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Aurora City Council approves renewal of APD Youth Explorers program

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved a Resolution at the Tuesday, Jan. 28 Aurora City Council meeting, to authorize the Chief of Police to sign and execute the annual memorandum of understanding with Learning for Life, a District of Columbia non-profit corporation for the Aurora Police Department Youth

Reader’s Voice: Donald Trump and the rule of law

January 27, 2025Dear editor; Concerning Donald Trump and the rule of law. Thoughts of an honest, compassionate, non-corrupt Executive Branch of the United States government proved delusional when we as the American electorate voted Trump, once again, as our president and supposed leader of the free world. For some Trump

Reader’s Voice: Presidential pardons, detrimental to law

January 23, 2025Dear editor; Our most recent presidents, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama, have collectively granted more than 11,700 pardons, with president Biden holding the record at more than 8,000 pardons. By granting a pardon voids not only the offence, but it can void the monetary damages owed

Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to hold ‘Do Good with CHIPOTLE Fundraiser’ Feb. 1; looking for individuals to join fight against diabetes

By Russ George Help the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) raise funds to fight diabetes this Saturday, Feb. 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at our “Do Good with CHIPOTLE Fundraiser”, 1480 N. Orchard Road, in Aurora. DCFV fundraising chairperson, Jenny McCain, has arranged for our Club to

Rep. Davis opens petition against far-left legislation

State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) has launched a petition opposing newly filed legislation that would legalize prostitution in Illinois. “This proposal highlights the absurdity we face in Springfield every day,” said Rep. Davis. “Legalizing prostitution won’t protect anyone – it will only give a dangerous industry legal cover to exploit

American Indian Boarding School Stories at Aurora University Museum

Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center museum will exhibit “Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories” Jan. 28-March 14. The event at the museum in the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie St. in Aurora, will display photos from a permanent exhibition at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Ariz. “Away” explores off-reservation

Reader’s Commentary: Joe Biden’s felonious actions in office brought to light

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda The Republicans maintained a majority in the House of Representatives, and, with that victory, the House Oversight committee was able to uncover evidence revealing Joe Biden’s corruption in office. Yes, Joe Biden abused his office as vice president for personal reasons and his family’s financial gain.

High school boys basketball schedule Jan. 30- Feb. 3; results January 21-27

Thursday, Jan. 30DuKaneBatavia at St. Charles North, 7Glenbard North at Wheaton-Warr. South, 7Lake Park at Geneva, 7Wheaton North at St. Charles East, 7Northeastern AthleticWestminster Christian at Mooseheart, 7:30Southwest Prairie EastJoliet West at Joliet Central, 6Upstate Eight EastElmwood Park at Glenbard South, 7Fenton at Ridgewood, 7Riverside-Brookfield at Glenbard East, 7Upstate Eight

Celebrating Michelle: Aurora church honors staff member

By Al Benson Unofficially, it was Michelle Curiel Day at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church on Sunday, Jan. 26. The celebration featured gifts, speeches and a reception attended by members, friends and relatives. During and after Sunday worship services, the Aurora resident was honored on her last Sunday as Wesley