Government Opinion

You’d better watch out: The surveillance state has a list

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By John & Nisha Whitehead You’d better watch out, you’d better not pout—you’d better not cry—‘cos I’m telling you why: This Christmas, it’s the Surveillance State that’s making a list and checking it twice, and it won’t matter whether you’ve been bad or good. You’ll be on this list whether...

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Illinois better prepared for recession than in recent past

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By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com State lawmakers will face a projected budget deficit and slowing revenue when they return to Springfield in January 2025, but a new report shows fiscal decisions made in recent years have put Illinois in a better position to handle a recession than any time in...

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Fourth straight championship for College of DuPage

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The College of DuPage team celebrates its victory in the Red Grange Bowl, over Louisburg, to earn its fourth straight National Junior College Athletic Association Division (NJCAA) Division III championship.

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55th annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon

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Threats from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea stress the need for preparedness Navy Captain Christopher Labissiere said Monday, Dec. 9. The commanding officer of the Navy Reserve Center Great Lakes, was the keynote speaker at the 55th annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon at Lincoln Inn Banquets in Batavia. After...

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Aurora Gators youth football honored by Aurora City Council

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Aurora Gators 11 U youth football team at the Tuesday, Dec. 10 City Council meeting, for winning the Pop Warner Chicagoland State championship. The 2024 team is undefeated. •A video of the presentation can be viewed on the city government of...

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Tanner House Museum in Aurora open for holidays

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The historic William Tanner House Museum is now festively decorated in holiday finery and is ready to receive visitors for the annual Tanner House Holidays, through December 29. Open days and hours are Sunday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., December 8, 15, 22, and 29; and Friday evenings...

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Aurora Public Art final 2024 exhibit

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The City of Aurora’s Public Art Division will be have its final exhibit of 2024, Winter Garden Of Youth, from Friday, Dec. 6, through Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora. Aurora Public Art’s gallery hours are...

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Community Events

Lehnertz Avenue Christmas display

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Aurora’s 73rd annual Lehnertz Avenue drive-thru Christmas display will open at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 and will feature lawn signs and cutout figures of, religious and secular figures homeowners’ lawns, including Charlie Brown characters, The display will every day run from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. through January 3,...

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Government Health

Rep. Davis on Meridian and Northwestern

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Meridian Healthcare, a major health insurance provider, will no longer accept Northwestern Medicine in network beginning January 1st. In response to this decision, State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) issued the following statement: “As the State Representative for the 75th District, I’m deeply concerned about the ongoing dispute between Meridian Healthcare...

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Reader’s Voice: Plano Church, Xmas Sale, Samaritan boxes

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December 8, 2024Dear editor; The Plano Methodist Church wishes to thank everyone for supporting their Christmas Sale November 23. The Christmas Sale consisted of Christmas decorations, greenery, snowmen, wreaths, Santas, dishes, and ornaments. Donations from the Christmas Sale will go toward ministry of the Plano Methodist Church. The Plano Methodist...

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Diabetes Club of Fox Valley holds annual Holiday party

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By Russ George Members and friends of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) gathered together Friday, Dec. 6, for the Club’s third annual holiday party, at Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. The evening began at 6 p.m., with a social gathering and buffet dinner. Following dinner a raffle...

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Events

Eleventh Annual Bridge Bust Contest

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This winter, youth and families can build a bridge, memories, and lifelong skills with the 11th 4-H Bridge Bust Competition. Registration is open through mid-December for the popular annual event. The competition will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Parkview Christian Academy (lower campus),...

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Aurora Lions Club free vision screenings

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Aurora Lions Club will continue free youth vision screenings Saturday, Dec. 21. Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring children ages six months to 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street in Aurora. Admission and parking are free. Advance registration is...

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Wesley Methodist drive-thru food giveaway in Aurora

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Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will be host to a Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) mobile food truck market from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, in the church parking lot, 14 N. May Street. The drive-thru event features distribution of free food, including breads, cereals, meat,...

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Reader’s Commentary: Democratic Party disregard for life, late-term abortions

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By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Planned Parenthood provided free mobile abortion and vasectomy units near the entrances of the United Center in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention, August 19-22. They demonstrated to the world their disregard for the unborn child. They’ve taken to destroying human life at a level never...

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Multi-cultural nativities on display at New England Congregational Church in Aurora

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The community is invited to a unique and exciting “open house” event at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. On display will be a fascinating collection of multi-cultural nativities on loan from the Loyola University Museum of Art...

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Harmful toys to watch out for this holiday season

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Every year the World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) produces a list of the most dangerous kiddy toys available the upcoming Christmas season. The intention is to give diligent, concerned parents a purchasing guideline so they’ll be able to instruct Santa on which toys to bring that will keep...

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Program helps teens learn the value of giving back

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Students participating in Naperville’s KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative (TPI), have been giving back this holiday season, helping not only several significant causes and charitable events, but their own philanthropic learning. TPI mentor, Kristen Refness, and some of her team members in the Teen Philanthropy Initiative, recently volunteered at Loaves &...

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