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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Dramatic changes because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) include a nearly empty parking lot at the Aurora Transportation Center.
By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker said Tuesday the State is stockpiling medical supplies and working to expand its hospital capacity, even by converting some closed hotels into isolation facilities, as it braces for a sharp increase in demand due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19 (coronavirus).
In accordance with the executive orders and advice issued by governor JB Pritzker and the State of Illinois Department of Public Health, Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners will meet remotely by conference call at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26. The conference call will originate from the Park District Administration
Kane County clerk John A. Cunningham announced that the County Clerk’s Office will operate by appointment only at the Clerk’s Geneva location, 719 S. Batavia Avenue, Building B, until further notice. The Aurora location was closed temporarily March 24. Residents who wish to make appointment should call the Clerk’s Office
By Jerry Nowicki Governor JB Pritzker gave details of the State’s efforts to stock up on personal protective equipment (PPE)and said president Donald Trump was “responsive” to the State’s needs in a phone call Monday, one day after the pair feuded on Twitter. During his daily COVID-19 briefing in Chicago,
By Ben Orner The Illinois National Guard is assisting the State’s COVID-19 (coronavirus) response by setting up testing centers and other civil action, not preparing for military action which has been rumored on social media, its adjutant general said during a news briefing on the virus Monday. Brigadier General Richard
In the ongoing effort to provide guidance, support, relief and preventative compliance during the constantly-evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin has enacted a number of additional measures for Aurora. Mayor Irvin held a media briefing on at noon March 20, prior to governor JB Pritzker’s 3 p.m.
Oswego Village president Troy Parlier signed an executive order Tuesday, March 24 to suspend overnight parking rules in the Village of Oswego. The overnight parking ban is lifted until April 15. In addition, the order prohibits people who are ill or who are showing symptoms of illness from attending real
By John W. Whitehead What do zombies have to do with the U.S. government’s plans for dealing with a coronavirus outbreak? Read on, and I’ll tell you. The zombie narrative was popularized by the hit television series The Walking Dead, in which a small group of Americans attempt to survive
