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January/February 2020
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Maximize your family time Be counted in the 2020 Census Tips for the tax season
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630-995-3482 KaneNeighbors.com Neighbors Staff and Contributors Tim Sullivan, Publisher Vincent Prisco, Community Editor Linnea Carlson, Creative Director
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Messenger Public Library—Be counted in the 2020 Census...............................6 Your finances—Tax changes..............................................................................................8
Steve Bosco, Village of North Aurora 630-897-8228 Kevin Davis, Administrator, Messenger Public Library 630-896-0240 School District 129 630-301-5000 Ryan Lambert North Aurora Fire Protection District 630-897-9698
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About the cover: It’s winter again. Weather can keep everyone inside and looking for things to do. Take advantage of the togetherness and make the most of family time together. We have a few suggestions in our story starting on page 4. Have a safe,enjoyable and prosperous 2020. NEIGHBORS™ is published bimonthly. Editorial contributions are welcome. Send your information to editorial@neighborsmagazines.com. Advertising deadline is the 10th of the month preceding publication. ©2020 Neighbors is published by Emerald Marketing, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher.
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Maximizing family time
5 tips for spending more time with loved ones
(Family Features) Now as much as ever, close family ties can make a significant impact on young lives. Constantly emerging technology sometimes limits personal interaction, while many school-age children experience unprecedented stress levels. Building strong connections with trusted adults can give kids a sense of security and a better foundation for achieving their potential. Make spending time together a priority with these engaging activity ideas that allow the whole family to get in on the fun.
clear expectations, so a regular special event like a movie or game night can give them something to anticipate each week. Watching TV at home may not be a novelty, but you can make it an occasion to celebrate by adding special touches like dimming the lights to mimic a theater, pulling out cozy blankets and preparing popcorn or other treats. If you opt for game night instead, keep the enthusiasm strong week after week by creating longrange tournaments or allowing kids to rotate game selection privileges.
Plan a movie or game night
Sharing books together not only creates an opportunity for
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bonding, it’s a way to give your child an academic boost outside the classroom. Studies show that daily reading promotes literacy, helps kids build their vocabulary and improves overall academic achievement. Also, the benefits don’t end with elementary-age children. Parents can connect with older kids through books that carry important lessons about life and relationships. Reading books individually then coming together to discuss them, similar to a book club, can provide the chance for thoughtful talks about difficult topics. For example, Regretting You, from bestselling author Colleen Hoover, explores a tumultuous
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relationship between a mother and her daughter who must turn to one another when a tragedy shatters their lives. Find more information on the novel at amazon.com. At a loss to find a book? See page six for story times and programs available at Messenger Public Library. There are programs for families and all ages. Plus friendly librarians are always on hand to make recommendations.
Cook meals together
Eating together is a goal for many families, but preparing meals together takes those benefits even further. Engaging kids in meal preparation creates a sense of
cooperation and instills pride for a successful project. It’s also a chance to share family traditions and pass on recipes that have traveled through generations.
Enjoy a craft day
Kids need the chance to let their imaginations soar, and arts and crafts projects can provide the perfect outlet for creative expression. An art session may be as simple as enlisting everyone’s help to make decorations for an upcoming event. Another thoughtful way to channel all that creative energy: have little artists make cards to deliver to a local senior or retirement community.
Take a trip
Discovering new places is an exciting way to create shared memories. A trip need not be costly or even far from home. Even a day trip to explore a new community nearby can provide a natural setting for the whole family to connect and form lifelong memories. No matter what activity you choose, investing in time together strengthens relationships so kids can flourish with the confidence of a support system behind them.
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Messenger Public Library Tax Time 2020—the Library can help
Visit the Library and use a quiet, private study room and Library laptop to complete your taxes online! Check out an Internet Hotspot, and file your taxes at home online, even if you don’t have an Internet service. Visit the Help Desk for a listing of VITA and AARP tax assistance sites. The Library will also have a limited number of forms for distribution, and you can ask to have blank forms printed.
2020 Census—Be Counted!
Residents of North Aurora are encourages to go online to be counted for the 2020 U.S. Census. An acurate count is needed to determine representation and funding for our community. If you need technology access to complete you census form the library has free internet accessible computers for public use. Visit the 2020 Census site at: 2020census.gov.
Check out a game from our large collection of table games, such as King of Tokyo, Small World, Settlers of Catan, Yahtzee, Sorry!, and more. You’ll find something for all ages to enjoy. Don’t have anyone with whom to play new games? Come to our Game Night for Grownups from 6–8:30pm on the second Monday of each month.
For Kids, Teens & Families Registration is required for all programs unless noted, at messengerpl.org, by phone 630-801-4340, or in person. For drop-in programs, you may register online for a reminder email or text.
Winter Storytimes
Jan. 14–Feb. 20 Join us for age-appropriate stories, songs, and rhymes that encourage early literacy skills and library fun! Registration required. Lapsit for 0–24 months and caregiver on Tuesdays 10–10:30am Toddler Time for 18 mo. to 3 years with caregiver on Wednesdays 10:45–11:15am Preschool Pals for 3–5 years on Wednesdays 10–10:30am
Programs for Adults
All About Scholarships
Thurs., Jan. 16 • 7–8pm All ages, especially gr. 11–12 An introduction to applying for scholarships, including the basics of a scholarship application with tips from successful applicants and reputable sources of information. Presented by a trained ISACorps member. Registration required.
Juggling Funny Stories!
Sun., Jan. 26 • 2pm All ages and families Enjoy an interactive performance
with Chris Fascione that combines comedy, mime, juggling, and (of course) storytelling! Register each child attending. Please, no strollers!
Leap Year Party
Sat., Feb. 29 • 2–3:30pm All ages Leapin’ lizards, it’s Leap Day! We will celebrate this day in style with games, activities, and crafts. This party only comes once every four years so don’t miss out! Register for a reminder text or email.
Please stop in, call, or check our online calendar for more information and registration for adult programs. Space is limited and registration is required. Teens over the age of 15 are welcome, with registered adult. Registration for adult programs starts on the first of each month preceding a program date. ASL interpreters may be available with 48 hours advance request.
AARP Smart Driver Safety
Wed., Feb. 19 & Thurs., Feb. 20 12:30–4:30pm (8 hour course, 2 sessions) Cash or check made out to AARP Refresh your driving skills, learn due on first day of class. Arrive 15 to adjust to age-related changes. minutes early for check-in. Class size Program is 4 hours each day, and is limited; participants must regisboth sessions must be completed to ter in advance through the library. qualify for your insurance carrier’s Refreshments provided. discount. Cost $20 (AARP Members $15). AARP members: bring membership number on first day of class. Library Location 113 Oak St., North Aurora, IL 60542 messengerpl.org Library Hours Monday–Thursday 9 am–9 pm Friday and Saturday 9 am–5 pm Sunday 1–5pm Library Closings Jan. 1, New Year’s Day
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Telephone 630-896-0240 630-896-4654 630-801-2345 630-801-4312 630-801-4350 630-801-4330 630-801-4362 630-801-4340
Ancestry® Library Edition & HeritageQuest Online @ the Library Thurs., Jan. 23 • 6:30–8-pm Sat., Feb. 8 • 10am–12pm For adults. Discover the basics and hidden secrets of using Ancestry® Library Edition and HeritageQuest, electronic resources for genealogy research. Laptops will be provided. There will be time for questions and
Main Fax Administration—G. Kevin Davis & Library Board of Trustees Admin. Assistant/Notary Service—Judy Jarvis Adult Services/Programs & Reference Services/ Interlibrary Loan Services/Meeting Room Reservations— Jessie Affelder Circulation Services/Library Card Accounts— Mary Malach Technical Services/Acquisitions—Joanne Galloway Youth & Teen Services/Programs & Reference Services— Michelle Kurczak
Library Director G. Kevin Davis Library Trustees Marguerite Treest, President Mark Saperston, Vice President Corinn Sparks, Secretary Tanya Berley, Treasurer Adrien Aaron, Trustee James Hicks, Trustee Mary Steed, Trustee
630-896-0240 • messengerpl.org some hands-on searching. Space is extremely limited, so please register in advance.
that one faces when receiving a cancer diagnosis of cancer and subsequent cancer treatment.
Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s: Early Detection Matters
Motown: The Music that Moved the World
Sat., Jan. 25 • 10:30am–12pm Learn to separate myth from reality and address commonly-held misconceptions about Alzheimer’s. Hear from people who have the disease, find out how to recognize the warning signs in yourself and others, and learn why early detection matters.
The Codebreaker and the POW
Mon., Jan. 27 • 7–8pm In 1942, one of the darkest years of World War II, Lt. Charles Baugh became a Navy codebreaker, while his father, Richmond Baugh, was taken prisoner on Corregidor Island and spent 2.5 years in a Japanese POW camp. In this gripping family saga, Ms. Sue Baugh recounts the heroic work of military codebreakers and the brutal struggle it took to liberate the Philippine Islands.
Living with Cancer
Tues., Feb. 4 • 7–8pm This presentation has been designed to increase knowledge and education about the various psychological, social, emotional and spiritual effects
Mon., Feb. 17 • 7–8pm In Detroit in the 1960’s Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles—110 Top Ten hits to be exact! Using audio and visual content we’ll trace the amazing musical journey from the power soul of “Dancing in The Streets” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” to the psychedelic soul of “Cloud Nine” and “What’s Going On” to the pop soul of The Jackson 5.
Rustic Italian Cooking with Chef Linda Maddox
Thurs., Feb. 27 • 7–8pm The weather outside is chilly but it is nice and warm in the kitchen. Chef Susan Maddox will present some great “Rustic Italian Cuisine” which makes for great dining as well as clean up. Friends and family will enjoy these tasty and delectable dishes with minimal work involved. This is a nice evening to learn some great recipes without having jet lag as Susan explores the wonderful regions of Italy.
Book Page Bird Cage
Sat., Feb. 8 • 10am–12pm or Tue., Feb. 18 • 6:30–8:30pm Join us as we recycle old books into charming bird cage centerpieces. You supply the creativity; we will supply books and embellishments!
New! The Fiber Gathering
Mondays, Jan. 20; Feb. 3 & 17 2–3:30pm This is a casual group, and no instructor will be present. All knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, and newbies are welcome. Start or finish a project. Supplies will not be provided. en Español
Viviendo con Cáncer
Tues., Jan. 28 • 7– 8pm Esta presentación ha sido diseñada para aumentar el conocimiento y educación sobre los varios efectos que uno enfrenta al recibir el diagnóstico de cáncer y al proceder con tratamiento en áreas psicológicas, sociales, y espirituales. Esta presentación es para personas impactadas por cáncer directamente y para familiares de personas impactados por cáncer.
¡Gratis! Inglés Conversacional para Hispanohablantes!/Conversational English for Spanish Speakers Mondays, Jan. 20, Feb. 3 & 17 • 7–8pm • lunes: enero 20, febrero 3&17 Le damos la bienvenida para que vegan a nuestro grupo y para mejorar sus habilidades de hablar Inglés. Por favor, regístrese con anticipación @messengerpl.org o por teléfono. Para adultos y adolescentes de 16 o más. 630-896-0240.
Book Discussion Groups for Adults
Love to read and discuss books? Join one of the Library’s book groups, and enjoy lively discussions of fiction and non-fiction titles. Copies of the books will be available at the Checkout Desk. Refreshments will be served. All discussion groups start promptly.
Messenger Evening Book Discussion Group
Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group
Morning Coffee Break & a Book
New! True Crime Book Club
Meets 1st Thursday of the month, 7–8:30pm Feb. 6: Night of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg
Meets 4th Tuesday of the month, 10:30–11:30am Jan. 28: An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena Feb. 25: The Editor by Steven Rowley
Monthly Groups
Fox Valley Writers Group
Meets Tuesdays, every 2 weeks (check online calendar for dates) 7–8:30pm Please contact: foxvalleywriters@gmail.com
Classic Cinema
Meets 1st Tuesday of the month • 2–4pm. Feb 4: North by Northwest starring Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint
Meets 1st Wed. of the month 10:30–11:30am Feb 5: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month • 7–8pm Jan. 14: I’ll be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara Feb. 11: The Ghosts of Eden Park by Karen Abbott
Genealogy Group
Saturdays, Jan. 25, Feb. 1 & 15 • 2–4pm
Game Night for Grownups
Meets 2nd Monday of the month 6–8:30pm Jan. 13 & Feb. 10 • 6–8:30pm Visit the online calendar for full list of programs and activities!
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Your Finances Tax changes for filing in 2020 by Steve Ciaccio, MBA, CPA, CFP
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t’s here again. It’s time to file our tax returns. Here are some changes for filing your 2019 tax return (to be filed in 2020). The news is relatively good. While many people thought that the rules that took effect in 2018 made the tax return more confusing, the good news is that taxes were lower for a large number of taxpayers. Those tax savings will mostly continue with our 2019 tax returns. Also, the 2019 tax returns seem to be simpler than the 2018 returns. Form 1040 has been redesigned to make it easier to work with. There are now three schedules instead of the six schedules that were on the 2018 tax returns. Some of the schedules have been combined. Overall, they seem easier to work with. For senior citizens who are 65 years old or older with relatively simple tax situations, there is a new form that they can use instead of form 1040. The simplified form is called 1040-SR. The font is larger and additional information provided directly on the form by the IRS makes it less necessary to refer to the instructions. Senior citizens with more complex tax situations should consider using the regular Form 1040. Overall, it seems that the 2019 tax returns are simpler and easier to use. 8 KaneNeighbors.com
Those who owned a business in 2018 likely thought that the calculation for the Qualified Business Income Deduction was quite complex. You might be happy to know that there is a simplified computation for that deduction on the 2019 tax return. Another simplification is that the penalty for failing to maintain health insurance coverage expired at the end of 2018. The calculation for that penalty was difficult in past years and for those who did not have full year coverage, significant time will be saved. Bear in mind that some states continue with their own health care insurance requirements, although Illinois does not have such a requirement. Alimony is no longer deductible for the payer and no longer taxable to the payee for separation or divorce agreements or decrees that take effect on January 1, 2019 or later. Those agreements that were in effect prior to January 1, 2019 are not affected by the change. The medical deduction threshold remains at 7.5% of adjusted Gross Income. For many, the higher standard deductions that came into effect in 2018 make it less likely that they will benefit from itemizing their deductions. However, for some, the 7.5% medical deduction threshold might make itemizing
more beneficial. The deduction for Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses has not been restored as of this writing. However, the possibility of it being restored remains. If you had such expenses in 2019, the American Opportunity Tax Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit might be more beneficial. Each of these have limitations and not everyone qualifies for them. You should determine which you qualify for and which might be most beneficial for you. There are many other changes as well. Check with a Certified Public Accountant to determine how to best utilize the new rules for your specific situation. Overall, it seems that the IRS is trying to make tax returns easier. Their effort is welcome! All the best!
Steve Ciaccio, MBA, CPA, CFP® is the founder of Ciaccio Accounting located at 232 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. He can be reached at 630-240-6826, Steve.Ciaccio@ CiaccioAccounting.com. The information opinions voiced in this article are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific tax advice or recommendations for any individual or business. © Copyright Steve Ciaccio 2020
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List your business FREE: KaneNeighbors.com Vicki Morcos was named president and CEO of the Dunham Fund as of December 2019. The fund is a charitable trust supporting nonprofits in the Aurora area. The Dunham Fund supports organizations that work to positively impact a defined service area in Chicago’s Western Suburbs. The fund provides roughly $4.5 million in grants annually. For the past four years, Morcos has overseen professional development workshops for local nonprofits to bring collaboration between organizations and deepen their impact. For more information, contact Dunham Fund at info@dunhamfund.org or call 630-844-2774. Karen Fullett-Christensen has been named as the first ever Aurora Poet Laureate. A retired urban planner and executive with the City of Aurora, Fullett-Christensen has written several collections of poetry and creative non-fiction. She has completed 16 self-published manuscripts and is currently working on another. As co-founder of A-Town Poetics, an Aurorabased group for writers and poets, and a member of Cultural Creatives, Fullett-Christensen has been a voice in promoting poetry at public events and in public spaces throughout Aurora. In January, a public installation ceremony will be held at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School in Aurora.
13,000 square foot Center Park includes a new water fountain, full tree structures that reach to the ceiling, sitting and dining spaces, and open space for activities. This comes just after a huge 6,448 square foot mural was added along the exterior of the mall’s former Sears building last summer. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce NetWorking It! for a cause events have raised more than $6,500 this year for their partner charities. Besides Changing Children’s Worlds Foundation, December’s recipient, the Batavia Chamber is pleased to be able to support the Anderson Animal Shelter, Batavia Rotary Club, Elderday Center, Lazarus House, LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, Valley Sheltered Workshop, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association, the Batavia Foundation for Academic Excellence, Marklund, and Embrace A Family. The generosity of the community is overwhelming and greatly appreciated!
Tri-City Business Council hosts their Wednesday weekly networking group on Feb. 19 at Colonial Café, 552 Randall Rd. in St. Charles from 7:30–8:30am. The group is currently open to new members, but it is industry specific. Please inquire about the group requirements and open business category prior to attending. Attendees can join the council for an annual $50 fee. To inquire and to get more information, visit bataviachamber.org. Community Collective: Power Connex will meet for a unique networking experience at the BLVD Café in Aurora on Jan. 23 from 12–1:30pm. Formerly Speed Networking, the Community Collective Power Connex is an innovative approach to business networking. Each participant will be assigned to a table and move from business professional to business professional every 2–4 minutes. Tickets for this event include lunch and are $10–$15. For more information, visit facebook.com/mycommunitycollective. Fox Valley Mall completed the first phase of reimagination and reinvention with its Center Park back in December 2019. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new 7 million dollar project with activities, food and music as well as a surprise balloon drop. The
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Around the Block™ See living history at the American Heritage trade show The 4th Annual American Heritage Living History & Trade Show is Jan. 18–19 at the Kane County Fair Grounds in St. Charles. See a sampling of the artisans, craftsmen and merchants and demonstrators from the early 1700’s to the 1890’s who keep our history alive. Jim Fairchild and his wife Rebecca along with some wonderful re-enactor volunteers organize this juried indoor event. Come experience the world of re-enactors, living historians, merchants, silversmiths, pewterers, leather workers, artists, Native Americans, gunsmiths, SASS members, blanket traders, antique and reproduction firearm collectors and demonstrators. The 17th Corp. Field Hospital will be returning to recreate actual procedures from the Civil War. See how to turn wool into yarn and fabric; learn to stitch by hand; see how a telescope from the 1860’s works. Hours are Sat. 9am–5pm and Sun. 9am–4pm. Admission is $7 per adult/day—$5 if in period garb; $10 for a weekend pass. Children under 12 are free. Watch for updates at Facebook.com/AmericanHeritageLivingHistoryShow.
Explore the science of SciTech after hours Explore a museum after dark at the STEAM Sleepover event at SciTech Hands on Museum, 18 W. Benton St., Aurora, on Jan. 17 at 6pm–9am on Jan. 18. Explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) through science and hands on labs. Bring a sleeping bag or air mattress, pillow, flashlight, and warm comfortable clothing to sleep in. Tickets are $45 for adults, and $55 for children. For more information, visit scitechmuseum.org or call 630-859-3434.
The Chicago Home Show in Aurora Explore trends and tips in home improvement at the Chicago Home Show, on Feb. 22–23, 10am–5pm
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for more, visit KaneNeighbors.com each day at Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora. This is one of the largest and most innovative home show in the Chicago area. See the latest in kitchens, baths, basements, additions, remodeling, landscaping and more. All exhibitors offer skills and services to home and commercial owners. For admission prices and for more information, visit chicaghomeshows.net or call 630-385-4000.
Joanna Conner is live in Aurora with Ivy Ford See the stellar musical performance of Chicago native Joanna Connor live on Feb. 29 at The Venue in Aurora on Feb. 29 from 7–10:30pm. Conner has become widely recognized for her blues-based slide guitar playing style, playing for local crowds at around 200 shows a year. Conner’s viral video expanded her audience, being reposted in Japan, Russia and all over Europe. Opening for Conner is singer, musician, and entertainer Ivy Ford. At 26, Ford is an up and coming artist of the Chicago blues and live music scene. Advanced tickets are $22 for premium seating and $17 for general seating. For tickets and for more information, visit themusicvenue.org.
Enjoy shopping at the Kane County Flea Market Explore and find some hidden treasures at the Kane County Flea Market on Feb 29, 12–5pm and March 1, 7am–4pm at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. The market features a wide range of vintage décor, home, decorative arts, decorating, design, old toys, advertising, coins and more. With 600+ dealers each month, attendees are sure to find what they’ve come for. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, visit kanecountyfleamarket.com.
Thursday night laughs at Two Brothers Roundhouse Get a dose of laughter with Still Not Friday Stand-Up Comedy Showcase every Thursday night at 8pm at Two Brothers Roundhouse of Aurora. Featuring some of the best comedians from Chicagoland and beyond, this performance night showcases three comedians, each doing a 20-minute set. These are performers who have stood before audiences at some of the biggest clubs and independent shows in the area, and this time it’s free. Doors open at 7pm with a full food and drink menu available in the showroom. For more information, visit twobrothersbrewing.com.
Terry Fator and Puppet Pals live in Aurora Witness the amazing, creative work of Terry Fator and His Hilarious Puppet Pals at Paramount Theatre on Jan. 25, with shows at 3pm & 8pm. America’s Got Talent winner Terry Fator does it all—celebrity impressions, singing, comedy and ventriloquism. And he does it with the help of his hilarious puppet pals Winston the Impersonating Turtle, Maynard Thompkins the Elvis Impersonator and so many others. Fator has been hailed as one of the best entertainers in the world, and he’s become a staple on the Vegas strip. Tickets are $79-$99. For more information, visit ParamountAurora.com or call 630-896-6666.
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