Illinois lawmakers are required to draw new legislative and congressional district maps this year, but that process may be thrown into chaos because of delays in producing the census numbers needed to draw equal districts. The U.S. Census Bureau announced Friday that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other delays,
Adam Kinzinger, Donald Trump, Big Money, the GOP, a lot to handle in one column. But I can do it, because each is a different-colored thread in a single piece of cloth. North-central Illinois GOP congressman Adam Kinzinger (16th District, with offices in Rockford, Ottawa, and Watseka) has been sharply
I always have liked State representative Stephanie Kifowit (84th State House District 84 in parts of Aurora, Montgomery, Naperville, Oswego), but she recently raised herself even further in my estimation. I watched as she played a substantial role in ending Mike Madigan’s long tenure as speaker of the House in
By Jason Crane Village trustees unanimously approved a resolution to name the restored and illuminated silo tower “Berman Tower” at the North Aurora Village Board meeting, Monday, through the Zoom video conference platform. The plan is to name the silo behind Harner’s Bakery in North Aurora, near the Fox River
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council listened to plans to continue to revive the winterized historic Hobbs Building. • Consent was given to a resolution authorizing the execution of a first amendment to
The Village of Oswego is having a strangely familiar moment, new residents, new businesses, and the resulting flurry of activity long-time Oswegoans had come to expect living in one of the America’s fastest-growing communities. In a series of plan approvals, license issuances, and annexation agreements, the Oswego Village Board last
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead “Children are being targeted and sold for sex in America every day.” —John Ryan, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Even in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic, there’s no stopping this year’s Super Bowl LV showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs
Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham’s Vote Mobile van is in place for a began a five-day visit to Aurora Monday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Region 8, including DuPage and Kane Counties, moved to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, effective this week. Now, all four Aurora counties, including Will County in Region 7 and Kendall County in Region 2, are in Phase 4. Restaurants and bars
February 8, 2021Dear editor; We need COVID-19 relief now and with democracy returned to the White House we’re going to get it. President Joe Biden ran on and is pursuing a $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief bill as rapidly as he can make it happen. A compromise from the other side
Here is the League of Women Voters Aurora Area (LWVAA) forum schedule and voter guide access for the consolidated election Tuesday, April 6. Forums: • Aurora Alderman at Large: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.. • Aurora Alderman Wards 4, 7, 10: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m. to
The Yorkville Public Library wants to thank our community which has surpassed our Winter Reading Challenge goal of 20,000 minutes in the months of January and February. An anonymous donor presented a new challenge. If the community reads another 20,000 minutes by February 26, the donor will match the Friends
Mayor of Aurora, Richard C. Irvin and Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman address the uptick in crime, particularly shootings and homicides at a February 3 media briefing.
By Jason Crane At the Aurora government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, three of four financial relief programs presented were approved. City of Aurora government documents explain that Federal relief programs have not addressed all of the needs of local businesses and in some cases
After being elected as the vice chair of the Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement: “I am honored and excited to have been elected by my colleagues as vice chair of the House Democratic Women’s Caucus. The last year has brought unprecedented
It is with great sadness that Corinne M. Pierog, Kane County Board chairman, announces that her beloved husband, Robert J. Krawczyk, passed away at their home in Batavia Wednesday evening, Jan. 27. Services will be held at Yurs Funeral Home in St. Charles, at a date and time yet to
The Oswego Fire Protection District will seek voter approval at the April 6, consolidated election for a new tax to provide funds for emergency rescue equipment and crews. The 64 square-mile District protects the Village of Oswego, Boulder Hill, much of the south side of the Village of Montgomery, approximately
In its ongoing efforts to support businesses and residents during the pandemic, the City of Aurora government announced a multi-faceted financial relief package of $3 Million. Unveiled during a Finance Committee meeting, the proposal for small businesses, which is in addition to the nearly $1 Million already provided to local
The Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) announced at its annual conference, January 28, that Naperville Park District’s 95th Street Community Plaza won the Outstanding Park Award for Division II, which includes Illinois park districts with operating budgets of $5 million or more. The 95th Street Community Plaza opened in
By Jason Crane Two individuals were sworn in at the North Aurora Village Board meeting, Monday, through the Zoom video conference platform. North Aurora resident Carolyn Salazar was sworn in as Village trustee to serve the rest of acting Village president Mark Gaffino’s term. Gaffino is taking the place of
