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Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions

Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions

Objectors say he’s disqualified under 14th Amendment for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is now among the growing list of states in which former President Donald Trump will have to fight to have his name appear on the 2024 election ballots.

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse

Madigan trial delayed until October for SCOTUS review of bribery statute

At court hearing, former Democratic powerhouse makes first appearance in court By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO –Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won’t be spending his 82nd birthday in a federal courtroom this spring after a judge on Wednesday granted his request to delay his bribery and racketeering trial

Heidi Mueller director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Governor Pritzker names new DCFS director

Former director Marc Smith will stay on until Feb. 1 By Beth Hundsdorfer Capitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The troubled state agency charged with the protection of abused and neglected children will have new leadership in the new year.  Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that Department of Juvenile Justice Director Heidi Mueller will

Aurora City Council considers $4.5 Million in ARPA funding for Aurora Civic Center Authority

By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, and the Aurora City Council listened to a proposed resolution authorizing the provision of America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) in the amount of $4.5 Million for 2024. ACCA has requested financial assistance to subsidize its

Senior self-defense artist, Peter Honingmann at Aurora Public Library District

In response to the growing demand for programs tailored to seniors, the Aurora Public Library District is excited to announce an empowering upcoming event entitled Senior Self-Defense: Confidence & Safety with martial artist Peter Honingmann. Scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Eola Road Branch, this unique program aims to

Aurora special City Council approves ordinance amendment

By Jason Crane With concern about migrants who were recently transported to the City without prior arrangements, the Aurora City Council convened Friday, Dec. 22, at noon, for a special City Council meeting to consider amending an Ordinance to define and prohibit unscheduled bus stops of individuals who are transported

Aurora Public Library District Early Literacy Expo helpful

Calling all parents, caregivers, and educators! Do you need help connecting with local resources and assistance? Are you looking for fun and engaging ways to nurture your little one’s love of reading and learning? Look no further than the Aurora Public Library District’s Early Literacy Expo, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024

Santa, Mrs. Claus, in Aurora Dec. 20

An appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus Wednesday, Dec. 20 highlighted Wesley United Methodist Church’s Wednesday Night Gathering event in Aurora. The biweekly event featured a free ham dinner, Santa reading “Santa’s Favorite Story” and cookie and ornament decorating. Pastor Tammy Scott provided Santa’s book, one of her childhood favorites,