By Peter Hancock and Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinois The Illinois Supreme Court last week vacated a lower court ruling and reinstated a statute that authorizes the state to revoke a person’s Firearm Owners Identification card once they’ve been charged with a felony, even if they haven’t yet been convicted. The
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2024 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Jason Stoffels, chef and owner of Enticing Cuisine Banquets & Catering. Jason has been a Batavia Chamber member for 17 years. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a fall celebration to gather community
DuPage County Board chair Deborah Conroy presented a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2025 Tuesday, Sept. 24, outlining key priorities that support vital County services in a cost-effective, fiscally responsible manner. The proposed FY 2025 budget totals $635.8 million, with a General Fund of $257.1 million. The budget includes a
By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com A federal judge on Thursday declared a mistrial after a jury deadlocked in their deliberations over whether former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza bribed longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan via a no-work contract for the speaker’s political ally. After nearly 15 hours of
Next month will be October, the last month prior to decision time of November. Each registered voter will have the task and obligation to cast ballots for local, state, and national elections. Some of us take our voting obligations seriously. The care of the vote sustains our democratic republic. One
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved a Resolution and Ordinance authorizing a revision to the Final Plan for the property at 4389 Fox Valley Center Drive for a kennel with outdoor pens and runs at the Tuesday, Sept. 24 City Council meeting. City government of Aurora documents show
September 22, 2024Dear editor; Why do immigrants come to the United States? They come to join their families, to work, and to seek safety and refuge from war, violence, and natural disasters. These reasons speak to the basic human needs of every living person: The need to be with the
September 22, 2024Dear editor; Fake Electors are back in Key Swing States in 2024: Pennsylvania, 5; Michigan, 6; Nevada, 2; and New Mexico, 1. Electors in our antiquated Electoral College actually determine the presidential winner in our Federal elections. In 2020, legitimate electors represented the actual count in their state
September 18, 2024Dear editor; I agree with Chris Lauzen that name-calling is “Junior High School,” but Mr. Lauzen’s letter in The Voice makes it sound as if only the Democrats are doing it. The Republicans have become the masters of name-calling. Donald Trump, the face of the modern Republican Party,
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley was founded October 1, 2022, by a group of individuals who wanted to bring about an awareness of diabetes, provide aid and education for diabetics, while investing in research to find a cure. The founders wanted a true grassroots organization, one
Trunk or Treat will take place at the Plano Methodist Church parking lot, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano, Sunday, Oct, 13, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Children will be going from car trunk to car trunk collecting goodies from friendly ghosts, good witches, and pumpkins at each Halloween
The Chicago Woodturners and the Windy City Woodturners invite everyone to join them Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boardwalk Shops of Batavia, at the intersection of Wilson St. and IL Rt. 25 in beautiful downtown Batavia. Volunteer members of both woodturning clubs will sell
Mutual Ground’s Colors of Hope Gala will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at Hotel Arista, 2139 City Gate Lane, Naperville. It will be an unforgettable evening which will help support the life-changing services Mutual Ground provides to those affected by domestic violence, sexual violence,
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) and State senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) will be host to a pet adoption event Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Davis’ district office, 1925 S. Bridge Street in Yorkville. “I am thrilled to host an upcoming pet adoption event, alongside Senator
The Leagues of Women Voters of the Aurora Area, Elgin Area, and Central Kane County will be co-hosts to hybrid candidate forums Monday, Sept. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia. These non-partisan forums will provide area residents a chance to hear from
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda I’ve been given a pseudonym by Charles Coddington. I am the “Gaslighter.” As much as I appreciate Coddinton’s new name for me, the problem remains, I like Wayne Johnson’s moniker better. He calls me “Wild Bill.” I think Wild Bill is a much better fit for
Musings: •Can you say “President Kamala Harris,” dear reader? T. Rump can’t. He’s too concerned about his crowd sizes and immigrants eating cats and dogs. BS can’t. He’s too busy twisting his tongue into a pretzel, trying to convince himself that she doesn’t have a platform to run on. She
The Aurora Historical Society’s newest exhibit is now open. “Buttons, Banners, and Ballots: Political Memorabilia of the Past,” includes political buttons, signs, images, commemorative memorabilia, and more, from the 1860s to the 2000s. Items from both local and national elections are included. The exhibit, which will run through Saturday, Nov.
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