Month: May 2025

Fee Prohibition Act bad for small business

May 14, 2025Dear editor, As a small business owner in Illinois, I am deeply concerned about the impending implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA), set to take effect July 1. While the intention to reduce costs for merchants is commendable, the practical implications of this legislation pose significant

Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members hear from Mayor of North Aurora, Mark Gaffino; ‘Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes’ golf outing June 20

By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their May membership meeting Wednesday, May 14, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club vice president of programs, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Mark Gaffino, mayor and Village president of North Aurora, stated, “Mayor

President Trump at it again; ‘Semitism’ in modern era

Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter seven). He has: Revoked the protections of immigrants who had entered the United States through the CFB program and “urged” them to “self-deport” themselves or risk being permanently banned and cancelled the Temporary Protected Status extensions for various national groups; Signed an

Kane Health Department Community Health Assessment

The Kane County Health Department (KCHD), in partnership with the Kane Health Counts collaborative, is proud to announce the release of the 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA). This comprehensive report provides a data-informed, community-driven snapshot of the health and well-being of Kane County residents, highlighting the most pressing health needs

Recipe of the Week: Marinated Chicken

Ingredients2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring1 tablespoon molasses1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper4 teaspoons minced garlic1/4 cup canola oil8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs Directions1. Mix together Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, liquid

Aurora University breaks ground for new library

May 15, Aurora University announced a Learning Commons to replace Charles B. Phillips Library. AU President Susana Rivera-Mills, Ph.D., presided at an earlier internal groundbreaking ceremony for students, faculty, staff and board of directors. She said construction on the three-story, multi-functional building is planned for a plot along Prairie Street

Reader’s Commentary: Trump’s Middle East tour to be remembered as success

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Donald Trump’s “Make Business not War” tour through the Middle East will be remembered for decades to come, as an historic success by any standard unless we consider the deranged positions of Democrats and some contributors in this publication. I speak of John Whitehead, “Wayne’s World”

High school baseball: Nazareth Acad., Riverside-Brookfield

By Bobby Narang The Nazareth Academy High School baseball team is right on schedule. After losing several star players who played a key part in leading the Roadrunners to back-to-back Class 3A State championships in 2022 and 2023, the 2025 season was full of question marks. With one week left