Month: January 2025

Reader’s Commentary: Joe Biden’s felonious actions in office brought to light

By Bela “Bill” Suhayda The Republicans maintained a majority in the House of Representatives, and, with that victory, the House Oversight committee was able to uncover evidence revealing Joe Biden’s corruption in office. Yes, Joe Biden abused his office as vice president for personal reasons and his family’s financial gain.

High school boys basketball schedule Jan. 30- Feb. 3; results January 21-27

Thursday, Jan. 30DuKaneBatavia at St. Charles North, 7Glenbard North at Wheaton-Warr. South, 7Lake Park at Geneva, 7Wheaton North at St. Charles East, 7Northeastern AthleticWestminster Christian at Mooseheart, 7:30Southwest Prairie EastJoliet West at Joliet Central, 6Upstate Eight EastElmwood Park at Glenbard South, 7Fenton at Ridgewood, 7Riverside-Brookfield at Glenbard East, 7Upstate Eight

Celebrating Michelle: Aurora church honors staff member

By Al Benson Unofficially, it was Michelle Curiel Day at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church on Sunday, Jan. 26. The celebration featured gifts, speeches and a reception attended by members, friends and relatives. During and after Sunday worship services, the Aurora resident was honored on her last Sunday as Wesley

Aurora mayoral responses to survey: Richard C. Irvin

The Voice contributor, Marissa Amoni, and other community members, wrote several questions for Aurora mayoral candidates in the consolidated primary election to answer. Below are answers from current mayor, Richard Irvin. How will you work to restore our riverfront along the Fox River, especially north of downtown and RiverEdge Park?

Constitution gone: Presidential power grabs to martial law

John & Nisha Whitehead That didn’t take long. Within days of Donald Trump’s second term, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights disappeared from the White House’s website. While the Donald Trump Administration insists the removal of these foundational documents will eventually be restored to the site, the timing and

Bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers

By Ben Szalinskibszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comCapitol News Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Tuesday, Jan. 21 signed a long-awaited bill to stop Illinois organizations from paying less than the minimum wage to workers with disabilities. The bill applies to businesses and other facilities that hold what is known as a 14(c) certificate, named after the

Illinois bill could raise age for mandatory senior license tests

By Ashley Sorianofor Capitol News Illinoisand Medill Illinois News BureauAshleySoriano2025@u.northwestern.edu Older drivers in Illinois could face fewer barriers to renew their driver’s licenses next year as part of a bill that would raise the age for the state-mandated annual driver’s test from 79 to 87. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias

Correcting false claims about the California Fires

By Catalina Jaramillo, D’Angelo Gore, and Robert FarleyFactCheck.org When major news breaks, including news of a natural disaster, false claims follow. We’ve seen this misinformation phenomenon in the past, and the devastating wildfires in Southern California, perhaps predictably, have led to political attacks and distortions spread on social media. Last