeover

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A protest rally was held at the United States Post Office Fox Valley Processing and Distribution Center, on the far east side of Aurora, March 20, against reports that the Donald Trump administration is preparing a takeover of the USPS.

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Don Catchpole reflects on South Africa tour at KCAHCE

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Digging diamonds. Encountering golf-course crocodiles. Spotting Caterpillar construction equipment overseas. Those were among reflections on a South Africa tour by Don Catchpole of North Aurora March 19, in St. Charles. With words and original photos, the guest speaker at the Kane County Association for Home and Community Education (KCAHCE) meeting...

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Aurora City Council honors Weston Bridges Warriors

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Weston Bridges Warriors basketball team Tuesday, March 25 at the City Council meeting. The Warriors Special Olympics basketball team clinched second place for Division 2 and the championship for Division 11. Weston Bridges is an independent community for adult individuals with...

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Opinion

Reader’s Voice: Please vote Kane County, April 1

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March 24, 2025Dear editor; Kane County voters: The Consolidated General Election is Tuesday, April 1. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.. If you want more details about the election or to see a sample ballot, you can search for “Kane votes” and be taken to...

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Environment Opinion

Reader’s Voice: EPA’s endangerment finding needs to stay

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March 18, 2025Dear editor; The Donald Trump administration’s proposal to reconsider the EPA’s endangerment finding is reckless, anti-science, and a huge step backward for climate action. This decision isn’t just about politics—it puts our health, environment, and future on the line. The endangerment finding, established in 2009, is based on...

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Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members work together; Pure Health Aurora, where healthcare is more than just a service—it’s a calling!

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By Russ George During the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley March membership meeting, members learned the dangers of slow healing wounds, especially, if you’re diabetic. I felt it was a very informative presentation by Dr. Ken Olson, DC, and Dr. John Konopelski, from United Wound Centers, formerly known as Anodyne...

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Events

The Eye of God, A Fisherman’s Talebook-signing April 5 in Aurora

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Aurora author Marilyn Huntman Giese will sign copies of The Eye of God, A Fisherman’s Tale from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at Yellow Bird Books, 34 S. Stolp Avenue, Aurora. The book is about the fascinating epic rise of Christianity through the eyes of Simon Peter, told...

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Events History

Lecture on Montgomery’s Early History

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Gray’s Mill, 211 N River Street in Montgomery, will be host to a lecture on “The Early History of Montgomery and the Story of Daniel Gray” at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6. The speaker will be Montgomery resident Debbie Buchanan. Debbie currently serves as Village Clerk and is active on...

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Easter bunny at Lions’ breakfast April 5

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Aurora Lions club will celebrate Easter with its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 E. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The public is invited to meet the Easter bunny. Parking is free. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, mini...

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Government

Bill Foster on dismantling Department of Education

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Congressman Bill Foster issued the following statement in response to president Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education: “Trump’s executive order dismantling the Department of Education is reckless, illegal, and destined to fail in the courts. Only an Act of Congress can abolish a federal agency...

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Rep. Davis fights for home school families

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State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) continues to fight to protect the rights of parents to choose the best educational experience for their children. HB 2827, the “Homeschool Act,” was heard in committee today and passed over the objection of tens of thousands of families choosing home or private school for...

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Government Opinion

Trump runs government like business, social security at risk

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Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter four): He has: Fired the staff of the National Security Administration (which manages the nation’s nuclear stockpiles); Transferred trans-women in Federal prisons to men’s prisons; Turned over sensitive documents to DOGE; Targeted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for dismantlement; Fired the Director...

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Entertainment

Aurora Central to stage ‘Annie the Musical!’ April 4-6

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Aurora Central Catholic High School presents its spring musical, “Annie the Musical!” April 4-6. The public is invited to performances in the Father Etheredge Center for Performing Arts at the school, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. Performances Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, are at 7 p.m.; a Sunday, April...

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Events

Women of Color Pop-Up Museum June 6-7

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The Vibe: Celebration of Women of Color Pop-Up Museum will be an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience honoring the creativity, resilience, and impact of women of color starting at noon Friday, June 6 through at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at 1209 Remington Boulevard, Romeoville. Step into dazzling museum-like exhibits, engage in...

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Poetry

Poem: Greed

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The absolute in dangerous human traits is greed!It has so many facets, it well may be a creed.No matter where or when, or how or why, it thrives;It is a certainty, it touches all our lives.The greed factor exists in other ways than take;It leads a healthy life in methods...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Clam and Fish Chowder

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Ingredients2 tablespoons butter2 cups chopped onion1 cup white button mushrooms, diced1 stalk celery, diced4 cups chicken stock4 cups diced potatoes2 cloves of garlic, minced1 (3 ounce) package of bacon bits2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2 inch cubes1 (6.5 ounce) can of minced clams in clam juice1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoningsalt...

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Shop for a Cause: Honoring Delia Nila Basile

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Get ready for a night of style, community, and giving back at the upcoming Shop for a Cause fundraising event, benefiting the Aurora Public Library Foundation Thursday, April 24, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Wyckwood House, 80 S. River Street, Aurora. This special event will honor our beloved...

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Events

April youth events at Yorkville Public Library, plentiful

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The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in April. 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. •Escape Room AdventureThis Escape Adventure will be available in the month...

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