By JERRY NOWICKIPETER HANCOCKBETH HUNDSDORFER& GRACE KINNICUTTCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury on 22 counts for allegedly using his position as the top House Democrat to solicit “personal financial rewards” for himself and his associates, according to the U.S.
By Jerry Nowicki Illinois Department of Public Health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike will resign on March 14 after three years leading the agency and two years navigating a deadly pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 32,000 Illinoisans. Ezike, who was appointed IDPH director in 2019, became a
The Aurora and Fox Valley area community are invited to Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 19, for the “Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day (drive-thru only)” The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 106th year celebration
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, March 1, Council members discussed a proposed amendment to the code of ordinances pertaining to the licensure of retailers engaged in the business of selling certain vapor and alternate tobacco and nicotine products. Discussions centered
With so many folks confined to their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever, many of us are looking to make our living spaces something special. Whether someone recently has purchased a new home or simply wants to refresh an existing space, the Aurora Public Library District’s
Oswego East High School boys basketball team celebrates their championship victory at the Joliet Central Class 4A game
Roald Berg of Aurora, a 1956 Aurora College graduate, returned to his alma mater to teach mathematics and coach men’s basketball. He died recently. He was 87. Teri Tomaszkiewicz, Aurora University senior vice president for alumni relations and career services, issued the following statement Monday, Feb. 28: “A lifelong Aurora
Marmion Academy High School’s Collin Wainscott, 3, drives between St. Francis defenders Jack Brennan, 1, and T.J. McMillen, 44, Friday, Feb.
The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team members pose for a team photo after capturing the Class 1A dual team championship Saturday at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington.
Quilt expert Kelly McLeary of Aurora, center, chats with visitors to her exhibit of 25 quilts, a reading and lecture Thursday, Feb. 24, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
By Shae BurnhamSecond of two parts The first part is at thevoice.us/brush-piles-volunteers-provide-the-majestic-view Part of the challenge of restoring an ecosystem is the amount of initial work that needs to be done prior to bringing back the native species. Volunteers contribute to a form of wide-scale gardening by removing invasive plants
The Kane County Chiefs of Police Association, in partnership with the Batavia Moose Lodge #682, announce the winners of the Louis Spuhler Award for outstanding police work in 2021. The co-winners are Aurora Police detective Christopher Cox, and Elgin Police K-9 senior patrolman Justin Brown. The following is a summary
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce sponsors a recent celebration of the 150-year anniversary of Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln Street in Batavia.
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 22, many individuals received the Mayor’s Award of Black Excellence: The award, which honors individuals who have gone above and beyond in the community, were presented to: • Pastor George Grant who founded New Jerusalem Church in
Tell me about Fate! What is meant to be, will be. When opportunity knocks, you have to answer the door. Because it will not knock again. Last Spring a mutual FB friend posted on my Naperville book and another friend saw it. It was former Woodridge mayor of 32 years,
When I started working at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) nine years ago, I had little knowledge of the city of Aurora. Over the course of my time with the Library, I have learned greatly of the community, the different school districts, and significant figures such as Marie Wilkinson
Oswego High School’s Deakon Tonielli, 22, is in a battle with Joliet Central’s Anthony Nava, 2, for a rebound Saturday, Feb. 19.
Aurora University’s Katie Beebe, 44, shoots over Dominican University’s Kamryn Woods, Saturday, Feb. 19.
