http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/aurora/ en-us Fri, 8 Aug 2008 15:17:36 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2058604/posts The Canadian military is sending a long-range Aurora aircraft to investigate reports of a mysterious explosion along Canada's Northwest Passage that may have killed several whales. The drama apparently began in the early-morning hours of July 31, when an Inuit hunting party at an outpost camp at Borden Peninsula on northeastern Baffin Island was alerted to the sound of an explosion, followed by a cloud of black smoke. An Inuit member of the Canadian Rangers, a military reservist unit stationed in the far North, reported the incident, and said a hunter at the camp saw several dead whales on shore... CanWest News Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2058604/posts#comment Fri, 8 Aug 2008 15:17:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1973065/posts Aurora, IL (LifeNews.com) -- With Planned Parenthood having built a massive new abortion center in Aurora, Illinois and the zoning board ruling against pro-life advocates trying to stop it, there hasn't been much in the way of good news from this city. However, new reports indicate a former abortion center has been turned into a pre-natal clinic helping women. Dr. Gustavo Sanchez received significant support at last week's zoning meeting for his plan to move his OBGYN practice to 523 W. Galena Blvd. The answer is because his practice will be housed in the former West Suburban Gynecology Clinic abortion... Life News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1973065/posts#comment Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:27:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1939277/posts AURORA, Illinois, December 12, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A YouTube video shows police monitoring a peaceful protest in a Chicago suburb who threatened to arrest a man that was not part of the protest because he was praying while walking his baby in a stroller on the sidewalk near a huge Planned Parenthood abortion facility. Aurora resident Roger Earl was walking his baby and praying from a prayer book on November 17 when police confronted him and told him he couldn't be there. "I wasn't planning to be part of the protest today," said Earl. "I didn't realize that I was... lifesite.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1939277/posts#comment Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:58:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1938148/posts SAN FRANCISCO - Scientists think they have discovered the energy source of the spectacular color displays seen in the northern lights. New data from NASA's Themis mission, a quintet of satellites launched this winter, found the energy comes from a stream of charged particles from the sun flowing like a current through twisted bundles of magnetic fields connecting Earth's upper atmosphere to the sun. The energy is then abruptly released in the form of a shimmering display of lights visible in the upper latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere, said principal investigator Vassilis Angelopoulos of the University of California, Los Angeles.... AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1938148/posts#comment Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:57:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1910533/posts Aurora becomes AuschwitzEric Scheidler just sent over photos of the striking fence Safeway/Dominick's erected around its vacant lot across from Planned Parenthood Aurora late last night. I'm sure neighbors will be pleased as Aurora begins to look more like Auschwitz by the day. Here, I'll show you. You won't know unless I explain, but Aurora PP is on the left and Auschwitz on the right: Again, PP Aurora on the left, Auschwitz on the right: And again, PP Aurora left, Auschwitz right: Jill Stanek http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1910533/posts#comment Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:35:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1908418/posts Friday Five: Jill Stanek by Jennifer Mesko, associate editorA life-changing event catapulted her into the pro-life movement, and now she's obsessed with it. (Editor's Note: This is the second in our series of Friday interviews with people of interest to family advocates. The format is simple: five questions every Friday.)When Planned Parenthood tried to sneak an abortion clinic into suburban Chicago this year, it forgot to do its homework on local life advocate Jill Stanek. She, along with thousands of other pro-lifers, helped to delay the opening of the nation's largest abortion clinic for 14 days.Eight years ago, Stanek... CitizenLink.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1908418/posts#comment Tue, 9 Oct 2007 00:26:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1905593/posts   AURORA, ILL, October 2, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - At 10am this morning the largest Planned Parenthood abortion facility in the United States opened in Aurora despite the fact that it had deceived the city when applying for its building permits.  Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner said that a review into the legality of the procedures claimed there was nothing illegal about the process.  However, Eric Scheidler, who has been heading up the pro-life action against the center, has filed an emergency appeal of the decision. "The city of Aurora has no legal basis to deny Planned Parenthood an occupancy certificate," Weisner... LifeSiteNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1905593/posts#comment Tue, 2 Oct 2007 23:23:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907347/posts This is a WorldNetDaily printer-friendly version of the article which follows. If the Aurora Planned Parenthood site in the Illinois prairie lands is ground zero, then the Denver Planned Parenthood site in the Mile High City is sky zero. Last month, with a reporter in hot pursuit, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, or PPRM, was forced to come clean about its secret purchase of a city block of property and plans to break ground on a 50,000 square foot mega-mill this November. World Net Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907347/posts#comment Sat, 6 Oct 2007 04:38:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1906908/posts Planned Parenthood Sued Today for Libelous Statements Against Pro-Life Advocates Maximum damages sought on behalf of protesters in Aurora accused of advocating violence AURORA, IL, October 1, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - In Kane County District Court this morning, a libel lawsuit was filed against Planned Parenthood/Chicago Area (PP/CA), its CEO and Director Steve Trombley, and Gemini Office Development LLC, based on a letter sent to Aurora's Mayor and Aldermen and released to the press and one or more advertisements that PP/CA placed in the Aurora Beacon News accusing those who oppose their facility as having "a well-documented history of violence and... LifeSiteNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1906908/posts#comment Fri, 5 Oct 2007 11:01:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1905374/posts In less than 10 minutes, the 22,000 square foot monstrosity that is the Planned Parenthood office in Aurora, Illinois will open for the first time. It is NO coincidence that it's opening on the Feast of the Guardian Angels. As many pro-life commentators have stated throughout the years, the battle against abortion is part of a greater spiritual warfare that is going on. We should pray with all our heart that his office is shut down. Human lives are at stake. myself http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1905374/posts#comment Tue, 2 Oct 2007 14:57:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1905445/posts Activists Continue To Fight Clinic As It OpensAnti-Abortion Activist: 'It Won't Be Over Until Planned Parenthood Leaves Aurora'(CBS) AURORA, Ill. After weeks of delays, protests and legal challenges, a women's health clinic that performs abortions has opened in Aurora, but activists are committed to driving it out of town. The Planned Parenthood clinic on Aurora's East New York Street officially opened on Tuesday morning. Its opening was delayed because Aurora officials would not issue occupancy permits while a review was under way into Planned Parenthood's use of a subsidiary, Gemini Office Development, to build the clinic. On Monday, Mayor Tom... CBS 2 Chicago http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1905445/posts#comment Tue, 2 Oct 2007 17:12:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1905213/posts Aurora Gives Up Fight Against Planned ParenthoodAURORA, Ill. (AP) -- A Planned Parenthood clinic that has been shuttered while city officials reviewed how it obtained its building permits will be allowed to open, city officials said Monday. Mayor Thomas Weisner said reviews by three different attorneys found no legal basis to deny the clinic an occupancy permit. It was not clear when the clinic would open, but Weisner said the building department could issue a temporary occupancy permit as early as Monday. The 22,000-square-foot, $7.5 million building clinic, which was supposed to open last month, has been the target of... AP, via WBBM AM 780 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1905213/posts#comment Tue, 2 Oct 2007 03:51:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1904364/posts by Steven ErteltLifeNews.com EditorSeptember 27, 2007Aurora, IL (LifeNews.com) -- Aurora city officials have investigated the city code and found that Planned Parenthood didn't need a special use permit in order to build its massive new abortion facility. While the revelation may stop one approach pro-life groups are using to stop the center from opening, other issues are still in play.A pro-life attorney discovered that the abortion business may have failed to obtain a special use permit and hold a public hearing on how it would use the new facility.Aurora-based lawyer Vincent Tessitore has talked with city officials about his analysis... LifeNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1904364/posts#comment Sun, 30 Sep 2007 07:29:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1904351/posts Abortion Centers in 80 Cities in 33 States to be Prayerfully Picketed for 40 Days Starting Tomorrow WASHINGTON, DC, September 25, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - "Today, people of faith and conscience from more than 80 cities in 33 states are kicking off the largest simultaneous pro-life mobilization in American history - the groundbreaking 40 Days for Life campaign," said David Bereit, national campaign director for 40 Days for Life. 40 Days for Life is an intensive pro-life campaign that focuses on 40 days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil at abortion facilities, and grassroots educational outreach. The 40-day time frame is... LifeSiteNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1904351/posts#comment Sun, 30 Sep 2007 06:46:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1902683/posts Aurora, IL (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life advocates are using another new tactic in their efforts to stop a new Planned Parenthood abortion center from opening in this northern Illinois city. An attorney has discovered that the abortion business may have failed to obtain a special use permit and hold a public hearing on how it would use the new facility. Aurora-based lawyer Vincent Tessitore has talked with city officials about his analysis of city zoning codes. Tessitore found that one section appears to mandate a special permit for health facilities that aren't operated by non-profit groups. While Planned Parenthood/Chicago Area is... Life News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1902683/posts#comment Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:25:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1900864/posts Abortion Opponents Prepare Nationwide Campaign Following Victory in Aurora, IL 40 Days for Life campaign begins Sept. 26 AURORA, Ill., September 20, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - "On September 26, more than 80 cities in 33 states will follow the courageous example set by Aurora, Illinois, and join together for the largest and longest simultaneous pro-life mobilization in American history," said David Bereit, national director of the 40 Days for Life campaign. The 40-day pro-life campaign in Aurora that thwarted the scheduled opening of a new Planned Parenthood abortion facility was inspired by 40 Days for Life. Local pro-life leaders have collaborated... LifeSiteNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1900864/posts#comment Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:09:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1900522/posts Largest Abortion Center in the U.S. Refused Permission to Open Today a federal judge stopped Planned Parenthood of Aurora, Illinois from opening as scheduled tomorrow By John-Henry Westen AURORA, September 17, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A victory celebration will be underway tonight as citizens in Aurora celebrate the fact that they have at least delayed the opening of the largest abortion center in the United States.  Today a federal judge stopped Planned Parenthood of Aurora from opening as scheduled tomorrow.  The massive Planned Parenthood facility applied for a building permit under false pretences and outraged the community.  Led by the Pro-Life... LifeSiteNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1900522/posts#comment Sat, 22 Sep 2007 07:22:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1899769/posts CHICAGO - A federal judge Thursday refused to order Aurora officials to let a controversial Planned Parenthood clinic open while officials investigate whether the organization broke any laws when it applied for building permits. U.S. District Judge Charles Norgle rejected a motion to allow the suburban clinic to open as early as Friday. He said Planned Parenthood needed to provide more proof that it is being discriminated against by officials in the Chicago suburb — something the organization's attorneys could do in future filings. "By no means is this case over. By no means," Norgle said. Yahoo! News (AP) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1899769/posts#comment Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:34:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1899073/posts Why wasn't Planned Parenthood Aurora's nonopening party busted?Roger from FamiliesAgainstPlannedParenthood.org took photos of Planned Parenthood Aurora's nonopening party last night, with, of course, pro-lifers were on hand to also celebrate. See more photos on page 2. Meanwhile, the Aurora Beacon reported today: City officials said Tuesday they will not ask Planned Parenthood's staff to vacate their East New York Street building, despite the expiration of their temporary occupancy permit Monday. "At this point, the city has opted to maintain the status quo," said city spokesman Carie Anne Ergo. Ergo said ordinarily, a building owner in violation of the occupancy permit... Jill Stanek.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1899073/posts#comment Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:03:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1898056/posts Federal Judge Says that Planned Parenthood Emergency Injunction to Evade Building Permit Investigation is without MeritContact: Eric Scheidler, Pro-Life Action League, 773-251-8792; Tom Ciesielka, TC Public Relations, 312-422-1333, 312-403-1333 cell, tc@tcpr.net<AURORA, Ill., Sept. 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- "Today's court action demonstrates that truth still matters in America. This is exactly what we've been praying for these past 40 days, that Planned Parenthood would not open on September 18," said Eric Scheidler, Pro-Life Action League, "We trust that the judge will allow Aurora to fully investigate how Planned Parenthood tried to come into town without disclosing who they were and... Christian Newswire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1898056/posts#comment Mon, 17 Sep 2007 22:57:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1897248/posts Planned Parenthood Files Injunction Request to Allow Opening of Aurora Clinic Desperate move to circumvent local laws By Matthew Cullinan Hoffman AURORA, ILLINOIS, September 14, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com)--In a desperate move to circumvent local laws, Planned Parenthood filed an emergency injunction petition yesterday in Federal court to allow its new clinic in Aurora, Illinois to open. The city government is reviewing Planned Parenthood's permit filing based on accusations that the real purpose of the "health center" was hidden from city officials: to provide abortions.  The original filing, on March 22, 2007, stated that the occupant would be the "Gemini Health Center",... LifeSiteNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1897248/posts#comment Sun, 16 Sep 2007 03:33:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1897214/posts City of Aurora Initiates External Investigation Into Planned Parenthood's Deceptive Building Permit Applications Applications as late as March, 2007 state that tenant is "Unknown at this time" By Meg Jalsevac AURORA, Illinos, September 12, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The proposed Planned Parenthood clinic being built in the city of Aurora, Ill has been peacefully opposed by dedicated pro-lifers that have garnered national attention with their rallies and round the clock vigils in an effort to halt the building process.  However, Planned Parenthood officials must now also wade through possible legal conflict as the city searches for a new attorney to examine... LifeSiteNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1897214/posts#comment Sun, 16 Sep 2007 02:28:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1896605/posts Outcome of this morning's Planned Parenthood/Aurora hearingPosted by the Chicago Tribune: After a hearing this morning, Planned Parenthood and Aurora officials are waiting to hear which federal judge will hear their dispute over whether a Planned Parenthood clinic can open Tuesday as scheduled. Planned Parenthood filed suit Thursday seeking an emergency court order requiring the city to permit a new clinic to open, and the case was assigned randomly to U.S. District Judge Charles Norgle. But at a hearing before Norgle this morning, lawyers from both sides agreed that the case might properly belong in front of U.S. District Judge... Jill Stanek.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1896605/posts#comment Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:10:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1896036/posts Last week, I detailed how it appears Planned Parenthood mega mills popping up across the country are not happenstance but the culmination of a five-year plan not only to expand, but also exterminate competition. Planned Parenthood launched the plan in 2002 by opening Planned Parenthood Expresses in target locations across the country. They now number 42. Expresses are easily established in strip or shopping malls without need to fulfill zoning or building requirements. Expresses are abortion cullers. They sell illicit sex, sell unguaranteed methods to avoid consequences of illicit sex, sell mop-ups for their anticipated failures, and restart the process.... World Net Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1896036/posts#comment Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:46:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1894992/posts SIMPLY AMAZING: Fox News Special Details Planned Parenthood Abortion Mill Deception, Concealing Rape etc. by John-Henry Westen September 10, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - No write-up can adequately describe this Fox News segment from "Hannity's America". It accurately depicts Planned Parenthood as money hungry abortion peddlers. It follows the controversy of the largest abortion mill opening in Aurora, Illinois after having constructed the premises under false pretenses. The video plays audio recordings of Planned Parenthood employees caught on tape covering up statutory rape. See this video and send it to your friends: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18IKmx6wsYk LifeSiteNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1894992/posts#comment Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:10:25 GMT