Aurora City Council approves alcohol at Fox Valley Mall
At a special meeting of the Aurora City Council Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, the City Council approved an ammendment to the liquor code ordinance that allows alcohol to be sold at kiosks in the Fox Valley Mall. The proposed code changes allow for the strolling concept where
COVID-19 letter to governor Pritzker from Mark Batinick
Dear governor JB Pritzker, I wanted to express my deep gratitude for your efforts in combating COVID-19. I am grateful for your leadership over the past several weeks and know that Illinois’ effort has resulted in the saving of lives. In no way could you have imagined being in this
What would Jesus do today relevant question still
By John W. Whitehead In every age, we find ourselves wrestling with the question of how Jesus Christ, the itinerant preacher and revolutionary activist who died challenging the police state of his time, namely, the Roman Empire, would respond to the moral questions of our day. For instance, what would
Single-day deaths in COVID-19 Tuesday reach State record
By Rebecca Anzel Illinois officials announced Tuesday the largest single-day increase of novel COVID-19-caused deaths in the State. The 73 new fatalities in 14 counties: Champaign, Christian, Cook, DuPage, Ford, Kane, Kankakee, Lake, Madison, McHenry, Monroe, Tazewell, Will and Winnebago, bring Illinois’ total to 380. Coles, Lawrence, Richland and Shelby
Aurora COW meeting canceled
To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that the regularly-scheduled Committee of the Whole meetings for Tuesday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 21, in Aurora are canceled. Dated this 6th day of April, 2020. /s/Richard C. IrvinRichard C. IrvinMayor/s/JenniferJennifer StallingsCity clerk
Payment delays: State comptroller
By Peter Hancock The Illinois comptroller’s office borrowed $105 Million from various funds in March, in large part so it could make bigger-than-normal payments to hospitals as they brace for the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak later this month. But Illinois comptroller Susana Mendoza is advising all State vendors that
Kane County March 17 election certified by John Cunningham
Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham has certified the final election results from the March 17, 2020 General Primary Election. Following the canvass of all ballots, including vote by mail ballots postmarked on or before Election Day, the election results for all contests, from president down to local races, and
Teleconferencing for Aurora, North Aurora, Yorkville, governments
Photos presented to the North Aurora Village Board at the North Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting online through the Zoom remote internet conferencing service Monday include plans for renovation of an existing silo behind Harner’s Bakery in North Aurora.
On guard for slippery slope
By John W. Whitehead We still have choices. Just because we’re fighting an unseen enemy in the form of a virus doesn’t mean we have to relinquish every shred of our humanity, our common sense, or our freedoms to a nanny state that thinks it can do a better job
Plainfield in Declaration of Disaster
The Village Board of Plainfield approved a 30-day extension to the Village’s Declaration of Disaster March 26. The declaration allows the Village to enact its emergency operations plan and have access to resources, equipment, and personnel in order to assist Plainfield residents. —Village government of Plainfield
Representative Hernandez accessible
To ensure the health and safety of district office employees and local residents during the COVID-19 outbreak, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has closed her district office until further notice, but will still be accessible to assist with constituent concerns. “My district office will remain closed until further notice to
Aurora mayor, police chief test positive for COVID-19
The Kane County Health Department confirmed Thursday, March 27 the positive COVID-19 (coronavirus) test results for Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin and Aurora Police chief Kristen Ziman. Under stern advice from the health department, both were tested Saturday, March 21 after an Aurora Police supervisor tested positive for COVID-19. “I
A concern for long-term implications of $2.2 Trillion measure
Jim Oberweis, Republican Party candidate for Congress in the 14th District, issued the following statement on the $2.2 Trillion COVID-19 (coronavirus) relief bill passed last week by both Houses in Congress and signed by the president. By Jim Oberweis These are indeed trying times for our Nation as we face
Aurora Public Library finds ways to connect with digital content
The Aurora Public Library (APL) is closed, but we want everyone to stay connected. Here is what is new with Aurora Public Library: In response to governor JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, the Library will remain closed until further notice. We will re-open on a date to be determined upon the
Alphabetized schedule used for unemployment claims
The Illinois department which oversees unemployment benefits is employing an alphabetized schedule to handle an unprecedented volume of claims. Claims now must be filed online and by phone on days and at times set by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) based on the first letter of the filer’s
Risk we take: Government intervention
By John W. Whitehead You can always count on the government to take advantage of a crisis, legitimate or manufactured. This COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is no exception. Not only are the federal and state governments unraveling the constitutional fabric of the Nation with lockdown mandates that are sending the economy
Aurora City Council remote meeting April 1
Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis and the Executive Order to stay at home, the Aurora City Council will hold its first remote meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 by using the Zoom video conferencing platform. As all Aurora City Council meetings, public viewing will be available at www.facebook.com/cityofauroraIL
Video message from Naperville government about COVID-19 and social distancing
Naperville mayor Steve Chirico and Park District executive director Ray McGury address the importance of practicing social distancing when stepping outside for some fresh air or exercise during the statewide “Stay at Home” order.
Aurora to issue compliance notices for violation of non-closure of non-essential businesses
In an effort to reinforce the mandated closure of non-essential businesses through April 7, the city government of Aurora is preparing to issue compliance notices for those in violation. “We have received complaints from employees who are justifiably concerned about working conditions amid the COVID-19 crisis,” said mayor Richard C.