By John & Nisha Whitehead The danger signs were everywhere in 2022. With every new law enacted by federal and state legislatures, every new ruling handed down by government courts, and every new military weapon, invasive tactic and egregious protocol employed by government agents, we were reminded that in the
January 5 Ford Motor Company, led by Henry Ford, raises wages from $2.40 for a nine-hour day to $5 for an eight-hour day in effort to keep the unions out and give workers money to buy Ford products. – 1914. U.S. president Richard Nixon signs a bill authorizing $5.5 million
Elimination of cash bail one of many changes taking effect Jan. 1 By Peter Hancock By now, almost everyone in Illinois has heard that Jan. 1 will mark the beginning of a significant change in the state’s criminal justice system – the elimination of cash bail. It’s an issue that
Thanks to the generosity of lifelong and cherished friend, Ed Regole, of St. Charles, who died August 15, 2022, Marmion Academy proudly announces the renovation of both the Varsity Baseball Field and multi-sport Fichtel Field. This generous bequest will enable Marmion to move forward with this long-awaited and impactful project.
Sue Gilla of Montgomery, right, directs the Oswego Senior Singers at Wedgewood Manor in Montgomery December 16.
Families planning Winter break activities or looking for new youth experiences can explore hands-on learning stations with 4-H January 5, 2023 in St. Charles. “Kids and teens can explore three 4-H project areas, create and bring home cool stuff, and get to know 4-H opportunities in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall,
The Downtown Naperville Alliance will be host to an event Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, and will feature Naperville’s mayor, Steve Chirico, and Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) that will take diners on a delicious adventure at some of Downtown Naperville’s finest restaurants, all while supporting a great cause. Tickets are on
Holidays or Holi-Daze? Busy ordinarily includes shopping, visits with relatives, travel, party-mentality, religious atmosphere, changes, consistency, fatigue, relief, reflection…. Most years contain minimal variation and a change of pace at the same time. There are wide ranges of celebration and attitudes. No one size fits all. Holidays or Holi-Daze? Add
By Russ George As president of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV), I personally want to thank the 40 community minded individuals who have joined our newly-founded organization. The entire membership of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley wishes to thank all the individuals and organizations who have made
December 23, 2022Dear editor; For most of us, the holidays represent time away from the office and a chance to catch up with family and friends. But throughout Kane County, there are thousands of individuals who work tirelessly during this special season. During the pandemic, we called them essential workers.
Reprinted from November 28, 2019Last of three parts Nearly two-thirds of imprisoned mothers have never received a visit from their children. Jill McCorkel, professor of sociology and criminology, Villanova University in Philadelphia, submitted the following article to The Conversation. “Prison visits are expensive. Traveling to remote locations means that many
By Al Benson Candles, readings of names, and reflections on recently-passed persons highlighted a memorial service Wednesday, Dec. 21 in Aurora. A third annual Light Up the Night: Candlelight and Community vigil was held outdoors on the Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora. The Reverend John Bell, pastor at Wesley
So much to read and so little time! Let the wind howl outside and be warm inside with your favorite beverage and a good read. Is there any pleasure quite comparable to a good book, a fireside and daylight to read? • John Grisham’s release last year was “The Judge’s
Our community of volunteers and charitable givers is incredible! Last year was another record-breaker, with approximately 1,600 visits to our Food Pantry for the first time. Most never dreamed they would ever need to rely on the kindness of strangers to feed their families. This years report shows a 47%
The Waubonsee Community College Board officially approved Dr. Brian Knetl as president of the college. In addition, the Waubonsee Board honored retiring and longest-serving president with a special resolution and a leadership award for administrators at the College. At its meeting on December 14, the Waubonsee Community College Board of
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Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 egg1 egg yolk2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Directions1. Preheat the oven to 325F. Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. 2. Sift together the flour,
This year is nearly done, will soon be history,We look back on it now, discern what came to be,Recall what we thought then, if and when that changed;But see, in hindsight now, how far emotions ranged. We gauge each story again, and stagger its import;No matter how or why, your
We take literacy seriously at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD). The Library is especially proud to provide families with the tools they need to create bright futures for their children. For this reason, we will be host to the First Annual Early Literacy Expo from 10 a.m. to 1
The 16th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights ended successfully. Open since the day after Thanksgiving Day, the popular drive-thru light show closed Christmas Day with vehicles waiting in lines more than a half-mile long to see the one-mile of dazzling lights … and a few famous friends waiting
