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Retirement workshop Sept. 11 in Aurora

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A retirement workshop will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce office, 43 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. Jerry Knudtson of Konen Insurance Agency, Inc. and Connie Renzi of Elder Law Center, P.C. / Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi, Lenert, & Julien, P.C., will join forces to...

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Back to school for seniors has options, including Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI)

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What does back to school mean to you? Back to school may conjure memories, including the smell of white paste, new crayons, or a new lunchbox. It may bring back thoughts of hectic mornings gathering kids into a minivan and going to the parking lot lineup. It may make you...

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Education Events

Dickson-Murst Day in Montgomery Aug. 18

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Visitors can experience a bit of farm life from the past and today and enjoy a little family time when Summer comes to a close at The Conservation Foundation’s Dickson-Murst Day at the Farm from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 in Montgomery. Admission and parking are free!...

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First Call: Retirement workshop Sept. 11, Ruth Van Sickle Ford book

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Retirement workshop Sept. 11 in Aurora A retirement workshop will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce office, 43 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora. Jerry Knudtson of Konen Insurance Agency, Inc. and Connie Renzi of Elder Law Center, P.C. / Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi, Lenert, &...

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25th Aurora Back to School Saturday

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As Summer winds down, preparations are gearing up to send students back to school prepared and ready to learn. In an effort to equip students and families for a successful school year, community back-to-school fairs will be held next weekend. The 25th Annual Aurora Back to School Fair, co-sponsored by...

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Education Entertainment Events

Drop-In Job Search, Resume Help Aug. 15 at Plano Library

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The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and...

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Teacher preparation can include APL resources, services

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The Summer is quickly coming to an end and the Aurora Public Library (APL) wants to make sure all our educators are prepared for a successful school year. Whether you’re the hero in a classroom at a public school, homeschool, or private school, we have helpful services and resources for...

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Community Education Government

Voters may choose Aurora Public Library Board members

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Legislation introduced by State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, to give taxpayers the opportunity to elect the Aurora Public Library (APL) Board was signed by governor J.B Pritzker Friday, July 26 and is now law. “For the first time in Aurora, local voters will have the opportunity to choose who is...

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Aurora Library Bookmobile will require replacement soon, Luau BBQ August 24 offers help

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The Aurora Public Library Bookmobile plays many roles in Aurora. Whether it’s the big blue bus that brings smiles to faces because it’s in parades, or the place to visit while stopping at the Aurora Farmers Market, or Main Library Branch, the Bookmobile is something special to everyone. The Bookmobile...

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Education

‘Chaos to Clarity Success Journal’ first book

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By Al Benson Aurora leadership coach Marianne Renner has released her first book, “Chaos to Clarity Success Journal.” She said the book walks readers through three daily actions to help replace negative thoughts with new, empowering, beliefs to help build confidence and more success in personal and professional life. Renner...

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Community Education Entertainment Events Food

New items at Veggie Fest Chicago Aug. 10-11

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Veggie Fest Chicago will have new vegetarian and vegan food booths this Summer, as well as the return of fan favorites. Veggie Fest will be on the grounds of Danada South Park at Navistar, Lisle, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. August 10-11. Admission and parking are both free. Just...

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Kiwanis Foundation in Aurora grants split nine ways

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Each Spring and Fall, the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits. Spring awardees will be introduced during the July 30 Kiwanis Club noon meeting at Prisco Community Center in Aurora. The Kiwanis Foundation made awards of $7,500 in grants, split among nine applicants: Association for Individual...

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Education Feature History Sports

Sox memory: Great road trip in 1951

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By Woodrow Carroll In spite of taking two of three games from the Tampa Bay Rays to conclude a 10-game road trip, the Chicago White Sox returned home badly bruised after losing eight of 10 road games. The Sox fell to 44-52 with the return home to play a 10-game...

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Community Education Events

Writers’ Group to meet in Plano

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The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Writers’ Group, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Writers will discuss their work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration...

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Community Education

From Molly Brown to Word classes at Messenger

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The Messenger Public Library of North Aurora, 113 Oak Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.messengerpl.org or call. • The True Story of the Unsinkable Molly Brown, Heroine of the Titanic, Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.. The story of...

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Teacher pay will increase

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By Jerry Nowicki – A pair of bills aiming to address the State’s teacher shortage passed the Illinois Senate Thursday, May 30. Both bills were sponsored by Sen. Andy Manar, a Bunker Hill Democrat. The first, House Bill 2078, raises the minimum wage for teachers to $40,000 by the 2023-2024...

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Paramount School of the Arts, Artesan Lofts, under way

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Artfully. Gleefully. Thankfully. The Paramount School of the Arts became a reality Saturday in Downtown Aurora. Students will have 19 classrooms to assist in dance and music. Students of all ages, 9 to 90, at least, can learn relevant information in the school of the arts. The 9 a.m. ribbon-cutting...

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Aurora campaign of Slow Down Put Your Phone Down and Slow down for kids shared the spotlight with Peter Portillo a State patroller of the year award recipient
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Summer Safety:

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A focus on auto safety for the sake of kids in the Summer and all year long takes center stage at the media briefing Tuesday this week at Aurora City Hall. The campaign of Slow Down, Put Your Phone Down, and Slow down for kids, shared the spotlight with Peter...

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