More than a century and a half ago, the last enslaved Black people received the news that they were indeed free. Now, 158 years later, the youngest Black mayor in American history will join the first Black mayor of Aurora, Illinois, to honor the Juneteenth holiday. Mayor Jaylen Smith, 19,
1,000 families will be provided food tomorrow at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Food Distribution Drive-Thru at Phillips Park in Aurora. In honor of Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend, more than 150 members of Black fraternities and sororities are gathering tomorrow morning in Aurora to distribute food to those in need.
Former federal judge was nearly unanimously approved for a full five-year term in spring session By Nika Schoonover Capitol News Illinois nschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com After 15 months as Illinois’ legislative inspector general, Judge Michael McCuskey is moving to Springfield. Since he first assumed the role in February 2022 – several months after
By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Monday, June 12 that seeks to protect public and school libraries from pressure to ban, remove, or restrict access to books based on partisan or doctrinal disapproval. Speaking at the Harold Washington Library Center in downtown Chicago, Pritzker said there were 67
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) has been selected as the 2022-2023 Outstanding House Legislator of the Year by the collective Posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Illinois. The prestigious award was presented to Representative Kifowit, who is an honorably discharged United States Marine Corps Veteran, during the Joint
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved two mayoral appointees at the City Council meeting, Tuesday, June 13. Approved was the appointment of Michael Nelson as director of Aurora’s Community Events Department and the appointment of Denise Zartmann to the City’s Advisory Commission for Disabilities. Zartmann is a transition
June 10, 2023Dear editor; Awake Americans, a national affiliate of Awake Illinois, is using Naperville as a launch pad for its views and actions that contradict and undermine our City’s pledge to diversity, equity, and inclusion. A public statement from mayor Scott Werhli and the City Council, to tell them
Obtaining a State-issued ID card for children is an essential step towards ensuring their safety and security. Although it may not seem to be a top priority, having an ID card can prove to be crucial in a variety of situations. Normally one would have to visit the local Secretary
A measure from State representative Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, to ensure workers receive the prevailing wage they are owed was signed into law Friday by the governor. “If your work is subject to prevailing wage, you deserve to receive the money you are rightfully owed,” Hanson said. “Unfortunately, the way the
By John & Nisha Whitehead We have become a nation in a permanent state of emergency. Power-hungry and lawless, the government has weaponized one national crisis after another in order to expand its powers and justify all manner of government tyranny in the so-called name of national security. COVID-19, for
By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Former State senator Terry Link, a nearly 24-year veteran of the Illinois Capitol, publicly acknowledged for the first time this week that he’d worn a wire to secretly record a fellow lawmaker in 2019. Link, a Vernon Hills Democrat, has spent years denying news media
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council gave consent to purchasing an agreement designed to enhance the golf experience at Phillips Park Golf Course (PPGC), by providing staff members with improved control over golf management and decrease number of unutilized tee times at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting,
By John & Nisha Whitehead Let’s be clear about one thing: Seditious conspiracy isn’t a real crime to anyone, but to the U.S. government. To be convicted of seditious conspiracy, the charge levied against Stewart Rhodes who was sentenced to 18 years in prison for being the driving force behind
By Andrew Adams Lawmakers in Springfield have unanimously approved a measure that would place new restrictions on the red-light and speed camera industry’s involvement in State and local elections and government. House Bill 3903 would ban automatic traffic enforcement companies or their officers from donating to candidates for public office
Reflecting her years of service and strong understanding of military affairs, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has been appointed to the State’s Military Economic Development Committee. “Illinois plays an instrumental role in our country’s defense, from logistics to industry to bases,” Kifowit said. “Our State is home to a number
New legislation is headed to the Governor’s desk thanks to Aurora legislators and law enforcers who led and cleared the way for House Bill 3902, which will allow police to use more drones for public safety. Aurora legislators senator Linda Holmes and representative Barbara Hernandez are chief sponsors of the
Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) will be host to a ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, June 2, to rename the Elwood Post Office, 303 E. Mississippi Avenue, Elwood, after former Will County executive, the Lawrence M. “Larry” Walsh, Sr.. This comes after legislation to rename the Post Office, led by congressman
By John & Nisha Whitehead Power corrupts, we know. In fact, we know it from experience learned the hard way at the hands of our own government. So, why is anyone surprised to learn that the FBI, one of the most power-hungry and corrupt agencies within the police state’s vast
House gives final OK to $50.6 billion spending plan By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois The 2023 spring legislative session came to an end in the early hours of Saturday morning after the Illinois House gave its approval to a $50.6 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that
Bill hailed as first step toward broader ethics reform By Andrew Adams Capitol News Illinois Lawmakers in Springfield have unanimously approved a measure that would place new restrictions on the red-light and speed camera industry’s involvement in state and local elections and government. House Bill 3903 would ban automatic traffic enforcement
