Reader’s Voice: Cruel to close shelters at 15 degrees
January 21, 2024Dear editor; The City of Aurora government and mayor Richard Irvin have decided 15 degrees is warm enough to close the shelters. How cruel. Margie Logman, Aurora
As an independent, he criticizes two major parties
I’ve learned something new, dear reader! I’ve learned that The Voice has an “insane section” in its pages, according to Professor Bela Suhayda, the Wizard of Ooze. He failed as an historian. Now, he is trying his hand at psychiatry. His first patient was Wayne’s World Johnson. His second patient
Internet shutdown could be imposed by government
By John & Nisha Whitehead What’s to stop the U.S. government from throwing the kill switch and shutting down phone and internet communications in a time of so-called crisis? After all, it’s happening all over the world. Communications kill switches have become tyrannical tools of domination and oppression to stifle
Patchwork aid system and uncertain funding leave thousands of migrants in limbo
Illinois allocated $160 million to migrant aid in November, more funding is ‘on the table’ By Andrew Adams Capitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Chicago – As Illinois faces sub-zero wind chills, thousands of recently arrived migrants are sleeping in precarious situations throughout Chicago and its suburbs – overcrowded shelters, police stations, former convenience
Lawmakers introduce bill to create State prescription drug price oversight board
Governor-appointed board would have authority to cap drug costs By Alex Abbeduto Capitol News Illinois abbeduto@capitolnewsillinois.com A new bill in the Illinois General Assembly would create a board of health care experts that would have the authority to set price limits on prescription medications. House Bill 4472 was introduced Wednesday by
Lawmakers clear path for assault weapon registration rules
Some members record symbolic objection, saying rules are too vague and complicated By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Springfield – New permanent rules will soon go into effect spelling out how people who own assault weapons and related items that are now heavily regulated in Illinois can register them with the
90th anniversary of the Woolworth Fire in downtown Aurora, January 11, 1934
Thursday, Jan. 11, marked the 90th anniversary of the Woolworth Fire in downtown Aurora.
Aurora City Council considers new development
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed details of a proposed mixed-use development at the southeast corner of Ogden Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue, across from Rush Copley Medical Center at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 16. The residential portion would be developed with 70 detached, single-family
Reader’s Voice: Hamas, Hezbollah, condemned
January 11, 2024Dear editor; A vote on the GOP-authored House Resolution 798, “condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff,” passed with 396 yes votes, 23 no
We must be wary of psychopaths, politicians
By John & Nisha Whitehead “When the President does it, that means that it is not illegal.” —Richard Nixon Many years ago, a newspaper headline asked the question: “What’s the difference between a politician and a psychopath?” The answer, then and now, remains the same: None. There is no difference
17-year-old Ph.D. graduate, popular actor to headline Aurora’s MLK Ceremony
The City of Aurora will come together on Monday to celebrate the 95th birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The City’s 39th Annual Aurora MLK Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 15, at Calvary Church, 9S200 Route 59. With the theme ‘What Happens to
Aurora City Council presents Mayor’s Award
By Jason Crane In the first Aurora City Council meeting of 2024, Ward 5 alderman Carl Franco, mayor-pro-tem, presented the Mayor’s Award of Excellence Tuesday, Jan. 9, to city of Aurora government staff members Ruthy Harris and Roseann Hernandez in honor of awards they recently achieved. Aurora’s Property Standards Division
New year in Deep State remains old control
By John & Nisha Whitehead Will 2024 be the year the Deep State’s exercise in controlled chaos finally gives way to an apocalyptic dismantling of our constitutional republic, or what’s left of it? All the signs seem to point in this direction. For years now, the government has been pushing
Amid record overdoses and drug counselor shortage, workforce expansion program aims to fill gap
Joint program offers funds, tuition assistance and stipends for future alcohol and drug counselors By Dilpreet RajuCapitol News Illinoisdraju@capitolnewsillinois.com Amid five straight years of record overdose deaths in Illinois, a new state program aims to alleviate a shortage of professionals who work to prevent substance use disorders. Illinois’ behavioral health
Trump faces ballot challenge in Illinois minutes after filing his petitions
Objectors say he’s disqualified under 14th Amendment for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is now among the growing list of states in which former President Donald Trump will have to fight to have his name appear on the 2024 election ballots.
Madigan trial delayed until October for SCOTUS review of bribery statute
At court hearing, former Democratic powerhouse makes first appearance in court By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO –Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won’t be spending his 82nd birthday in a federal courtroom this spring after a judge on Wednesday granted his request to delay his bribery and racketeering trial
Governor Pritzker names new DCFS director
Former director Marc Smith will stay on until Feb. 1 By Beth Hundsdorfer Capitol News Illinoisbhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The troubled state agency charged with the protection of abused and neglected children will have new leadership in the new year. Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that Department of Juvenile Justice Director Heidi Mueller will
More dual credit programs in rural schools
By Peter Hancock As the cost of higher education continues to rise in Illinois and elsewhere, a growing number of students are working to earn as many college credits as possible while they are still in high school. But even as the popularity continues to grow for “dual credit” offerings
Aurora City Council considers $4.5 Million in ARPA funding for Aurora Civic Center Authority
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, and the Aurora City Council listened to a proposed resolution authorizing the provision of America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) in the amount of $4.5 Million for 2024. ACCA has requested financial assistance to subsidize its
Reader’s Voice: Proceed with true caution
December 30, 2023Dear editor; Some would like to believe that the issues today are all brand new. Believing that early American culture was not based on division, class wars and prejudice is to have blinders on. The issues today come from seeds planted long ago. America is filled with mind