By Jerry Nowicki Lawyers for Illinois’ Democratic Party legislative leaders last week filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Republicans and a Mexican American advocacy group regarding newly drawn legislative maps, calling the challenge “purely speculative” until full U.S. Census data is released. The motion, filed Friday, was an...
Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin announced last week his choices for Aurora’s next chief of police, deputy chief, and deputy mayor, all veterans of the Aurora Police Department. “At the inauguration ceremony in May, I said the best is yet to come,” said mayor Irvin. “These three leaders are some...
Diane Renner, left, executive director of the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora, receives an annual donation from Savannah Crooks of Aurora whose lemonade stand this Summer provided $2,845.
By Jerry Nowicki Democratic Party governor JB Pritzker announced Monday he will seek a second term, joined once again by Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as a running mate. In a three-minute kickoff video ending with the tagline “strong leadership in tough times,” the governor emphasized his response to the COVID-19...
By Peter Hancock Republican Party lawmakers in Illinois are renewing their call for ethics reform following the resignation Wednesday of the General Assembly’s top watchdog, Legislative inspector general Carol Pope. “Inspector Pope has proven to be a dedicated public servant representing the people of Illinois and their desire for a...
Free and easy and a sense of individualism can be admirable and a positive sense for a proper lifestyle. There are limits, however. With the apparent easing of restrictions following fewer COVID-19 cases in recent months, it has been easy for many of us to think that sickness is over...
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, the City Council viewed a presentation of a proposed $70 million development of 246 apartments on 1.93 acres of land south of RiverEdge Park at 100 North Broadway between the Aurora Township building and Jake’s Bagels...
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD), in partnership with Illinois Department of Public Health, will provide COVID vaccines at several community COVID vaccination clinics this week. • Friday, July 23, noon to 4 p.m., Fisher Nuts, 1703 N. Randall Road, Elgin. Registration: prism.org/fishernuts • Saturday, July 24, 10 a.m. to...
July 15, 2021Dear editor, Following the announcement of the resignation of legislative inspector general (IG) Carol Pope, State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) released the following statement: “Legislative inspector general Pope’s resignation letter speaks to the glaring issues that prevent this position from providing meaningful accountability in the General Assembly. Illinoisans...
Second of three parts The first part is at thevoice.us/native-american-forbidden-culture-dark-part-of-history Joe Nelson of the The Press Enterprise in California, tells us of the Federal probe of American Indian boarding schools in part one last week. We saw the forbidden culture as a dark part of history. Here is part two...
Are you willing to answer the call for help? Friends, family and neighbors in your community are experiencing alarming rates of anxiety, loneliness, suicidal ideation, depression, and substance use. The need for crisis line support never has been greater. Volunteers can make differences for themselves and heir community by becoming...
By Bela “Bill” SuhaydaSugar Grove I’m almost sure most of you remember March 2020. Closing down a country tends to create an indelible memory of dates and events. During that month, executives of Silicon Valley met with officials in Washington, D.C. to determine how much Americans would be allowed to...
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is informing residents of news from the Secretary of State’s Office that driver’s licenses and state ID card expiration dates have been extended. “Many driver’s facilities have experienced high volumes of individuals visiting since facilities have reopened during the pandemic, so the Secretary of State’s...
Yes, I’ve finally made it to the big time. After all my years of acting on stage, as an extra in Hollywood films, or as a principle in industrial films for Bell Labs and others, I get recognized for receiving my COVID vaccination. And because I’m wearing my glasses, you...
By Jerry Nowicki The State’s higher education agencies released updated COVID-19 guidance Monday encouraging all public and private higher education institutions in Illinois to issue mandatory vaccine policies. “Vaccination against COVID-19 is now widely available, and all persons over the age of 12 are eligible,” the guidance document reads. “Vaccination...
“Never get mad at them who know more than you do,It ain’t their fault.” An old authentic Cowboy quip,Who had something to say about all that they went through,Quite succinct in the wording, like a verbal whip! Of course, some are, like this: “Don’t squat with your spurs on!”Directly meant...
Ingredients1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced5 tablespoons soy sauce2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 cup chopped green onion2 tablespoons minced garlic2 tablespoons sesame seeds2 tablespoons sesame oil1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions1. Place the beef in a shallow dish. Combine soy sauce, sugar, green onion, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and...
Democratic Party mapmakers in Springfield have crafted new legislative districts that are so laughably offensive to the Illinois Constitution that the State Supreme Court either would have to reject them outright, or confirm the Court’s unsavory reputation for partisan political corruptness. Illinois GOP leaders have challenged the remap in Federal...
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Craig and West Aurora School Board of Education District 29 recently announced the appointment of two new administrators for the 2021-2022 school year. The appointments were approved during the July 12 regular Board meeting. • The first appointment is Patrick Eschman, who will serve as dean of...
West Aurora School District 129 announced a districtwide back-to-school event for Sunday, Aug. 1. The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the West Aurora Learning Center, 1870 W. Galena Boulevard. A rain date for the event would be Monday, Aug. 2,...
