By Jade AubreyCapitol News Illinoisjaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois lawmakers kicked off their spring legislative session roughly three weeks ago, but lawmakers in the House have already filed more than 1,800 bills that could be acted on before the General Assembly adjourns in May. The vast majority of the ideas won’t make it
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Democrats continue to hold a supermajority in the Illinois House thanks to illegally gerrymandered House districts, House Republicans allege in a new lawsuit filed with the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday. The lawsuit alleges the current House map fails to meet state constitutional requirements that districts
With great sadness, the family of Carter L. Crane, 81, of Aurora, Illinois, announce his passing on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, after a brief struggle with health issues. Born on December 20, 1943, in Harvard, Illinois, to Lowry and Lucia Crane, Carter spent his formative years in Chicago. From a
East Aurora High School’s Davion Jackson (33) dunks over Elgin’s Kamar Banks (1) Friday, Jan. 24.
By Ben Szalinski & Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com State agencies, nonprofit organizations and a host of other entities that rely on federal funding were thrown into chaos Tuesday following the release of a White House memo that froze – at least temporarily – the distribution of all federal grants, loans
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved a Resolution at the Tuesday, Jan. 28 Aurora City Council meeting, to authorize the Chief of Police to sign and execute the annual memorandum of understanding with Learning for Life, a District of Columbia non-profit corporation for the Aurora Police Department Youth
January 27, 2025Dear editor; Concerning Donald Trump and the rule of law. Thoughts of an honest, compassionate, non-corrupt Executive Branch of the United States government proved delusional when we as the American electorate voted Trump, once again, as our president and supposed leader of the free world. For some Trump
January 23, 2025Dear editor; Our most recent presidents, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama, have collectively granted more than 11,700 pardons, with president Biden holding the record at more than 8,000 pardons. By granting a pardon voids not only the offence, but it can void the monetary damages owed
By Russ George Help the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) raise funds to fight diabetes this Saturday, Feb. 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at our “Do Good with CHIPOTLE Fundraiser”, 1480 N. Orchard Road, in Aurora. DCFV fundraising chairperson, Jenny McCain, has arranged for our Club to
The League of Women Voters Aurora Area is sponsoring a candidate forum Thursday, Feb. 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Aurora Police Department headquarters, 1200 E Indian Trail Road. The forum for the February 25 primary election will also be broadcast on the LWV AA Facebook page:
En garde! It’s a “Dueling Pianos” concert at 7 p.m. Friday Feb. 7, in the gymnasium at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. And you’re welcome to attend! The dueling maestros will be John Angotti and Craig Colson, both of whom are well-known and highly-regarded in
The Sunday School Children at the Plano Methodist Church is excited about their mission project this year and need your help. They are collecting donations for a “Joy to the World” Basket consisting of a heifer, 2 sheep, 4 goats, and a bundle of seeds. The goal is to raise
By Ricky Rieckert Hello fellow The Voice followers. This week, we’re going to start at E. Benton Street, starting at S. Ohio Street. On the northwest corner is Beaupre School, on the Northside built in 1908, I believe, along with Bardwell School on S. Lincoln Avenue, at the same time.
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) has launched a petition opposing newly filed legislation that would legalize prostitution in Illinois. “This proposal highlights the absurdity we face in Springfield every day,” said Rep. Davis. “Legalizing prostitution won’t protect anyone – it will only give a dangerous industry legal cover to exploit
Musings: •Inauguration Day has come and gone, and we have a dictator in the White House who threatened/promised he would be. Previously, following tradition, the U.S. flag had been lowered to half-mast in order to commemorate the passing of former president Jimmy Carter. The commemoration is observed for 30 days
Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center museum will exhibit “Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories” Jan. 28-March 14. The event at the museum in the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie St. in Aurora, will display photos from a permanent exhibition at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Ariz. “Away” explores off-reservation
Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef3 cups thinly sliced potatoes1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon parsley flakes3/4 cup milk1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In a medium
I have said this before, and I say it again…Happy New Year!With the smile that I wore, back when I said it then,Happy to cheer!Don’t bother to smirk, thinking once more’s too much,For if it is to work, have that warm human touch,For it cannot be said by you, if
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has some exciting and creative programs lined up to celebrate the season of love. From crafting heartfelt gifts to sipping afternoon tea, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Kick off the celebrations with a Heart Coaster
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in February. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Winter Read BINGO Challenge Pick up a BINGO card and check
