By Jerry Nowicki A new poll from the firm Morning Consult showed governor JB Pritzker’s approval rating at 51% among Illinois voters, or seven points above water in polling lingo. It’s the latest quarterly poll from the firm, and data included 14,258 registered voters polled from April 1 through June
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin read a proclamation for August 1, as Timothy Brennan Day, at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday, July 26. Tim Brennan died in March on his 56th wedding anniversary. His wife of 56 years Hilary received the proclamation and thanked the City
July 21, 2022Dear editor; I see that Charles Coddington in The Voice July 14 asserted that the U.S. Supreme Court justices were incorrect in their decision with Roe V. Wade. He asserts that some legal scholars, none of which he names, may be full of fluff. He uses “pretzel-like” language
July 22, 2022Dear editor; Imagine a tax that confiscates one-half of the purchasing power of your entire life savings in less than eight short years! That’s what the current 9.1% inflation rate is doing to you and your family’s financial security. It cuts the purchasing power of your current wages
The safety of our community is a top priority for the City of Naperville. As such, we feel it is necessary to address questions and concerns about Naperville’s outdoor warning sirens and why they did not activate on the morning of Saturday, July 23, 2022. Naperville’s outdoor warning sirens are
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead Nothing is private. We teeter on the cusp of a cultural, technological and societal revolution, the likes of which have never been seen previously Although the political Left and Right continue to make abortion the face of the debate over the right to
By Jerry Nowicki Governor JB Pritzker has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home, his office personnel announced Tuesday, July 19three days after he spoke at a gathering of Democrats in Tampa, Fla.. Pritzker’s press office indicated he is experiencing mild symptoms and has received the anti-viral medication
By Peter Hancock The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced Monday it will start using a broader definition of what constitutes a “clear and present danger” when reviewing a person’s Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card. That’s a factor ISP considers when deciding whether to grant someone a FOID card or to
Aurora Township trustee, Dolores Hicks, fourth from left, reflects the honor July 18 by the City of Aurora government with an honorary street dedication.
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, at the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, July 19, honored Aurora Police officer Will Whitfield with the Mayor’s MVP Award for going above and beyond to enhance the quality of life for Aurora residents. Officer Whitfield held
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda The first thing president Joe Biden did taking office was to reduce our oil supplies by cutting the XL Keystone Pipeline and halting our drilling on federal land and shutting down our oil refineries. The president was following the advice of 16 year old Gretta Thunberg,
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead We are witnessing the gradual dismantling of every constitutional principle that serves as a bulwark against government tyranny, overreach, abuse. As usual, the latest assault comes from the U.S. Supreme Court. In a 6-3 ruling in Vega v. Tekoh, the Supreme Court took
By Peter Hancock In the wake of a July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park that left seven persons dead and dozens more injured, governor JB Pritzker is calling for a ban at both the State and national levels on military-style assault rifles and high-capacity magazines. The governor made those
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council listened to three individuals’ public comments at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday, July 12. • Aurora resident and former City of Aurora government employee of 36 years, Raymond Hull, said, “Ladies and gentlemen of the City Council, I come to you after
For more than a century, Phillips Park on Aurora’s East Side has been a destination for residents and visitors alike, and plans are under way to build upon its legacy and impact on future generations. Officially named by the Aurora City Council in 1902, Phillips Park has grown into a
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead The Supreme Court has spoken: There will be no consequences for cops who brutalize the citizenry and no justice for the victims of police brutality. Although the Court’s 2021-22 rulings on qualified immunity for police who engage in official misconduct were largely overshadowed
By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker and top Democratic Party leaders in the Illinois General Assembly said Tuesday , July 5that although they still plan to call a special session this year to strengthen abortion rights, they expect to take the “remainder of the Summer” to craft policies before lawmakers
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, July 5, a couple of discussions became heated between Ninth Ward alderman Edward Bugg and Richard Irvin, mayor of Aurora. Edward Bugg expressed frustration about the two following agenda items: • Placed on unfinished business
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead Imagine living in a country where armed soldiers crash through doors to arrest and imprison citizens merely for criticizing government officials. Imagine that in this very same country, you’re watched all the time, and if you look even a little bit suspicious, the
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved a proposal to redevelop the vacant and mostly unused former Carson Pirie Scott building at 970 N. Lake Street at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday, June 28. • Seven individuals used their voices for up to three minutes each speaking against,
