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So far only 2,500 refugees have admitted to the United States this fiscal year.

Urging Senator Durbin to press President Biden to increase refugee numbers

Biden Immigration
BATAVIA,Ill., April 13, 2021 — Today, I (John Ross) called U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s office in Washington to urge him to confront President Biden on his delay in signing ofRead More

Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 interview

Captain Joaquin Rangel discusses Salvation Army’s “Red Kettle” campaign

Captain Joaquin & John
BATAViA, Ill., Dec. 21, 2020 — How can you help with the “Red Kettle” campaign? On Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, John Ross of XPian News interviewed Captain Joaquin Rangel ofRead More

Friday, Dec. 20, 2020 interview

Interview with Rev. David W. Swanson discusses the white church

John & Pastor David
BATAViA, Ill., Dec. 20, 2020 — Can the white church change its view of racism? On Friday, Dec. 20, 2020, John Ross of XPian News interviewed Rev. David W. SwansonRead More

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 interview

Interview with Dr. Vincent Bacote discusses “Truth Decay”

John Ross & Dr. Vincent Bacote
BATAViA, Ill., Dec. 20, 2020 — What is “Truth Decay”? On Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, John Ross of XPian News interviewed Dr. Vincent Bacote of Wheaton College. Bacote is associateRead More

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Remember Tredwell Coffee… this Friday, Sept. 18

Tredwell Coffe
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 16, 2020 — On Friday, Sept. 18, local residents are encouraged to place a  coffee/food order (curbside, pickup, or delivery) from the Tredwell Coffee, 14 W. GalenaRead More

First Presbyterian Church and East Aurora School District 131 help with sites

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Comes to Aurora August 20 & 22 with community sites

 AURORA, Ill., Aug. 15, 2020 — An Aurora church has stepped-up and is helping Kane County expanding its COVID-19 testng. First Presbyterian Church of Aurora is offering the parking lotRead More

Analysis: Lincoln Masonic Temple fire brings a change to Aurora’s East Side

Fire at Lincoln Masonic Temple.
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 9, 2019 — Monday night’s fire at the iconic Lincoln Masonic Temple will set a new tone for Aurora’s east side. Change is coming. In the nextRead More

Rev. Daniel Haas and other clergy express support for WCM

Aurora clergy speak out in support of Wayside Cross Ministries residents

Rev. Daniel Haas addresses media.
AURORA, Ill., July 5, 2019 – On Wednesday afternoon, several members of the Aurora clergy gathered at the Wayside Cross Miniseries’ (WCM) chapel to give support and speak out againstRead More

America Prepares for “Children’s Day”

“Children’s Day” coming Sunday!

• A time for commitment & celebration Batavia, Ill., June 7, 2018 — Communities, individuals, and churches are preparing for Sunday, June 10 and “Children’s Day.” Since 2007 and again this year,Read More