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The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people stand to lose food aid benefits, health care subsidies are set to expire, and there are few real talks between the parties over how to end it.
Naperville Riverwalk’s revamped Eagle Street Gateway, already being used by visitors, will be celebrated Nov. 14 with a public grand opening event.
Completion of the reimagined amenity marks the latest step in implementing the Riverwalk 2031 Master Plan, a years-long push to improve the DuPage River walkway in time for its 50th anniversary — and the city’s 200th — in 2031. The gateway is one of the largest proposed Riverwalk improvements.
The Aurora Police Department recently launched the Senior Safety and Resources Unit to strengthen the department’s connections with the elderly and protect seniors from scams and crimes.
The unit was developed by the department’s Community Oriented Policing Division, according to a news release.
Winning the artificial intelligence race against China will require expanded manufacturing fueled in no small part by legal immigration, the Republican co-chair of the Senate AI Caucus said Wednesday.
As the government shutdown nears the one-month mark, and nearly 2 million Illinoisans are on track to lose their federal food benefits Saturday, a recent move by a suburban congressman is well worth noting.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville announced he’ll donate the congressional pay he receives during the shutdown to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. He did the same during previous shutdowns in 2013 and 2019. Other suburban members of Congress have made similar moves in the past.
An alarming number of people in Chicago and the suburbs are struggling to put food on the table. And combating the problem is only expected to become more difficult.
Northern Illinois Food Bank, the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana sounded the alarm in September when they released a joint hunger report that pointed to soaring food and rent prices and looming SNAP cuts.
According to the report, one in four people in the greater Chicago area are facing food insecurity.
Protesters at a “No Kings” rally Saturday in downtown Naperville brought with them a long list of reasons they oppose President Donald Trump’s administration as they pushed for a country governed with due process and democracy, not what they see as fear, hatred and authoritarianism.
Carrying their concerns on their signs, many cited opposition to Trump’s actions and policies on such issues such as health care, immigration, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and mobilization of federal forces in U.S. cities.
A Naperville police officer on site estimated that more than 1,500 people attended the local demonstration.
The event was organized by Naperville photographer Emily Cummings and Pastor Elisabeth Pynn Himmelman of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
In an earlier interview, Cummings said she felt compelled to act.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville on Friday announced he’ll donate the congressional pay he receives during the federal government shutdown to the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
Foster, who represents the 11th District, took the same action during government shutdowns in 2013 and 2019.
WASHINGTON, DC (WREX) — A Stateline lawmaker is helping a local food bank while the government shutdown continues.
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), who represents the Belvidere area in the 11th District, announced he will donate his pay earned during the government shutdown to Northern Illinois Food Bank.