ISP hopes to "lay bare for the public and policymakers the depth and breadth of our vulnerabilities" after the deadly Aurora shooting.
"We have rekindled the light and will continue to shine brighter and stronger than ever," Mayor Richard Irvin said.
The measure signed Thursday, Jan. 24 expands access to welcoming centers and immigrant support programs.
The city earned a nod for installing 130 solar-powered motion detector lights to keep neighborhoods safe.
The Kane County State's Attorney's Office advises voters to call and report issues they experienced or witnessed at county polling places.
Senator Jim Oberweis says redistricting reform is the answer to extreme policy positions.
The mom was breastfeeding her baby when she was reportedly told to "cover up or go to the bathroom."
The weekend-long Pride fest would include a 5K, a poetry slam, a film fest, and more.
Senator Oberweis says after months of negotiations, the Senate voted May 30 to pass a balanced budget that does not require a tax increase.
Sen. Oberweis is disappointed he could not warn lawmakers against a tax-cut bill they overwhelmingly approved May 24, despite IRS warnings.
House Bill 5760 would block Cost of Living Adjustments for lawmakers, along with any increases in per diems or mileage reimbursement rates.
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