Aurora man accused of threatening Gov. J.B. Pritzker

An Aurora man has been charged with threatening Gov. J.B. Pritzker, officials said. Steven Woletz, 46, of the 100 block of Jason Court, has been ch...

May 4, 2023
8:34 PM

An Aurora man has been charged with threatening Gov. J.B. Pritzker, officials said. Steven Woletz, 46, of the 100 block of Jason Court, has been charged with one felony count of threatening a public official, according to a news release from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office. Bail for Woletz was set at $100,000. He is free after posting bond. Woletz is accused of calling the Governor's Office of Constituent Affairs on April 15 and leaving a threatening message, according to Illinois State Police officials.

Megan Jones