By Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinoismdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois lawmakers are calling for an independent commission to investigate Illinois-linked crimes connected to international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Democratic lawmakers Monday joined advocates for women and survivors of sexual abuse to introduce House Bill 5723, called the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act. The bill,
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Eighteen former U.S. Department of Justice attorneys filed a brief in federal court this week opposing the Donald Trump administration’s lawsuit that seeks access to sensitive personal information about every registered voter in Illinois. In a friend-of-the-court brief filed Monday in U.S. District Court in
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering an Ordinance amending and adding several sections of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aurora pertaining to the disclosure of economic interests, campaign contributions, lobbying, and the use of City property and the City seal. Several members of the
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement regarding U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran. “The Constitution is clear: the President does not have the authority to take the United States into sustained military conflict without Congressional authorization. If these strikes risk escalation into a broader war, Congress must
Did many of you dear readers have the opportunity to enjoy the rambling, fact-less, two-hour long drivel-fest polluting our airwaves, purported to be a State of the Union Address by our chief executive February 24? It was interesting the way he pulled fantasy numbers and facts right out of the
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker denied a since-recanted comment by former president Bill Clinton that Clinton thought the pair may have traveled together on a plane owned by convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. His denial was in response to a 90-second video clip of Clinton’s closed-door deposition
By Nikoel HytrekCapitol News Illinoisnhytrek@capitolnewsillinois.com Surrounded by states with abortion restrictions, Illinois has become a destination for patients from across the country since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Illinois abortion providers took care of 23% of the approximately 155,000 Americans who traveled out of state
By Jenna SchweikertCapitol News Illinoisjschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com As top legislators emphasize affordability this session, several lawmakers are taking aim at regulating algorithmic pricing that uses consumers’ personal data. Algorithmic pricing is a price-setting practice where companies use everything from mouse movements to website searches and messages to set unique, individualized prices using
On Tuesday night, the Aurora City Council approved the appointments of Michele Clark to serve as the City’s chief Human Resources officer, Theodore Van De Sampel to serve as the City’s Emergency Management coordinator, and Josue Alcaraz to serve as the City’s director of Property Standards. All three employees had previously been serving in interim roles until their
Following the annual State of the State and Budget Address, State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) released the following statement: “Governor J.B. Pritzker gave his annual State of the State and Budget Address. While there were a number of issues with his FY27 budget proposal, including $1 billion in increased spending
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D–Oswego), released the following statement in response to governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address: “Governor Pritzker’s address highlighted the continued progress Illinois has made and the importance of maintaining fiscal responsibility while investing in the priorities that matter most to families and
City of Aurora economic development projects are focusing on commercial and residential. That was the word February 19 from Aurora zoning and planning division director Tracey Vacek at Aurora Lions Club’s monthly luncheon meeting at Riverview Diner in Montgomery. Vacek said key retail projects include: •A Climate and Equitable Jobs
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Is it of any importance we feel safe thinking our vote will count and not get canceled out by voter fraud? I think so. Fraud is fraud whether it’s done by Somalis at “Learing Centers,” Democrats or Republicans. It is however conservatives who want to make
By John & Nisha Whitehead “No one, including the president of the United States, should be able to cover up crimes against children.”—James Talarico Nearly 30 years after the first complaints were filed, the Epstein files remain a masterclass in how the ruling class shields its own. We are long
By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisbmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Legislation that would assist the Chicago Bears’ stalled effort to move from the lakefront to a new domed stadium in Arlington Heights has “positive momentum” after languishing for years at the bottom of Springfield’s priority list. But the emerging package hasn’t reached the end zone,
Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham, would like to remind Kane County voters that in-person Early Voting for the March 17 General Primary Election began February 5 and continues until Monday, March 16. Clerk Cunningham said, “I want to encourage you to consider using one of our many convenient Early
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) lapsed and the agency shut down: “(Donald) Trump and Kristi Noem’s DHS are out of control. From aggressive operations across Illinois to the killing of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis, the path forward
After being named the second-best city in America to move to by MRI Software, the City of Aurora is launching the “Choose Aurora Homebuyer Assistance Program,” aimed at helping to make the homebuying process more affordable, while attracting new residents to the City of Lights. The program, which is funded
By John & Nisha Whitehead “Love your enemies.” —Jesus Christ “I hate my opponent and I don’t want the best for them.” —President Donald Trump This country was built on the radical idea that government exists to serve the people—not to control them, monitor them, manage them, or rule over
By Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinoismdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com The woman who once faced charges for assaulting Border Patrol agents after being shot five times is no longer on the defensive, now plans to launch her own civil lawsuit against Homeland Security and the agent who shot her. Marimar Martinez, a 30-year-old Montessori school
