The poem included such lines as "hijab to me means jihad, so keep that [expletive] out of the country I love."
With 11,000 votes cast, the city's election commission, in place since 1934, will be no more.
During debate March 14, Senator Oberweis said much more could be accomplished if partisanship was removed from the legislative process.
Sen. Oberweis says "special-interest" legislation is part of Illinois' anti-business environment, at a Capitol press conference Feb. 27.
The city says it has cost more than $12 million for the election commission to operate in the past decade.
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers his fourth annual Budget Address Feb. 14 to a joint session of legislators in the House of Representatives.
The Pride Parade was unanimously approved in spite of opposition in the community.
The Consul General presented remarks to the Senators in the Capitol on Feb. 6.
Senator Jim Oberweis has introduced ethics legislation to make it illegal for elected officials to be involved with property tax appeals.
25th District Senator reacts to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 'State of the State' speech Jan. 31 in Springfield
An Aurora Township employee will ring your doorbell before taking measurements of property. The township sends a reminder every year.
Two shootings occurred over the weekend, and police are looking for information.
The general primary will take place March 20.
Aurora, Naperville, Oswego, Bolingbook Mayors and more criticized the bill in a press conference Monday.
The discussion on identity theft protection and protocol takes place Thursday in Joliet.
The Municipal Equality Index awarded Aurora more points than neighboring Naperville
Rep. Bill Foster hosts mental health and wellness fair.
If passed, the would be a safer intersection at Eola Road and Route 30.
DACA recipients and local leaders will be at the Sept. 16 event.
Schools across the 25th District will receive more money from the state, under a funding reform proposal supported by Senator Jim Oberweis.
The 21-year-old pulled a handgun on an employee and demanded cash; he was a regular customer at the pizza restaurant.
The names of five deceased local veterans were added to Aurora's Veterans Monument at Philips Park over Memorial Day weekend.
Illinois police staked out 275 Dunkin Donuts Friday for the Special Olympics fundraiser.
Two men were arrested after a search of the house.
"...I don't have to be mayor to make a difference," Guzman said
He called Syria's reported use of chemical weapons a "violation of international law and universal standards of humanity."
The contest for mayor was decided by just over 700 votes, according to the unofficial results
There are eight candidates running for four seats
The addition of five write-in candidates resulted in the additional election
The Mayor and Chief of Police of Aurora said their current policies on immigrants won't change
Gov. Rauner says he remains “deeply optimistic” that lawmakers will come together for the good of Illinois, according to Sen. Jim Oberweis.
Senate lawmakers took immediate bipartisan action on the first day of the 100th General Assembly to enact term limits for Senate leaders.
Senator Jim Oberweis took part in the convening of the 100th General Assembly Jan. 11 in Springfield.
The contest included nine other entries from Kane County
Prairie Street will be closed between Lake Street and River Street in Aurora.
A new protected pedestrian bridge on the west side of the bridge is also now open.
The City of Aurora and the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council will host the annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Friday, November 11.
The incumbent will retain his seat in Congress after receiving roughly 60 percent of the vote.
He received 55.1 percent of the vote.
The Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board of Aurora will celebrate its annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, October 22