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Kendall County State’s attorney Eric Weis at Aurora Navy Zoom meeting

On August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 By admin

The Aurora Navy League will hold a Zoom Meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 with Kendall County State’s attorney Eric Weis who will discuss the issues with COVID-19 lockdown. The meeting is at bit.ly/33nFHoy, meeting ID is 630 816 7612 and the password is 175209. The COVID-19 pandemic struck...

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Crime Government PoliticalCapitol News Illinois Jim Nowlan Mike Madigan

It is Mike Madigan’s last hurrah

On July 25, 2020July 25, 2020 By admin

As one who scribbles largely about things Illinois, I feel almost obligated to observe on the bombshell, certainly for the small fraternity that follows Illinois politics, news that utility ComEd has agreed to pay a $200 Million fine for bribery of Illinois officials. The announcement by the U.S. attorney’s office...

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Remembering Sandra Bland in Naperville

On July 21, 2020July 22, 2020 By admin

Mourners gather on Rotary Hill in Naperville Monday, July 13 for a Vigil for Naperville native Sandra Bland.

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Breaking Crime GovernmentCapitol News Illinois ComEd Jerry Nowicki Mike Madigan

Court document shows utility agrees to pay $200 million, admits attempts to influence House Speaker

On July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 By admin

By Jerry Nowicki Hours after filing a court document implicating, but not charging, Illinois’ house speaker Michael Madigan in a years long bribery scheme, federal officials took to the courtyard of the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago on Friday to deliver a message to those engaging in public corruption: “We...

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Illegal fireworks up 170%, impacts children, elderly, those with PTSD

On June 30, 2020July 2, 2020 By admin

Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora gives a briefing Tuesday on the impact of illegal fireworks on the community, including children, the elderly, those with PTSD, and pets.

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Community CrimeCommunity

Three Boards call for unity

On June 16, 2020June 17, 2020 By admin

These are unprecedented times. We have witnessed recent acts of violence that led to historical demonstrations and unrest. We mourn the loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others whose lives were needlessly cut short. These fellow Americans lost their lives to senseless acts of injustice against...

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Crime HistoryGeorge Floyd Wayne Johnson

Turmoil in the streets: Recalling 1968 turbulence

On June 9, 2020June 8, 2020 By admin

Quite a turn life has taken since my last column. Poor Mr. George Floyd was murdered by police, which set off worldwide protests, COVID-19 deaths continue to mount, and our favorite cat ran off but was fortunately found by a nice family a half-mile away the next day. But to...

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Community Crime GovernmentBarbara Hernandez George Floyd

Hernandez Responds to Murder of George Floyd, Invites Community to Facebook Live Discussion on Racism

On June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 By admin

State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement Friday: “George Floyd was murdered by a police officer whose job was to protect lives, not take them. George Floyd’s death is not an isolated incident, but rather a result of a criminal justice system that was built on years of...

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Crime PoliceCapitol News Illinois Protests Rebecca Anzel

Necessary changes, law enforcement reforms: Governor

On June 2, 2020June 3, 2020 By admin

By Rebecca Anzel The structural change demanded by protestors around Illinois will come from nonviolent demonstrations coupled with policy reforms, governor JB Pritzker said Tuesday. Speaking at a blended-income housing development in Chicago called KLEO Art Residences, the governor said “community activism and peaceful organizing and faith” are the keys...

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Protests for George Floyd, police violence in Aurora,

On June 2, 2020June 3, 2020 By admin

Sunday evening a quiet confrontation outside of Aurora City Hall between Aurora Police and protesters later turned into a riot with damage to businesses.

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Commentary Crime Government PoliceNaperville Protests

Responsibility to seek change

On June 2, 2020June 3, 2020 By admin

By Steve Chirico, Naperville mayor “What happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis is unconscionable. What happened to Christian Cooper in New York’s Central Park is unconscionable. And what’s happened here in recent months in Naperville is unconscionable. “We cannot let these events be relegated to just another name, another page...

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Community Crime Government PoliceAurora Protests

Hurt, must do better, more

On June 2, 2020June 3, 2020 By admin

By Richard C. Irvin, Aurora mayor I am a black man. I am a father. I am a son; a brother; an uncle. I am a human being who cares for the plight of my fellow man. And I’m hurt and outraged over the senseless and brutal killing of George...

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Crime FeatureDeena Sherman Protests

Protests’ aftermath in Aurora: Change together

On June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 By admin

Just like many cities across the United States, protests in Aurora were held Sunday over the death of George Floyd. My daughter, Kyra, was one of those protestors. She said the protest was comprised of many different groups. She was part of an event planned by Indivisible Aurora. That group...

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Community CrimeProtest

Protest scheduled at Batavia City Hall Wednesday, June 3

On June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 By admin

The city government of Batavia has been made aware of a planned protest to take place at City Hall at noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. No permit for this event has been granted because it was not timely requested and such an event would violate the requirements of...

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Crime PoliceAurora Police Department

Shooting in Aurora Sunday

On May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 By admin

The Aurora Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead on the City’s far southeast side early Sunday morning. Just before 4 a.m., officers were dispatched to multiple reports of shots fired in the 2700 block of Village Green Drive. Officers responded to the area and began...

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Crime GovernmentCOVID-19 Inmates JB Pritzker Medical furloughs

Illinois House Republicans urge more transparency on inmate releases

On April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 By admin

By Peter Hancock Illinois House Republicans on Monday stepped up their demands that the JB Pritzker administration release more information about inmates being furloughed or granted early releases from state prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic. They requested the governor consult more with the General Assembly about granting such releases. “As...

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CrimeCoronavirus Court cases COVID-19 Kane County

Kane County Court on hold

On March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 By admin

Kane County 16th Circuit Chief Judge Clint Hull issued an executive order Monday, March 16, that essentially halts all court operations except “essential and emergency” motions for a full month. Under the order, most criminal and civil cases will be continued to dates after April 17. “This decision was made...

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CrimeAurora Police Department Crime Shooting

16-year-old arrested and charged with murder in connection to fatal shooting on Aurora’s southeast side

On February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 By admin

Aurora Police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old male teenager with murder in connection to a fatal shooting on Aurora’s southeast side in early February. Just before midnight February 8, officers were called to reports of a person shot at an apartment in the 400 block of Sherman Avenue, Aurora....

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CrimeAurora Police Department Crime

Shooting, Pursuit, and Crash update in Aurora Feb. 19

On February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 By admin

The Aurora Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances of an incident involving a vehicle wanted in a shooting Wednesday, Feb. 19 afternoon which led officers on a pursuit and eventually crashed into multiple vehicles near the Fox Valley Mall. Erik Esparza, 24, of Aurora, was believed to have...

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CrimeAurora Aurora Police Department Shooting

Shooting on Aurora’s East Side Tuesday, Feb. 18

On February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 By admin

The Aurora Police Department has taken multiple individuals into custody after a shooting on the city’s near East Side that left a 16-year-old suffering from life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon. Just after 4:15 p.m., Aurora Police officers responded to the 600 block of Second Avenue for reports of a person shot....

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