Aurora Township Democrats will be host to an election sign recycling event and celebration for candidates with BBQ, hot dogs, drinks, and DA BEARS! The public is invited to the event from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at IBEW Local 461 headquarters, 591 Sullivan Road, Aurora. Elected officials and
By Peter Hancock As the dust settled after Tuesday’s general election in Illinois, Republicans in the State patted themselves on the back after making gains, while high-ranking Democrats pushed back against embattled State party leader Michael Madigan. “I’m going to give ourselves an A because before Tuesday, the House Republicans
Activities and signs surround the election season.
By Jerry Nowicki Although nearly 3.6 Million Illinoisans had already voted by Monday morning, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections, nearly 2.3 Million ballots were still to be cast if the State is to match the 70.56% turnout of 2016. As of Monday, there were 586,709 mail-in ballots
By Mavis Bates Unbelievably, this election season is winding down. Election Day, November 3 brought to an end hard work by many individuals. Many of us are anxious about the outcome and worried about the honesty and integrity of our election process. We are fearful of what the future holds,
By Mrs. Kyra DaSilvaNorth Aurora With so many emotional topics tied to this year’s presidential election and so many changes to our daily lives due to the ongoing global pandemic, it is easy to become overwhelmed about voting. I have been an election judge ever since graduating high school and
By D. GuzikSt. Charles Kane County received approximately $93 Million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund in April. Most of the money has been allocated, although, as The Daily Herald reported October 10, approximately $7 Million is still in limbo. Although our residents struggle with seven months of pandemic-related hardships, an
By John W. Whitehead Twenty years ago, a newspaper headline asked the question: “What’s the difference between a politician and a psychopath?” The answer, then and now, remains the same: None. There is no difference between psychopaths and politicians. Nor is there much of a difference between the havoc wreaked
By Peter Hancock With just three weeks remaining before the November 3 General Election, more than 660,000 voters in Illinois already have cast ballots either through mail-in, or early in-person voting, to shatter previous records for advance voting, according to state election officials. The Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE)
Kane County voters who observe, or experience voting problems, or irregularities during the November 3 general election should call the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office to report the problems. The election complaint line will be available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Anyone who experiences or witnesses
Early voting locations will be available in Naperville for the November 3 General Election for residents of DuPage and Will Counties starting October 19. Early voting will end Monday, Nov. 2, and Election Day will be Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early voting for DuPage County residents will take place in the
Mail-in ballots are valid. They do work, noise to the contrary, notwithstanding. We do live in interesting times and ultimately memorable, not because they are legitimately difficult times, rather because overall we can find a way to overcome those difficult times. We must overcome the polarization in the country. Respectful
Kane County voters who observe, or experience voting problems, or irregularities during the November 3 general election should call the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office to report the problems. The election complaint line will be available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Anyone who experiences or witnesses
Readers may recall that in my August 29, 2019 article, I engaged in a bit of speculation concerning the upcoming November 3 presidential election and what our accidental president, Donald Trump, might do if he lost it. In fact, I posited two scenarios, both equally scary. My speculations have taken
By Jerry Nowicki The longest-serving State legislative speaker in U.S. history will have a challenger from his own party in January. The Thursday announcement that representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, would challenge Chicago Democrat Michael Madigan as Illinois house speaker came just an hour before Republicans called a news conference to
Alderman William Donnell, an Aurora resident for more than 35 years, has announced his intention to continue to serve the city of Aurora government as Fourth Ward alderman. “I was first elected in the Spring of 2013 and am running for my third term,” Donnell said. “I am now retired
Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin officially announced his bid for re-election. “It has been a tremendous honor to serve the residents of my hometown for almost four years as our City’s mayor. We’ve made great strides together moving Aurora forward, but we have much work left to do,” stated mayor
“As a resident and an educator in Aurora’s public schools, I am deeply invested in our community,” said Brooke Shanley. “For me, becoming alderman-at-large means making a commitment to every resident in every ward across the city, to be open and responsive, and to really listen to my neighbors in
September 24, 2020Dear editor; When I watched the candidates for Kane County Board chair speak at the recent election forum, I felt as if they were engaging in two different conversations. Corinne Pierog was talking about unmet needs, policy ideas, and making the budget serve the needs of the people.
There was a time, not so long ago, when individuals of intelligence and conscience could debate issues without descending into personal attacks. We actually could be friends with those who held different opinions without de-friending them, or making every conversation a fight. One of the many gifts of the late
