After eyeing an almost 500-acre piece of property in eastern Will County since the 1970s, the Forest Preserve District of Will County closed on the parcel recently, making it the second largest property acquisition since the District was formed in 1927. The 495.27-acre parcel, north of Illinois 394 and adjacent
The City of Aurora’s Animal Care and Control Division is launching its Pets For Vets Program, waiving all adoption fees for one cat or dog every two years for Illinois veterans. The program provides emotional support, reduces stress, and eliminates financial barriers for veterans looking to experience the joy and
Thirty-five volunteers gathered recently at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, 811 South West Street, to glean any remaining vegetables following the closure of the seasonal garden plots for the year. Gleaning is the act of collecting excess fresh food from farms, gardens and other sources in order to provide
By John & Nisha Whitehead Monsters don’t always come wrapped in the trappings of horror or myth. Most often, monsters in the real world look like ordinary people. They walk among us. They smile for the cameras. They promise protection and prosperity even as they feed on fear and obedience.
November 6 Led by Bolshevik Party leader Vladimir Lenin, leftist revolutionaries launch a nearly bloodless coup d’État against Russia’s ineffectual Provisional Government. The Bolsheviks and their allies occupied government buildings and other strategic locations in the Russian capital of Petrograd, now St. Petersburg. Within two days the Bolsheviks formed a
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com An Illinois House panel Wednesday, Oct. 29 advanced a bill aimed at reforming a state pension plan known as the “Tier 2” system, but only with the understanding that negotiations will continue and no final action will be taken until next spring at the earliest.
By Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinoismdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois mother of four and food delivery driver Aubrey Lewandowski says she immediately started rationing the food she had left after getting a text alerting her that her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits may not come through next month. Lewandowski will be forced
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois lawmakers approved new funding for public transportation agencies without large statewide tax increases previously proposed. Instead, the measure would be fueled by revenue sources that currently feed the state’s Road Fund and an increased sales tax targeted to the Chicago area. The bill frustrated
The City of Aurora has been named one of the safest cities in the United States, ranking No. 33 overall and No. 17 in the category of “Home & Community Safety” in WalletHub’s 2025 Safest Cities in America study. The national study compared 182 of the country’s largest cities using
Yorkville High School’s Jayden Ruth (4) looks for a pass as a Bolingbrook defender reaches for the ball, Friday, Oct. 24.
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois joined 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Donald Trump administration over plans to stop funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Saturday as the federal government shutdown continues. About 1.9 million people in Illinois, and about 42 million people
By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisbmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com While candidates filed petitions Monday to run under Illinois’ existing congressional district lines, U.S. House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries brought his redistricting campaign to Illinois, pitching top state Democrats on a new map in a series of closed-door meetings. Dozens of congressional candidates were in
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council listened to dozens of speakers in a standing-room-only crowd after agreeing to allow nearly an hour of extra time for public comments at the Tuesday, Oct. 28 City Council meeting. The majority of speakers expressed anger and sadness about the recent actions of
Naperville Park District, in collaboration with Operation Support Our Troops – America, Naperville Responds for Veterans, Naperville American Legion Post 43, and Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, will host the Naperville Healing Field of Honor from November 7-12 at Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Avenue, Naperville. This is a free event
The City of Aurora government invites residents to complete a survey, providing feedback on the accessibility of the City’s neighborhood groups. The survey will allow residents to add key suggestions to the way in which future neighborhood projects or initiatives take place, methods in which neighborhood groups can improve, and
October 22, 2025Dear editor; I hope everyone read the poem in the October 16 issue of The Voice, “Our Constitution”. About two-thirds of the way down, it reads: “You are the master of your fate—it’s in the book. “And you can start with this—for here you have a voice; “Plus
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) is co-hosting an upcoming bipartisan town hall with State representative Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora) to discuss prison conditions in Illinois correctional facilities. The town hall will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Waubonsee Community College, 18 S. River Street in
By Russ George Saturday, Nov. 1, will begin National Diabetes Awareness Month, observed to raise an awareness about diabetes, its prevention, and its management. National Diabetes Awareness Month is an opportunity to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment of diabetes, which can help prevent serious health problems. Uncontrolled
The Rotary Club of Batavia’s 37th Annual Charity Raffle, will have the chance to win a grand prize of $50,000, or a voucher worth up to $50,000 for the new Ford of the winner’s choice! In addition to the grand prize, the raffle offers nine additional chances to win $500
It will be a magical evening under the stars, celebrating the beauty and tradition of La Catrina during the Noches De Catrina’s Market at Wilder Park in Aurora Sunday, Nov. 2, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Experience a vibrant cultural night filled with:•Ofrenda display, honoring loved ones with beautiful
