By Ben Szalinski & Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Giving almost no time for public review, Illinois Democrats pushed through a $55.2 billion budget for next fiscal year late Saturday, bolstering coffers with new taxes on sports bets, nicotine products and businesses. The $55.2 billion spending plan is supported by $55.3
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal on a lawsuit led by Illinois Republican U.S. representative Mike Bost challenging Illinois’ mail-in voting law. Bost and a pair of Illinois primary delegates for president Donald Trump sued the Illinois State Board of Elections
Mayor John Laesch, center, joins representatives from Ellie’s Mental Health to cut the ribbon on the facility at 1315 N. Highland Avenue, Suite 202, in Aurora.
The City of Aurora’s new alderman at-large, Will White, was officially sworn in to office by mayor John Laesch, Tuesday, June 3. White’s appointment to the role, which was created when former alderman at-large John Laesch, was elected as the City of Aurora’s 60th Mayor, was unanimously approved by the
The oldest farmers market in Illinois will set up shop once again in the heart of downtown Aurora. Established in 1912, the City of Aurora’s market will open Saturday, June 7 at Water Street Square and run through October 4. Each week, vendors from across the state will bring their
May 29, 2025Dear editor; In the May 22, 2025 issue of “The Voice,” Charles Coddington asserted, for what I believe is third time in his column, the largely discredited hypothesis that Ashkenazi Jews are not descended from Biblical Israelites, but rather from Khazars who converted to the religion of Judaism
May 27, 2025Dear editor; I puzzle as to how in our society of presumably evolved individuals, we can allow the most ignorant and self-consumed among us to impose their will upon the most brilliant and inspirationally creative among us. Our dedicated scientific and medical researchers and our supremely-talented artists from
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their June membership meeting Wednesday, June 11, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
Fox Valley Jazz Big Band presents “Our Favorites,” a concert Sunday, June 8, at 4 p.m. at Waubonsee Community College auditorium, Rt. 47 in Sugar Grove. The public is invited. Parking is free. Online tickets are $18.50, general; and $15 for seniors and students. Online tickets available to noon, June
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) is teaming up with State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris), the Fox Valley Family YMCA, and the Plano Area Alliance Supporting Student Success (P.A.A.S.S.S) to host a free Kids Fair Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fox Valley Family YMCA, 3875 Eldamain
By Ricky Rieckert (Final part) Dear readers, please join me as we finish the history of Aurora’s water. In 1987, in anticipation of the rapid growth of the southeast section of the City, the five million gallon Southeast Standpipe and Booster section was completed. Shortly before that, in 1986, City
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, condemned the Donald Trump Administration’s proposed sweeping cuts to Medicaid and other healthcare assistance measures to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy with her support of a formal resolution opposing these cuts and calling on the United States Senate to immediately table the measure.
In response to the passage of the Fiscal Year 26 budget, State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) released the following statement: “Illinoisans should be absolutely appalled by the FY26 budget. Not just in content, but in the way this $55 billion budget was passed,” said Davis. “Once again, this budget was
“National security” has been a bugaboo since the end of World War II. The “threat” to the United States was the Soviet Union and “international communism.” Successive administrations were urged to beef up our defense posture in order to prevent the “Commies” from taking over the world. We entered into
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is honored to host America United: The Days After 9/11, a powerful traveling exhibit arriving through Saturday, Sept. 13. Created by the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn, the exhibit explores the national response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001. “As we approach the
Batavia Uncorked, Batavia Park District’s casual outdoor wine festival will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at the Peg Bond Center stage and the relaxed ambiance of The Riverwalk. Now in its second year, the wine event will showcase eight wineries along with food and
Ingredients1 (16 ounce) package tortellini pasta1 cup mayonnaise1 cup sour cream2 tablespoons milk1 (.7 ounce) dry Italian salad dressing mix1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup crumbled feta cheese1 cup cubed summer sausage3/4 cup chopped green onions3/4 cup chopped celery1/2
“Hats off! The flag is passing by.”That used to be the old familiar cry. cry.It made us feel good, that’s the bottom-line;Although just why we’d struggle to define.Old Glory simply was a part of us;It never was a topic to discuss.It told us who we were, each time anew;No need
Juneteenth, observed nationally June 19, has become a powerful celebration of Black freedom, culture, and resilience. It’s a day to reflect on the past, celebrate the progress that’s been made, and strengthen ties in our community. The Aurora Public Library District is proud to honor this important holiday Saturday, June
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in June. 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. •Chess Club, Saturdays, June 7, 14, 21, 11 a.m.. Register for
