The National Day of Prayer in Aurora, 9:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, will have planned stop for a prayer focus. The event is set to take place rain or shine. Umbrellas have been utilized in the past. Neighborhood walks are for 7 a.m. or 7 p.m., or
By Jerry Nowicki – Stakeholders from northern Illinois added to the State’s list of capital funding requests Monday when lawmakers from both sides of the aisle acknowledged more revenue would be necessary to get the State’s infrastructure back in working order. “The need is great; the revenue is problematic,” said
By Peter Hancock – The unemployment rate in Illinois climbed one-tenth of a point to 4.4% in March. The State recorded a net loss of 2,300 jobs, the Illinois Department of Employment Security report Thursday, April 18. According to preliminary, seasonally-adjusted numbers, the biggest job losses occurred in the professional
Time for another Bold New Idea. It has to do with the Senate of the United States, that so-called gentlemen’s club and greatest deliberative body in the history of the world. Of late, however, very few Senators have behaved as gentlemen, more like louts, in my humble opinion, and the
The community is invited to celebrate the third annual Earth Week Naperville through April 28. The weeklong celebration features volunteer opportunities, special events, and programs focused on sustaining and protecting the environment. New exhibitors, events, and volunteer projects have been added. Naperville Park District’s Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort
The Aurora city government’s Neighborhood Redevelopment Division is honored at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. Members received the 2019 Illinois Community Opportunity and Empowerment Award at the 2019 Illinois Governors Conference on Affordable Housing. The award was received for approved plans, programs, or projects that improve quality of life
Gina Moga, left, and Jody Heinz, right, in photo to the left, receive a commemorative brick for the paved walkway outside of Village Hall in recognition of Pete Heinz, their father, and his time as a trustee on the Village Board, 1987-2019. Village Board president Matt Brolley makes the presentation
Two police officers in Montgomery receive their badges at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday at the Village Hall following a swearing-in ceremony by Village Board president Matt Brolley. Left, Eboni Lankard places a badge on her husband, Jason Lankard. Right, Scott Meyn receives his badge placement from Armando Sanders,
A reception for outgoing Oswego Village Board members at Oswego Village Hall Monday prior to a special Village Board meeting offers a salute. From left, Luis Perez, Joe West, Judy Sollinger, Village administrator Daniel Di Santo, Pam Parr, Karin McCarthy-Lange, Ryan Kauffman, Gail Johnson. Outgoing Board members are West, McCarthy-Lange,
The Naperville Police and Fire Departments have awarded the 2019 Telecommunicator of the Year Award to Emergency Communications manager Kalah Considine, who retired April 18, after 42 years of service to the City of Naperville. The announcement of this year’s honoree comes during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 14-20.
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL 11th District) issued a statement after the U.S. Department of Justice released a redacted copy of the Mueller report last week: “The Mueller report outlines disturbing behavior by president (Donald) Trump, including attempts to ‘curtail’ the special counsel’s investigation. The report makes clear that the facts
“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” — George Orwell When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals. In the current governmental climate, where laws that run counter to the dictates of the U.S. Constitution are
Smiles reflect an enjoyable day at the annual Wine on the Fox in Oswego last year. Photo by LockedInPhotography.com Wine on the Fox, presented by john greene Realtor, returns to Oswego Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, 2019, and volunteers are needed to help make the event a success. Proceeds from Wine
By JERRY NOWICKI – Capitol News Illinois Jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Stakeholders from northern Illinois added to the State’s list of capital funding requests Monday, April 22 when lawmakers from both sides of the aisle acknowledged more revenue would be necessary to get the State’s infrastructure back in working order. “The need
Dale Berman, North Aurora Village president, in his annual State of the Village address Wednesday, April 10 in the Oak Street Restaurant, gives a focus to the new vision statement of the Village government: An attentive municipal organization that connects with community, commerce, and nature. Carter Crane/The Voice
Chuck Adams, executive director of Indivisible Aurora, left, and Richard Irvin, mayor of Aurora, Tuesday, announce the reversal of the cancellation of the 2019 Aurora Pride Parade. The announcement took place at Irvin’s media briefing event at City Hall, April 16. Indivisible Aurora needed $17,000 to cover expenses. See Amy
Second of three parts Adele Peterson has submitted the following article regarding seeking solution in the U.S. recycling crisis. “Those investments include some companies that focus solely on municipal recycling. In many cities, the current model has private companies, such as Waste Management, that handle both trash and recycling. But
The city government of Aurora is seeking nominations for grand marshals for this year’s Memorial Day and Fourth of July parades. A nominee must be an Auroran who has made significant contributions to the quality of life in the City, whether it in the areas of civic or social services,
By Amy Roth – The Pride Parade and Festival in Aurora is back on again less than a week after its cancelation. Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora announced Tuesday afternoon standing next to Chuck Adams, executive director of community advocacy group Indivisible Aurora, organizer of the event. The announcement came
The North Aurora community emergency response team (CERT) receives applause and appreciation at the Village Board meeting Monday after Village president Dale Berman read a proclamation declaring April Volunteer Appreciation Month in North Aurora. Chief David Fisher said in 2018 2,067 hours were volunteered, almost double from the 1,131 in
