U.S. senator Dick Durbin, third from left, and acting principal deputy under secretary for health, Steven Lieberman, M.D., join Hines Veterans Hospital director, Steven Braverman, M.D. recently when Hines VA receive $5 Million donation to support geriatric research and patient-centered care. Hines VA Hospital received a ceremonial check for $5
The Oswego American Legion Post 675 and Oswego Boy Scout Troop 63 representatives present Aurora mayor Richard Irvin with a check for $850 to donate to the #Aurora Strong fund for the victims of the February 15 Henry Pratt shooting. From left: Commander Joe West, mayor Irvin, Legion member Jim Stuersel,
“We’re developing a new citizenry. One that will be very selective about cereals and automobiles, but won’t be able to think.” —Rod Serling Have you noticed how much life increasingly feels like an episode of The Twilight Zone? Only, instead of Rod Serling’s imaginary “land of both shadow and substance,
Incumbent mayors Steve Chirico of Naperville and David Kaptain of Elgin won their respective re-election bids in the consolidated election Tuesday. Incumbent executive leaders Gail Johnson of Oswego and Gary Golinski of Yorkville, however, fell to defeat in their bids to remain in office. A variety of referenda, tax hikes,
March 28, 2019 Dear editor; It may seem old school to insist on at least good attendance from our public officials. Those of us whom you have trusted to make laws should be first to follow laws; at least to try our hardest to provide good examples. Silly, you say?
Aurora city government is seeking a riverboat grant to develop the former Fox Valley Park District administrative offices, 712 S. River Street, into a center for non-profits. Aldermen heard a report on the “Thrive Collaborative Center” concept during its Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, April 2 at City Hall.
Director of Community Development for North Aurora, Mike Toth explains the Sugar Grove Boundary Agreement at the North Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting Monday. The Village staff is updating the jurisdictional boundary line agreements with Aurora and Batavia and are discussing a new 20-year term with Sugar Grove. The
A risk the people of Aurora should not have to to take: By Richard C. Irvin, mayor, Aurora, Ill. After a nearly a week of news reports that convicted-murderer Thomas Kokoraleis would reside in nearby Wheaton following his release from custody, Aurora was blindsided over the weekend, March 30-31, when
The U.S. government, in its pursuit of so-called monsters, has itself become a monster. It is not a new development, nor is it a revelation. It is a government that has in recent decades unleashed untold horrors upon the world, including its own citizenry, in the name of global conquest,
Mayor Richard Irvin of Aurora holds a ceremonial check for $12,154.39 at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, which was collected through one of many Aurora Strong fundraisers for the families of the tragic shooting February 15 at the Henry Pratt warehouse in Aurora. Representatives from Sons of AmVets Post 103, 2
Klaudia Stamatakis, center, answers questions about her proposed dog daycare facility at the Montgomery Village Board meeting Monday. She is proposing to build a 2,000-square-foot facility for Wooforia, LLC in the 2000 block of Mayfield Drive near Route 30 and Orchard Road. She seeks approval of a special use that
The absurd cruelties of the American police state keep reaching newer heights. Consider that if you kill a police dog, you could face a longer prison sentence than if you’d murdered someone or abused a child. If a cop kills your dog, however, there will be little to no consequences
By Jerry Nowicki – A State lawmaker is looking to give voters the authority to force their locally-elected school boards into resource-sharing agreements with other districts for certain administration offices and functions. Although the bill allows for districts to share superintendents, other administrators and services, it exempts principals and assistant
Alderman of Aurora’s 8th Ward, Rick Mervine, plays host to a Meet The Candidates Night and Aurora 8th Ward Candidates Forum Thursday, March 14 at Eola Community Center. The forum was moderated by Ken Duncan, former Indian Prairie Education Foundation chairman. From left candidates for Aurora 8th Ward alderman: Patty
Often we hear the phrase, “It does not matter.” Or, “They do not pay attention, anyway.” Or, “My vote is only one and will not make a difference.” It does matter. They do listen. One vote does add up, one vote as a time. Our vote should reflect our conscience,
With a ceremony held Friday, March 15, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory officially broke ground on a major, new, particle accelerator project that will power cutting-edge physics experiments for many decades. The new 700-foot-long linear accelerator, part of the laboratory’s Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II),
By Angela Clay Thomas – February 15, State representative Linda Chapa LaVia accepted an appointment to lead Illinois’ Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Chapa LaVia’s departure from the 83rd House District, which includes most of the West Side of Aurora and portions of the East Side of Aurora and North Aurora,
Following her recent appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives, 83rd District State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement: “As I follow in the footsteps of my predecessor and strong Latina leader, Linda Chapa LaVia, I am focused on continuing the work she started to (be an) advocate
To honor the service and contributions of women Veterans, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, asks area residents to submit the names of outstanding female veterans to be recognized on the House floor later this month. “Women veterans are trailblazers whose achievements deserve to be honored and recognized,” said Kifowit. “Upon
Paramount Theatre CEO/president Tim Rater, left, presents a check for $51,754.10 to mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, at Tuesday’s media briefing at City Hall. The money was raised for the Aurora Strong Community Fund from patrons of the Paramount’s Broadway musical The Producers. Mayor Irvin said the Aurora Strong Community
