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Measures attempt to give voters direct say in legislative process By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois Republicans in the Illinois Senate have again introduced a package of proposed constitutional amendments that they argue would give voters more of a direct say in the legislative process. “We’re reintroducing these constitutional amendments in order to really put the people back in charge again,” Senate GOP Leader Dan McConchie, of Hawthorn Woods, said during a virtual news conference Tuesday. The package includes a renewed call for an independent redistricting commission. Other amendments would give voters greater power to amend the Illinois Constitution, as well…

Naperville police officers, responding to a report of a domestic incident, came upon a grisly scene this morning: a woman shot dead and a man dead from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. At approximately 7:30 a.m. this morning, Naperville Police Officers responded to an apartment complex on the 1300 block of Crab Apple Court for a report of a domestic incident. Based on the information initially received, officers set up a perimeter around the residence and members from the Naperville Police Department Special Response and Crisis Negotiation teams responded. After multiple, unsuccessful attempts at contacting the individuals involved, Naperville’s Special…

Owners: Dog “lucky to be alive” According to a report from NBC5, a small dog was attacked by a coyote in the back yard of a Naperville home Friday evening. Posting on a social media site, the owners of the dog, Alexia and Vince Gallucci, notified the area that their dog Riley, a 4-year-old Beagle and Dachshund mix, had been attacked, noting that it was “lucky to be alive.” As the weather turns colder and leaves fall off the trees, coyotes may be more visible in late fall and winter as young males seek new turf and food availability declines. Coyotes…

The Elgin Police Department is investigating a second gunfire incident in as many days, and the fourth this month. On Sunday at approximately 4:18 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of Meyer Street for a report of shots fired. Officers confirmed that shots fired had occurred. There were no injuries or property damage reported. Last year, Elgin suffered the most gunfire incidents on record, 66, beating the prior record of 64 set in 2016. If you have information that may assist, please call 847-289-2600 or to text a tip, send a message to 847411. Please include “ELGINPD” in the…

In preparation for the May 2022 opening of its Sculpture in the Park exhibition, the St. Charles Park Foundation, St. Charles Park District and Sculpture in the Park Committee are now accepting applications to this popular annual celebration of public art which takes place in Mt. St. Mary Park. Interested sculptors may discover event details and apply online at www.stcsculpture.org. The deadline for applications to this year’s event is February 9, 2022. Interested artists will find a complete prospectus which conveys important information such as sculpture size, materials, installation requirements and insurance online at stcsculpture.org. Of further interest to contributing…

In a press conference today, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, 51, officially announced his candidacy for Governor of the state of Illinois. Irvin, the first Black mayor of the second largest city in Illinois, will share the ballot with State Representative Avery Bourne of Morrisonville, who will run for Lt. Governor. On his website and his opening campaign video, Irvin leans heavily on biography, stressing the fact that he is the great-grandson of a slave, was brought up by a single mother in Section 8 housing, is a combat veteran and former prosecutor, and the first Black mayor of Aurora. Irvin…

Retired Brigadier General Charles McGee, part of the pioneering all-Black Tuskegee Airmen during World War Two and one of its most decorated pilots, died on Sunday at the age of 102, his family said in a statement. McGee, who flew 409 combat missions spanning World War Two, Korea and Vietnam, died in his sleep Sunday morning, a family spokesperson said. “He had his right hand over his heart and was smiling serenely,” his youngest daughter Yvonne McGee said in a statement released by the spokesperson. “Being brought up, they say African-American or Black, but we’re American and our country was…

A person was shot in the 600 block of Aurora Avenue in Aurora yesterday evening. The victim, whose identity is unknown at this time, was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives and Evidence Techs investigated on-scene, and request anyone having information or video to contact Aurora Police Department at 630-256-5500. This story is developing….

A Highly Experienced Care Team Designed Around Our Patient’s ConditionsLead by one of the nation’s most highly respected psychiatrists, Kim Dennis, MD, the multi-disciplinary care team we have created has nearly 100 years of combined experience working at the residential level of care. Many have worked together for nearly 20 years and each brings a unique gift rooted in a deep compassion for improving the lives of the patients we treat. We Listen to Our Patients- Patient Satisfaction MattersWe believe that there is a direct correlation between our patients experience when in treatment and quality of care. We listen to…

After two incidents of gunfire in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day, the Elgin police are investigating the third such incident, which occurred Saturday morning. At 12:34 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of S. State Street for an unrelated call when a citizen notified officers they located evidence of gunfire they believed to have occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday. Officers confirmed that shots had been fired. There were no injuries or property damage reported. Last year, Elgin suffered the most gunfire incidents on record, 66, beating the prior record of 64 set in…