The Illinois department which oversees unemployment benefits is employing an alphabetized schedule to handle an unprecedented volume of claims. Claims now must be filed online and by phone on days and at times set by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) based on the first letter of the filer’s
“Illinois’ convoluted and broken property tax system has been driving the high cost of living that’s pushing families and businesses out of our State. Despite the fact that homeowners have been crying desperately for relief, Democrats last year failed to produce any significant action,” said Republican State representative Deanne Mazzochi
In today’s challenging times, Edward Jones financial advisors are thinking about the health of their clients, their families and their colleagues, what’s happening in their communities and the effect of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the markets. “Most importantly, we want everyone to know we’re taking steps to protect the health and
Mitchell Nemeth writes for the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) and gives readers some facts regarding our national debt. Warren Buffett responds by telling CNBC he could end deficit-spending in five minutes. Nemeth writes: “If there is any takeaway from these unsuccessful attempts to reduce spending, it is that federal
At a recent dinner party, it was wondered why our society appears to be pulling apart. I observed that sometimes unfortunate consequences flow from otherwise benign changes. I illustrated with a “tale of two families,” both known to me in my rural central Illinois setting. When I was a boy
Empty shelves at the toilet paper section at Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora Tuesday reflects the rush on some products in case of shipment shortages.
West Aurora Concerned Citizens and Washington Neighbors, both will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at the 5th Ward Community Room, 1921 W. Galena Boulevard, West Aurora Plaza. Guest speaker will be Shawn Cook from Advocate Wealth Management. He will discuss the Secure Act and the changes in numerous
By Leonard R Wass Please vote no on Oswego Community Unit School District 308’s proposal to increase its limiting tax rate. Here’s why you should vote no: Several years ago it raised $450 Million in construction bonds using “Save the Children” as a slogan. The money was sufficient for new
The Batavia Park District is placing a $27,140,000 bond referendum on the March 17 ballot to acquire the land, build, and equip an indoor recreational center. The Park Board and staff members want to provide residents with the facts and information needed to make an informed decision for their household
At West Aurora’s Board of Education Meeting held March 2, the Blackhawk Sports Boosters announced their pledge of $250,000 towards the West Aurora Stadium Complex Modernization. The pledge comes as a response to an anonymous $250,000 challenge grant for the project and will require fundraising on behalf of the group.
By John W. Whitehead Let’s talk numbers, shall we? The national debt, the amount the federal government has borrowed over the years and must pay back, is $23 Trillion and growing. The amount this country owes is now greater than its gross national product, all the products and services produced
The Oswegoland Park Foundation is accepting applications for the Leon McNair Memorial Scholarship for high school seniors. There will be three $1,500 scholarships available with a deadline of April 30. Application can be sent to www.greeneroswegoland.org. Skill in golf not a criterion. Leon McNair was a northern Illinois golf icon
By Peter Hancock One day after delivering his budget proposal to the General Assembly in Springfield, Democratic governor JB Pritzker was in Chicago Thursday, Feb. 20 to round up support for his proposed increases in higher education funding. Speaking at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Pritzker highlighted his proposal
Plano resident Ed Carter Monday, Feb. 17, gives details of Campaign 100: Lions Clubs International Foundation’s three-year campaign to raise $300 Million for Lions’ service projects worldwide.
Healing to Healthy received a $2,000 grant from The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley under the Fall 2019 grant cycle. The grant will allow the organization to purchase sewing machines to advance Healing to Healthy’s mission of creating comfort clothing for mastectomy patients. Founded by two breast cancer
February 14, 2020Dear editor; Charles Darwin wrote that “A man who dares to waste one hour of life has not discovered the value of life.” No one knows the truth of this better than someone struggling with a serious illness, for whom every hour of life is hard-won. But all
Last of two parts The first part is available at thevoice.us/coronavirus-fear-compounds-anxiety-arbitrarily. Coronavirus: How dangerous is it? Hint: Don’t trust the big media. Want to Know Info by Fred Burks for PEERS (Public Education and Empowerment Resource Service) and former White House interpreter and whistleblower has submitted the following article: “Fear-filled
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (CFFRV) recently awarded grants totaling $162,000 to support 17 social service agencies, all doing critically-important work in the Fox River Valley: • Administer Justice. For new desks, workstations, and computers so their staff is better equipped to serve the legal and spiritual
Kane County treasurer, David J. Rickert, announced the 2020 Kane County Mobile Home Tax bills will be mailed on or before February 28. Payment is due on or before May 1. Payments may be mailed to the Treasurer’s office by using a personal check or money order. Payments may be
February 9, 2020Dear editor; I was thinking about all the times I have approached Aurora City Council. They are bent on developing a “Something’s Happening Downtown” and making Aurora famous. It is their methodology that bothers me. Going deep in debt, embellishing crowd sizes and successes, producing bogus statistics and
