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Haircuts, Headshots, project prevail at Aurora Library

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Santori Aurora Public Library offered more than books Saturday, Aug. 17. Thanks to 10 local barbers, 60 patrons checked out with free haircuts and photos for back-to-school season. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Library atrium, the Library was host to “Haircuts and Headshots.” The project was co-sponsored...

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Yorkville Used Book Sale Labor Day weekend

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The 15th annual Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Yorkville Library, 902 Game Farm Road will be the coming weekend. All books will be $1; children’s paperbacks and board books will be $.50. The sale will be held over Labor Day weekend during Home Town Days. The...

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CAPE Con comics at Aurora Public Library District Saturday Aug. 31

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Get ready to unleash your inner superhero! The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is thrilled to announce the return of CAPE Con, our fifth annual celebration of comics, anime, pop culture, and everything in between. Each year, we try to make CAPE Con a little bit bigger and better and...

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Yorkville candy company Mars Wrigley sweetens bingo

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Yorkville candy company Mars Wrigley sweetened a senior citizens’ bingo party Wednesday, Aug. 14. Nine company associates handed out 50 swag bags of products to bingo winners at Senior Services Associates’ senior center. Approximately 120 seniors attended the noon event at the senior center at 908 Game Farm Rd. in...

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U.S. Customs talks about the Mexico Border

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U.S. Customs agents stopped in Aurora Tuesday, Aug. 13. No, not a raid. Instead, in a speech titled “CBP 101,” Ron Jablecki and Esmerelda Samaniego gave an inside look at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. They were guest speakers at the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora monthly...

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Joliet Statesville Correctional ordered closed

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By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com A federal judge is ordering governor JB Pritzker’s administration to move the vast majority of those incarcerated at Stateville Correctional Center near Joliet out of the aging prison by the end of September, citing health and safety concerns posed by the facility. The Illinois Department...

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Aurora City Council approves Barreiro as new Ward 1 alderman

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By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin’s appointment of Dan Barreiro as the new Ward 1 alderman was approved 10-1 by the Aurora City Council Tuesday, Aug. 13. Ward 8 alderwoman Patty Smith was the dessenting vote, without explanation. A swearing-in ceremony is planned for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug....

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Diabetes Club meet and greet in St. Charles

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By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its August meet and greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Aug. 17, at Panera Bread, 2871 East Main Street, near Kirk Road, in St. Charles, from 9 a.m. to noon....

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Montgomery Fest Grand Marshal: Retired Sergeant Adam Kuncl

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This year, the Village of Montgomery will honor and salute retired Sergeant Adam Kuncl as the 2024 Montgomery Fest Grand Marshal. Sergeant Kuncl, a Montgomery resident, began his service and allegiance to the Village in 2000, continuing until 2012, when he was injured in the line of duty. “This year,...

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Aurora Public Library District offers support for educators’ goals

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The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) offers a wealth of opportunities designed to support educators in their critical role of shaping young minds. We aim to inspire our diverse community by continuingly offering educational (and fun!) resources and experiences for students. From digital tools to Library tours, we are committed...

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Mexiquense Jr captures Cup championship

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A dozen soccer teams comprising 108 players from the Aurora area converged on Montgomery Saturday, Aug. 10, for the inaugural 7 on 7 Fox Valley Christian Cup soccer tourney. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church was host to the day-long competition on the Church grounds. Iglesia San Pablo, an Aurora church, was...

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JD Beach proves his worth

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By Steve Groth The run July 28 in Peoria proved to be another great day of flat track bike racing. It was spectacular to see JD Beach step in for the injured Dallas Daniels after a year off from flat track racing, in the tourist track racing. Beach took second...

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Denmark kayak practices for Olympic Games in Florida

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By Steve Groth While in Florida last Winter, I met athletes from Denmark who were part of the Danish national canoe team. They came to Satellite Beach, Fla., for eight weeks, February through March to prepare for the Summer Olympic Games. I met Rasmus Knudsen, one of the athletes, at...

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