“Pity the nation oh pity the people who allow their rights to erode and their freedoms to be washed away…” —Lawrence Ferlinghetti, poet War-spending is bankrupting America. Our Nation is being preyed upon by a military industrial complex that is propped up by war profiteers, corrupt politicians, and foreign governments.
The League of Women Voters Central Kane County Aurora aldermanic forum. Wards 5 and 6 candidates, Wednesday, Mar. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Aurora Police Department. Note: The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan, issue oriented organization which never endorses candidates. As part of our Voter Education mission,
Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora holds a check for $67,732.80 at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, which was raised at a March 3 fundraiser at a packed Ballydoyle Pub and combined with Firefighters Union Local 99 for the families of the tragic shooting February 15 at the Henry Pratt warehouse in
The Indian Community Outreach Program in Naperville sponsors a Candidates Forum for City Council candidates at the Municipal Center City Hall Saturday, March 9. A video of the event can be seen by clicking here. Jason Crane/The Voice
One of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce services partners, Konen Insurance and Keystone Insurers Group, recently finalized a group health insurance plan! The plan was built using member data to ensure competitive rates and plan features. Thursday, March 21, at 11 a.m. will be an introduction to the program
The newly-elected U.S. House of Representatives has introduced a resolution condemning the American involvement in the civil conflict in Yemen and calling for a complete withdrawal of all U.S. support. This action follows president Donald Trump’s desire to withdraw American troops from Syria and Afghanistan, a campaign promise he made
To update residents about the status of road construction projects, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will be host to an informational session with representatives from the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, and the cities of Aurora and Naperville Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. at
Judge Michael Noland, 16th Judicial Circuit Court, Kane County, swears in Barbara Hernandez recently as the State representative in the 83rd District, mainly Aurora. She fills the vacancy created by the selection of Linda Chapa LaVia as director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs by governor JB Pritzker, pending
Alderman of Aurora’s 7th Ward, Scheketa Hart-Burns, fifth from left, was host to a fundraiser Thursday, March 7, at Belle Salle Events Center in Aurora. Many organizations were honored for raising thousands of dollars for additional safety gear for police and fire personnel. Stories of bravery and appreciation were shared
March’s arrival and warmer weather right around the corner means Saturday morning shopping at the farmers market not far off. The 107th season of the Aurora Farmers Market will open with some of the Aurora area’s favorite farmers and vendors at a new, more convenient location, in downtown
By Jerry Nowicki – Passage of a statewide graduated income tax structure isn’t possible until after November 2020, but Democratic Party governor J.B. Pritzker continued to stump for such a proposal Tuesday this week, and announced the launch of an online “fair tax calculator” at a Chicago news conference. Per
You think you’ve got rights? Think again. All of those freedoms we cherish, those enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, those that affirm our right to free speech and assembly, due process, privacy, bodily integrity, the right to not have police seize our property without a warrant, or search and detain
Mayor Richard C. Irvin, in his State of the City address Tuesday, March 5, succinctly proclaims: “The State of our City is strong…Aurora Strong.” His references: Challenges, successes, and rising as one Aurora. See the video by clicking here. See Carter Crane’s article here. Jason Crane/The Voice
By Rebecca Anzel – Illinois law enforcement groups want to pump the brakes on proposed legislation that would do away with a requirement that Illinois cars display a front license plate. A bill proposed by East Dundee Republican representative Allen Skillicorn would instruct the Secretary of State’s office to issue
Never a dull moment. There is always something to do, observe, and consider. We live in interesting times in our greater area. It may not always be entertaining. It is always something, with apologies to Roseanne Roseannadanna (the late Gildna Radner of Saturday Night Live). What is your choice? The
The Village government of Oswego invites residents and the public to a Downtown Construction Open House from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at East View Academy, 4209 Route 71, Oswego. Enter through door 21. Staff members will be on hand to talk about new restaurant and retail
Illinois’ future leaders will have a say on some of the major issues facing the State under legislation sponsored by State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, through a statewide Youth Advisory Council, which was approved by a House committee Wednesday, Feb. 27. “Many of my ideas for new legislation come out
Montgomery Village president Matt Brolley is seeking a qualified Village resident to serve on the Village Board as a Village trustee to fill a vacancy from May 2019 through May 2021. The Village Board is the decision-making body responsible for enacting legislation and providing direction for all areas of Village
The Aurora City Council March 5 Committee of the Whole meeting at City Hall included plans for Route 59 commercial corridor building, road resurfacing, and firefighters’ ballistic vests. • Plans for Route 59, old West Aurora building discussed. A Route 59 corridor plan that lays out a new look and
By Jason Crane – The North Aurora government’s Committee of the Whole meeting Monday included a discussion about prevailing wage for the Town Center Economic Incentive Agreement. Village documents show Preferred Real Estate, owners of the inline shopping center between Target and J.C. Penney in North Aurora Towne Centre, have
