Year: 2025

Reader’s Voice: ‘April Fools Day’ Tax Referendum

February 7, 2025Dear editor; Taxpayers are the government’s “bankers of last resort”. When politicians over-spend and over-tax in fiscally irresponsible ways, it’s ultimately up to us taxpayers to say “no more”. According to its audited financial statements filed with the Illinois State Comptroller, the Kane County Board’s Ruling Democrat Super-Majority

Reader’s Voice: Writer supports Laesch for Aurora mayor

February 5, 2025Dear editor; I am amazed at how often Aurora is mentioned on the news about special events now that it is election time. I can’t remember ever seeing so many events. I am asking that voters please review the candidates running for mayor, please check what their plans

Reader’s Voice: Bird Flu terrible, as is factory farming

February 6, 2025Dear editor; The sight of ducks, crows, and other birds dying along Lake Michigan’s shores due to bird flu is a grim reminder of how our food choices harm animals. On filthy factory farms, thousands of stressed chickens are crammed together, providing ideal breeding grounds for pathogens because

Sins of Trump; find budget cuts at Pentagon

Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter one). He has: Selected to head various government agencies persons whose only “qualifications” are limited to absolute loyalty to him; Rescinded birth-right citizenship for immigrant children whose only home has been the U.S.; Withdrawn (again!) the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement;

Hernandez challenges Trump’s attacks on families, laws

State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, condemned the cruel, destructive and unlawful orders President Donald Trump has issued during his first weeks in office, passing a series of formal resolutions aimed at calling out Trump’s extremism and moving Illinois in a fundamentally better direction. “President Trump has made it plain that

Helping your ADHD child thrive at APLD

Parents and caregivers of children with ADHD often face unique challenges, from managing daily routines to understanding the best ways to support their child’s growth. To help navigate these challenges, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is hosting an informative session, Executive Functioning & ADHD: Helping Your Child Thrive, Thursday,

High school basketball rivalry games in Fox Valley area

By Bobby Narang No matter the records or standings, the St. Charles East-St. Charles North High School boys basketball matches are always must-see basketball. Friday night, the St. Charles East Saints pulled out a memorable 56-51 victory over their crosstown rivals in a key DuKane Conference game. Marco Klebosits played