Category: Government

Representative Hernandez accessible

To ensure the health and safety of district office employees and local residents during the COVID-19 outbreak, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has closed her district office until further notice, but will still be accessible to assist with constituent concerns. “My district office will remain closed until further notice to

Aurora mayor, police chief test positive for COVID-19

The Kane County Health Department confirmed Thursday, March 27 the positive COVID-19 (coronavirus) test results for Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin and Aurora Police chief Kristen Ziman. Under stern advice from the health department, both were tested Saturday, March 21 after an Aurora Police supervisor tested positive for COVID-19. “I

A concern for long-term implications of $2.2 Trillion measure

Jim Oberweis, Republican Party candidate for Congress in the 14th District, issued the following statement on the $2.2 Trillion COVID-19 (coronavirus) relief bill passed last week by both Houses in Congress and signed by the president. By Jim Oberweis These are indeed trying times for our Nation as we face

Aurora Public Library finds ways to connect with digital content

The Aurora Public Library (APL) is closed, but we want everyone to stay connected. Here is what is new with Aurora Public Library: In response to governor JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, the Library will remain closed until further notice. We will re-open on a date to be determined upon the

Risk we take: Government intervention

By John W. Whitehead You can always count on the government to take advantage of a crisis, legitimate or manufactured. This COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is no exception. Not only are the federal and state governments unraveling the constitutional fabric of the Nation with lockdown mandates that are sending the economy

Aurora City Council remote meeting April 1

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis and the Executive Order to stay at home, the Aurora City Council will hold its first remote meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 by using the Zoom video conferencing platform. As all Aurora City Council meetings, public viewing will be available at www.facebook.com/cityofauroraIL

Aurora to issue compliance notices for violation of non-closure of non-essential businesses

In an effort to reinforce the mandated closure of non-essential businesses through April 7, the city government of Aurora is preparing to issue compliance notices for those in violation. “We have received complaints from employees who are justifiably concerned about working conditions amid the COVID-19 crisis,” said mayor Richard C.

State seeks to expand hospital capacity

By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker said Tuesday the State is stockpiling medical supplies and working to expand its hospital capacity, even by converting some closed hotels into isolation facilities, as it braces for a sharp increase in demand due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Naperville Park District Board meets remotely

In accordance with the executive orders and advice issued by governor JB Pritzker and the State of Illinois Department of Public Health, Naperville Park District Board of Commissioners will meet remotely by conference call at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26. The conference call will originate from the Park District Administration

Kane County Clerk’s office to work on appointments only

Kane County clerk John A. Cunningham announced that the County Clerk’s Office will operate by appointment only at the Clerk’s Geneva location, 719 S. Batavia Avenue, Building B, until further notice. The Aurora location was closed temporarily March 24. Residents who wish to make appointment should call the Clerk’s Office

Illinois National Guard sets up test centers, not military

By Ben Orner The Illinois National Guard is assisting the State’s COVID-19 (coronavirus) response by setting up testing centers and other civil action, not preparing for military action which has been rumored on social media, its adjutant general said during a news briefing on the virus Monday. Brigadier General Richard

Aurora offers assistance, enacts measures because of COVID-19

In the ongoing effort to provide guidance, support, relief and preventative compliance during the constantly-evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin has enacted a number of additional measures for Aurora. Mayor Irvin held a media briefing on at noon March 20, prior to governor JB Pritzker’s 3 p.m.