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Aurora Boy Scouts make house calls with U.S. flags

Aurora Boy Scouts joined workers laboring on Labor Day Monday. Scouts in Blackhawk Troop 11, meeting at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church, sponsored the sixth annual “Post the Colors” fundraiser. At morning drop offs and evening retrievals, Scouts accompanied by parents and caregivers posted 350 flags in subscribers’ yards in...

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Oswego Police Department new speed watch program

The Oswego Police Department is implementing a new Speed Watch Program in an effort to reduce speeding violations on residential streets and bring awareness to drivers on the negative impacts of speeding. In many neighborhoods, the disregard of motorists for posted speed limits is a significant safety risk. Research consistently...

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Ribbon Cutting: Long Branch Tree Services in Batavia

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to celebrate new Chamber member Long Branch Tree Services with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 29. Previously named Granberg Tree Company, Long Branch Tree Services is co-owned by brothers Matthew and Cody Schuhow, who were long-time employees of Granberg. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke...

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New entrants to marijuana market still struggle against entrenched businesses

By Dilpreet RajuCapitol News Illinoisdraju@capitolnewsillinois.com Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers are still seeking greater access to the state’s medical marijuana customers. Illinois legalized medicinal marijuana beginning in 2014,...

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Fox Valley Habitat dedicates 75th, executive director Barrett to retire

After 25 years, the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity executive director who has led 71 affordable housing projects, will retire from his position Friday, Aug. 30. Reverend Jeffrey Barrett serves as pastor at Genesis Community Church in Montgomery, site of Habitat offices. He was saluted Saturday at a groundbreaking ceremony...

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Former GOP Rep. Kinzinger endorses Harris at DNC

By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Chicago – Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger did something Thursday night that might have seemed unimaginable just a few years ago. He stood on the stage of the Democratic National Convention and endorsed a Democrat for President of the United States. “I never thought I’d...

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Woof! LeaderDog for the Blind pup visits Aurora

Roland, a LeaderDog for the Blind puppy in training, was a guest at Aurora farmer’s market Saturday, Aug. 24. Sponsored by Aurora Lions Club, the four-month-old golden retriever/labrador mix was escorted by Leader Dog puppy raiser Sherry Perkowitz of Round Lake Beach. Founded by three Detroit-area Lions club members in...

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Diabetes Club prepares to begin it’s third year

By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley was founded October 1, 2022, by 15 individuals who wanted to bring about an awareness of diabetes, provide aid and education for diabetics, while investing in research to find a cure. The founders wanted the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to...

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Alternative Pathways to Income at the Aurora Library

Are you tired of your traditional 9-to-5 job? Do you dream of being your own boss and charting your own course? If so, then the Aurora Public Library District’s new program series, ‘Alternative Pathways to Income’ is for you! Guided by local entrepreneur Tanya Vargas (TV) Stone of MizBizNiz, this...

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Move-in weekend at Aurora University

Resident students moved into Aurora University dormitories halls Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24.Freshmen and new transfer students moved in Friday followed by returning students Saturday. Approximately 700 new freshmen were among the just under 6,000 students enrolled. They represent 26 states and three foreign countries. Transfer student enrollment...

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DNC wrapped up, Harris receives nomination

The Democratic National Convention wrapped up Thursday, Aug. 22, launching the country into the final weeks of the 2024 presidential election. Vice president Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination and will face off against former president Donald Trump in November. Illinois Democrats met daily during the convention at hotel...

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Downtown Aurora Alley Art Fest Aug. 31

Alley Art Festival will fill downtown Aurora with artists for its 14th year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. The free festival will bring more than 90 Aurora area artists to the downtown. The popular, grassroots art festival will be staged at pedestrian-friendly Water Street Mall and Downer...

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Pet of the Week: Freddie: Loves humans, good with dogs

Freddie is a male Labrador Retriever and Whippet Mix who is approximately two to three years old. Freddie is the sweetest little guy. He loves humans, but is shy at first. He is not very good with other dogs that he meets, but if introduced slowly he will be fine....

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New owner at popular Banana Split

By Jason Crane Banana Split, a longtime ice cream shop which served customers late Spring through early Fall every year, changed ownership last week. Daniel Cuevas of Aurora became the owner of Banana Split Wednesday, Aug. 14 following his purchase from Randy and Lisa Brown of Aurora who are retiring...

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Obama delivers keynote at DNC

Former President and Chicago resident Barack Obama gave the Tuesday evening keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Obama criticized former President Trump, saying, “We do not need four more years a bluster and bumbling and chaos. We have seen that movie before, and we all know that...

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November will be National Diabetes Awareness

By Russ George During the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s monthly membership meeting, held Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. Club members and their guests received a presentation on the Club’s second major fundraising event of this year. November will be National Diabetes Awareness Month...

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