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Bill Foster on dismantling Department of Education

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Congressman Bill Foster issued the following statement in response to president Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education: “Trump’s executive order dismantling the Department of Education is reckless, illegal, and destined to fail in the courts. Only an Act of Congress can abolish a federal agency...

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Rep. Davis fights for home school families

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State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) continues to fight to protect the rights of parents to choose the best educational experience for their children. HB 2827, the “Homeschool Act,” was heard in committee today and passed over the objection of tens of thousands of families choosing home or private school for...

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Trump runs government like business, social security at risk

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Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter four): He has: Fired the staff of the National Security Administration (which manages the nation’s nuclear stockpiles); Transferred trans-women in Federal prisons to men’s prisons; Turned over sensitive documents to DOGE; Targeted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for dismantlement; Fired the Director...

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Entertainment

Aurora Central to stage ‘Annie the Musical!’ April 4-6

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Aurora Central Catholic High School presents its spring musical, “Annie the Musical!” April 4-6. The public is invited to performances in the Father Etheredge Center for Performing Arts at the school, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. Performances Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, are at 7 p.m.; a Sunday, April...

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Events

Women of Color Pop-Up Museum June 6-7

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The Vibe: Celebration of Women of Color Pop-Up Museum will be an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience honoring the creativity, resilience, and impact of women of color starting at noon Friday, June 6 through at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at 1209 Remington Boulevard, Romeoville. Step into dazzling museum-like exhibits, engage in...

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Poetry

Poem: Greed

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The absolute in dangerous human traits is greed!It has so many facets, it well may be a creed.No matter where or when, or how or why, it thrives;It is a certainty, it touches all our lives.The greed factor exists in other ways than take;It leads a healthy life in methods...

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Food

Recipe of the Week: Clam and Fish Chowder

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Ingredients2 tablespoons butter2 cups chopped onion1 cup white button mushrooms, diced1 stalk celery, diced4 cups chicken stock4 cups diced potatoes2 cloves of garlic, minced1 (3 ounce) package of bacon bits2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2 inch cubes1 (6.5 ounce) can of minced clams in clam juice1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoningsalt...

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Shop for a Cause: Honoring Delia Nila Basile

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Get ready for a night of style, community, and giving back at the upcoming Shop for a Cause fundraising event, benefiting the Aurora Public Library Foundation Thursday, April 24, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Wyckwood House, 80 S. River Street, Aurora. This special event will honor our beloved...

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April youth events at Yorkville Public Library, plentiful

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The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in April. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Escape Room AdventureThis Escape Adventure will be available in the month...

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One Book, One Batavia series at Batavia Public Library

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This year’s One Book, One Batavia community-wide reading program will bring home harrowing tales of international intrigue, resilience and empowerment during the dangerous days of World War II. One Book, One Batavia, which launches Friday, March 28, is presented annually by the Batavia Public Library and co-sponsored by the Friends...

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Theater: ‘Alias Grace’ at Aurora University March 27-29

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Aurora University’s Celebrating Arts and Ideas series will present “Alias Grace” by Margaret Atwood at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 27-29. Performances will be at Perry Theatre in the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Center for Cultural Enrichment, 349 S. Gladstone Avenue, Aurora. Admission and parking are...

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Cubs game bus trip July 30, AARTA fundraiser

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Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) will host a benefit bus trip to the Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers baseball game July 30 in Milwaukee. The outing will raise funds for Aurora Lions Club free vision exams and eyeglasses for local youth said Dick Schindel, outing coordinator and Lions past...

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High school baseball teams swinging for big seasons

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By Bobby Narang The high school basketball season closed with a memorable finish, so as the calendar turns, the spring season will feature the start of the baseball season. Several local teams are aiming for a big season. Hinsdale Central is looking to make some noise in the West Suburban...

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March Madness Sweet 16: Familiar teams with history

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By Woodrow Carroll After one week of action, the 2025 Men’s NCAA Championship Basketball Tournament has been reduced from a grand total of 68 entrants to, what many refer to as, the Sweet 16. And, when you take a good look at the teams still in the running, you will...

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Aurorans win at Home and Community Education state conference

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Needlework by two Aurora women won blue ribbons at the 101st Illinois Association for Home and Community Education State Conference March 11-13 at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham. Dee Kellen was awarded her best-of-show blue ribbon for a crocheted baby blanket. An Iris-themed hand embroidered quilt by Mari Curless...

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O’Brien, CEO of new Aurora Regional Economic Alliance

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I recently had lunch with Kelly O’Brien, who is the president and CEO of the recently-formed Aurora Regional Economic Alliance and Alliance Foundation. Since the Alliance is fresh and new, I wanted to meet with O’Brien, who comes with more than two decades of economic development experience. Through conversation, we...

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Aurora Lions new members

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Aurora Lions Club welcomed two new members and a furry, four-footed guest during its March 20 evening meeting at Paulie’s Pub in Aurora. Inducted by the Club were Steve Lord of Geneva and Amy Zabel of Aurora. Zabel, WAS sponsored by club president Randy Brown, is a retired teacher and...

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Beyond the law: What it means to weaponize the government

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By John & Nisha Whitehead President Donald Trump’s declaration of war as a justification for using wartime powers to sidestep constitutional protections is indeed a war, but it is a war waged by the president against dissent, against due process, and against the very foundations of our constitutional republic. This...

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