By John W. Whitehead I never have known any government to put the best interests of its people first, and this COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Now this isn’t intended to be a debate over whether COVID-19 is a legitimate health crisis or a manufactured threat. Such crises can, and...
April 30 Representatives of the United States and Napoleonic France conclude negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase, a massive land sale that doubles the size of the young American republic. What was known as Louisiana Territory comprised most of modern-day United States between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mountains, with the...
COVID-19 is making changes within our society. Many are temporary, but some could become permanent. Day by day we are watching businesses become casualties, changing the face of the United States. Happily, there are things we can do to affect the outcomes. Every time we buy food or other goods,...
A couple of weeks ago, restaurant manager, Jessica Banta, of Aurora, couldn’t sleep one night. She was thinking about all the employees she just had to lay off due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The next morning, she called her friend, Brandon Lyon, and told him that they had to do...
Shortly after the mid-March COVID-19 shutdown and stay-at-home orders, my friend reminded me of what Mister Rogers’ mother said to him during scary times, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” The friend is Sheli Massie, executive director of The Goldfinch Cafe, a pay-what-you-can restaurant...
Circumstances caused by the COVID-19 led to the development of the Relief Coalition in Aurora with the slogan of "For the People, By the People" and two volunteers placing boxes of food into the back of a vehicle last week.
Personnel in the hall at Rush-Copley Hospital in Aurora offer a round of applause to a patient ready for discharge after recovering from COVID-19.
Grace Bernal has suspended her home basement face-mask factory. In a Saturday Facebook post, Bernal, 16, a North Aurora resident, said “Thanks to you, I have been able to make a total of 1,254 face masks. This will be the last handout for a little while, as I am tired...
This too will pass. We shall prevail. Take care, wash our hands, use good sense. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly has influenced our daily patterns, induced fear, and created more than a political discourse. The pandemic has brought individuals and communities together to defeat the invisible foe which has become dominant...
April 16, 2020Dear editor; The COVID-19 crisis has had an impact on all of our daily lives, but especially vulnerable populations such as those impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Age and common health conditions that often accompany dementia may increase risk for COVID-19. Fortunately, the Alzheimer’s Association continues to provide...
April 6, 2020Dear editor, Homosexuality is a choice lifestyle which spreads HIV, and sexual diseases. These diseases are contagious and ongoing social and medical problems which touches individuals and families. Still, our government legalized homosexual marriage. The Center for Disease Control states that there are more than 700,000 homosexuals who...
Second of three parts The first part is available at thevoice.us/manipulations-on-the-way-to-make-us-think-we-know-normal Julio Vincent Gambuto of Medium Society wrote in part one that manipulation is on the way to make us think we know normal. Here is part two: “Gaslighting, if you don’t know the word, is defined as: Manipulation into...
For more than 60 years Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry has been known for finding hope, help, and encouragement, in challenging situations. We are continuing to serve those in need using a modified drive-up distribution process. Our current distribution hours are Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m. and Friday, 1 p.m. to...
Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie Street in Aurora, is launching a “COVID-19 Economic Relief Food Drive,” which will offer pre-packaged food bags for $10 or $20 to be donated to Marie Wilkinson and Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantries in Aurora. Andy Guzauskas, Prisco’s president, said “COVID Economic Relief Food Drive...
The North Aurora Police Department made a Facebook post to help those unable to obtain necessary items. “Unable to get to the store for groceries, child or pet items, or medicine, we’d like to help connect you with someone to help. We don’t want anyone to go without, or be...
Friday Illinois governor JB Pritzker extended the school building closure through the remainder of the school year, for all Illinois public schools. Although the buildings in East Aurora School District 131 are closed, school remains in session through remote learning. District 131 is launching an enhanced Remote Learning Plan, a...
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered all of our lives. Some are financially equipped to weather the storm. Others are not so fortunate. This request is for voluntary donations which would be made to our loyal server, Denise, who serves the Aurora Navy League so well each month at Grandma’s Table...
An extraordinary life lived with energy and determination was the life of Svetlana Alliluyeva who was known as Stalin’s daughter. When I finished reading author Rosemary Sullivan’s outstanding book on Svetlana, it occurred to me that Svetlana was caught in the crossfire of history, but managed to live her life....
The Venue, the 200-currently-empty-seat music performance space in Aurora, will deliver Livestream performances of two amazing guitar players on consecutive Mondays. Guitarist extraordinary and Heartsfield member, Dave Nelson, will play a great blend of songs Monday, April 27 at 8 p.m.. Another incredible guitarist, Scott Tipping, will play brilliant songs...
A progressive report: • December 2019: The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a hoax, said by our accidental president, fostered by the Democratic Party to sabotage his re-election bid. • January 2020: The coronavirus will pass quickly, said our accidental president, and everyone can maintain a normal routine. • February 2020: The...
