Month: January 2025

Commentary

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

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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....

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Sports

Banner basketball season for West Suburban Silver

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By Bobby Narang The West Suburban Conference Silver Division is having another banner season in high school boys basketball. The conference has been among the top in Chicagoland for several decades, but the recent emergence of talented teams in recent years have taken the Silver Division to another level. York...

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

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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...

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Celebrating Michelle: Aurora church honors staff member

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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...

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Events

‘Human Trafficking 101’: FBI agents speak in Montgomery

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By Al Benson What is human trafficking? FBI Chicago field office special agents explained Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Aurora Navy League Council 247’s monthly dinner meeting at Riverview Diner in Montgomery. Approximately 10 members and guests endured a subzero Arctic deep freeze for the event. Photography during the event was...

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Events

Pool Tournament and Chili Cook-Off

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Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. will be host to its 13th annual pool tournament and chili cook-off Saturday, Feb. 15, at Plano Hometown Lanes, 209 W. Main Street in Plano. Registration for the pool tournament and chili cookoff will be from at 11:30 a.m. to noon. Donations are $10...

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Super Bowl Party at Plano American Legion

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The Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano, will be host to a Super Bowl Party Sunday, Feb. 9, starting at 2 p.m.. The public is invited to a fun afternoon and evening to watch the game, enjoy the delicious food, raffles, and specials. Please bring a dish...

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Political

Aurora mayoral responses to survey: Judd Lofchie

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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 former Aurora alderman, Judd Lofchie. How will you work to restore our riverfront along the Fox River, especially north of downtown and RiverEdge...

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Aurora mayoral responses to survey: Richard C. Irvin

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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?...

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Government Opinion

Constitution gone: Presidential power grabs to martial law

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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...

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History

A Focus on History: January 30 through February 5

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January 30 During a funeral service in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol to honor the late U.S. representative Warren R. Davis of South Carolina, a man discharged two pistols in the direction of U.S. president Andrew Jackson. Both weapons misfired, and the shooter was promptly subdued and arrested....

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Aurora’s 40th Annual MLK Ceremony, Donna J. Williams Awards of Service, Mayor’s Award of Excellence

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Jesse White, left, receives the Mayor's Award of Excellence from Aurora mayor Richard Irvin at Aurora's 40th Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony at East Aurora High School Monday, Jan. 20, MLK Day

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Government Money

Bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers

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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...

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Government Seniors

Illinois bill could raise age for mandatory senior license tests

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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...

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Rep. Jed Davis legislation to fund school resource officers

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State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) introduced House Bill 1346, Tuesday, Jan. 14, which aims to bolster school safety in Illinois by establishing the School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant Program. This legislation will provide critical funding to support the hiring of active or retired law enforcement officers as SROs in schools...

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Aurora’s Galena Hotel remodeling and micro units

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By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering an Ordinance for the redevelopment of the vacant Galena Hotel at 116 W. Galena Boulevard. The Petitioner, Fox River House LLC, is requesting the establishment of a Conditional Use Planned Development on the property which includes a plan description to redevelop...

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Feature

Correcting false claims about the California Fires

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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...

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