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League of Women Voters event will be held; music delights

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There are important notes, at least to many observers, within this page this week. Likely none is more important than the note from Carol Tidwell, president of the League of Women Voters (LWV) Aurora Area: “The forum originally scheduled (to be held Wednesday, Feb. 12 for State House District 83’s...

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Special excitement in Aurora for high school basketball

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Aurora is living up to its reputation for high school basketball excellence and enthusiasm. • The celebration focus will be generated by the East-West girls and boys games at West Aurora Saturday, Jan. 18. The West Aurora Hall of Fame induction will take place between the girls varsity 4 p.m....

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Keeping up with politics important; LWV offers firm assist

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Politics is a fact of life. It has negative connotations, draws disdain from many who claim no interest, and can be rough and tumble. Politics is a fact of life. We can find some joy, however, above all, we should understand it is the grist which can advance our democracy...

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Waubonsie Valley, Naperville Central: Collision

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The high school Christmas holiday basketball tournaments have passed into history and various teams are in the shakeout process. Savoring success gives way to conference confrontations. In boys tournaments, Waubonsie Valley captured the Jacobs championship and DeKalb won its venerable and historic DeKalb tournament championship. Waubonsie Valley’s closest score in...

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Spirit of the season can exist all year if we choose positivity

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Good deeds with special spirit should be gifts all year. As a society we do focus on special spirituality at Christmas holiday. See the Aurora Police presence with presents just prior to Christmas at thevoice.us/aurora-police-provide-presents-to-children. Joy and sharing are staples during the holidays and could be observed all year, if

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Sports

D-I playoff: Expand to 8 teams; Aurora Christian champion

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The controversy over whether Ohio State was robbed or Clemson was vindicated in the replay of an apparent Ohio State touchdown in the college football playoff semifinal will live on in perpetuity. The honest answer the call comes down to the eye of the beholder. It was that close whether...

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Holiday traffic caution, FVPD 2020 salute; Amtrak spikes

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The build up to the holidays is in the process of winding down. A reality check indicates the best aspect of all holidays is time spent with family and friends. Sharing time and activities exceed any material aspect of any holiday. Seeing the glow of children reacting to the bright...

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Sports

North Central built strong program; IBCA inductees named

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Team championships ordinarily are the results of building programs, unless pure talent taketh over and run away with the prize. North Central College football strength was diminished, continually, until head coach John Thorne arrived in 2002 from Wheaton Warrenville South High School and now-defunct Wheaton Central High School in the...

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History sites, museums, offer holiday fare; lights delight

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So much to do. So little time. The theme is relevant to most busy persons, however, none more than at the Christmas holiday time. Or, it could be at Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, or New Year’s, or…. Regardless of the season, or, the reason, options to see and participate in activities...

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D-III championship game; EA on a roll

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Competitive sports by definition lives by the mantra that many are called and few are chosen. North Central College’s football team will play Friday evening in the Stagg Bowl, in its first D-III football National championship game in school history. The long, winding, road to Shenandoah, Texas actually did not...

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More holiday giving good for the soul; exceeds negativity

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A significant part of the holiday spirit is in giving, especially to those less fortunate. Food pantries, charities, shelters, are sites and subjects of many individuals who have caught the spirit of giving. May we continue to understand its significance and continue selfless service. Large organizations and individuals make the...

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North Central College in limelight; Oswego, Waubonsie Valley, start fast

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In its purest form in college football, the Division-III teams, the least money-oriented of the three divisions, have reached the semifinals, the final four, from the original 32 teams. North Central College (NCC) of Naperville moved into the semifinals and Wheaton College, both members of the CCIW (College Conference of...

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Holiday spirit, frivolity, must be balanced by serious aspects

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On balance our communities offer more than odes to the holidays with Santa, lights, and, celebration. We all must take a break from the real world and indulge in light-hearted celebration. References to holiday celebrations will come into view here farther down and later this month. There are a few...

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High school football proposal falters, new Beebe receives salute

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A collection of important notes and debatable thoughts as we make our shift from Fall sports to Winter sports: • It was unfortunate, however, not entirely surprising that the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) did not advance to the membership for a vote on the suggested change in high school...

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‘I count, you count, we all count,’ recounted in U.S. Census

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A Chicago performer started Tuesday’s Aurora Counts 2020 in the Gallery of the Paramount Theatre with a song. The refrain was from the Frank Sinatra song, “Chicago” and substituted the word Aurora for Chicago. He tossed his hat into the air at the conclusion and one of the approximately 200...

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Sports

North Central, Wheaton, continue; high school basketball starts

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Football gives way to basketball in both colleges and high schools, and yet there is an overlap. North Central College and Wheaton College continue in the NCAA Division III footvall playoffs, and Aurora University ends its successful season, the latter in its first postseason game since 2008. Aurora was sidetracked...

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Aurora Public Library tax request likely; Metra in study

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Finances cause concerns, strains, in governmental bodies. The Aurora Public Library (APL) in recent years has been subjected to scrutiny and speculation. Much of the consternation is in possible increases in taxes. The APL earlier this week was expected to seek an increase in the tax levy. Along with likely...

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Sports

Sports joy: High school, D-III

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By Carter Crane Sports fans of major league franchises and nationally-known Division I college teams become wrapped up in their fan situation seriously. The joys of high school sports and Division III college teams often are overlooked. Communities embrace their teams in low-key ways. Playoffs perk up the fans’ attention....

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Veterans Day celebrations brings out the best in communities

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As a society we embrace celebrations. We cherish important moments, some are traditions and some fulfill new boundaries. Veterans Day continues to grow in importance and salutes. The World War II veterans are slipping away into memories. Veterans of other time lines take on significance. Of special significance, among many...

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