The divisions between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party on fundamental political values – on government, race, immigration, national security, environmental protection and other areas – reached record levels during Barack Obama’s presidency. In Donald Trump’s first year as president, these gaps have grown even larger. And the magnitude
Generational differences long have been a factor in U.S. politics. These divisions are now as wide as they have been in decades, with the potential to shape politics well into the future. From immigration and race to foreign policy and the scope of government, two younger generations, Millennials and Gen
League of Women Voters Central Kane County’s candidates’ forum Thursday, March 8 at the Batavia Government Center included candidates for Kane County Clerk and for Kane County Sheriff. Left, Stan Bond, Republican Party Candidate for County Clerk, shakes hands with Democratic candidate Nico Jimenez. Right photo, Kane Sheriff candidates from
Montgomery Village president Matt Brolley is seeking a Village resident interested in serving on the Montgomery Plan Commission. The Plan Commission provides guidance to the Village Board regarding growth and development within the Village. Requirements for the position are as follows: • Attend one Plan Commission Meeting each month. Meetings
By Charlene Coulombe-Fiore, Oswego I would like to ask for support to vote for Dan Koukol, for Kendall County Board District 2. I have known Dan, since I started in 2009 working for the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation as the executive director. I was extremely impressed, not only with his
State representative Linda Chapa LaVia, D-Aurora, recently was host to a successful seminar on state tax credits at the Richard and Gina Santori Public Library of Aurora and provides cost-saving information to the residents of Aurora. “With politicians in Washington passing legislation that primarily benefits the ultra-wealthy, I wanted to
State representative Keith R. Wheeler joined Oswego School District 308 superintendent John Sparlin and Oswego High School principal Mike Wayne for an active shooter response drill at Oswego High School Thursday morning. It was Oswego High School’s second active shooter lockdown drill and the fourth drill involved in locking down
A majority of Americans say the federal government does not provide enough help for older people (65%), poor people (62%) and the middle class (61%). By contrast, nearly two-thirds (64%) say the government provides too much help for wealthy people. Opinions are more divided about the amount of help the
By Barb Nadeau- The leading cause of death and injury in the elderly is tragic falls. Most would be surprised to learn, however, that falling is not an inevitable part of aging. It is true, that although the fear of falling is profound for many, that fear can be more
Senior Services is seeking good drivers to help seniors in need through the home-delivered meal program and volunteer transportation programs in Kendall County. According to Community Nutrition Network director, Louise Maritato, there is always a great need for drivers to deliver lunches to isolated seniors. These volunteers would be matched
I’m not a fan of communist China. It’s a vicious totalitarian regime that routinely employs censorship, surveillance, and brutal police state tactics to intimidate its populace, maintain its power, and expand the largesse of its corporate elite. Just recently, in fact, China, an economic and political powerhouse that owns more
Matt Brolley, president of the Montgomery Village Board, delivers the State of the Village Tuesday at Montgomery Village Hall and promises a priority will be finding a tenant for the Caterpillar, Inc. property which may be empty by the end of the year. See the video at facebook.com/thevoice.us. Dustin Krueger/The Voice
Fundraisers for Special Olympics include a dip in chilly bodies of water, perhaps in 30 degree to 40 degree temperatures. Participants, clubs, school group, law enforcement agencies, and individuals, pay to take dips. Left, one participant is dressed with a Dunkin’ Donut cup for a cap and is fitted into
Aurora resident Lawella Szweda, left, an Air Force veteran, receives a ceremonial house key from Cornell Shaw, Board member of Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity, during Saturday’s service dedicating her rehabbed Habitat home for her family at 775 George Avenue in Aurora. Al Benson/The Voice
Waving signs and chanting, approximately 20 demonstrators rallied in rain turning to sleet on the downtown Aurora street corner at Galena Boulevard and Broadway Monday to defend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Chants included “No hate no fear, immigrants welcome here,” “Up up with education, down, down with deportation”
Citizenship. Civic duty. Responsibility. Democratic process. Sustaining the republic. Choosing our representatives carefully. They all are the fabric of our society, in which we exercise a measure of control over who is elected in all offices, from president of the United States down to a minor community office in the
February 26, 2018 Dear editor; Sierra Club Valley of the Fox group made two endorsements for the Illinois primary March 20. We endorse Daniel Biss for Illinois governor and Matt Brolley for Congress in the 14th District. Daniel Biss is the bold leader Illinois needs at this crucial time, with
March 1, 2018 Dear editor; It has been well reported that the Republican chair of the Kane County Board, Chris Lauzen, has targeted three Democratic incumbents with Democratic primary challengers chosen by him and his fellow Republicans. According to news sources, only one of Lauzen’s chosen candidates has a Democratic
First of two parts I have been looking for a tasty tea to replace the coffee that I need to give up. Perhaps my answer has been found. Elizabeth Segran submitted the following article in FastCompany. “They say that (close to) 90% of our bodies is made of water. In
The village government of Oswego voted to rejoin the Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (AACVB) after a 14-year absence. “The Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is thrilled to add the Village of Oswego to the regional destination,” said Cort Carlson, executive director of the Aurora Area CVB. The
